Robbie and others have offered some basic and sensible reminders about bicyclists (and other wheeled users) giving pedestrians ample notice and ample space, just as motorists should do for bicyclists, but I can't help but think that some of this concern could be made unnecessary with some common sense application of basic rules of the road.
I frequently use the Isthmus Multi-User Intermodal Paved Transportation Facility (i.e., BIKEWAY, BIKEWAY, BIKEWAY, nyah-nyah,nyah!!!) otherwise known as the Bikie Highway, most often on a RedBikeForPay, but also many times as a pedestrian, and when on foot, I apply the same rule as I use on any other multi- user intermodal paved transportation facility (i.e., STREET, ROAD, HIGHWAY) that lacks separate sidewalks. I walk on the left, facing the direction of traffic for safety. I know we go over this from time to time, and someone inevitably trots out the party line doctrine that you follow OPPOSITE pedestrian rules when the wheeled shared user is a bicycle rather than a motor vehicle. I'm not convinced by the nonsensical party line doctrine anyway, but the real test (and, indeed, the only one that matters) is that I feel much safer on foot if I can see what's approaching and can move to the side as needed. And when a bicyclist, I can also proceed with more certainty knowing that the other person sees me as well and can adjust my speed and shift my position as needed just as when I am approaching from behind a pedestrian. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
