Pedestrian

Had an interesting experience yesterday. Couple of us friends decided to walk on a path that we usually bike. Its a mixed use path. This is the first time I had a pedestrian perspective into cyclists on a mixed use path that we usually bike. As we were walking, we were on the right hand side of the road and majority of cyclists would say "on your left" and we would move and they pass. There was this one cyclist that was so angry that we are not walking in a single line and was yelling at us.

Walking is often a social activity for families or friends - they will usually not walk in a single line, which makes conversations hard. Kids etc are often with the walkers and they may zig zag on the path

Which brings me to my point, we cyclists do not get to demand that pedestrians get off the path or walk one at a time or in a line. We cyclists should not treat mixed use paths as a race circuit. If we want to race, we need to goto a velodrome or go into less populated bike routes.

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I’m disabled, and I’m tired of almost being hit by cyclists and having to jump out of the way ON THE SIDEWALK. I’m also tired of watching other people have to do the same, seeing people with children and strollers having to walk outside the crosswalk, elders try and move quickly to avoid them, etc. We have a lot of bike paths and lanes, use them!!!! While I’m ranting - use your bell!!

EDIT: we do not have a problem here in regards to cyclists being hit by cars, but we do have a problem in regards to cyclists hitting pedestrians. Have you all forgotten John Kwan so soon? The pedestrian that was killed by a cyclist in our city? Stop fear mongering - if you are afraid to ride on the street then take your bike out on the pathways more until you are comfortable to drive on the road. When driving a bike YOU ARE A VEHICLE - act like it!

I've always been one to wave or nod to other runners/walkers/cyclists while out on a run. I feel it adds to the sense of the community we share. But as the weather is getting nicer here in the Northeast and more people flock to the great outdoors, I find myself greeting almost everyone I see, from landscapers to people sitting on their front porch.

To my surprise, almost everyone is receptive. I get tons of smiles and waves in return, and sometimes even some words of encouragement. But then there are the few...

Some people just don't see me, but others make eye contact and then proceed to ignore my greeting. It always makes me wonder why. Shy maybe? They don't like exercise? Or maybe they are just unhappy people?

I try not to overthink it. But I wish everyone liked running. I feel like the world would be a better place.

**EDIT: This wasn't meant to be a Change My View post, but I feel people have raised some good points as to why some people may not be as receptive to my greeting

Long story short. Had a c-section 7 weeks ago, bored at home for obvious reasons, fighting off the depression kitty as best as I can stuck at home with infant. Left infant with my sister, strapped my one speed bike to my car and went to a local parkway.

This parkway is used by walkers, cyclists and horseback riders. Signs along the parkway state that cyclists should use loud voices and bells to announce to walkers which side they are coming up on. Since I am not a moron, I abide by the rules. Also, since it’s a one speed bike and I just had surgery I wasn’t looking to go very fast anyway so no big deal.

I got to a point where I was headed down a hill and came to a family taking up the width of the six foot path. I yelled that I was coming up on the left and rang my bell several times. They moved over enough that I could just squeak by except for one gentleman with a baby carrier strapped to his back they moved more into my way. I continued the bell rings and yelling and nothing. I

This is not a criticism of the sport. Nearly any outdoor activity that a person enjoys is beneficial.

Below is the original post from u/MBTAHole (great name, BTW).

https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/8owuks/is_it_against_the_law_to_rollerblade_in_boston/

I counted 12 this morning during an early bike ride!

I was at the demonstrations downtown late Friday night.

At about 12:45 am Friday night (technically early Saturday morning), police dispersed a crowd at SW 3rd by the Justice Center.

They spent the next half hour speeding up and down streets in downtown, eventually getting all the way to SW 10th, by the downtown library. At that point, the police began shooting tear gas and other projectiles indiscriminately at fleeing, peaceful pedestrians who were just walking down the street, a half-mile from the justice center.

What world are we living in where this violent behavior from our police force is acceptable to our own mayor??

Came across this tweet and was quite irked by it.

First and foremost because of the use of "huffing and panting" like all of us are animals in max mode always out of breath. I've seen unfit WALKERS huffing and panting, but no mention of those of course. This clearly comes from a place of self-righteousness.

Secondly, because I've been an outdoor runner for some years and I don't believe *most* runners are the problem. I can't tell you how much I constantly play red rover with groups who are either clueless of their surroundings or can't be bothered to make room on the sidewalk. Or people with headphones in staring at their phones. I'm always careful to be accommodating for bikes and people, I stick to one side of the road or sidewalk, not down the middle like many of these people.

Anyway, rant over. I just had to share and hope to get some validation or perspective from fellow runners who probably feel the same. Tensio

Hi,

just had a small accident and wondered about the legal background and what to do in this case.

I was jogging (6.5-7kmph) on the Rad- and Gehweg (mixed road, no dedicated lane for the bike riders, joggers and bikers both ride it) and spotted a rock on the pavement and abruptly turned to the left side of the road. A lady on the bike right behind me had to break; her husband, also, on the bike, bumped into her because of this. This damaged the basket attached to the bicycle. I did not see her (she was approaching me from behind), nor did she signal.

The guy made a scene saying that I have to reimburse the basket which apparently costs a 100EUR. I did not comment on the situation at all (don’t know the right words in German and the guy was too aggressive for my taste). We exchanged addresses.

Am I at fault for this situation? What would be the right approach? In my country, bike rider in this situation would be 100% at fault, but the outraged reaction of the guy completely threw m

Epidemiologists are calling for moving events outside since sun, heat, and distance can massively reduce transmission rates for Covid. Downtown Asheville is perfectly suited to become a pedestrian only area w/ restaurants moving tables into the streets with much greater social distance. Also, pedestrians can stay 6 feet apart if the streets are entirety open for pedestrians. Combine this with mandatory masks and we could carefully eat out or drink a beer In our beloved town and keep downtown alive and unchained. The Fringe Festival in Edinburgh turn enormous sections of their roadways into pedestrian only areas and restaurants and bars takeover the space. What do you think Asheville?

History will note cyclists' many sacrifices during these unprecedented times to strengthen pedestrians' agility by speeding past them on narrow sidewalks without using a bell or calling out.