Northeast - Baby strollers and dog walkers
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TopShelf
02-23-09, 08:28 AM
:eek:Spring will soon be here, and with it a whole new crop of baby strollers and clueless dog walkers on the bike paths. Has anyone else had issues with this? I can't ride my bike on the sidewalk - why do people insist on pushing strollers, walking dogs on extended leashes, or just wandering aimlessly in groups along a bike path? There are plenty of places to walk, but few places to ride a bike out of traffic. Is there any good way to end these safety hazards?
Bacciagalupe
02-23-09, 09:23 AM
Not really seeing that here, except for the multi-use paths (MUP), which are designated for any non-motorized transport to use (i.e. pedestrians, roller bladers, bikes, etc).
I'm guessing that if your "bike path" is loaded with pedestrians, it's actually a MUP, rather than an on-street bike path. In which case, they are not "safety hazards," they're people who use the path as it is designed.
If you really can't stand the pedestrian traffic on the MUPs, then I recommend you find streets with low traffic volumes and use those instead.
The Ellen Farrant Memorial Bikeway aka Jones Beach Bike Path is also used by anyone, not just bikes.
Depending on the hour - day - and riding a speed no more than 15mph it is ok most times. I see your point, as most people are clueless and inconsiderate.
comfort biker
03-03-09, 01:48 PM
What is the proper etiquette for asking people to move to one side, not cyclists, but pedestrians?
What is the proper etiquette for asking people to move to one side, not cyclists, but pedestrians?
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=515385
This was/is in the Fifty Plus (50+) forum, check it out.
I personally say/shout "passing on your left" and hope for the best.
Right now I'm so desperate for Spring that I heartily look forward to dog walkers, baby carriages, skaters, and joggers blocking my way.
I have to admit that I don't always do it, but I try to remember to use my bell with pedestrians. They may not immediately understand what "on your left" means but most understand that a bell means a bike is approaching.