Our Multi-Use Path here we have a number of poles that block automobile traffic from entering from cross-streets. There is one of the poles that is removable for access by maintenance staff and law enforcement (not locked). The others are fixed into the concrete.
I am curious what is on the MUP that you ride.
These are quite dangerous IMHO:
1. They are located just prior to each street intersection - just at the time when a cyclist will need to scan for cross traffic - taking eyes off the cyclist's path;
2. They are just high enought to have your handlbars hit them; and
3. Among a few other things they include a pavement stripe leading up to them and away from them, which tends to allow the white pole to be lost (becomes invisible to some) in the stripe.
I have watched as cyclists litterally hit them straight on and do endos. They are repainted regularly, but before repainting you will see numerous tire marks on them from collisions.
Sorry about the links instead of direct placement. If someone know how to fix this I'd appreciate it.
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What's on your MUP?