Originally Posted by
Leebo
I'm planning on pedaling on some of the RI bikepaths during my summer tour. The nice map I got from the RI DOT states, " Ride right. walkers keep left" I'm supposed to run them over? All the bike paths in MA, walkers/ slower users far right, bikers pass left of them. OK not run them over, but seem confusing to me. More reading says" Cyclists pass left, pedestrians walk on left facing the bicyclists" So, I'm guessing it will be the same setup as MA, walkers far outside but they will be looking at me. Anyone have experience pedaling with this setup?
As a walker, I prefer walking on the Left. As a cyclist, I prefer walkers be on the right. Reasoning: walking on the left lets me see the cyclists approaching. Clearly an advantage. Cycling behind a walker who is doing 4mph in the same direction I am cycling is better than cycling toward a walker coming directly at me at that speed. Another clear advantage.