Update - I rode the East Bay Bike Path last week, and indeed pedestrians were mostly walking on the left, cyclists keeping right. It worked fine, very little need for "on your left!" etc. It was a weekday and I got the impression that a lot of the walkers might be regulars who understand the principle. On weekends you might get a more random selection of pedestrians (and cyclists?) who don't pay that much attention to what's going on around them.
By the way I liked the path a lot, well maintained with some nice scenery. I hope to check out some of the other paths near Providence in the future.
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?