Originally Posted by
memebag
No, no one walking on a MUP deserves to be hit by a bike. No matter how silly nilly. Slow down, announce your passes, take responsibility for your behavior. It isn't hard.
I wait for wide enough area to pass safely. Sometimes I have to wait a while, from a good distance back. I try to size the situation up beforehand and decide whether I should announce the pass or not. Some people get startled if you say anything. It also depends how much room I have, I want enough leeway that an inexperienced cyclist can veer sideways while I pass and we'll both be ok. Mainly, I avoid the MUPs, and just accept riding real slow when I'm on one.
Otherwise, I agree 100 %.