Originally Posted by
urbanknight
I have had more close calls on MUP's than regular roads...
I've had one close call on my local MUP in 20 years. Caused by a cyclist with two dogs on leashes even though pets are NOT allowed on that particular MUP. It caused a nice crash involving the mutt's owner and his riding companion. The rest of us survived unscathed. Otherwise, I have five hair raising experiences every day on the roads here. Some accidental, some purposeful.
The point I was trying to make in the post you responded to was to THINK. Not just blindly follow some stubborn dogma that "I won't give up my road" if there was a safer option at hand. If your roads are safer, then by all means avoid the MUP. I could ride 60 miles on my MUP and maybe see 10 other people, all courteous and paying attention. No pets, no kids. Heaven.