Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
No, it's the other way 'round. Some people think being on a bike path is like being in their driveway. Those with earbuds in and out of control dogs and children are the worst. The great thing about public roads is that there are laws and rules and people follow them.
No, it's not "the other way 'round." This reasoning, such as it is, drives me crazy. That's exactly how drivers reason when they say bikes don't belong on roadways and that cyclists get what they deserve when they're injured or killed on the road.
It's not a bike path.
It's a multi-use path.
If bikes were prohibited from the path, 99% of the problems that occur there would vanish. Since that's not going to happen, be prepared to stop and walk your bike when you encounter iffy situations on the path. Problem solved. If riding in a civilized manner is too slow, hit the road.