Originally Posted by ragboy
Do I understand this correctly -- if there is a MUP that parallels the busy road why not use that instead? Maybe that is why the motorist was upset?
That's a good question; I was wondering the same.
In my case I also use the road. There is a community MUP for 1.5 miles of my commute. It is about 5 - 6 feet wide and the surface bulges from tree roots, is coated with acorns, tree branches, leaves, and mud. It meanders more than a stream and constantly surges up and down. Riding it would be hazardous to pedestrians, joggers, and the occasional young cyclist. I'd probably maintain 7 mph instead of 19 - 20 mph.