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10-12-07 | 01:58 PM

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mwrobe1

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Originally Posted by allan6344

I'd probably split between the sidewalk and neighborhood also. If the neighborhood street had a good surface it would be first choice.

I have a part of my route where I go a half mile down a parallel street to avoid the street AND sidewalk on this piece of particular road. Road has very narrow lanes and has ALOT of semi traffic. The sidewalk is driveway riddled and not the nicest surface.

I have another part of my route where I use the sidewalk to go over a bridge and through an underpass that is an entry/exit to an interstate. This area is always backed up, narrow lanes and semi riddled. Needless to say, I'm VERY careful, VERY aware of my surroundings, make sure that I'm seen by motorists and expect the unexpected.

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