Originally Posted by
Chaco
It seems to me you missed his point, which was that MP paths are dangerous for regular riding. They don't have "pedestrian lanes" the way streets have bike lanes. They are often narrow and dangerous for anyone on wheels, no matter what the speed.
Do you think that perhaps motorists might see us the same way on the streets that don't have bike lanes...
"oh, bicycles... this street is too dangerous for them... I'm afraid I might hit one."
That was exactly the comments I have heard from some motorists.
And again I say... slow down... it works for drivers, and for cyclists.