Originally Posted by
rando
what some of you guys don't seem to understand is that in many large western cities, at least in the suburbs, the sidewalks are deserted, or largely so. people don't walk. anywhere. period. it's true for CMY in parts of Redondo beach, it's true for me in tempe. we're not mowing down pedestrians here. and it's legal to ride on them in many places, so what's the harm?
You must see things very different than I do. Sidewalks in all parts of Tempe have pedestrians on them, often enough that one would frequently have to get to walking pace to pass them. No they are not like the sidewalks in NT, SF, etc. but a pedestrian every 50-100yrds is enough.
I also know walking near my house (Southern/McClintock) on those streets that I can't go far without being buzzed by some sidewalk cyclist. My wife was hit by one who came from behind unannounced about a year ago. If one is going to stay on the sidewalk when passing peds, at least slow to their pace.
Al