I am surprised by the number of people here who rail against the MUP's. I use them all the time. I find that they make for a smoother ride than a road, and I have no trouble pedaling as fast as I am physically able to on them. Other users are not a problem, except (maybe) on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in the height of summer, when they do tend to daydream and walk in your path.

Around here, they are convenient, in that they do go to places -- albeit not in a straight line -- and sit alongside houses and businesses. Because of the occasional longer distances, like when you need to ride a "Z" instead of a straight line, traveling the MUP is not quit as quick as taking the roads. But, I find it much more pleasant.