Originally Posted by
crackerdog
We need to take over more of the regular streets. Those streets were built and are maintained with taxes from property and sales tax, very little if any from gas tax. The streets belong to all of us, walk, bike and play in the streets, they are public, use them.
This is the best answer. MUP's are NOT ideal for riding fast. They're okay for commuting, soft pedaling, and tootling around. If you are in a position to complain about strollers, dogs, and families on an MUP, you would better served riding on the street.
BTW, yesterday my GF and I were on a recovery-paced ride on Sammamish River Trail in Redmond/Marymoor. It was very quiet, scenic and great for a recovery ride. I wouldn't want to do a training ride on that trail.