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Permalink Reply by Dale (rouleur) Riggs on May 16, 2012 at 16:23

Do wandering canines listen for bells?

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Permalink Reply by Rob W on May 16, 2012 at 16:27

I've encountered one, yes. Moved off the path and sat, waiting for the owner.

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Permalink Reply by Torsten Bunge on May 16, 2012 at 22:23

CYCLISTS

• be aware of what is happening around you
• keep your headphone volume low enough to hear the outside world
• slow down for pedestrians
• sound a loud and clear warning
• watch the path ahead of you not what is directly in front your tyre.

PEDESTRIANS

• be aware of what is happening around you
• keep your headphone volume low enough to hear the outside world
• DO NOT take up the entire path
• if you are walking your dog, keep it under control
• watch the path ahead of you not the tops of your shoes

 

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Permalink Reply by Don (Who's lost?) Nairn on May 16, 2012 at 22:55

What I am wondering is

"cyclists give way to pedestrians" is the only sign that seems to address shared path rules.

This seems to suggest that whatever happened if a cyclist and pedestrian collide it must be the cyclists fault.

However for cyclists to give way to pedestrians the pedestrians need to act in a predictable manor.

This would make the paths safer for everyone (including the pedestrians).

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Permalink Reply by Konadog on May 17, 2012 at 1:04

We have trail sharing rules posted at the trail-heads around here - who is supposed to yield to whom and telling the dog and horse people to clean up after their animals. No one pays much attention to the rules though, following a pattern of courtesy and good manners instead, working out passing as the situations present themselves. Lots of friendly hellos and smiles and steps out of the ways all 'round - good energy.  Now if the dog and horse types would only play along we'd be in great shape... : O

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