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  • Trail: Slow down, Ring a bell
  • Sidewalk: Slow down, Say nothing

I don't say anything on a sidewalk b/c I'm the interloper and shouldn't be riding faster than anyone is walking unless there is PLENTY of room for me to pass.
On multi-use, I think we really need to get cyclists to use bells. They're quite pleasant sounding to begin with, and not threatening. A simple "ding" sound from a bell is easily recognizable and it's simple to process quickly. Someone yelling really isn't pleasant and, unless you have a booming voice, may not be understood, especially in windy or inclement conditions.
I agree that we need to educate on proper etiquette, but I don't know that there is consensus yet on what best practices are. Hopefully this poll will shed a little light on that and from there we can move to post signs at trail-heads and get the ambassadors out.

by thump on Jun 12, 2012 9:34 am • link • report

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