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The only time this should even be an issue is when the pedestrian is, for some reason, walking in the left (oncoming) lane - otherwise I wait until there aren't oncoming cyclists/runners/walkers and pass wide enough and slow enough. If there isn't room in the oncoming lane to pass, I slow down to the pedestrian's walking/running speed and wait for there to be room. It's exactly how I'd want a car to behave if I'm taking the lane on a 1-lane-each-way street. I don't think you need to signal if they are in the right lane moving consistently forward "with traffic", as any sudden noise is likely to make the pedestrian behave unpredictably.

And just because it's my pet peeve - rollerbladers need to be on the list as well, and should behave as cyclists, slowing down, passing only when it's safe, and so on - and from my experience they rarely do.

by Bob on Jun 12, 2012 9:49 am • link • report

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