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Such U-turns are very dangerous. A few years ago a 28-year old woman was jogging on the Katy Trail in Dallas while wearing headphones. She was executing just such a U-turn when bicyclist was trying to pass her. They collided and she ended up dying as a result.

Unfortunately, these U-turns is one of those things which I don't think we could do anything about. I do think cyclists should alert anyone they're trying to pass just in case said anyone is thinking of cutting across the trail (as well as hopefully having them give some space to pass if needed). But if they ignore the warning and cut across suddenly anyway, there's nothing to be done about it or in anticipation of it. Unless we really expect cyclists to slow to a crawl every single time they pass someone. I certainly don't and think that this particular point will have to remain an acceptable risk. Something we accept in order not to have cyclists have to slow down to walker or jogger speed every time they pass someone.

by Mario on Jun 12, 2012 10:44 am • link • report

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