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  • Trail: Slow down, Ring a bell
  • Sidewalk: Slow down

I've pretty much given up calling out to people on the multi-use trails. By and large, they are oblivious - either deep in conversation with another person, walking 2-up on the trail (and making me go into the oncoming lane to pass, at best), or going along with headphones/earbuds.
If they appear predictable, I don't do a thing. If they are unpredictable, I ding. If I get no response, I slow down. If there is oncoming traffic that makes passing unsafe, I slow down to the pedestrian speed and wait for it to clear. Never had a collision - though I've been tempted to hold my ground a few times when (usually oncoming) traffic (ped and bike) doesn't make enough room for safe way.

by ted on Jun 13, 2012 6:24 am • link • report

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