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Usually I walk up in my neighborhood on the sidewalk and in the parks. It is just more relaxing than having someone whizzing past me ringing bells and shouting at me. On the bike trail, I would be worried about someone coming too close and hitting my dog. Frankly, I am surprised we don't see more incidents like this.

This raises an interesting point. I don't understand why anyone would use these MUTs for pleasure (i.e. non-transportation) walking, teaching your toddler to ride a trike, dog-walking, or whatever. It's the equivalent of going rollerblading on Georgia Ave during rush hour.

Cyclists should always be on the hook for avoiding pedestrians, but I just can't fathom someone using, say, the Custis trail for a pleasant stroll with doggie when there's any alternative whatsoever available.

Some people seem to want to treat the trail as if it is their own personal Tour de France.

A far larger number of people treat the major MUTs in the area as though they're the non-motorized equivalent of I-66. That's because they are.

by oboe on Jun 14, 2012 2:27 pm • link • report

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