Originally Posted by
2old
I could not agree more. Walkers, whether alone or with children or animals, have the same responsibility as bicyclists in preventing confrontations. Fortunately in socal there are many BIKE PATHS (because that's what they're named) that are so lightly used it's not a problem. There are many popular ones too, which I usually eschew.
Our paths are all multi-use, but some sections have lines drawn designating bike lanes and pedestrian sections. Many pedestrians think it's just fine to walk in the designated bike lane, or to walk as a group blocking the entire path! I'd say about half the pedestrians make an effort to be aware and considerate, probably about the same as cyclists. The other half of each group make is really annoying for the considerate ones.