Bike path more dangerous than 30A???

[Matt J]

I may just rig up a cow pusher on my bike.

 

[Lake View Too]

Does Hummer make a bicycle?

 

[Smiling JOe]

30A is my choice of preference, and the safest in my opinion, for riding bicycles, compared to the multi-use trail.

 

[scooterbug44]

Has anyone noticed the public service style ads in the Walton Sun regarding etiquette and rules of the multi-use (bike) trail? Along with about a half-dozen other bike shops and bike rental outfits, we are co-sponsoring this series of ads that run each Saturday in the summer season. Although not a cure, it's hopefully a step in the right direction.

Nice to see people being proactive!

IMO if people actually followed the rules in the ad (and posted on signs along the path) we'd all be a lot safer and happier!

They're common sense rules, but sadly at least 50% (I'm being nice) of the bikers/path users aren't following them. :angry:

 

[Douglas the Intrepid]

I have been taking my daughter out to ride on the bike path and its been fun! We stick on the section out by Deer Lake though, so we don't experience the craziness of Seaside or such. I am always pleased by the friendliness of most passerby who smile and say hello. I love this area!

 

[Dia]

I loved your bell! I usually use the skiing lingo - "Passing on the left" or "Passing on the right" with a smile. (I don't have a bell)

Of course, what I really want to say is:

"Everybody MOVE!" ~ Fezzik (The Princess Bride)

 

[Matt J]

YouTube - ludacris -move b**ch

 

[Terp22]

Public Service Announcements

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These two announcements are running in the Walton Sun atlernating weeks, one week one then next the other. All done to educate on these issues

 

[Terp22]

I am coming from the position of being a constant automobile user on 30-A who doesn't ever use a bicycle. I realize that, just like crabgrass and Republicans, we will never be able to rid ourselves of those pesky bicyclers. We just have to get along with them. I actually think we should have a forum called "All About Bike-Wise" or somesuch name, in which we emphasize and reiterate some of these tips of courtesy and etiquette and just try to keep motorist, bicyclers and pedestrian thinking about interacting with as much grace as possible. Part of this should be talking about dangerous and/or dumb intersections where people actually might have to put down their i-phones for a second and concentrate on situational awareness.

My first vote for dangerous is the corner of South Gulf Drive and 30-A. The vegetation causes a pretty blind corner for drivers pulling out and the bikers need to know we can't see you too well.

My first vote for dumb is where the bike path crosses Eastern Lake Road. It is as confusing and awkward a situation as anywhere in Sowal. Can anyone think of a worse one?

I will ask County to cut vegetation on SE corner at 30A and S Gulf Drive and to restripe on path as well as place a stop sign on the the south side of the path with a warning stripe. If you have any other areas of concern let me know and provide a solution if you can.

 

[Lake View Too]

I will ask County to cut vegetation on SE corner at 30A and S Gulf Drive and to restripe on path as well as place a stop sign on the the south side of the path with a warning stripe. If you have any other areas of concern let me know and provide a solution if you can.

Terp22 : Do you work for the county or have pull with the county? The awkward intersection at Eastern Lake Road and 30-A is where they really need to fix things. They need to remove parts of the bikepath where they re-routed it, so as not to confuse things. They need to make the turn more rounded than a right angle turn, and they need to move the pedestrian crossing sign because it makes it almost impossible for a biker to make that turn and keep an eye out for cars.

I could go on.