Cautiously optimistic about the new paths on Redwine

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As soon as the asphalt was dry on the new path on Redwine along the edge of Lakemont and Lakeside subdivisions, I had my bike out to test it. Very nice! Having spent the last 20 years in Maryland, I've been spoiled by the paved paths that go seem to everywhere. We saw these paths in action when we were originally looking at houses to buy in PTC. While it was cute to see the golf carts, we decided to settle in Fayetteville instead. The announcement of the new paths in Fayetteville was a pleasant surprise for our family. But even as I rode my bike I began to think about how things would change if people start getting more golf carts in our area. The paths are not that wide so I wonder how sharing the path with motorized vehicles will play out. How is it working out in Peachtree City. Do carts in PTC share paths well with runners, skaters and bikers?

Cautiously optimistic about the new paths on Redwine  

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Submitted by Davids mom on Wed, 03/21/2007 - 8:11pm.

Are there guidelines for using the paths in Peachtree City? Have any been given for Fayetteville?

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Submitted by maximus on Wed, 03/21/2007 - 8:24pm.

Here’s the web address for the regulations.
http://www.peachtree-city.org/index.asp?NID=216


Submitted by Davids mom on Wed, 03/21/2007 - 8:35pm.

We're looking forward to enjoying this new addition to Fayetteville.

Submitted by McDonoughDawg on Wed, 03/21/2007 - 7:49pm.

I live just up the street from Battery Park at Lake Peachtree. Probably some of the busiest paths in PTC. Just this afternoon, we had walkers/dog walkers/serious bikers/biking families/golf carts/joggers etc. All was fine. Take your time and have fun. Nothing is perfect, but this is by far the best I've seen. I will add, that serious running/biking(especially biking due to the speed, many times much greater than golf carts) is probably better suited for other areas.

Submitted by dollaradayandfound on Wed, 03/21/2007 - 6:29pm.

Supposed to, but not.
Runners seldom if ever run on the paths--not smooth enough and more dangerous. also, up and down.

Never seen a skater on the paths. Too many roots.
Bikers never use the paths, or hardly ever. They ride in the roads

Bikers and runners seem to have a code whereas they don't want to change tempo....some will die first, but one can't run the paths without yielding a bit! They are narrow and many seem to think they always have the rightaway.

Submitted by ptcjenn on Thu, 03/22/2007 - 7:31am.

I have to disagree with dollar - people share the paths just fine. My dad jogs or walks every day and we see a ton of other joggers/runners/walkers/moms with strollers. Regular bike use is great, my kids go everywhere by bike but if you're one of the spandex wearing bikers I guess stick to the road - those bikes seem too fragile to deal with the roots and stuff that are on some parts of the path.

I passed a rollerblader yesterday afternoon, some parts of the path are smoother than others. People do skate on the path, just not as many as walk - you do have to plan ahead and stick to sections that have been repaved more recently.

As far as right of way goes, when I'm out walking I do the same thing as I see other people doing: if I hear someone coming, I move over. If I'm driving and passing someone, I slow down and move over.

A lot of posts here have been about how golf cart drivers are too young, or old, or drunk or fast and to read them you'd get the impression the paths are more dangerous than the streets, but I use the paths on a very regular basis, and in the years and years I've lived here have had very few bad experiences. A cart loaded down with teens and blasting music, speeding by but clearly moving over to give someone walking room might seem scary to some people but I don't count that as a problem.

You know when you get to a 4 way stop, and the lady who's supposed to go next tries to wave everyone through because she's on the phone and doesn't know whose turn it is? And everyone kind of stops and gets a little aggravated because it messed the whole thing up? Situations like that where people aren't sure who goes through a tunnel first, or two carts are on a narrow path and someone has to back up are the most often occurring problem I've run across, if you can even call that a problem. I know more serious things have happened, I'm just writing about my own experience.

I hope you have as good an experience with the paths as I have had!

Submitted by dollaradayandfound on Thu, 03/22/2007 - 7:43am.

I think the person was imquiring about athe 75 miles of paths---not a flat stretch by the lake or somewhere!
All those problems you mentioned (but not really problems, and real bikers can't use them, etc.)are much more severe in many, many places.
They are also dangerous at night in many, many places.
It is better to have them than not, however. What we need is some policing of them and better maintenance. However the developed areas won't get much maintenance now that the land has sold, I'm afraid.

Submitted by McDonoughDawg on Thu, 03/22/2007 - 2:40pm.

You are just not happy unless you are complaining about something. No offense meant, but follow most all of your posts, RARELY are you agreeing, or having anything positive at all to say.

You may be perfectly nice in person, but most of the time, you're a total grouch on here.

Submitted by dollaradayandfound on Thu, 03/22/2007 - 5:03pm.

Has nothing to do with "happy."
It is the "whole" truth. Something this generation wasn't taught.
All this "happy" talk, sometimes called positive thinking, even in a totally negative situation (like this stupid war) is disgusting.

Submitted by McDonoughDawg on Thu, 03/22/2007 - 5:08pm.

Yep, I was right.

I would try to walk down to the lake, but I would probably just get ran over. Smiling

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