I have walked around the Back Cove Trail in Portland a number of times and have always enjoyed the trek. What I do not understand, however, is why there is no rule that requires bikers to go in one direction and joggers/walkers to go in the opposite direction.
Several times I have almost been clipped by a passing cyclist that I couldn’t see and didn’t hear approaching me from behind. Conversely, when a bicyclist is approaching me from ahead, I can easily move well out of his/her way and ensure no collision. I think this rule would reduce the number of adrenaline surges on the trail as well as increase the safety for all of us. It is a wonderful trail and I would hate to see or hear of someone getting hurt.
John Morin
Kennebunk
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