> As for the self righteousness of "only peds belong on sidewalks", I get tired of that. Ever see an elderly pedestrian get plowed into by some 200 lb kid on a

> As for the self righteousness of "only peds belong on sidewalks", I get tired of that. Ever see an elderly pedestrian get plowed into by some 200 lb kid on a skateboard? I used to live near and work on Mill Ave. in Tempe near ASU, which is a very congested pedestrian strip. It's also full of maniacs on bikes, scooters, and skateboards weaving in and around pedestrians at full speed, coming within inches the whole time. One false move and you'd get plowed. Like speed with like speed, I say.