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§2056. Pedestrians
1. Pedestrian traffic. When use of a sidewalk next to a public way is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk on that public way.
2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when practicable. An operator of a motor vehicle who is passing a pedestrian on a public way or the way’s shoulder shall exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor vehicle and the pedestrian of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the pedestrian. A motor vehicle operator may pass a pedestrian in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so.
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§2056. Pedestrians
1. Pedestrian traffic. When use of a sidewalk next to a public way is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk on that public way.
2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when practicable. An operator of a motor vehicle who is passing a pedestrian on a public way or the way’s shoulder shall exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor vehicle and the pedestrian of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the pedestrian. A motor vehicle operator may pass a pedestrian in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so.
Winston Lumpkins IV (he/him/his)
Chair, Portland Bicycle &
Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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The response I got from Johnny:
Hi Winston,
Thanks for reaching out! Happy to cover this, it seems like a lot fo people are frustrated.
As for the rules/laws:
Portland PD tells me people are not allowed to walk on the street if the sidewalk is coversd in snow.
And after you emailed me I checked in with Maine State Police who say it differs from town to town.
Hope the sidewalks get cleared up after the big storm tonight and tomorrow.
Have a good weekend!
Thanks,
Johnny
Maybe it does differ from town to town? I mean, people aren't going to stop, so, it's sort of a moot point.
I'll try to find something in the Portland code later if no one gets to it first- going to attend the grow smart Maine legislative meeting in a half hour & need to escape my computer for a bit. (https://groups.google.com/g/pbpac/c/gZEWFaCZ10Y)
~Winston
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§2056. Pedestrians
1. Pedestrian traffic. When use of a sidewalk next to a public way is practicable, a pedestrian may not walk on that public way.
2. Pedestrian on way. Where sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian shall walk facing approaching traffic on the left side of the public way or the way's shoulder when practicable. An operator of a motor vehicle who is passing a pedestrian on a public way or the way’s shoulder shall exercise due care by leaving a distance between the motor vehicle and the pedestrian of not less than 3 feet while the motor vehicle is passing the pedestrian. A motor vehicle operator may pass a pedestrian in a no-passing zone only when it is safe to do so.
Sec. 28-207. Pedestrian not to walk in street; exception.Where sidewalks are provided and their use is practicable, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent way. Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a street shall walk only on the left side of the way or its shoulder facing traffic.
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Winston Lumpkins IV (he/him/his)
Chair, Portland Bicycle &
Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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winston....@gmail.com
207-408-1508
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Hi John,
Thanks for reaching out!
I wanted to let you know I have received a few other emails and messages similar to yours. So I checked in with State Police about the rule and they told me it depends on the municipality. Therefore, for now, I am going to keep the quote I got from Portland PD in my story.
I understand walkers and bikers frustration on this. I wonder if we need to get a less vague/more specific definition of “practicable,” and also see if something can be done about the City plowing sidewalks on busy streets, even if they aren’t school routes.
More stories could certainly come from this!
Thanks,
Johnny
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