Some cyclists are better than others, when it comes to understanding their obligation to ensure that they don’t mow down pedestrians.

That’s clear from the storm of email — we’ve now gotten more than 100 — that arrived after our recent columns about pedestrians and cyclists sharing space on recreation trails and the potential danger posed by fast-moving bikes.

Many were from thoughtful riders who acknowledged their responsibility to navigate safely around people on foot, and alert them if they’re approaching from behind.

But that won’t allay the legitimate fears of people who have had close calls with speeding cyclists who pass just inches away and do nothing to let them know — such as a shout-out or ringing a bell — of their approach.

One cyclist’s note captured what riders and pedestrians both need to do to amicably share multi-use recreation trails and ratchet down the tensions.

He said he’s a bicycle commuter on the Martin Goodman Trail, as well as a runner and dog-walker on multi-use paths, giving him a perspective to make valid observations.

At the top of his list are two principles: “Be aware of other users. Leave room for other users.”

He started with advice for “slow path users,” saying, “My greatest fear is the unexpected, unchecked U-turn, whether by cyclists, pedestrians (or) skaters. If you’re going to turn around or turn across the path, have a look to see what’s coming behind you.

“Similarly, occupying the middle for no apparent reason is a problem. Nobody knows which side to pass you on. Pick a side (cyclists should be on the right) and if you’re going to cross either lane, look behind you first.”

He also had suggestions for “those moving faster,” which he identified as runners and cyclists.

Nobody has ever complained to us about joggers.

“When you are passing, whether running or cycling, ring your bell to announce your passing, to allow time for them to make enough room and/or not startle them.

“Leave as much room as possible when passing — and that likely means more room than you think. Observe those you’re passing, and if you seem to be frightening people, then you’re going too close, too fast.”

“You and your running/cycling buddies shall not take up the whole path and expect everyone to clear out of the way. That is just rude.

“Expect to make more accommodation for people learning to ride, skate or skateboard; children, the elderly and the disabled. That doesn’t give them carte blanche to block the entire path, but they should be able to enjoy the path, too.

“Suck it up and slow down and give them more room. Those wobbly little kids are the cycling advocates of the future.”

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It’s sound advice, but if what readers have told us is any indication, they just want cyclists to slow down and give them more space.

And that’s a reasonable expectation.