I think part of it, and it will take time, is that a lot of people aren't used to doing things like signalling and passing in crowded situations. Many riders are newish, and we've had from what I've seen, a massive increase in pathway traffic. I would hope that as we get more infrastructure and more users, people will pick up on what others do and do it themselves.
Maybe the city could add some signs on the pathways and cycle tracks (especially around dense use areas like the peace bridge) along the lines of "don't forget to signal!" I'd absolutely like to see signs about ringing bells, not just for bikes, but so pedestrians know we are doing it for a reason, not to tell them to get out of the way and yell at us. I've had people wave at me when I signal a right turn, becuase they think I'm waving at them...some people just have no clue, a few educational signs wouldn't hurt.
In the end though, we will have to remember that some people(far to many!) don't signal in cars either, and they will always exist, no matter how they travel.
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