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Originally Posted by gfmucci
Tucson - this is a great idea. We also need to realize that there is a great deal of retrofitting of sidewalk infrastructure that would be required in other communities to allow the sidewalks to be golf cart compliant. There are many state laws on the design of sidewalks, bikepaths, cart paths and Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) areas based on concerns about liability that would either have to be amended or complied with. Oftentimes additional public right-of-way or easements are required to be able to widen sidewalks (typically only 4' or 5' wide) to the width required for other purposes such as golf carts.
Nonetheless, this is a program worth pursuing for many communities but it does take a huge commitment in time and resources to accomplish. While this is a "local initiative" item, the feds could provide grants to local governments who meet certain guidelines for retrofitting their transportation systems in this manner.
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I say, Amen to that!!! Think of all the millions of $$ that is wasted on other stupid projects that don't benefit people needs! We need to stop looking to the past ways of fueling our transportation needs and look to more practical & simple ways of transportation.