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Old 05-11-2017, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by twoplanekid View Post
How about a system found at car washes that will take the golf cart across without needing driver input. I would also suggest clear panels to be able to see the surrounding from on high. Make sure that it’s wide enough that a car can pass through by mistake. What are your thoughts?
A system somewhat like you're suggesting is in use at Hernando Beach, but with boats. Many canal lots were built and owners installed docks and keep their boat in the backyard. However, the canals go nowhere, they are fresh water. They must go through a boat lift system that picks up the boat and takes it across land to the gulf water canals. Then they are able to cruise out into the Gulf of Mexico. It's a very time consuming operation and when the lift breaks, no one can get out.

The best answer would be a roadway next to the current road or a tunnel. I believe a bridge going over top the turnpike would be a much more dangerous situation.