So, what does one do to present this idea ? Act as one would in any community with a traditional government format... by that I mean the villages, for it's substantial size, there is no mayor, no city council, no actual representation, so perhaps a letter to the county, as you mentioned, not "snarky", just a straight forward concern of a citizen. Then what would the democratic practice be in a community where, lets face it (again like you, NOT "snarky", not whining) the rights of a citizen are somewhat effected as the representation is not as direct, but my "guess" would be a grass roots citizens petition drive, IF SIGNIFICANT, could be RESPECTFULLY presented to the county board of each county that contains lights with such issues. I've often thought that the light on Bellvidere and 466, across from the Publix plaza, CVS, Culver's, Starbucks, etc.etc. does not have to be just as long if you are heading out at 3 a.m. for the airport or similar, as it is when the high school students are dismissed and the those leaving the villages to go to the plaza are at their max. But.... they are, you still sit there for the required time even if no other vehicle is in sight. It's not the issue of being retired, having plenty of time, etc. etc. It just makes common sense that different levels of traffic indicate different timing differentials... isn't that pretty much the standard in other communities ? The light timings in most places are based on traffic patterns I believe, but, I'm not a traffic engineer... maybe they use criteria I'm certainly not aware of ! ? In any case, a review of villages traffic lights would not be a bad idea... ! As for pet peeves, most of us have them, and one of mine is NOT having a left turn lane for golf carts wishing to enter the tunnel to cross under 466 to return to the villages. The routing of golf cart traffic on the street that runs behind Taco Bell, DD, I Hop, etc. is confusing for people and not very practical. Many seem to not even realize that if they leave the parking lot of Publix, that they will need to turn BACK INTO the parking lot before the reach the stop SIGN. They must go around the back of the fresh fruit basket business, and up a fairly steep slope where each cart must stop and watch for on coming carts from both directions, or, alternatively, going to the exit street by the Mexican restaurant, and then turn left to proceed on to reach the tunnel. Sure, most finally figure it out, but, surely there is a better way to do this ? Maybe create a LEFT TURN ONLY lane for golfcarts at the end of that street near the tunnel entrance ? Oh, well, so be it !
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