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Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston
There is nothing new or novel about this. The suggestion by some that there is some 'green' funding or state contribution possibilities is so misleading. The Feds or FL is not going to underwrite a program to shuttle retirees from square to square or other points of interest. That type of funding is usually awarded to communities as a way to connect those work force residents with their places of employment. I know of no grants awarded for connectivity to bars, restaurants or recreation in an amenity based development.
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St. Augustine is also preparing to launch a free shuttle downtown with the help of Florida Department of Transportation funds. I don't think this is to connect work residents with their places of employment. I believe that the free downtown shuttle would be primarily for tourists - to connect them to bars and restaurants.
If global warming is as existential as people say, I would think that the Federal and state government would provide us funding to save the planet.
It doesn't hurt to apply for the funds - all they can do is say no. There are a lot of votes in the Villages. And people would save a lot of money if they could stay independent for a year or two instead of going to an assisted living facility or a nursing home.