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Originally Posted by David from Denver
The issue is how golf cars can safely cross both SB and NB car traffic lanes on Morse Blvd without having to merge into the SB lane, waiting for NB traffic to clear, then cross.
To accomplish this, I propose:
1) NB gate operations continue as is
2) Move the SB gate back (north) 100-200 ft. (Yes, electricity required)
3) Install video cameras at each corner of building
4) Install and connect Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the cameras
5)Write "IF", "THEN" AI scenarios to control gates, such as:
a) IF 2 or more golf cars have been waiting > 2 minutes, THEN lower BOTH SB and NB gates to allow safe crossing of golf cars of BOTH lanes of car traffic
b) IF only 1 golf car waiting, THEN max wait time is 4 minutes (example only)
c) IF NB Morse starts to back up, THEN .........
These are only a few examples of "IF" "THEN" scenarios that can be imagined, however AI can be programmed for thousands of situations.
I am aware of other challenges, such as 911 vehicles, power outages, car wrecks, etc.
Some of these challenges may be eliminated by maintaining current staffing, using AI only for notification of traffic issues.
6) Install Red/Green signal lights to notify golf cars they can SAFELY cross both lanes of Morse without stopping in the middle median.
This is just a baseline that perhaps someone waaay smarter than me can take and run with.
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Interesting ideas. I’m definitely in favor of moving the southbound gate north of where golf carts crossover. I also really like pursuing changes to the current system in place at the northbound gate, so that the automotive traffic is staggered to allow golf carts more safe openings to crossover. The current system, where the gate attendants waive automobiles through as fast as possible, with absolutely no consideration for the golf carts backed up behind them, needs to be changed to something better. Although seasoned Villagers have adapted to the rather dangerous situation, it’s an accident waiting to happen for new Villagers, guests, and renters.