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Originally Posted by Talk Host
I've been involved in these types of decisions for a long time. They are not made lightly. They don't do it for fun. Usually the decision is based on the number of accidents that occur at a given location. Sometimes, serious near accidents are considered. Police will make observations and report their findings to authorities too.
(have you ever seen those "caution deer crossing next XX miles signs? They're erected based on a high number of deer killed by cars in that section)
My guess, the initial decision to allow the crossing was difficult to make and was done on a trial basis. Something happened to cause the reversal
Please consider that the commissioners have lengthy agendas and they don't say, "...hey lets think of something we can do to mess with the people up in the villages." That is a busy road and busy intersection. I can see why the authorities would be hesitant to allow golf carts to bollix up the flow.
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I agree with you T-H... but I think if there were some accidents or near misses, the language of the signage may have contributed. The signage was very confusing, IMHO. Suppose you were traveling east on Buenos Aires and wanted to take a right into the rear access to the shopping center. There were 2 signs directing "All Carts Merge Left" into the center lane... not where I want to be if turning right. Another sign stopped east-bound carts before they could enter normally near the Subway restaurant. If they can't use the correct language on the signs, best bet is to use the tunnel.