Three poles on walking paths

[Jolson]

We took a drive down through Dabney over by the new enclave and noticed by the Dabney rec center that on the walking path there are three poles instead of just two. Any idea why there are three?

[Keefelane66]

Makes it more challenging for golf carts to get in.

[justjim]

Trying to keep carts and bikes out of the walking paths. A sign “walking path only” would be better.

[Byte1]

Was one of them, my wife? She is a Pole and wanders away frequently......:shrug:

[Bill14564]

We took a drive down through Dabney over by the new enclave and noticed by the Dabney rec center that on the walking path there are three poles instead of just two. Any idea why there are three?

Hmmm, one pole means no cars but golf carts are allowed. Two poles means no cars or golf carts. Three poles is new to me.

[rustyp]

We took a drive down through Dabney over by the new enclave and noticed by the Dabney rec center that on the walking path there are three poles instead of just two. Any idea why there are three?

On their way to change a light bulb ?

[frayedends]

Yeah I'm in Lake Denham and noticed this. I'm guessing, as mentioned, they realize it's less confusing since golf carts have made their way onto paths with 2 poles. I almost made that mistake when I was on a lifestyle visit.

I had another alternate theory. Unfortunately it has been pretty much proven wrong. But the path along Megisson by Lake Denham and Dabney is just as wide as the multi-modal up at Sawgrass. I heard the reason we have to go on Megisson is that Lake County (or maybe it was Leesburg) doesn't allow golf carts on "sidewalks". Therefore they couldn't make these multi-modal. My hope was that law would change for the Villages and then they could remove the 2 outside poles and have one in the center. Again many people pointed out my flawed thinking and it won't happen. But it was a nice idea. :D

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Yeah I'm in Lake Denham and noticed this. I'm guessing, as mentioned, they realize it's less confusing since golf carts have made their way onto paths with 2 poles. I almost made that mistake when I was on a lifestyle visit.

I had another alternate theory. Unfortunately it has been pretty much proven wrong. But the path along Megisson by Lake Denham and Dabney is just as wide as the multi-modal up at Sawgrass. I heard the reason we have to go on Megisson is that Lake County (or maybe it was Leesburg) doesn't allow golf carts on "sidewalks". Therefore they couldn't make these multi-modal. My hope was that law would change for the Villages and then they could remove the 2 outside poles and have one in the center. Again many people pointed out my flawed thinking and it won't happen. But it was a nice idea. :D

Multi-modal paths aren't sidewalks. They're multi-modal paths. There are plenty on the Lake County side of The Villages, and they are open to pedestrians, bicycles, golf carts, electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and roller (or inline) skaters.

[jimdecastro]

I actually know the answer because there were three and four poles in several spots. This means that these paths are not yet open. The three poles will be reduced to one and the four polls will be to two. in case of Dabney, these will be walking paths.

[terryf484]

Trying to keep carts and bikes out of the walking paths. A sign “walking path only” would be better.

Bikes are allowed, it is just a wider approach, i.e. three poles.

[Rzepecki]

Trying to keep carts and bikes out of the walking paths. A sign “walking path only” would be better.

Having a Polish husband, my first thought upon seeing the title to this post was that it was the beginning of a joke.

[rustyp]

Trying to keep carts and bikes out of the walking paths. A sign “walking path only” would be better.

Bikes are allowed, it is just a wider approach, i.e. three poles.

My golf partner's hairdresser believes 3 poles signifies no E-bikes allowed.

[Arctic Fox]

It's so you can still find the path after a heavy snowfall

[Normal]

The country club that is going in will have a new theme, just like McGrady ‘s.

The antithesis for “Ladies and Gentleman, Welcome to KIELBASA’S”.

[fdpaq0580]

It's so you can still find the path after a heavy snowfall

That is just silly. There hasn't been a heavy snowfall in weeks.

[hlr1190]

In Richmond there are two access entry points to the walking paths, off the MM path. Both only have single poles with small signage on each… confusing.

[djlnc]

The country club that is going in will have a new theme, just like McGrady ‘s.

The antithesis for “Ladies and Gentleman, Welcome to KIELBASA’S”.

Are we still allowed to say "Ladies and Gentlemen" here?

[BlackHarley]

Are we still allowed to say "Ladies and Gentlemen" here?
That'll upset the folks that check the box 'not sure'.

[Rodneysblue]

We took a drive down through Dabney over by the new enclave and noticed by the Dabney rec center that on the walking path there are three poles instead of just two. Any idea why there are three?
Wait, wait, did they walk in to a bar?

[Topspinmo]

I thought it was practice pad for villages pole dancers club… .:throwtomatoes::D

[barbnick]

Bikes

[Nana2Teddy]

Bikes
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[Nana2Teddy]

As the wife of a Polish man for almost 46 years I find this comment thread hilarious. Thanks all for the chuckles!

[hlr1190]

We took a drive down through Dabney over by the new enclave and noticed by the Dabney rec center that on the walking path there are three poles instead of just two. Any idea why there are three?
Check out The Village of Richmond… several “single posts” separating MM from the walking paths.

[frayedends]

Multi-modal paths aren't sidewalks. They're multi-modal paths. There are plenty on the Lake County side of The Villages, and they are open to pedestrians, bicycles, golf carts, electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and roller (or inline) skaters.

I was just stating what I heard was the reason that the path along Megisson, passing Newell, Lake Denham and down to Dabney, does not allow golf carts. I think they said it was a Leesburg thing and that Leesburg considered the paths as sidewalks. All of this, of course, is speculation. But I definitely don't like that I have to go onto Megisson from the Sawgrass area when there is a perfectly large enough path that could be multi-modal.

I will concede though, that based on threads about the danger of carts and bikes mixing up on the paths, it makes sense the Villages may be changing strategy.

[jimjamuser]

We took a drive down through Dabney over by the new enclave and noticed by the Dabney rec center that on the walking path there are three poles instead of just two. Any idea why there are three?
"Three poles on a path"........that sounds like the beginning of an ethnic joke about Polish people.