So where do walkers walk ?
 

I have been spying on you all with my drone, and I see you-have no sidewalks in your neighborhoods. I am a big walker. Me and my non pooping dogs. And now I read you have a few golf carts that are weaponized . If I take a clip from a cart for walking in the wrong place with my bones I will crack like a egg. What area is good for the walker. 2-5 miles a day.

Depends where you live!
 

If you live on the north side of 466 you will walk on the nice quiet back roads and your neighbors will wave "good morning" to you. There is absolutely no need to walk the golf cart path on B.Vista, there are plenty of quiet places to walk; and if you walk at the same time every day you will end up meeting the same people and gradually get to know your fellow walkers and their dogs. I didn't walk for a couple of weeks, when I got back out there people actually stopped and asked if I was OK!

Some places do have sidewalks. But wherever you choose to walk PLEASE walk FACING traffic ! There is nothing more dangerous than walking in the same direction as the traffic be it cars, bikes and carts. You need to see and hear who is about to hit you so you can take action.

A "non pooping dog"??? I want one :laugh:

We would not want you to crack like an egg. Or your non pooping dogs. You might want to drive to the Springdale Walking Trail and walk there. (North/west quadrant). Get your drone to check it you for you. ;)

You have a VERY valid post. I drive a car..I drive a golf cart..I am a walker and have been a very serious cyclist. Here is what I have learned.. Car drivers hate the carts...the cart drivers hate the cyclist..the cyclist hate the walkers..the walkers hate the dog poop...the dogs hate being on a leash. The moral of my story is we ALL need to relax and be more tolerate. As I always say...SHARE THE ROAD....it's the law. Walk wherever you want ..obey normal safety procedures and have a nice day... Those who do not like it"well, they have a problem!

We take cart to Sumpter Landing and do an hour walk around the area. Scenery always nice, and you see plenty of people, situations and then have coffee at Panera. :coolsmiley:

Canal St.
 

Canal Street is great / safe walking area.

2 1/2 miles from gate at Stillwater to near gate at 466A - all sidewalks,traffic lights at major crossings.

From Canal Street Rec Center:

5+ mile loop
5 3/4 miles Sidewalk and Multi-modal path(no tunnel)
So. On Canal, Left onto Odell,
Right onto MM Path south on Morse
Right onto Odell at Havana.
Right onto Canal, north back to Canal St. Rec Center.

3+ mile loop
3 1/3 miles Sidewalk and Multi-modal path(no tunnel)
So. On Canal, Left onto Odell,
Right onto MM Path south on Morse
Right onto Bonita Blvd.
Right onto Canal, north back to Canal St. Rec Center.

If you want some elevation, Baisley Trail and Bramble Terr in Bonita have several hills off of them - moderate climbs.

Enjoy
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I will be down is 2 weeks. Does Panera have a outside area for me and my walking buddy. Or do we have to play blind and go in to get coffee.

I know you can walk on the cart trails but there are many many better and safer places to walk in TV IMHO. Panera (both) have outside tables to eat and drink.

But do they allow pets in the outside eating areas?

Bill :)

Yes, but can you order from outside so you don't have to leave the dog unattended?

Just outside of TV to the south is okahumpka trail. Check that out with your drone. It's very pretty, has measured walking trails, and your non pooping dogs are welcome. actually, even my pooping dog is welcome. But you have to drive there.

Otherwise we walk on sidewalk streets and non-sidewalk neighborhood streets with no problem at all. I like to keep off the busier streets, even with sidewalks, because the traffic makes our dog a bit jittery. But he's fine on Tamarind Grove, which doesn't have as much traffic as St. Charles and BV.

Bonita Loop 2 tunnels
Sea Breeze to Bonita.
Through the tunnel to Bonita and east past the fire station.
Continue up Mount Bonita to Morse.
South on Morse to Havanna.
West back to Sea Breeze

Bonify Loop 6 tunnels
Sea Breeze south to 466a
east on the cart path to Colony
cart path to Havanna
Havanna back to Sea Breeze.

Odell Bailey Trail loop
Sea Breeze to Lake Miona (I short that tunnel)
to Mallory to Havanna to Sea Breeze.

I have done them all and some on an almost daily basis and I have never had any problem with the tunnels but common sense says don't even try the Lake Miona tunnel.

VG

You are 100 % right in theory, but imagine this:
A walker that is minding his/her own business walking with back to traffic or on the right side of pathway but with head phones on and head in the clouds. Distracted cart driver runs over the non-attentive walker and kills the walker dead.

I would rather go the extra mile to protect myself than I would want to walk where and how I wanted, but be in the morgue. Laws are guidelines that some of us break on purpose and that some of us just make a mistake and do not follow. I vote for not getting too deep into I GOTS ME RIGHTS.

Thanks
Good info.
I will google earth it.
:bigbow:

I have daily walked 2-3 miles for most of my adult life.....and still do @3-4 miles per hour....with the dog.

Almost exclusively multi modal paths(MMP) from Arnold Palmer CC heading South and then back.

All users, better than 90% show respect for each other space, right of way.
Better than 98% of the time is without incident.

Better than 70% of all who use the MMP say god morning/wave/nod/smile.

What usually happens is that too many threads dwell on the odd ball 2% that create problems.....no matter where they are or what they are riding/driving.

As many suggestions above advocate there are some areas that might be more conducive to walking......my experience is it is safe to walk just about any where using common sense and courtesy. And remember there will always be the 2% oddballs where ever on goes.

btk

I GOT ME RIGHTS :boxing2::boxing2:
When I was younger, and somewhat dumber than I am now. I was guilty of that. Life as taught me what matters.

Doggie Doo Run Run has a big field of about 5 acres in its back section that you can walk with your dogs. There are dogs of all size in this area so if you have pooches who do not get along well with dogs of many sizes that might be a problem. In addition, you have to go through the big dog section to get to the back field.

Doggie Doo Run Run is near the intersection of CR101 and CR104 about 1 mile north of Southern Trace Shopping Center. Belvedere becomes CR101 north of CR466.

They charge $25 monthly or $3 per day. Believe it is $30 month for two dogs or $5 per day. Not sure about what 3 dogs is though.

Very nice people manage and own it and most of the customers are also very friendly but you do have to look out for the occasional first or second time visitor who doen't know their dog or just does not care about its behavior.

well said. If we could depend on 100% of people doing the right thing, we could go la la la la la down the paths without worry and we have the right to do that, but people please beware because that darn 2 % can have you canceling your next few tee times in a second.

What you say is true..I did say walk where you want but I also said obey normal safety procedures..that would include walking facing traffic and NOT wearing headphones.

I never see pets in the outside area at panera. See plenty of carts with there dogs sitting in cart, while owner has his or hers coffee!!

They do not allow pets at Panara. Toojays will allow pets at the front, but not the side enclosed patio. Crispers allows pets on the patio. Of course you cannot take your pet into any restaurant when you order.

You can walk anywhere you want to....There is no walking police ....There are neighborhoods with walking trails.....My wife is a big walker and we live in Caroline so she walks up to Sumter to get her starbucks and walks the walking trail there then back...She has never had a problem with any grumps or anything else...99.9 % of the people will say good morning or wave as they pass you....Also there are several walking clubs here you might want to check out...

It has been my experience after living here for over 6 years that people are pretty accomodating. Usually any comments regarding walkers, bikes, etc express concern, and cautionary warnings and not hate dislike etc.

I looked for walking clubs but found nothing??? Will be renting Mar and Apr in Amelia. Any thoughts appreciated.

Walking-related groups start on p.94:

http://www.districtgov.org/images/ClubsListing.pdf

Hope those are of some help -

Bill :)

yes, thanks I did see them but they are indoors and are a video.

No...Sumter health board says NO...No animals anywhere if food is sold...Including in front of starbucks....

I found these walking clubs or get togethers in The Villages on you tube...They are there somewhere , I wish I could tell you where...

Walking & dogs
 

I walk around my block with our two Puggles. What's the big deal?

Some people like to exercise themselves as well as their dogs!

I am pretty sure there is one from Laurel Manor, maybe on Saturdays. Call there , they can tell you. Then UFS Health Sysytems started two that go from Spanish Springs, don't remember which days or times. Call USF office in The Villages, they'll tell you.

I am not a resident, I hope to be. My parents have lived there for several years and we visit almost every year. We love TV. We love to walk and because we don't live there we don't know the "rules" written or otherwise. That being said, whenever we walked we never had anybody say anything or any close calls or anything.
To me it seems like there is a minority that has a problem with this "problem", real or otherwise, and makes it seem like TV is nothing but a bunch of whiners. My experience is they are not, just a few. There is always that group that spend their whole life making sure others live their life the way they think it should be lived.
I have walked with and against traffic my whole life and I am still alive to write this email.
Question, which way should I walk on a one way street?

Think you summed it up pretty well, "A bunch of whiners in the villages" I agree.

I want to make it clear that I do not think that everybody in TV are whiners. There is a minority of whiner there and everywhere. Our experience has be great and friendly no matter how we walked, drove or golfed.
Keep in mind that we don't try to go against the rules, however if we did break a rule we did not know it and we where not scolded for it if we did.
Keep in mind we have never brought our dog yet so that has kept us out of the the most trouble!!

Notlongnow: Can't help but laugh about not having your dog has kept you out of trouble. Very funny. Last winter/spring I came close to running down a walker and his dog one foggy morning. I was thinking ---- what was this guy thinking?? But later I thought---what was I thinking out on such a foggy morning when I'm retired and really don't "need" to be out there either! We tend to forget we are retired (in the twilight of our lives) and sometimes just should chill out!

Me too! You made me laugh. I'm sure you will be one of the ones who doesn't whine and whose dog will keep you out of trouble!

To put the original quote in proper context - - -

Bill :)

When I finally get to live in TV I would hope to be more like the male version of Gracie, who I hope to meet some day. She seems to live life, not let life live her.

I hope to be at least a part-time res. in a couple years.

I walk a lot and I have had some problems but 99.9% of people are friendly and wave everytime you see them. I walk in the neighboorhood and on the MM paths and on the sidewalks