Should golf carts only be allowed in the town squares ?
 

The thought of golf carts only in the Town Squares seems to be gathering some momentum . It has been suggested that the four streets which make up the squares be accessible only by golf cart.

The pros
- Two to four times the amount of parking Vs. cars
- Safer by not parking next to a SUV and blindly backing out into traffic
- Allows more people in the squares for entertainment. People will sit in golf carts and watch the entertainment
- Safer by eliminating large amount tourist/rubbernecker from cruising the block.
- Gives residents a perk for buying here but still does not eliminate outsiders in "public area"

The cons
- Eliminates handicap car parking (however a shuttle could be implemented like at The Villages Hospital for the surrounding parking lots)
- Is it legal to segregate public streets ? (I say yes. It is done all the time for parades, cruise in nights, etc.)

Any constructive opinions ? Do you think the yearly resident survey would call any attention to this ?

For the shuttle we could use the autonomous taxis.

Better to eliminate all motorized vehicles altogether and allow pedestrian traffic only. The vibe would be that much nicer.


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The current vehicular use/profile of the town squares has worked just fine for all these years.

Just exactly what issue is being presented to be solved/resolved.....instead of the shopping list of pros and cons.

Were you here when the resident was killed by the car that plowed into the square ?

Are you referring to the incident which occurred over 16 years ago?

Limiting to Golf Carts only is a good start But Pedestians use only should be the goal. Maybe certain hours only like afternoon into Evening.

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Things are fine the way they are.

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Ask a retailer on the square!!!

But, but eliminating golf carts from the squares is blasphemy..The very symbol of the The Villages!

The design of the streets into the squares do not allow for vehicular, or any traffic, to be closed off. Everything is funneled to the squares. Leave it alone. Some people actually like “cruising” the squares. Must ring back thoughts of simpler times.

Remember these are COUNTY roads, we cannot do anything, the county would need to make this change. IMHO, eliminating cars might create more problems, but interesting discussion.

Exactly. I agree.

Valet parking would eliminate cruising the square for a spot. As crowds continue to grow valet parking should be revisited. It sure makes life easier in any tough to park close situation.

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