Cart Crossing at Colony is Dangerous
 

What were they thinking?

Carts backup then decide they have waited too long and just pull out in front of oncoming cars.

LSV Carts leave the cart path and make left turns in front of you to take the road to Buena Vista. C'mon either use the cart path or the street; not change your mind half way through.

Carts crossing from the North to South and making a left turn towards Publix DO NOT have the right of way just like if you were driving a car.
You have to yield to oncoming carts.

My cart is insured for liability, theft, damage etc. so go ahead and hit me so I can move up to a golf cart lot and get that Bentley I always wanted.

Really; part rant, part jest but maybe a tunnel or 4 way stop should be added so we all can live a long time and enjoy.

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They really need to do something with this crossing. The real issue is the cars are going way over the 20 mph speed limit. But like everywhere else in The Villages the Sumter County Sheriff is missing in action. They need to write tickets there until the cars slow down.

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how do you know they are going over the limit, do you have a radar gun?

Yea, could be like those turtles in the Internet commerical. boy my computer goes like a son of gun.:1rotfl:

Maybe you should advise them of your concerns......

Phone Directory of the Sumter County
Sheriff's Office
Remember in case of an Emergency call 911



Main Numbers: Area Code 352
Detention Center 569-1700
Fax Communications Center 568-6695
Fax Criminal Investigation 569-1605
Fax Detention Center 569-1741
Fax Front Desk 569-1601
Fax Sheriff Secretary 569-1631
Lake Panasoffkee Annex 793-1164
Sheriff's Office Main Number 569-1600
Suncom 665-0222
The Villages District Office 689-4600

Sumter County would have to approve any changes to traffic patterns at this location. This could take months, possibly years, of studies and traffic counts.

Sometimes changes are made, after many complaints and studies, such as the traffic light that was installed at the intersection of Morse Blvd and San Marino Drive.

Call any on the numbers above to get the ball rolling.

Others to get involved would be Sumter County Commissioners. They are listed here with contact information.
Sumter County, FL - Official Website - About the Commissioners

Thanks for the numbers Bogie!

Although it's always better to contact someone who has the responsibility or ability to address your concerns, it seems that TOTV has become some sort of complaint board.

Kinda makes you wonder . . .

The problems confronting golf cart drivers began from day one. And so it was inevitable that the expansion would only exacerbate this situation.

And if they were, how much over? Most are only going 3 to 5 mph over....Big Deal! Problem......very congested crossing. Solution...traffic light with 10 second left turn lead.

I believe the CDD government is well aware of this problem and had a project to look at possible solutions (perhaps in concert with Sumter County).

One solution proposed would extend the multimodal trail all the way down to and around the bank. That would eliminate all the folks coming from the north having to turn left into the roadway. I believe this would solve most of the problem but there were some reasons why they couldn't or wouldn't jump on it.... whether financial, land ownership or what, I don't recall.

They may also be waiting to see how traffic patterns/volume change once Pinellas Plaza is developed with a new Publix up by the Library. But, that's more than a year away.

I agree, it is a very congested and dangerous crossover for golf carts.

How about another Gate Nd Guard???

All cart crossings are dangerous. Cope.

There was a very long discussion on this site last year re: this! Wait until you can count 35 carts waiting to either turn and cross as I counted last Winter. Colony is overloaded with folks due to not having more shopping opportunities within The Villages on the south side. I for one either go at non-peak times or shop in other locations, especially during the "high" season.

In the meantime we ALL need to be more patient and drive defensively whether in our cars or carts!!!