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PennBF 03-18-2012 08:51 PM
Interesting
 
Does anyone know there were 10 fatal golf carts accidents in the last 5 years or the number of non fatal accidents that happen, (about 2 a month)..
There was one today on the cart path that runs next to 466. Couple of
ambulances. I believe it is questionable to believe all will drive the carts
safely if you just ask them..It is responsible to point out potential accident
areas and ask for some correction. All of those who drive from Lake Sumter
across the bridge should look to their right at the inside of the small curb and the number of "tire marks"..I think that speaks for itself. :mornincoffee:

MrMark 03-19-2012 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by goingtothevillages (Post 468149)
If you've ever driven over the Lake Sumter bridge cart path you realize how narrow (and dangerous) it is. I've been told that when they built the bridge they had normal sized cart paths - but at the last minute the State said they were required to have a pedestrian sidewalk - so they narrowed the cart path and added the sidewalk. Now TV says it is "cost prohibitive" to widen the bridge.

We all should request (on our 2012 Resident Survey) that they add a sidewalk on the outside of the existing wall on the bridge to Sumter Landing. It would be far less expensive than widening the bridge because it would only have to be sturdy enough for walking traffic. Then they could remove the current sidewalk and widen the cart paths back to a normal width. I'm not an engineer but it seems like it would be an inexpensive way to solve a serious problem. A win-win-win for everyone

A far simpler solution would be to reduce the width of the sidewalk to create space to widen the cart lanes. So what if the few walkers have to be inconvenienced by walking single file.

The Villager II 03-19-2012 05:29 AM
If drivers would go 10 MPH as is posted, the path would not be dangerous and would not be required to be any wider.

paulandjean 03-19-2012 06:34 AM
The bridge golf cart lanes are big enough,and the speed is fine.

gratton 03-19-2012 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by paulandjean (Post 468485)
The bridge golf cart lanes are big enough,and the speed is fine.
As is in most cases if people follow the rules its fine, But in real life its not always the case, Folks remember your 14 year old grand kids can legally drive your cart across that bridge, Do you feel comfortable letting them drive across it especially without you in the cart, Its legal, For me lets widen that lane.

VillagesFlorida 03-19-2012 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Francie (Post 468322)
I worry when driving northbound in a cart that a car going southbound could lose control and hop the curb. Cars seem to go terribly fast....over the speed limit. I am not an expert, but would it be possible for a car to go over the curb?
I agree 100%. Cars barrel over that bridge and those little cement barriers will not stop a vehicle traveling that fast from jumping over into the golf cart lanes. This is a horrible accident just waiting to happen.

Canabarrybarb 03-19-2012 04:02 PM
In this thread, there are 2 opposing camps of opinion on whether the cart path over the bridge is safe.

My opinion is that the path is not safe no matter what the speed. The path is just wide enough for the carts but the large concrete barrier on the roadway side can easily cause anyone who touches it to bounce or overcorrect and end up in the wrong lane of the cart path. I would like to see improvements made so that I don't have to cross the bridge in trepidation. Today's design is poor and represents a risk to all who use it.

red tail 03-19-2012 05:06 PM
the sumter bridge width is the same as the bridge over 27 to the historical side. no complaints there. maybe its the people living on the southern side that causes the problem. younger and aggresive from up north. they havnt settled into the lifestyle yet!!!

PennBF 03-19-2012 05:37 PM
Think Deeper
 
Regarding the comment that the bridge over 27 is the same width and it is the "age" of the person's on the south side.
It is pretty clear the bridge over 27 does not have car's going by at
close range and at variable speeds. Big difference and quite a simple
recognition.:mornincoffee:

red tail 03-19-2012 06:06 PM
you couldnt be more wrong. when carts go down the other side they are going VERY fast. its all about attitude!!

graciegirl 03-19-2012 07:04 PM
The intersections off St. Charles have been the sites of accidents in the past year. I don't recall an accident on the Morse bridge for carts.

pooh 03-19-2012 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by red tail (Post 468742)
you couldnt be more wrong. when carts go down the other side they are going VERY fast. its all about attitude!!
You aren't kidding! Some attain warp speed.... ;)

graciegirl 03-19-2012 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pooh (Post 468759)
You aren't kidding! Some attain warp speed.... ;)

The golf cart bridge over 441/27 scares me. You can't see who is ascending from the other side and they can't see you.

pooh 03-19-2012 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 468767)
The golf cart bridge over 441/27 scares me. You can't see who is ascending from the other side and they can't see you.
I agree, Gracie...and was sooooo surprised at how fast carts are driven over that particular bridge. The first time I drove over that bridge, I could have gone for a colonoscopy, that's how scared I was.... ;)

Bill-n-Brillo 03-19-2012 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pooh (Post 468783)
...........The first time I drove over that bridge, I could have gone for a colonoscopy, that's how scared I was.... ;)
WHOA!!! Can I get a "BOY HOWDY" here? :shocked:

:1rotfl:

Bill :)


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