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FromDC 12-08-2021 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by russtcc (Post 2037678)
I received a nice reply from the CDD in charge of this issue. There had been a traffic study done some time in the past indicating a 4 way stop was not necessary.

However, the Director of the District Property Management has said he will go review the situation himself.

I appreciated the responsiveness from the Director.

Glad you received a response and that the Director will go there to review. I hope he sits on a park bench and watches. I go through that intersection often. It definitely needs a 4 way stop. (1) Many people come to a complete stop even though they have the right of way. (2) You see people motioning others to proceed through because no one knows who should go next. (3) Golf cart drivers do legal u-turns to pull in front of the golf cart store which causes flow disruptions.

Now, with increased traffic (vehicle, cart) going through that intersection, I hope they put in a 4 way stop.

pacjag 12-08-2021 11:15 AM

It is a 10 mph limit in that area. There is no problem getting through that intersection safely. All it takes is a little bit of patience.

CODYCAT 12-09-2021 10:48 AM

Lousy drivers
 
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Originally Posted by russtcc (Post 2037172)
I'm not sure who to contact but with traffic increasing I would like to suggest a 4 way versus 2 way stop be installed at the crossing of W. Torch Lake Dr. and Shady Nook Run in Brownwood. This is the corner where the Villages Golf Cars is located. It is also the intersection where most of the carts coming from the bridge and other locations enter Brownwood.

The reason for my suggestion is close calls and watching other ones.

Lousy drivers can't be fixed by more signs or less signs. People driving the cars and carts are the problem.

fdpaq0580 12-09-2021 11:10 AM

No problem?
 
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Originally Posted by pacjag (Post 2037843)
It is a 10 mph limit in that area. There is no problem getting through that intersection safely. All it takes is a little bit of patience.

Speed limit signs are routinely ignored by, seemingly, most.
There is often poor view of oncoming traffic.
"All it takes is a little bit of patience". The nearly non-stop flow of traffic at times seems to stretch the patience of many to the nearly breaking point, and many get antsy and try pushing their way into traffic creating potential hazard.

EviesGP 12-11-2021 09:33 AM

I agree with OP. I'm a very confident driver, and I've watched vehicles departing the Square, and flying thru that intersection, making it a challenge to cross.

Also, I think the intersection at Colony Blvd needs to be addressed, as well.


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