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cquick 02-24-2012 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Happinow (Post 457401)
For a retirement community, the driving in TV is much more difficult than in my home town. That doesn't seem right. You think they would have simplified things. There's too much going on.....cars, bilked joggers, and carts. Sensory overload!!! As you get older, your senses get worse. Not a good combination. More overload, less senses.

yes, that is my ONLY concern about living in TV. I always have worried that it's just too big. I LOVE the off the road multi modal paths, but there seem to be too many times when the golf carts have to cross automobile traffic to get to the rec centers, their mail boxes, or sometimes the golf cart paths go across a major road at a stop light (like Buena Vista/Southern Trace)

Connie

cquick 02-24-2012 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gage405 (Post 457925)
They just upgraded Morse Blvd a year or two ago. But, I am still nervous driving a cart on Morse Blvd. I dont like to
drive my golf cart on a road that is mainly traveled by cars driving at, what I consider a high rate of speed, when I am on the side of the road. I really dont trust cars driving so close so the "alleged" cart paths.
I try to drive on the cart paths only.
Maybe that is why I dont play the golf courses north of 466 that much.
Its dangerous out there on the roads in a cart, in my opinion. Be that Morse Blvd., St. Charles, or Odell.
I really think more dedicated cart paths are necessary.
But, I guess it is too late for dedicated cart paths on the roads I have mentioned.


:agree:I TOTALLY agree with you......"the powers that be" NEVER expected TV to expand past 466 when the "Spanish Springs" area was developed. They have had to wing it and that's why the design is better south of 466.

Posh 08 02-24-2012 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Happinow (Post 457401)
For a retirement community, the driving in TV is much more difficult than in my home town. That doesn't seem right. You think they would have simplified things. There's too much going on.....cars, bilked joggers, and carts. Sensory overload!!! As you get older, your senses get worse. Not a good combination. More overload, less senses.

Please tell me this is not the "lifestyle" everybody raves about. :22yikes:

cquick 02-24-2012 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Posh 08 (Post 458185)
Please tell me this is not the "lifestyle" everybody raves about. :22yikes:

this is only a minor glitch.....life here is good!

FMF Doc 02-24-2012 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cquick (Post 458213)
this is only a minor glitch.....life here is good!

Yes it is. Let's keep in mind it is estimated there are between 40,000 and 50,000 golf carts here. For the amount of accidents there seem to be it is safe way to get around.

kirk1 02-24-2012 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cquick (Post 458182)
:agree:I TOTALLY agree with you......"the powers that be" NEVER expected TV to expand past 466 when the "Spanish Springs" area was developed. They have had to wing it and that's why the design is better south of 466.

If it is better, why no tunnel at Old Mill Run east of Buena Vista?

downeaster 02-24-2012 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 457921)
Actually, the only multi-modal lanes are off of the roadway. The golf cart lanes on the roadway are designated for bikers and golf carts. The pedestrians walking there are making it easier on their feet (asphalt vs. concrete sidewalks) but they are playing it risky. Obviously, on streets with no sidewalks, pedestrians have no choice but to walk wherever they can, but they need to realize, even if they have the right of way, faster moving vehicles cannot always avoid slower moving objects.

There are no sidewalks north of 466. I agree it makes no sense to walk in the street if there is a sidewalk. However, without sidewalks there is no other avenue, pun intended.

I am waiting for someone to chime in and correct me by stating there are sidewalks in Spanish Springs.


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