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- The Villages, Florida, General Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/)

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1467433)

Simply stated the roads in The Villages when constructed fit the times/use/purpose before The Villages began expanding. What we are all saying is that The Village growing population makes them inadequate.

We have seen continual road construction in and around The Villages but with the fast growing population, government bureaucracy, cost/budget limitations, etc they are not moving fast enough .
In my personal view I believe The Villages's has design flaws. There should have been bike/walking trails. The MMP should have been restrict to golf carts only.

I believe that every time I am on a MMP observing walkers concerned looks as carts approach them. I am convinced every time I am on a MMP and behind a bicyclist that is moving a snails pace.

I do not gt mad at these walkers or bicyclist I get mad at the planners and designers.

I will come to a complete stop or close to one as I approach a walker because I do not want to scare the bejesus out of them

Personal Best Regards:

First of all, recent posts were discussing lane widths. Just lane widths. And lane widths in TV are not sub-standard by accepted engineering design standards.

And we are ALL saying TV roads are inadequate?? Not even close. I think many realize TV infrastructure is well designed and excellent. Perfect? Of course not. But I don't get mad at TV planners and designers. I admire them and applaud them for their planning, design and implementation.

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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 1467428)

I think you are misunderstanding the word "limit".

A 30mph speed limit means that you cannot legally go faster than 30mph, not that everyone has to travel at exactly that speed (or, presumably, above it).

Per multiple other posts throughout TOTV - drivers are HIGHLY criticized for NOT driving at the posted speed limit!!!

Which is it to be? lolololol

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Originally Posted by aninjamom (Post 1467299)

Wrong. It was not a "suggestion", I did not make it up. It was in broad daylight. It was the reason for my post in the first place! The guy on the bicycle - one of the "low" ones no less, swerved OVER the center line and into my path, then swerved back and started flapping his arm at me to slow down. The arrogant stupidity of it made me very angry. If I had hit him, I'm sure it would have been made my fault somehow.

Is it possible that he made an emergency maneuver that forced him into your lane, and his arm gesture was an apology?

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Originally Posted by tuccillo (Post 1467396)

Do you ride?

Only for fun, and not in a pack.

Most bikers (motorcycle & bicycle), most drivers (cars & carts) and most walkers/runners are alert,defensive and follow the laws/rules, but there are a few morons in each category.

Always has been, Always will be.

:duck:

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1467666)

Pretty well sums it up.