[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

let time i checked, pedestrians had the right of way from any motorized vehicle, so stop whining and slow down.

Maybe you should check again. Bet you find it in not as clear cut as you think. Lots of exceptions showed up from my google search. Especially if the pathway is on private property.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by mjohn1203

So if we live in Fenney or one of the other villages south of 44, we do not have golf cart access to the Chitty Chatty bridge? When will we get access?

Next year......

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

I suspect when the golf cart paths was built the were golf cart paths. I walk paths often and have no problems? Why? Cause at first sign of any congestion I step way off the path, thus taking myself out of any danger.

I do that also but we have so many people here that think they’re invincible or have the mentality of a 4 year old and want to play chicken with the golf carts.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

let time i checked, pedestrians had the right of way from any motorized vehicle, so stop whining and slow down.

So you’re saying they can step out in front of bus or train and they have the right away? So, I blunder out cross 441 anywhere I want cause I have the right away?

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by jacksonbrown

Watching the latest of Don's videos, I am surprised (or maybe not surprised) at the lack of foretought in the design of the Chitty Chatty bridge.

Unlike the bridge crossing Lake Sumter, where there is a dedicated walking and biking lane, the Chitty Chatty bridge features(?) a single walking / biking lane on the Rohan side of the bridge which abruptly ends at the top.

While a good idea (developer liability), won't this cause more problems than it attempts to alleviate?

In My Humble Opinion....
the lane in question is perhaps for repair and maintenance crews
to access their worksite..... and ..
not completely block off a lane while doing their jobs.

[thevillager1988]

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

A sidewalk at ground level to a new crosswalk or the light at Morse/44 would aleviate the risk.

A crosswalk the a recently added at Everglades to allow walkers to bypass two tunnels.

Solution-minded people rock! The tunnels and bridges don't feel safe to me when on foot (walking or running). Love the new crossing at Everglades. When on foot, we have the option to use the crosswalks.

[Dorebea]

Originally Posted by M2inOR

I think the bigger problem might be exiting the ramp on the north side. All bridge traffic must turn right onto Kristine Way, and then left into the Citizens First parking lot to get to the pathway If they wish to go to Rohan rec center or other points north in The Villages. Those wishing to go all the way to Brownwood will have a long ride or walk, too.

A ‘ Michigan-Left’! Standard turning pattern for many of us. 😂😂

[stadry]

always thought about that - right of way when i rode beemers,,, thought it would be a good epitaph - ' legally he had the right of way but the truck was bigger ! '

[Doro22]

When I saw “What were they thinking?” I thought they meant the name”Chitty Chatty”. I was talking to my son who has visited here many times & casually mentioned “Chitty Chatty”. He said you’re kidding...right. I replied : No that’s the real name. Where did they get that name?

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Doro22

When I saw “What were they thinking?” I thought they meant the name”Chitty Chatty”. I was talking to my son who has visited here many times & casually mentioned “Chitty Chatty”. He said you’re kidding...right. I replied : No that’s the real name. Where did they get that name?

Maybe the Chitty Chatty Preserve where it is located.

[Rodneysblue]

The walkers and the runners will hitch a ride in the golf carts and the bikes will grab on for a tow. 😂

Originally Posted by jacksonbrown

Watching the latest of Don's videos, I am surprised (or maybe not surprised) at the lack of foretought in the design of the Chitty Chatty bridge.

Unlike the bridge crossing Lake Sumter, where there is a dedicated walking and biking lane, the Chitty Chatty bridge features(?) a single walking / biking lane on the Rohan side of the bridge which abruptly ends at the top.

While a good idea (developer liability), won't this cause more problems than it attempts to alleviate?

As a walker / runner / cyclist, with many years sharing space with carts and cars, here is my take.

On a flat roadway / sidewalk

1. Walkers travel at 2 to 5 mph.
2. Runners travel at 6 to 10 mph
3. Cyclists travel at 8 to 18 mph
4. Carts travel at 20+ mph

So what happens at the top of the grade when the four groups merge together to travel across the bridge?

Answer, the walkers walk at 5 mph, the runners run at 8 mph, the cyclists cycle at 14 mph and all the carts line up behind them, even though the cart drivers are used to traveling 20 mph.

Hopefully, all the cart drivers will be abundantly patient and slow to 5 mph. The carts will not attempt to pass the walkers / runners / cyclists. Yeah right!

Can you say Morgan and Morgan?

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Doro22

“Chitty Chatty” Where did they get that name?

I think it was the name of an Indian chief who lived nearby.

You can usually tell a name is Native American or Japanese if it has 4 or 5 syllables, each one being consonant-vowel or just a vowel. Like Osceola.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I think it was the name of an Indian chief who lived nearby.

You can usually tell a name is Native American or Japanese if it has 4 or 5 syllables, each one being consonant-vowel or just a vowel. Like Osceola.

We moved here in 2004 from Canandaigua. An Indian (Native American) word for "Land of high taxes"

[vintageogauge]

Well, did anyone go over and try out the bridge? I was surprised that there was simply a little side post about it being open in the DS today, no ribbon cutting, no fanfare whatsoever. Guess it was not all that important.

[graciegirl]

Introducing The Village of Chitty Chatty - YouTube