[gomoho]

Originally Posted by Regor

Still think closing the road where it intersects with Morse would be the cheapest and safest option.

The other day I was travelling west on 466A and the alternate entrance if they closed the road had traffic backed up onto 466A. Don't see how this could be an alternative since traffic was backed up even with access open from Colony.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by gomoho

The other day I was travelling west on 466A and the alternate entrance if they closed the road had traffic backed up onto 466A. Don't see how this could be an alternative since traffic was backed up even with access open from Colony.

The second light, by the Shell station, is the better entrance. You don't have to deal with the stop sign.

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by mikeod

The second light, by the Shell station, is the better entrance. You don't have to deal with the stop sign.

Agreed; however, by closing Colony you are feeding the traffic to only 2 entrances off 466A and I have already seen one back up onto the highway. Can't imagine what it would be like if it had to handle all that traffic.

[BS Beef]

Not trying to stir the pot but with traffic that bad already how is putting in a light not going to make it worse? Seems the bridge would keep the cart traffic flowing. The light isn't exactly free either. Honestly just asking the question.

[mickey100]

They could get temporary stop signs that are on concrete bases, to create a 4-way stop. This way they could see if stop signs would do the trick. Generally traffic signals are a last resort, and are only used when other methods don't work.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by BS Beef

Not trying to stir the pot but with traffic that bad already how is putting in a light not going to make it worse? Seems the bridge would keep the cart traffic flowing. The light isn't exactly free either. Honestly just asking the question.

The part I can't figure out, Beef, is how a bridge would alleviate the traffic jam of carts trying to turn left onto Colony off of the cart path. Wouldn't they still have to merge into traffic already on Colony? It might make the situation a little better (not having to turn left onto Colony), but I can't understand how it would solve the problem.

[Penguin]

Put a stop to the freaking car traffic. If you drive a car enter colony plaza off of 466a. Theres no reason for car traffic to enter colony plaza that way when theres 2 alternative entrances for car traffic. If you don't like that idea go to sweetbay and shop. No bridge or tunnel will be as cost effective and productive as to eliminate the car traffic for 100 yards.

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by Regor

Still think closing the road where it intersects with Morse would be the cheapest and safest option.

[renielarson]

Here's the Facebook link...you need to scroll down but the story is there.

https://www.facebook.com/TheVillagesNews

[redwitch]

I really can't see Sumter Country agreeing to close Colony to vehicles. As has been said, the traffic jams on 466A would be horrendous. As to four-way stops, I doubt they would be much better -- ever notice how confused drivers get at Toojay's 4-way stop in Sumter Landing and how often a stop sign is run? I'm not convinced a traffic light will work, either. Something tells me those who live south of 466A and, yes, just north are going to be in for some very unpleasant encounters with cars for a long, long time.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I really can't see Sumter Country agreeing to close Colony to vehicles. As has been said, the traffic jams on 466A would be horrendous. As to four-way stops, I doubt they would be much better -- ever notice how confused drivers get at Toojay's 4-way stop in Sumter Landing and how often a stop sign is run? I'm not convinced a traffic light will work, either. Something tells me those who live south of 466A and, yes, just north are going to be in for some very unpleasant encounters with cars for a long, long time.

Thank you for a voice of reason. One simply doesn't close off a public road. It would inconvenience a lot more traffic than the golf carts who are inconvenienced now, and push the traffic problem down the road to another location.

I do think a traffic signal will work, though.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by CFrance

What's a code tag #Button? Can you explain further for us luddites?

The code button is on the text message editing page that results when you click either "Post Reply" or "Quote Post" button. It's just above where you type in your message, on the line beginning with "B" for bold. The "#" for code button is the third button from the end of that line.

When you click the B button, the two code tags will appear and you can then type in the web address you want showing for copying & pasting. Alternately, you can have the address typed in, highlight it then click the # button. It will have the same result as with the first instruction.

Now if this doesn't do it for you, then you can consider yourself a Certified Professional Luddite (CPL) and not just an ordinary run-of-the-mill amateur one!

[zcaveman]

There was an article in the DS (1/7) today on C-4 about a traffic light at that location. I am pretty sure that is the location. I also read someplace else that they did not approve the bridge.

Z

[waynet]

There is room to build an extension of the current golf cart path. Put it between the road and the water so it goes behind the bank and carts could enter next to Beef O'Gradys. This would not solve the entire problem but would alleviate the problem of carts going left and keep them off the road near Walgreens where it is really dangerous.

[LittleDog]

Originally Posted by bluedog103

However, how would people get to the Colony Rec. Center by car if the road was completely closed from Morse.

John