Originally Posted by DougB (Post 696429)

rubi,
You really need to get out more often. :jester:

Originally Posted by Virtual Geezer (Post 696221)

The one thing I ALWAYS look at when crossing that bridge is where the left side wheels of oncoming carts are with relation to the center line. I have almost come to a stop at times when oncoming carts would not pull over into their lane and SLOW down.

Now if no traffic is approaching I will speed things up a bit to just get over the bridge. Wardrobe malfunctions, denture and filling adjustments can be taken care of on the other side. That path has to be the bumpiest path I have ever been on. They must have hired an Ohio construction and engineering crew for that job.

VG

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 696679)

funny an ohio construction company....ya mean there are the same orange barrels since 1988.. on the bridge, like in ohio

Originally Posted by OldManTime (Post 696430)

I agree its dangerous, even though they added about 8 more inches to the rails so carts won't plunge down the 20 foot embankment into the retention pond. I find at my old age that the ability to judge distances between my cart and another is one of my strengths, not many can say that. If you can't swim, stay out of the water as my father always reminded me. :-)

Originally Posted by Parker (Post 695902)

When crossing the Morse Ave bridge in my golfcart, I must say I hold my breath until getting past it. The posted speed limit for the crossing is 10mph, but few adhere to that limit, and the room for two carts passing each other is minimal at best.

I'd love to see a separate bridge for golfcarts, going across the water. For safety, it could have a birdcage type enclosure over it. I know, I know, it would be expensive! But wouldn't it be fun and beautiful, and a really unique Villages feature?

Originally Posted by janmcn (Post 697139)

Nobody has answered my question, so I'll ask again. Can two street-legal vehicles pass side by side in the golf cart lane over this bridge? More and more of these vehicles are going to be modified to golf carts now that the governor has signed the law allowing this change.

Another question; the county is responsible for the roadway over the bridge, but can they also be required to address the problems with the walkway and golf cart lane?

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 696449)

The rails were raised.

Originally Posted by skip0358 (Post 695924)

It's my understanding that the sidewalk was added at the request of the county after the bridge construction for pedestrian access. That's what I heard.

Originally Posted by downeaster (Post 697261)

It depends. Some of the street legals are the same size as a golf cart, such as the Par Car. Some are larger such as the Gem car. Either can use the same lanes as autos so they can avoid the bridge. I don't think a Gem car would dare venture onto the bridge.

I assume the County can address the problem but the bigger question is, can they fix it?