[rubicon]

If duke deems this pathway to be a nuisance and liability magnet why would anyone want to own it? No thank you

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Didn't someone from Stonecrest say that with a street legal cart they can cross over 441/27 and that it is legal to do it at certain points? I think it is still dangerous and that is what people might do when this path closes.

You can cross 27/441 with a street legal Cart (LSV). However I don't think there is a way to get past the point to enter further down stream.

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by leftyf

I just came acroos the path and Duke Energy has placed handouts at each end of the path. It says that Duke Energy will no longer accept liability for this path. They are willing to transfer ownership of this property to another party. If no party takes it, Duke will be forced to close it. The letter is a lot longer than this, I just reduced it because I don't like to type that much. If you want a copy, hop on your cart and drive over. To make matters worse, some idiot has put 4 empty gas cans where the litter bag is.

Just got back South so I went to check out the path. Got the hand out and noticed Duke will even transfer the property to another owner for free. That shows you just how unwilling they are to take on the responsibility. My prediction is the path will be closed starting January of next year.

[outlaw]

When are we going to be able to drive our golf carts to Orlando? I need to go to Costco.

[NoMoSno]

Maybe if the path had never been improved, without permission, it would be business as usual?

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Maybe if the path had never been improved, without permission, it would be business as usual?

What's funny is it was far more unsafe before the upgrades.

[Allegiance]

It was never "unsafe" you just had to go a little slower, maybe making it safer then

[Rollie]

Maybe Stonecrest will take the property and put up a gate.

Rollie

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Rollie

Maybe Stonecrest will take the property and put up a gate.

Yikes, what an idea, that would really be turning the tables!

[villagetinker]

Maybe someone will take it off Duke Energy's hands and make it a TOLL golf cart path, to cover the liability issue.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Maybe someone will take it off Duke Energy's hands and make it a TOLL golf cart path, to cover the liability issue.

That would mean a gate..and as Lou Costello said "gate" and slowly he turned and step by step.......

[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Yikes, what an idea, that would really be turning the tables!

Hmmmmm, I believe I see a leverage trade in the making. Can you say Paradise Gate? Pay backs are H---!

[graciegirl]

I think those who would be affected by the path closing need to make some plans.

If they cannot drive, then perhaps they will have to move to be close to the things they need and so they can get to them in a golf cart. Moving does seem daunting but it is easier here in The Villages because we have less things and the cost of movers is much less here. And it is easier to sell a home here.

It looks like the path closing is something that is very possible.

[villagetinker]

On a more serious note, it would be nice if Walmart would reach the agreement with Duke. Per what I saw on county records, Walmart already owns the property on 3 sides of the Duke substation, so this would just widen the land by the detention basin (which Walmart owns). Maybe all affected should call, text, or write Walmart. I have no issues in the outcome of this, as I live south of 466a, but I would like to see an out come that would keep the path open.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Maybe someone will take it off Duke Energy's hands and make it a TOLL golf cart path, to cover the liability issue.

Good idea! The Florida Turnpike Authoity could operate then we could use our Sun Pass!