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I'm glad they're multi modal paths...and that they will remain so. |
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It is obvious that there is an over riding view that "the paths" are for golf carts. Which, like it or not, they are multi modal paths....each mode having as much right to be there as the next.
I am a MMP walker and have been for the past 13 years....every day....2-3 miles. Those who think walkers should get off the path or yield to oncoming carts are looking at it drom the "cart path" mentality. Anytime I have encountered an issue it is very obvious the driver either could not see far enough to know someone was there or they were on their phone/texting. 99% of the time all users do what is right in the name of safety.......same as on the road. It is unfortunate the discussions always are about the one percent that are at issue. Another big help would be for some cart drivers to know and understand there is no rule that states pedal to the floor at all times while operating! MULTI MODAL PATHS. |
If their licenses are taken away--they can not drive a golf cart--if they are legally blind they can't legally drive a golf cart
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While I have not seen 4 abreast walkers, I would suggest that this is rude when carts, bicyclists or other walkers are in the area all who have equal rights to use the path without obstruction by the walkers in this scenario. I do have issue with walkers using the cart lanes on the road instead of the sidewalk. I am not referring to those who temporarily step off the sidewalk to avoid an active lawn sprinkler. I would like to see some warnings/citations being issued by the sheriff's department to walkers who stay in the roadway golf cart lane per the citation quoted above. |
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I wrote the newly elected Florida State Representative, who used to be the head of the VHA, about proposing legislation prohibiting legally blind individuals from operating a golf cart in the street and he felt no such legislation was needed. Instead he suggested "how attentive we all must be when driving (even walking) around The Villages " |
Can someone explain why people walk in the street when a sidewalk is available?
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Always walk on the LEFT facing traffic SINGLE file - ALWAYS.......
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It comes down to common sense and common human kindness! So many times I see golf golf drivers flying around those curves, that alone tells me common sense NOT being used. So at this stage in our lives, let's just show human kindness and both parties giving a little for the safety of all!:gc:
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It would help safety if walkers would wear bright clothing and even more if they wore "reflective" type clothing.
A number of times I have observed people walking with the flow of traffic and also wearing dark clothing and thereby putting themselves in harms way on the multi modal paths. A few days ago I rounded a curve in my cart to see a lady walking two dogs with traffic and putting her dogs and herself in unnecessary harms way. Finally, I see too many speeding golf carts with clubs on the back obviously in a hurry to make a tee time that are a safety issue to themselves, other golf carts, bicycles and walkers. Your retired so do yourself and others a favor by leaving home 10-15 minutes earlier. This could improve your golf game too. Just a thought. |
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So the easy answer is the roads are NOT uneven and I have 1 playground knee and the ground is harder as we get older! But I'm fine and I got up, went to Curves got a VERY large band aide,worked out and went home.:MOJE_whot: |
I walk the mmp's a lot; I do wear bright clothing and I face the traffic staying to the right as much as I can. Here's is what I see as problems with SOME, NOT ALL, walkers - some of you wear dark clothing (what are you trying to be, a ninja warrior?) and cannot be seen before dawn or after dusk, when there's two or more of you, why do you refuse to go single file when a cart is approaching (I've encountered 2 & 3 abreast in the lanes with landscape medians who refuse to move over until they realize I can't get my cart any further over to the left)?, watch where you're walking (some of you look like you're watching your feet while walking and don't realize something is heading toward you that can injure/kill you) and lastly, to bicyclists - STAY OFF THE SIDEWALKS, the diamond lanes, mmp's and vehicle lanes offer plenty of places for you to ride.
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