[loolah]

It seems that there is a very vocal minority in favor of the lane striping, both side and center, for the issue just does not go away in spite of what seems to be majority opinion. My questions: if you are biking or walking along the MMP or have a slower cart than one that has been 'modified' can you be passed as you might be on a road? Must you yield? Will the center striping be broken to form a passing lane? What if you are driving and you go over the center lane? Will there be any monitor or control? And if there is an accident will blame be assigned and will golf cart operators now have to insure their carts?

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Chasam75

[B]I thought the Amenity Advisory Committee was in charge of making the final decision for stripping of the Multi-Modal Paths. "If" so, why are some Districts going ahead and doing so on their own? Also, too much signage and/or striping doesn't prevent accidents; however, some minimal striping might be in order, but the biggest cause of accidents on the Multi-Modal Paths is "Speed" and "Diverted Attention" by golf cart drivers. -
Sam E. Williams (District No. 2)[B]

The AAC is responsible for amenities north of 466. The MMPs are not amenities per se. I believe you are thinking of the Project Wide Advisory Committee, which took on the striping discussion.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by loolah

It seems that there is a very vocal minority in favor of the lane striping, both side and center, for the issue just does not go away in spite of what seems to be majority opinion. My questions: if you are biking or walking along the MMP or have a slower cart than one that has been 'modified' can you be passed as you might be on a road? Must you yield? Will the center striping be broken to form a passing lane? What if you are driving and you go over the center lane? Will there be any monitor or control? And if there is an accident will blame be assigned and will golf cart operators now have to insure their carts?

The last two sentences make one wonder if..............

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by loolah

It seems that there is a very vocal minority in favor of the lane striping, both side and center, for the issue just does not go away in spite of what seems to be majority opinion. My questions: if you are biking or walking along the MMP or have a slower cart than one that has been 'modified' can you be passed as you might be on a road? Must you yield? Will the center striping be broken to form a passing lane? What if you are driving and you go over the center lane? Will there be any monitor or control? And if there is an accident will blame be assigned and will golf cart operators now have to insure their carts?

I insure my cart and have since day 1. In my first month (3 years ago) I was pulling into a golf course parking area. Two carts were behind me, and a Jamoke coming out of the course was counting the $3 he won, not looking at all. He hit me despite the fact that I was stopped, could not back up, was yelling at him, and blowing my horn. There are far too many people who lack focus and the skills to drive their carts safely. That's why Dan Newlin will soon open an office in TV, IMO. Just saying.

P.S., Striping will not overcome stupidity.

[Mulliganguy]

Seems to me that since it has been determined that white lines on the mmp would not be beneficial from the safety standpoint that perhaps the powers that be should save the expense of placing striping the roadways also.

[DonH57]

Striping the cart paths make absolutely no sense. It won't stop the careless or the entitled ones from driving recklessly until something serious happens.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by loolah

And if there is an accident will blame be assigned and will golf cart operators now have to insure their carts?

No-one should be driving without golf cart insurance.
Hopefully all residents currently insure their golf carts.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

No-one should be driving without golf cart insurance.
Hopefully all residents currently insure their golf carts.

[twoplanekid]

Although a few years old, this study presents some interesting suggestions and recommendations starting on page 20.

http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/ppi/.../insight54.pdf

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Actually, my insurance agent says few do. And as I said earlier:
P.S., Striping will not overcome stupidity.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by DonH57

Striping the cart paths make absolutely no sense. It won't stop the careless or the entitled ones from driving recklessly until something serious happens.

Striping will not overcome stupidity.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by DonH57

Striping the cart paths make absolutely no sense. It won't stop the careless or the entitled ones from driving recklessly until something serious happens.

What then? Based on this logic there is no need for striping on Morris Blvd. Everyone in their cars will just drive responsibility, stay in their lanes, and not speed. Especially when it is dark or raining. No need for traffic markings anywhere....

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

What then? Based on this logic there is no need for striping on Morris Blvd. Everyone in their cars will just drive responsibility, stay in their lanes, and not speed. Especially when it is dark or raining. No need for traffic markings anywhere....

Striping will not overcome stupidity. Does anyone get the point?

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Striping will not overcome stupidity. Does anyone get the point?

Striping is not intended to overcome stupidity. Does anyone get that point?

[DonH57]

Exactly.