[gatherer47]

Why is it always a "snowbird" who is blamed for anything that goes wrong here in the Villages? What a crock! So year round residents can do no wrong and are perfect in all they do? What makes a year round resident such an expert on all things? Please tell me.

[rletz]

Sorry to hear that this happened. But coming thru there at night is a nightmare...wish the villages would put some lighting in this area. I'm surprised that this hasn't happened before...especally at night.

[Jim 9922]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

Why is it always a "snowbird" who is blamed for anything that goes wrong here in the Villages? What a crock! So year round residents can do no wrong and are perfect in all they do? What makes a year round resident such an expert on all things? Please tell me.

They must be self anointed, all-knowing wizards and The Force is with them at all times!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

Why is it always a "snowbird" who is blamed for anything that goes wrong here in the Villages? What a crock! So year round residents can do no wrong and are perfect in all they do? What makes a year round resident such an expert on all things? Please tell me.

I feel deeply sorry for those involved in the accident. I hope that everyone who was in the accident, or who witnessed the accident, are home and well and sleeping soundly in their own beds.

As OhioGirl said, that can be a difficult bridge to navigate if the cart coming toward you is taking up more than one lane. Also, some people drive with their knees hanging out of the cart.

Yes, Frogs may be more familiar with cart paths than Snowbirds. But let's not automatically assume that all accidents are caused by Snowbirds.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I don't see how a golf cart missed the bridge and ended up below it. It is wide enough for two carts easily with some room to spare. Some of these Snowbirds (especially from New York) need to learn how to stay in their lanes.

I sure hope nobody was seriously injured

[EdV]

If the latest aerial photos in Google Earth are up to date, that bridge and the path around it are still only 12 feet wide. So the question that begs to be answered is ‘why wasn’t it widened to 16 feet like the other paths during the rebuild last year’.

[getdul981]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

If the latest aerial photos in Google Earth are up to date, that bridge and the path around it are still only 12 feet wide. So the question that begs to be answered is ‘why wasn’t it widened to 16 feet like the other paths during the rebuild last year’.

$$$

[elevatorman]

I understand there is still $$$$ left from the lawsuit that got the cart paths widened. Maybe a suggestion to the AAC could get the bridge widened.

[skip0358]

Someone reports there was an accident. The first and only concern is are they alright. Next should be is there anyway to prevent this from happening in the future. Why the hell would we start placing blame on snow birds or frogs or snow flakes. I'm a frog and there are plenty of accidents when it's less crowed, even a few fatal. So stop the crap. There was an accident and I hope nobody is seroiusly hurt that's the bottom line. Why not start a new petition thread about widening the bridge and the one the goes over Lake Sumter and we'll submit to the correct agency to see if it's possible. Oh yea and why not SLOW down going over both bridges like we're supposed to.!

[jebartle]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Someone reports there was an accident. The first and only concern is are they alright. Next should be is there anyway to prevent this from happening in the future. Why the hell would we start placing blame on snow birds or frogs or snow flakes. I'm a frog and there are plenty of accidents when it's less crowed, even a few fatal. So stop the crap. There was an accident and I hope nobody is seroiusly hurt that's the bottom line. Why not start a new petition thread about widening the bridge and the one the goes over Lake Sumter and we'll submit to the correct agency to see if it's possible. Oh yea and why not SLOW down going over both bridges like we're supposed to.!

As the song goes, Slow down, we move too fast, got to let the morning last!

[jchase]

I wonder how many dents the Village Girl has in her car/Cart! I'm from NY and probally backed up more miles then you gone forward!

[EdV]

Originally Posted by skip0358

.... Why not start a new petition thread about widening the bridge and the one the goes over Lake Sumter and we'll submit to the correct agency to see if it's possible.

Excellent suggestion Skip. Are you going to head up this effort?

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by jchase

I wonder how many dents the Village Girl has in her car/Cart! I'm from NY and probally backed up more miles then you gone forward!

What am I missing? The Village Girl was supporting New York drivers and Snowbirds and you went after her?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Why not start a new petition thread about widening the bridge and the one the goes over Lake Sumter and we'll submit to the correct agency to see if it's possible. Oh yea and why not SLOW down going over both bridges like we're supposed to.!

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

Excellent suggestion Skip. Are you going to head up this effort?

Good for you, Skip, suggesting positive action.

[skip0358]

If I knew how to do it on here I would. I've seen them just don't know how to do it. I'd be happy to push it through the right channels though. I like projects!