Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 2405460)

There is a precedent in the 0.8 mile by-the-pylons MMP from Buena Vista to Belle Meade Circle through Nancy Lopez

While that land might by owned by TV, not the utilities, it does show that it is considered safe for residents

Originally Posted by txfan (Post 2405652)

And yet the perma-poster experts will tell you it cannot be done!

Originally Posted by jmaccallum (Post 2405685)

Not True. There already is a path called the “Power Line Path” that goes along the power lines from Belle Meade to Mulberry. Mulberry Dog Park is on that path. Very nice path.

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox (Post 2405519)

I have always thought that many stretches would make nice walking paths. Others are preserves so would have to be left as is.

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2405718)

Leasing out the easements under transmission power lines is very common for Southern California Edison (SCE). Many open spaces under transmission lines are either rented out to nurseries to store, water, grow their plants and trees or they have been landscaped and had paths added to them for walking, bike paths, etc.

This is neither new or uncommon, and there is no reason why it wouldn't work in The Villages as well as it has for decades in SoCal.

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2405718)

Leasing out the easements under transmission power lines is very common for Southern California Edison (SCE). Many open spaces under transmission lines are either rented out to nurseries to store, water, grow their plants and trees or they have been landscaped and had paths added to them for walking, bike paths, etc.

This is neither new or uncommon, and there is no reason why it wouldn't work in The Villages as well as it has for decades in SoCal.

Originally Posted by djlnc (Post 2405790)

Why is there such a concentration of towers and high voltage lines in this area?

Originally Posted by Will.S (Post 2405410)

Looking at a map of all the unused land UNDER the electrical Transmission lines, It looks like a pretty good straight path that could connect the NORTH with the SOUTH sections of The Villages. It looks to me (by my initial impression) that a multi-modal path could be constructed WITH MINIMAL stop & go street crossings starting south of El Camino at Enrique ( just south of the golf course pond) - all the way to 44 . This new path would take a lot of golf cart traffic off the streets Again, my initial impression. :gc:

Originally Posted by MorTech (Post 2405856)

A Proper TV golf cart Autobahn! No speed limit! 2 lane each way - Slow traffic keep right!

Originally Posted by EddieUA (Post 2405888)

I bet if there was a toll they may go for it. The Villages is so big they really need to consider this. Still you are looking at an hour if you do 24 mph.