[billethkid]

There is no problem walking in the tunnels....have been doing so for 12 years.

The biggest problem is when the cart driver is entering as fast as they can take the turn and then pedal to the metal and then when they do see a walker it becomes an oh s**t moment....for the driver.

Why are so many people in such a hurry in TV? They have no place of real significance or urgency to get to but feel the need to drive their cart flat out. WHich is beyond the capability of far too many drivers.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by outlaw

...I would walk with the traffic just through the tunnel WITH some sort of flashing light.

and keep looking behind you to make sure that the driver sees you.

I believe that walking with the traffic is illegal in Florida, but common sense has to rule. There are some tunnels (like the one under Buena Vista at Lake Miona rec center) where you would have to walk round a blind corner if walking towards the traffic.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by billethkid

There is no problem walking in the tunnels...

The biggest problem is...

Sorry. I just got a chuckle out of this.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by billethkid

There is no problem walking in the tunnels....have been doing so for 12 years.

The biggest problem is when the cart driver is entering as fast as they can take the turn and then pedal to the metal and then when they do see a walker it becomes an oh s**t moment....for the driver.

and especially for the walker-----
In 12 years you haven't had any close calls? I had 2 close calls the first time I went from Turtle Mound to Sand Hill. When I talked to the starter they heard that story many times before from other walkers. Maybe that's the only dangerous tunnel.

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Darwin candidates. Yesterday, I passed a man on Enrique Avenue. He was walking in the cart path in the street, pushing a baby carriage, WITH the traffic, talking on his cell phone. People like this should be arrested and charged with child endangerment.

This is The Villages. There was probably a dog in that baby carriage.

This is a retirement community. People are going to be out walking, jogging, and bicycling on the roads and cart paths. If we all slow down in our cars and golf carts we won't constantly be surprised by slower moving people. Share the roads and cart paths.

[Cathy H]

Originally Posted by billethkid

One reason why the very abrupt speed bumps are in the entrance or exits on some tunnels....

because relying on the driver to slow down has proven time and again to be NOT EFFECTIVE!!

They should be in the exits and entrances to all the tunnels!

Think again Billie, how will bicyclists get over your bumps?

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Cathy H

Think again Billie, how will bicyclists get over your bumps?

OK I did!

The same way they do or don't where the speed bumps are now in place.

[CFrance]

I'm not much on a bicycle, but even I can get over a speed bump on one.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by downeaster

Not always. I encounter six (yes 6) people, not teenagers, walking abreast with the traffic in the tunnel near Crispers. They were blocking the entire lane. In spite of the lighting that tunnel has very poor visibility.

I agree that the Belvedere tunnel has poor visibility. When the Charter School lets out for the day, I've often been surprised by a few kids walking with traffic and taking up a whole lane, not a care in the world. Golf carts need to exhibit special care in that tunnel.

[fred53]

The answer to the original question is YES...you should drive your cart accordingly...

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by billethkid

There is no problem walking in the tunnels....have been doing so for 12 years.

The biggest problem is when the cart driver is entering as fast as they can take the turn and then pedal to the metal and then when they do see a walker it becomes an oh s**t moment....for the driver.

Why are so many people in such a hurry in TV? They have no place of real significance or urgency to get to but feel the need to drive their cart flat out. WHich is beyond the capability of far too many drivers.

Tee times

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Tee times

Or Happy Hour, Early Bird Special, Jeopardy, Judge Judy, etc. If they have rope in the cart, they are headed to one of the squares to mark their territory.

[tghoul]

During rain storms I've seen traffic jams in tunnels caused by drivers who decide to park their carts in the tunnels to wait out the storm. Also I've encountered people stopping in the tunnels to put the sides down on their carts.

[jtdraig]

Only thing I would add is to recommend that walkers wear something bright colored or reflective so they can more easily be seen. I have encountered walkers wearing black or dark colors and that might be a problem. Thank you.