[Kenswing]

That has got to be one of the most dangerous intersections in The Villages. I hope they do something to mitigate that. The extra traffic sure won’t help.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

That has got to be one of the most dangerous intersections in The Villages. I hope they do something to mitigate that. The extra traffic sure won’t help.

Go by there often. Never noticed any problems. Lights control traffic.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

That has got to be one of the most dangerous intersections in The Villages. I hope they do something to mitigate that. The extra traffic sure won’t help.

No different than any other intersection in TV. Most navigate well, some don’t. We were hoping for a Neighborhood Walmart less junk isles.
There have been driveway aprons in place off 44 at the greenhouses, wonder where the dock will be. Will take away the peaceful glow of the greenhouses in early morning and at night.

[retiredguy123]

To me, one problem with the intersection is that the speed limit on Rt 44 is 55 mph, which, I think, is higher than any other street in The Villages. So, if you turn onto Rt 44 from Morse Blvd, you need to be prepared for an immediate increase in speed. Some Villagers are not prepared.

[Gn'Me]

People have died at or near this intersection. Yes it is dangerous and 55mph is too fast. Hope the redevelopment includes road improvements and speed limit reduction.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Gn'Me

People have died at or near this intersection. Yes it is dangerous and 55mph is too fast. Hope the redevelopment includes road improvements and speed limit reduction.

I hope they put in a giant round about

[Pballer]

Traffic is always backed up on Morse southbound at 44 especially in the winter. They have plenty of room there for a right turn lane onto 44 to alleviate traffic but refuse to do so.

[Road-Runner]

I've lived in a 'planned' community in the Atlanta area. Wonderful bedroom community in the suburbs UNTIL they built the local Walmart. Quality of life went down dramatically with crime spiking along with way more traffic on the surrounding streets. We're south of 44 and were happy this type of high traffic generating big box store wasn't in our immediate area. Oh well, nothing stays the same.

[DARFAP]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Go by there often. Never noticed any problems. Lights control traffic.

There was a very bad accident one Sunday morning last year (April), 4:15 am, at that intersection involving a vehicle running a red light. It put 4 people in critical condition and shut the intersection down well into the morning, as I recall. So "lights (should) control traffic."

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DARFAP

There was a very bad accident one Sunday morning last year (April), 4:15 am, at that intersection involving a vehicle running a red light. It put 4 people in critical condition and shut the intersection down well into the morning, as I recall. So "lights (should) control traffic."

Do not know how to stop people who ignore red lights other than taking away their license

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by DARFAP

There was a very bad accident one Sunday morning last year (April), 4:15 am, at that intersection involving a vehicle running a red light. It put 4 people in critical condition and shut the intersection down well into the morning, as I recall. So "lights (should) control traffic."

So you're saying the intersection is "dangerous" bc someone blew a red light and caused an accident? Sounds like a driver problem, not an intersection problem.

My gripe with that intersection is that traffic really backs up on Morse during busy times and isn't cleared by the light cycling. Agree that there should be long, dedicated right turn lanes with right turn on red allowed at all times.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

So you're saying the intersection is "dangerous" bc someone blew a red light and caused an accident? Sounds like a driver problem, not an intersection problem.

My gripe with that intersection is that traffic really backs up on Morse during busy times and isn't cleared by the light cycling. Agree that there should be long, dedicated right turn lanes with right turn on red allowed at all times.

The right turn on RED will probably be a bigger problem as there will be people that will not judge the speed of the oncoming traffic correctly. If this really a problem (I have not experienced it) then I would suggest 2 right hand turning lanes with NO right turn on RED.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

So you're saying the intersection is "dangerous" bc someone blew a red light and caused an accident? Sounds like a driver problem, not an intersection problem.

My gripe with that intersection is that traffic really backs up on Morse during busy times and isn't cleared by the light cycling. Agree that there should be long, dedicated right turn lanes with right turn on red allowed at all times.

Originally Posted by villagetinker

The right turn on RED will probably be a bigger problem as there will be people that will not judge the speed of the oncoming traffic correctly. If this really a problem (I have not experienced it) then I would suggest 2 right hand turning lanes with NO right turn on RED.

Another problem at that intersection is that they changed the arrow for a left turn from southbound Morse to eastbound 44 to a dedicated turn. That is absolutely ridiculous. There is no visibility issue whatsoever, you can see northbound morse traffic 3/4 mile away. So at off times when there is little traffic you just sit there with nobody coming for a full cycle of the light. When traffic is heavy, that lane backs up and you sit there for 3 or 4 cycles, even if there is no northbound traffic. People on this site in past threads have claimed this is "safer". My response is learn to drive.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

The right turn on RED will probably be a bigger problem as there will be people that will not judge the speed of the oncoming traffic correctly. If this really a problem (I have not experienced it) then I would suggest 2 right hand turning lanes with NO right turn on RED.

That's a fair analysis, which could be mitigated by having the right turn lanes extend onto 44 for a few hundred feet like an entrance ramp on the interstate. This would allow turning traffic more time to get up to speed and a better assessment of the traffic they are merging into.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

My response is learn to drive.

4 out of 5 dentists recommend Trident for their patients who chew gum.
4 out of 5 cops recommend learning to drive properly to avoid accidents.