[billmar]

Originally Posted by GaDawg

Could be that this interchange is projected to take traffic away from TV. I know if I were heading north to Ocala on the turnpike I would not take a 35mph street through a residential area with roundabouts to reach my destination. And how many 18 wheelers do we see on Morse in any given day now? Would truck drivers jump at a chance to navigate these roundabouts? Not sure that will be an issue. However, if I were in TV and wanted to get on a quick route south to Orlando area, this could be the ticket. Just have to wait and see.

I tend to agree w/you. Most folks would probably take a quicker route if given the choice. It's a pretty drive, but now a days folks passin' through tend choose faster over scenic. Anyhow, hope you're right.

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by The Great Fumar

When I first came here in 2002 this turnpike connection was common knowledge ........The developer wanted the main entrance to TV to be from the turnpike and cut a deal with the state that if they would build an exit , we would build the four lane connecting roads.......They agreed and it was a done deal with all the land purchases to follow before the word got out..........The new Governor had nothing to do with it and besides ,,,,,,,YOUR GONNA LOVE IT ......

fast lane fumar

OK, if you think this is a good thing, I'm going to rethink it.

[elevatorman]

I heard TV will start selling "Turnpike Legal" golf carts soon.

[Indy-Guy]

Originally Posted by The Great Fumar

When I first came here in 2002 this turnpike connection was common knowledge ........The developer wanted the main entrance to TV to be from the turnpike and cut a deal with the state that if they would build an exit , we would build the four lane connecting roads.......They agreed and it was a done deal with all the land purchases to follow before the word got out..........The new Governor had nothing to do with it and besides ,,,,,,,YOUR GONNA LOVE IT ......

fast lane fumar

I agree you are going to not only love it you will use it.

I am sure that the developer wants this to give easier access to the Brownwood shopping area. The more people that shop there will help bring in all of those stores that people keep saying they want to see in The Villages.

[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by elevatorman

I heard TV will start selling "Turnpike Legal" golf carts soon.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Billy Dee

I live off Morse Blvd. in the Rio Ponderosa Village, We have been plauged with not being able to get out of San Morino Drive for some time. A traffic light was installed to shut us up. However it did nothing to slow down or restrict traffic. It seems that it is being used as a short cut, rather than going down 466 to Roling Acers Road than to 27/441 north to the intercection of Morse. Which involves 4 traffic lights and considerable mileage. It is easier to turn onto Morse at 466 and cut thru to 27/441. Even though there are three lights to contend to and a roundabout. it is still shorter and faster. If the Sumter County Police Department would inforce the speed limit on this road it would cut down the Racing drivers, (have seen most going over the 35 mph speed limit). and perhaps we could go to our mail box and not sit for 5 minutes trying to exit. My wife came up with a good idea, Since this is a county road going thru the villages, charge a toll for all visitors passing thru, we already have the gate houses, boy we could have one of the best paved roads in the villages with no cost to residents. (just joking, don't want to give the Morse Family another way to make money).

Isn't the speed limit near San Marino 30MPH??

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Isn't the speed limit near San Marino 30MPH??

Isn't Morse also gated north of 466? I think the greater effect will probably be on us that are off Morse and south of 466... and even more so south of 466a. If I were on Morse south of 466a and heading for Spanish Springs or further north I'd probably take a right onto Miller Rd (466a) over to Fruitland Park then head north from there. Slightly longer, but less roundabouts.

[skip0358]

Everything that's done has good and bad points. I think it might be a little easier for us to get to the Turnpike .As for commercial traffic we may get some but after the first trip I doubt we'll see to many big rigs. I witnessed a car carrier on Moorse a few weeks back. After the first round about I think he was sorry he took Moorse. If it becomes to a problem I know up north it was possibe to have roads limited to certain size and weight vehicles. At the last county meeting I went to this was discussed and they were talking about postponing other projects to fast track this one. As was stated by earlier poster this was mentioned years ago, we were made aware of it when we first started looking. We'll see if it's good or bad. So the bubble gets a little hole in it.

[NJblue]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Everything that's done has good and bad points. I think it might be a little easier for us to get to the Turnpike .As for commercial traffic we may get some but after the first trip I doubt we'll see to many big rigs. I witnessed a car carrier on Moorse a few weeks back. After the first round about I think he was sorry he took Moorse. If it becomes to a problem I know up north it was possibe to have roads limited to certain size and weight vehicles. At the last county meeting I went to this was discussed and they were talking about postponing other projects to fast track this one. As was stated by earlier poster this was mentioned years ago, we were made aware of it when we first started looking. We'll see if it's good or bad. So the bubble gets a little hole in it.

I doubt (hope) that it will not become a problem. However, if it does, I doubt that a restriction on vehicle size is feasible. How would a moving van get to a house if 18 wheelers were prohibited?

[NJblue]

Does anyone know for a FACT that Morse wanted this exchange versus being forced to fund part of it? In many cases a developer is granted permission to perform a major development only if he agrees to pay for the necessary infrastructure improvements that the state/municipality think are necessary to handle the extra traffic.

Morse will be paying more than $10 million dollars for this, which by the time it is completed, most of TV will be developed and hence will not result in much if any enhanced profit from house sales. The only rationale from a Morse perspective would be for increased value to his commercial holdings. This may be his motivation, but, if so, it may help allay the fears of those who think that Morse will abandon TV after final build-out.

[GaDawg]

Highway access from all directions, large number of people, lots of land south of 44. Commercial buildout availability. No MALL close by. Hummmm. I don't even live there yet! What do I know? But still fun to think about the possibilities. The Wildwood Mall, now there's something to think about! What establishments would be included? Hummm. lol!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Everything that's done has good and bad points. I think it might be a little easier for us to get to the Turnpike .As for commercial traffic we may get some but after the first trip I doubt we'll see to many big rigs. I witnessed a car carrier on Moorse a few weeks back. After the first round about I think he was sorry he took Moorse. If it becomes to a problem I know up north it was possibe to have roads limited to certain size and weight vehicles. At the last county meeting I went to this was discussed and they were talking about postponing other projects to fast track this one. As was stated by earlier poster this was mentioned years ago, we were made aware of it when we first started looking. We'll see if it's good or bad. So the bubble gets a little hole in it.

The auto carrier was probably delivering someone's car.

[JohnN]

turnpike to/from Ocala won't bring much more added traffic to TV,
I think it'll bring the north TV/Summerfield to Brownswood and vice versa.
I don't have a problem with it, I'd like turnpike access.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by JohnN

turnpike to/from Ocala won't bring much more added traffic to TV, I think it'll bring the north TV/Summerfield to Brownswood and vice versa. I don't have a problem with it, I'd like turnpike access.

With all due respect, I'm confused! (?) I don't see how a turnpike from Ocala lines up with what's being discussed. Am I missing something or are you referring to a post that you didn't quote?

[Tall Terri]

My understanding is that TV owners wanted more traffic coming into the facility from the Turnpike - there will be an entrance to SOUTHbound 75 but not Northbound also......