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Regor 08-16-2016 08:47 AM

The only place that would really notice any increase in cart traffic is the bridge over 441 and Paradise Drive. After the bridge everyone spreads out to their destinations. I would much rather have golf carts in the parking areas than cars! You can get 4 carts in where it is parallel parking and 2 where it angle parking. Have you ever been to the town squares and had to park a long ways away? What would it be like if it was all carts? The non-Village people are STILL going to come here for the shopping and entertainment.

More cars, more traffic. Isn't Morse Blvd, 441 & 466 busy enough?

Allegiance 08-16-2016 08:55 AM

Believe it or not there are people living in the villages on a meager fixed income and choose not to have a car, they get to Walmart for cheap provisions and prescriptions via Golf cart. I feel for them. Some villagers, although not many, work in walmart and do not drive a car. They will be out of luck and a job.

Rollie 08-16-2016 09:02 AM

Also, isn't that the reason the wall came down.

Rollie

spring_chicken 08-16-2016 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Regor (Post 1272684)
The only place that would really notice any increase in cart traffic is the bridge over 441 and Paradise Drive. After the bridge everyone spreads out to their destinations. I would much rather have golf carts in the parking areas than cars! You can get 4 carts in where it is parallel parking and 2 where it angle parking. Have you ever been to the town squares and had to park a long ways away? What would it be like if it was all carts? The non-Village people are STILL going to come here for the shopping and entertainment.

More cars, more traffic. Isn't Morse Blvd, 441 & 466 busy enough?

BINGO! I absolutely HATE 441. I can literally get to wal-mart quicker by cart even though I go a mile out of the way using the cart bridge.
A LOT of those carts parked in the wal-mart lot will now be more freaking cars going 35 in a 45 on Hwy 441. UGH.

tophcfa 08-16-2016 11:04 AM

So I understand, can Villagers still get to Lowes but not Walmart by golf cart? If that is the case, Villagers still can get to both by golf cart by driving to the Buffalo Ridge Walmart, although a longer ride for many. I know that does not help the people who commute to their job by golf cart at the Walmart near Lowes. Never been to Aldi so can't comment on that.

NoMoSno 08-16-2016 11:22 AM

...and when Mr. Brown shuts down his path, due to liability, Harbor Chase will be the only destination.

TVMayor 08-16-2016 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1272617)
Information(factual) that has never been provided regarding the infamous trail.
How much cart traffic is northbound versus southbound?

Disregarding 911 events, if all carts returned home, northbound and southbound would be equal. That would be my wild guess. :22yikes:

debow 08-16-2016 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1272615)
If they did not have Duke's permission to do the extensive upgrades (and it appears that they didn't), I'm amazed at their arrogance and disregard of property rights. All I can figure is that someone in this group thought if they spent a period of time maintaining the property, they could claim in the future that they have access across the property through adverse possession. I believe the obvious liability issue along with the adverse possession issue is why Duke has acted.

Maybe Duke put the sign up to protect against liability. If they really want to block cart traffic, a sign won't work.

jebartle 08-16-2016 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1272291)
Bring back the wall

and Mexico will pay for it!

Bogie Shooter 08-16-2016 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1272617)
Information(factual) that has never been provided regarding the infamous trail.
How much cart traffic is northbound versus southbound?

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Originally Posted by TVMayor (Post 1272772)
Disregarding 911 events, if all carts returned home, northbound and southbound would be equal. That would be my wild guess. :22yikes:

To be more clear. Are there more carts from TV visiting Walmart, than there are Stonecrest carts visiting TV.

Topspinmo 08-16-2016 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by debow (Post 1272791)
Maybe Duke put the sign up to protect against liability. If they rveally want to block cart traffic, a sign won't work.

Agreed. The sign not going to stop traffic. Done to protect against lawsuits When someone tried to sue, they'll have ace in they're pocket. Only way to stop traffic would be gate and lock.

Signs only stop law bidding people or people that's not special.

TVMayor 08-16-2016 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1272803)
To be more clear. Are there more carts from TV visiting Walmart, than there are Stonecrest carts visiting TV.

If I was on a quiz program, my answer would be more carts from TV visit Walmart than Stonecrest carts visit TV. Because you need a card to open the gate to get into TV, no red button.

kcrazorbackfan 08-16-2016 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 1272416)
The owner of the property has posted a No Trespassing sign. They do not want anyone crossing their property. That should be that.

To any of you that cross that boundary of Duke Energy's "no trespassing" sign, would you want anyone crossing into an area that you deemed no trespassing? Didn't think so.

JoelJohnson 08-16-2016 02:32 PM

Did Duke put up that sign, or someone's joke?

JoMar 08-16-2016 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1272357)
I can't figure out if you are a Villager or a Stonecrester or how you stand exactly. I stand for the wall. We have enough people who live here driving golf carts. Perhaps a couple too many according to some.

Actually we have too many driving cars.


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