[JWinATL]

I think pedestrian-only use should be implemented between 5-9. There is sufficient off-site parking for both golf carts and cars.

[Deter1]

Would like to see elimination of CAR parking at the Squares, so more folks can participate from their golf carts, especially handicap Villagers. That being said, we have a significant amount of visitors and like to show off the Squares - the Life Style, so would still allow cars to circle the squares with the visitors, but not park.

[aviator]

We parked behind the sales office at Sumter Landing, and then walked through the sales office to the square. We enjoyed entertainment and dance all night and at 9 we picked up our items, and proceeded to walk through the sale Center back to our vehicle. Lo and behold the sales Center doors were locked by 9 Sharp. We then had to proceed to walk around the building from either direction up the sidewalk at least a block to get into the parking lot and then across the entire parking lot over curbs and through shrub beds, to reach our vehicle. I was truly impressed at how convenient this was. And I didn't see any other Old Timers or handicapped people doing the same thing. Matter of fact there were no golf carts back there either.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by rustyp

The thought of golf carts only in the Town Squares seems to be gathering some momentum . It has been suggested that the four streets which make up the squares be accessible only by golf cart.

The pros
- Two to four times the amount of parking Vs. cars
- Safer by not parking next to a SUV and blindly backing out into traffic
- Allows more people in the squares for entertainment. People will sit in golf carts and watch the entertainment
- Safer by eliminating large amount tourist/rubbernecker from cruising the block.
- Gives residents a perk for buying here but still does not eliminate outsiders in "public area"

The cons
- Eliminates handicap car parking (however a shuttle could be implemented like at The Villages Hospital for the surrounding parking lots)
- Is it legal to segregate public streets ? (I say yes. It is done all the time for parades, cruise in nights, etc.)

Any constructive opinions ? Do you think the yearly resident survey would call any attention to this ?

FYI - I am the original poster. Notice I listed pros and cons. I also did not say what my own preference is. The purpose was to have as the post requests constructive opinions. So far the my way or the highway far outweighs any the brainstorming. Got to love social media.

[shortsaler]

The goal should be only foot traffic in the squares. Every vehicle is treated equally in my opinion. If necessary specific high traffic areas can be restricted during those hours.

[Villager3114]

I have suggested this on the yearly surveys for years and until this post I was not aware any one else thought this was a good idea. I think the big hurdle will be that the Villages don't own the roads as they are maintained by the county so they can't legally close them. My understanding that is why we only have token gates for show and not truly a gated community. Still a great idea!

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Villager3114

I have suggested this on the yearly surveys for years and until this post I was not aware any one else thought this was a good idea. I think the big hurdle will be that the Villages don't own the roads as they are maintained by the county so they can't legally close them. My understanding that is why we only have token gates for show and not truly a gated community. Still a great idea!

TV was never intended to be a "truly gated community".
I doubt there is a truly gated community in existence on the scale of TV.

Most folks do not know what a truly gated community really is or the cost associated with maintaining it as such.

[Dennys37Packard]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villager3114

...we only have token gates for show and not truly a gated community...

You're right of course that TV is not truly a gated community. But the gates are far more than simply token gates for show.

[Misbehavin22]

I own 2 homes in TV and choose not to have a golf cart for several reasons, none of which matter for this discussion. Are you trying to say I can't drive to the town squares? Simply learn to drive your golf cart properly and you'll have no problems. When you get right down to it, licensed autos have the right to drive on public roads, not unlicensed golf carts.

[BarbaraLoveMoss]

I would like for no changes to be made regarding motorized vehicles being allowed to drive around the squares. Not everyone owns a golf cart, and not everyone is able to walk without pain all around the squares. Just leave the rules as they are and just take more care when you are walking or driving a golf cart.

[emb2458]

Not everyone owns a golf cart. Somebody always complaining about something

[bebemary]

How about a parking garage on more than one level? Back behind the movie theatre.

We need a multi level parking garage behind movie in Spanish Springs. Too many cars/carts and not enough parking.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by bebemary

How about a parking garage on more than one level? Back behind the movie theatre.

Originally Posted by bebemary

We need a multi level parking garage behind movie in Spanish Springs. Too many cars/carts and not enough parking.

There goes the neighborhood and designed ambiance that has worked just fine all these years.

Are you willing to pay higher amenity fees or pay for use of the parking garage? $$$$$$$$$$$$ with little or no return on investment.

[cajonjoe]

Having golf carts only at the Spanish Springs town square makes sense in addition to reasons put forth, there is adequate parking for autos at the Publix lot, behind Toojay,s and behind the Rialto theater