[ieck413]

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 ?

I do not own a golf cart, always park in the lots of the town squares. So this is something that I would continue to do. However, we have some friends that are not able to walk long distances, so if this change was made, then there would need to be a shuttle from the lots to the squares.

[Pamela Sloan]

Its fine the way it is. A lot of us 'older folks' cant walk very far and it would restrict participation at the Squares. As the saying goes, if it isn't broke, don't try to fix it.

[txfan]

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.

Or an alternative could be to ban golf carts from the squares allowing only automobiles. Fewer cars means less congestion. Less congestion means less risk of accidents. Fewer accidents leads to lower insurance costs. Lower insurance costs means more cash in pocket. More cash in pocket means more to spend in the businesses. Besides, there is plenty of golf cart parking behind the buildings.

[dadoiron]

If any changes were made to the squares I'd rather see a complete ban on smoking.

[brookesil]

We are OK with a mix of carts and cars. For sure don't eliminate the golf carts as we purchased this year because of the golf cart accessibility to all of the Villages. We're OK with a survey to see what others think.

[twiceis]

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 ?

Great idea.....they could designate a certain number of spaces for handicapped (or both cars and carts). The streets around the square and those leading up to the squares should be for carts only. Cars should use the parking lots. That would make The Villages truly a golf cart community!

[BobnBev]

Something fishy about all these 1st time posters.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by twiceis

Great idea.....they could designate a certain number of spaces for handicapped (or both cars and carts). The streets around the square and those leading up to the squares should be for carts only. Cars should use the parking lots. That would make The Villages truly a golf cart community!

There are plenty of people who live in TV who do not have a golf and people who only use their cart for golf. Why penalize them?

[Johnny2Ball]

I got an idea. How about we restrict the roads around the square to automobiles only, no golf carts. That would make it much safer for many reasons. I for one get annoyed with all the golf carts zooming around and pulling in and out and jamming up traffic around the squares. Golf cart drivers could park in the big parking lots behind the buildings and we could run shuttles for the golf cart people to and from the squares. How's that sound???? Just as silly right!!!!! We drive our car to and from the squares especially to enjoy the nightly entertainment. Why should the golf cart folks get special treatment????? Some of you folks need to get a life and stop trying to fix something that AIN'T BROKE!!!! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!!!!!

[davem4616]

please, get a life will ya...the golf carts are as much, if not more, of a hazard to us in the squares than the automobiles are...

[BarryD]

It sounds like a person with a golf car who wants to change the rules to his advantage. Others may not have a golf car. Others may want air conditioning on hot nights and have places to go before or after. Others may not like driving golf cars when it is raining or they're coming from far away. Whatever.
As asked above, what problem are you trying to solve?

[riamd1954]

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 ?

[riamd1954]

Great idea 💡

[Tall4mom]

Some one was hit this year. Golf carts only is a good idea during concerts.

[ColdNoMore]

Wow, it seems to me that there have been a lot of folks who created an account previously, but have almost no posts...have come out of the woodwork to comment on this one subject.


Sure makes me wonder.