[Robert56]

Bad idea.

[Wavy Chips]

Sounds like a solution in search of a problem . . . .

[willbush]

Sorry about the person killed but this can happen anywhere including parking lots;no cars in square area only would allow more parking for golf carts;plenty of parking behind each square all within walking distance;good exercise walking a little further;can have handicap parking close to squares in each parking area which would be fairly close to each main square area;of course if it's worked for years do we need to change it?

[toeser]

The system works. Everyone thinks they have a better idea that favors their point of view. It's like the trail system. Golf cart drivers want to ban pedestrians and bikers. Pedestrians would like to ban bikers and golf carts, and on it goes.

The free concerts are supported by business. Business is supported by people who can get there. Some people need a car, some can use golf carts, and some walk. It works, leave it alone.

[sharkdiver]

Interesting idea but what about those residents that do not have a golf cart? Just because this is listed as a golf cart accessible community does not mean a golf cart is required to buy a property in The Villages. Would that not be discrimination against those residents that chose not to buy a golf cart? Also the comment by njbchbum is correct. You would never get the retailers to agree and if forced on them, they would leave, creating a tax vacuum. Can you close the roads off for special events? Yes, you can, but you can't close a public street off permanently unless you make them pedestrian traffic only and then fire and police, emergency services, etc. would still need access.

[billethkid]

The merry go round sounds like it is increasing in speed!!

[Mwfontan]

I question whether this is really a thought which is "gaining momentum". How can a thought do that?

I also don't think this would be especially popular, although there would be some positive benefits.

[Nancy Mandigo]

Allow cars on one side. Eg. in front of the Sharon in SS.

[TomKaren]

Worth exploring but probably difficult to implement.

[jedalton]

sounds like a great idea to me

[jedalton]

I have been here since 2005 and don't know anyone who doesn't have a golf cart?

[nabrush]

Great idea!

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by jedalton

I have been here since 2005 and don't know anyone who doesn't have a golf cart?

I know quite a few people who do not have carts. They do not play golf and are happy using their cars.

[BekaJayne]

I've been saying this since moving into The Villages in 2007. I agree with all the Pros!

[FromNY]

Better yet have one side Golf cart only parking.This way cars can park easier. Not everyone who uses the squares has a golf cart.