[photo1902]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Owners?

I took it to mean residents of TV, nothing sinister.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Would probably be a niche market, but I could foresee people going to one town square (not necessarily during an event), doing some sightseeing, then jumping on the shuttle do to the same at one (or both) of the other TS's. And, by the looks of things, I foresee a 4th Town Square eventually being built near Orlando, once the final of the fifteen "build outs" occur.

Photo - I have to disagree. The 4th square will be built near the Turnpike entrance to the Village of Okahumpka. The square near Orlando will be the 18th and adjacent to the Village of Disney. After that it is only 6 more build outs to the Ft Lauderdale area where the Village of Everglades will complete the official last & forever buildout of The Villages. At least until the developer buys Cuba and starts all over.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

This post provides several of the many good reasons for having a shuttle between town squares.

Unfortunately, this thread, like all others, has "owners" lying in wait, ready to pounce on reasonable suggestions from others. They know everything.

Who's the "owners" ? So no post should be made unless they agree that this would be a good idea ? I thought it was open for discussion, not just "yes" people.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Photo - I have to disagree. The 4th square will be built near the Turnpike entrance to the Village of Okahumpka. The square near Orlando will be the 18th and adjacent to the Village of Disney. After that it is only 6 more build outs to the Ft Lauderdale area where the Village of Everglades will complete the official last & forever buildout of The Villages. At least until the developer buys Cuba and starts all over.

HA! Good one! I have reconsidered my initial thoughts on Orlando, and yes, you are correct, the 4th square should be built near Okahumpka. Plus, its a darn fun name to say.

[HoosierPa]

We live across from Brownwood and would take a Shuttle every time if it were available to either LSL or SS.

[Cedwards38]

REASONS WHY:
Say I want to have dinner at Ay Jaylisco but hear the band at Brownwood. Don't want the hassle of parking and walking. Or I am torn between two bands and want to hear some of both. Or I catch a movie at Barnstorm Theater and then want to hear the band at Spanish Springs or get ice cream at Kilwins. Or we have one car and my wife wants to go out with her friends and I wanna go listen to some music but don't want to take the golf cart. I wanna avoid the gasoline, parking, driving, and the hassle and I want to converse with my group of 8 who can't fit into one vehicle.

HOW:
Run the existing trolley buses from Parking lot behind Kilwin's Ice Cream with stops at Lake Sumter Landing parking lot behind the shops, and Brownwood parking lot, with possible additional stop at Colony Plaza or Pinellas Place. $2-$3 a night per person or a monthly, weekly, or annual pass for appropriate charge. Run all trolleys continuously until at least 11:00 PM.

I like it.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by photo1902

HA! Good one! I have reconsidered my initial thoughts on Orlando, and yes, you are correct, the 4th square should be built near Okahumpka. Plus, its a darn fun name to say.

I think so too. I am sad I have made you think I am an opinionated old woman because I am such a fan of yours.


Sigh. I am pretty sure I am an opinionated old woman too.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

REASONS WHY:
Say I want to have dinner at Ay Jaylisco but hear the band at Brownwood. Don't want the hassle of parking and walking. Or I am torn between two bands and want to hear some of both. Or I catch a movie at Barnstorm Theater and then want to hear the band at Spanish Springs or get ice cream at Kilwins. Or we have one car and my wife wants to go out with her friends and I wanna go listen to some music but don't want to take the golf cart. I wanna avoid the gasoline, parking, driving, and the hassle and I want to converse with my group of 8 who can't fit into one vehicle.

HOW:
Run the existing trolley buses from Parking lot behind Kilwin's Ice Cream with stops at Lake Sumter Landing parking lot behind the shops, and Brownwood parking lot, with possible additional stop at Colony Plaza or Pinellas Place. $2-$3 a night per person or a monthly, weekly, or annual pass for appropriate charge. Run all trolleys continuously until at least 11:00 PM.

I like it.

Your plan seems pretty reasonable. I especially like the suggestion for pre-purchased tickets. That would certainly give a prospective operator some idea of income and profit potential. As an operator I would also give priority access to those with monthly or lengthier pre-purchased tickets. The incentive would be especially noted at peak use times (like parades) when a single use ticket holder has to wait for preferred passengers to take their seats. If there are any seats left then single use ticket holders can take a seat or wait for the next bus. (if you think of the tee time system and priority golf status, it could function something like that. In fact, a similar system could be used to make reservations.)

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think so too. I am sad I have made you think I am an opinionated old woman because I am such a fan of yours.


Sigh. I am pretty sure I am an opinionated old woman too.

No worries, Gracie. I'm an opinionated old man!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think so too. I am sad I have made you think I am an opinionated old woman because I am such a fan of yours.


Sigh. I am pretty sure I am an opinionated old woman too.

Don't feel too bad, GG. We are all opinionated aren't we? And you are only as old as you think - which makes you about 28 IMHO!

[VILLAGERBB]

Definitely a good idea!

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by VILLAGERBB

Definitely a good idea!

Of course it's a good idea! We and our friends have stopped dining and attending the movies at the squares because of the difficulty of finding parking. We figure it means nothing to the developer and business folks because there always seems to be someone to take whatever space we don't take up! It's too bad though - we used to enjoy dinner and a movie on the square often.

[Polar Bear]

Yeah, nobody goes there any more. It's too crowded.

[Eg_cruz]

Agree

[Bogie Shooter]

Been here 14 years and have never not found a parking place at any square.