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Old 03-30-2024, 06:02 AM
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Someone mentioned a monorail in jest i think, but how about using those sale trollys as a form of villager transportation running during peak hours to various rec centers and squares?
I am sure some seniors would use them as a shuttle frequently, along with their visitors.
Also a way to "enjoy" multiple beverages without putting the key in the vehicle.
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Old 03-30-2024, 07:23 AM
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Someone mentioned a monorail in jest i think, but how about using those sale trollys as a form of villager transportation running during peak hours to various rec centers and squares?
I am sure some seniors would use them as a shuttle frequently, along with their visitors.
Also a way to "enjoy" multiple beverages without putting the key in the vehicle.
Good idea. There are folks here who for whatever reason are finding driving to be more and more of a challenge. Offering them an alternative to driving to wherever they need to go would help them AND would help alleviate the road congestion around here.
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Old 03-30-2024, 07:26 AM
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Someone mentioned a monorail in jest i think, but how about using those sale trollys as a form of villager transportation running during peak hours to various rec centers and squares?
I am sure some seniors would use them as a shuttle frequently, along with their visitors.
Also a way to "enjoy" multiple beverages without putting the key in the vehicle.
How do you suggest this be funded and by whom? Where would the pickup points be, and how many?
Really, how many would consider using?
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Good idea. There are folks here who for whatever reason are finding driving to be more and more of a challenge. Offering them an alternative to driving to wherever they need to go would help them AND would help alleviate the road congestion around here.
The trolley would not be able to go door to door. Residents would still have to drive. With most of TV closing by 9 pm, how many trips could it make back and forth to each square?
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How do you suggest this be funded and by whom? Where would the pickup points be, and how many?
Really, how many would consider using?
1. Fares.
2. Mail stations.
3. We wouldn't know until it is tried, but (say) a 90 - day trial in a couple of selected areas would give a good idea.
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How do you suggest this be funded and by whom? Where would the pickup points be, and how many?
Really, how many would consider using?
Users would purchase a monthly Trolly Pass. To start they could go from Town Square to Town Square. If you did not have a Pass it would cost a lot more to ride.
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Users would purchase a monthly Trolly Pass. To start they could go from Town Square to Town Square. If you did not have a Pass it would cost a lot more to ride.
The specifics aside, one thing TV could use is some form of alternative transportation. (Shuttles and taxi's)
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If it were profitable, someone would already be doing it. In my opinion, it would just be an additional cost for Villagers to pay, and it would be an underused amenity.
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If it were profitable, someone would already be doing it. In my opinion, it would just be an additional cost for Villagers to pay, and it would be an underused amenity.
I agree.
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If it were profitable, someone would already be doing it. In my opinion, it would just be an additional cost for Villagers to pay, and it would be an underused amenity.
I'm pretty sure that is the mindset Elon Musk had when he thought up Tesla. "If there was any money in it, someone would be doing it". If only he had followed throught and brought EVs to the forefront of transportation technology.
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How do you suggest this be funded and by whom? Where would the pickup points be, and how many?
Really, how many would consider using?
Excellent questions, I don’t have the answer, but if they can do it for sales…
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Musk did not start Tesla. It was founded by Eberhard and Tarpenning. Tesla is a leader in the ever growing EV marketplace and had the best selling car in the world in 2023. I don't understand why you think he hasn't followed through. The company's sales increase each year and they continue to expand their manufacturing facilities, including battery production. Please explain.

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I'm pretty sure that is the mindset Elon Musk had when he thought up Tesla. "If there was any money in it, someone would be doing it". If only he had followed throught and brought EVs to the forefront of transportation technology.
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Musk did not start Tesla. It was founded by Eberhard and Tarpenning. Tesla is a leader in the ever growing EV marketplace and had the best selling car in the world in 2023. I don't understand why you think he hasn't followed through. The company's sales increase each year and they continue to expand their manufacturing facilities, including battery production. Please explain.
Apart from who started Tesla I think you missed the point of that post. Unless I read it wrong.
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Excellent questions, I don’t have the answer, but if they can do it for sales…
It is a good idea but multiple posters have mentioned overhead. If you're gonna go with a 2 trolley operation then maybe...with fares, it would work. Any larger fleet will require expensive purchases of additional trolleys, maintenance, fuel, insurance, salaries etc. It's not as easy as it looks and again, if it comes to fruition, watch those line items
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