[bgnn54]

No body said anything about being free. I think it's an interesting idea, we lost the taxi service during the covid disaster. If I want to head over to Post 347 for an evening it cost $ 5.00 each way for a local taxi plus a tip. Cheap and safe at 79 I don't want a drink and drive at night. I just wish instead of so many saying no, no, no how about some suggestions of how this could be done. Oh and for the end of earthers, maybe we could use battery power or wind sails to power the trolleys.

[Rwirish]

Another silly idea.

Quit the beverages would be a better idea.

[Normal]

Is this a direct route of 30 minutes from town square to town square, or are there stops everywhere that make the same trip 3 times longer? Where would everyone park if the squares already have issues?

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Normal

Is this a direct route of 30 minutes from town square to town square, or are there stops everywhere that make the same trip 3 times longer? Where would everyone park if the squares already have issues?

It’s whatever we want, because it won’t become a reality.

It’s actually a large bus that flies to everyone’s house, like the Jetsons.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by Minoletti

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.

Not practical and would be too expensive. Great marketing tool and tour vehicle .

[Fenster]

I like the idea. It needs to be thought through, but it certainly merits consideration. There is potential for many of the large activities to use these.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

It’s whatever we want, because it won’t become a reality.

It’s actually a large bus that flies to everyone’s house, like the Jetsons.

Love the Jetsons. I think Walt Disney took some pointers from them...

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

It’s whatever we want, because it won’t become a reality.

It’s actually a large bus that flies to everyone’s house, like the Jetsons.

Yes, the thoughts come right in with rainbows, candy sprinkles and pink unicorns.

[Velvet]

How many municipalities do you know that have a population of above 150,000 and zero public transit?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Velvet

How many municipalities do you know that have a population of above 150,000 and zero public transit?

Just to play along those lines....how many 'municipalities' have miles upon miles of golf cart pathways. Now how many of the other 'gated' or 'planned' municipalities have public transit within their borders?

[Bogie Shooter]

In The Villages the paths are called Multi-Modal.
Multi-Modal Path Information and Safety

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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 too.

Too many pie in the sky wishes .......somebody's gotta pay for.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Theres a cool thing called UBER,

if uber drivers cold make a bunch of money, there would be plenty around.

We used UBER once, never again. Credit card was hacked. Bottom line, if it requires an app with a credit card linked it’s not happening.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Just to play along those lines....how many 'municipalities' have miles upon miles of golf cart pathways. Now how many of the other 'gated' or 'planned' municipalities have public transit within their borders?

The planning is missing the public transit component. One doesn’t become aware of it until they get old here or gets ill. We are not a gated community, and the size of the population warrants public transportation. Golf cart paths are like bicycle paths, nice to have but not an alternative if you can’t drive or maintain a cart. Many people move here with the intent to die here, but this community discourages that. Is it time to change that, or do we stay as a transitional community?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Velvet

The planning is missing the public transit component. One doesn’t become aware of it until they get old here or gets ill. We are not a gated community, and the size of the population warrants public transportation. Golf cart paths are like bicycle paths, nice to have but not an alternative if you can’t drive or maintain a cart. Many people move here with the intent to die here, but this community discourages that. Is it time to change that, or do we stay as a transitional community?

This may be of help to you. They will deviate from existing routes for ‘medical appointments’. At the least, if you’re advocating for services like this or in the other two counties, this may be a good starting point...

Reservations and Routes | Sumter County, FL - Official Website