[Skybo]

This sounds like a very good idea to me. From the diagram it looks like only a few spots will be lost to the staging area. Yes, a disabled person *might* have gotten one of those spots, but many more would not. It seems to me that those who have difficulty walking would see this as a relief. No more stressing about getting a close spot. You can go to the square and be assured that you won't have to walk a long distance if you can't or don't want to. So it costs a few dollars. It is a guarantee that you won't have to walk. And we all still have a chance to snag a spot around the square, or walk from the parking lots for free. Why not give it a chance to see how well it works.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by scarecrow1

Just another way to take away parking close to the square that a disable person might get and charge them to park their car or cart. Another way to make money on the backs of the disabled. They should provide more parking for the disabled as they are out of compliance with ADA as it is.....

Where did the info come from that parking spaces would be taken away? There may be many disabled that will welcome this service, do you think? Wait, you didn't think.................

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry leaves his car with a valet. When the valet returns Jerry's car it has a stench which no treatment can get out. Could this happen in a hot, humid, sunny place like Central Florida in the summer?

My concern is that public parking places will be set aside where the valets will park cars, probably quite near where the cars are dropped off. This obviously would eliminate some of the nearest free parking for those who want to park their own cars.

Sounds to me like another way to make some bucks!

Or then again probably not.

[Hancle704]

The shortage of parking spaces around the squares for handicapped individuals has been an issue for many especially during peak seasons. I have read that money has been spent by developer to aid in construction of roads and widening of older roads to enable more folks to travel to and from the Villages but once here, many find it difficult to find a parking space in these public areas. With the opening of The Sharon just around the corner it would seem that parking will become more difficult especially for the disabled. I realize that the town squares are owned by the developer and the use of valet parking may be a first step to try dealing with shortages of spaces. I don't believe this should be viewed as a way to make money for the developer, if that were the case, parking meters could have been installed everywhere.

The growth of The Villages has resulted in the need to try remedying problems never anticipated years ago when build out was thought to be 30 thousand residents. Parking around the older Squares and the single lane Morse Blvd north of CR 466 have been problems ever since Villages growth exceeded early estimates. Another example is the Villages Hospital. It continues to grow to meet the demands of the growing population but adequate parking spaces will probably never keep up with the expansion.

[Hancle704]

Any idea about who assumes liability if your cart or auto is damaged once the keys are handed to valet parking attendant?

[missypie]

This could be a wonderful idea for people that are unable to walk any length of distance. The Villages continues to make this place more accommodating for all.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by missypie

This could be a wonderful idea for people that are unable to walk any length of distance. The Villages continues to make this place more accommodating for all.

I suspect more people who are able to walk will be using this service.

[joldnol]

This is actually a relief for the disabled. My wife has CP and has difficultly walking distances. We rarely go to Sumter or SS because of the gross lack of handicapped parking. This service will mean can we go there and not worry about parking close. 5 bucks for a cart is affordable.

[Chi-Town]

I think that availability of valet parking is a big plus. Hotels have it. Restaurants have it. Hospitals have it. It is a service that addresses the convenience of patrons. Hard to fault that.

[JoMar]

From the sound of some of the posts one would think they are being forced to use the service. Bags Inc has significant experience in much more demanding areas than this place. For those that don't want to use it then don't, if you want to walk, walk, if you want to spend the 10 bucks (plus tip) then take advantage of one more service offered. We have choices, make them for yourself and let the rest of us make them for ourselves. The market will determine the success.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Hancle704

Any idea about who assumes liability if your cart or auto is damaged once the keys are handed to valet parking attendant?

Liability is usually printed on your ticket and usually the company does not assume liability unless negligence can be proven and then it will probably still be a fight.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

If the valets don't get tips they won't be around for very long. My guess is that tip will be very little or none.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Are they parking in the cars close to the square ? I know they said drop off points, but I didn't see where they said they were parking the cars.

That is my question. Are they doing to park the cars/carts in the back of a lot or are they going to take up prime parking places for them.

Z

[sunnyatlast]

It's a trial period with a valet/parking company from Orlando. If you worry about damage to your vehicle I surely wouldn't participate.

Good grief. Do people here really think that TV management and VCCD government is dumb enough to take away handicap parking spaces and go against ADA laws on that??

These envisioned complaints and prophecies look like just one more way to vilify the developers because of their earned wealth and po______al affiliations. For some, they can do NOTHING right (but we sure don't see them finding home and community like this done elsewhere, by the leaders they prefer). It gets really old.

[otherbruddaDarrell]

I think I have it figured out...............the commercial space that is to be located where the current Katie Belles is will be a parking garage.