[justjim]

Originally Posted by Waverunner

I remember that Wildwood and/or Sumter County made an agreement, (with some concessions), to allow the public building that houses the DMV and Library to be built where it is, to allow golf cart access to The Villages. It would not be a stretch to think, if it is in their domain, that Wildwood could allow a golf cart street crossing on 466A, to allow access to this building and Pinellas Plaza. It is speculation at this point.

Spruce Creek South subdivision residents drive their golf carts across US 441/27 in order to access Walmart, strip Malls and Lowes (I have seen them) located on the east side of the highway. There is no tunnel there---a signal light.

So driving a golf cart across 466A is not out of the question. There is precedent for this and once across 466A, you could drive your cart anywhere in The Villages.

[Darlene Lansing]

I won't buy green bananas , less a 3 year lease !!!!!!🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴😎😎😎😎😎
Can't see the success of such a development !!

[bagboy]

I would hope the Villages developer and the VCDD would do all they can to stop golf cart access from the new development mentioned into the Villages. But, I think to worry now is premature. The plans I have seen so far seem quite grandiose.

[RickeyD]

Once the developer gets the numbers right they'll move on. Hopefully low income high rise housing won't take it's place, then I move on.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by justjim

Spruce Creek South subdivision residents drive their golf carts across US 441/27 in order to access Walmart, strip Malls and Lowes (I have seen them) located on the east side of the highway. There is no tunnel there---a signal light.



So driving a golf cart across 466A is not out of the question. There is precedent for this and once across 466A, you could drive your cart anywhere in The Villages.

Good point.

Is this a done deal or can TV submit another proposal ?

[dewilson58]

The fat lady ain't singing yet.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

The fat lady ain't singing yet.

She ain't singing but she is on stage.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

She ain't singing but she is on stage.

[villagetinker]

I was looking at Google maps, and there does NOT appear to be ANY golf cart access from Wildwood to this location. The newly rebuilt 466a has BIKE lanes, not golf cart lanes. There is currently NO golf cart crossing of 466a in this area, so IMHO we will not see a lot of golf carts with this development, cars will probably be a much bigger problem.
Also, putting in a GC crossing on 466a requires a lot more then painting some lines and changing traffic signal timing. Once you are on the TV side, there is nowhere to legally drive a GC until you get to Burnsed Blvd. I am not a traffic engineer, but this would probably require widening Pinellas Place from the gate to 466a for a GC lane. Not sure what else might be required.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I was looking at Google maps, and there does NOT appear to be ANY golf cart access from Wildwood to this location. The newly rebuilt 466a has BIKE lanes, not golf cart lanes. There is currently NO golf cart crossing of 466a in this area, so IMHO we will not see a lot of golf carts with this development, cars will probably be a much bigger problem.
Also, putting in a GC crossing on 466a requires a lot more then painting some lines and changing traffic signal timing. Once you are on the TV side, there is nowhere to legally drive a GC until you get to Burnsed Blvd. I am not a traffic engineer, but this would probably require widening Pinellas Place from the gate to 466a for a GC lane. Not sure what else might be required.

Except for with folks on this forum, I don't think golf cars are an issue with this new development. It has not been called a golf cart community to my knowledge. Why assume it is?

[applesoffh]

People in the new development will have complete access to everything TV has to offer, except for the pools, clubs and golf courses. As for the rental rates, yes, it is a lot of money, but many folks our age don't want the responsibility of home ownership anymore. I'm pretty sure that the developer of the property did their homework before plunking down any money, or submitting any plans. Let's not panic just yet.

[biker1]

What is the source of your information? Unless they are paying to maintain the MMPs, as we all are, what is your reasoning as to why they should have access?

Originally Posted by applesoffh

People in the new development will have complete access to everything TV has to offer, except for the pools, clubs and golf courses. As for the rental rates, yes, it is a lot of money, but many folks our age don't want the responsibility of home ownership anymore. I'm pretty sure that the developer of the property did their homework before plunking down any money, or submitting any plans. Let's not panic just yet.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Waverunner

I remember that Wildwood and/or Sumter County made an agreement, (with some concessions), to allow the public building that houses the DMV and Library to be built where it is, to allow golf cart access to The Villages. It would not be a stretch to think, if it is in their domain, that Wildwood could allow a golf cart street crossing on 466A, to allow access to this building and Pinellas Plaza. It is speculation at this point.

So, if that is allowed (speculation) at Pinellas, shouldn't carts be allowed to cross 466a at Colony at the lights by Village Health Care, the Rehab place, the Vet, etc. and not have to go back thru the tunnel by Colony Rec Center?

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

So, if that is allowed (speculation) at Pinellas, shouldn't carts be allowed to cross 466a at Colony at the lights by Village Health Care, the Rehab place, the Vet, etc. and not have to go back thru the tunnel by Colony Rec Center?

I have already seen this numerous times.