Golf carts becoming major safety issue in Walton County

In what way failed a dozen times? Please give more info

Trolley service both free and paid has been tried since the early nineties. Literally ever effort has failed due to lack of interest. I was a consultant to two efforts. Basically our general clientele views it as public transportation which has a negative connotation to begin with. No matter how you dress it up people would rather use their own transportation methods which is why bikes and golf carts reign supreme.

To be fair the last effort was spear headed just before the pandemic, but it received a very weak welcome for the month it ran.

Things really started changing on the west end of 30a when the big rental companies emerged and began providing golf carts as part of the rentals, and the speed limits were decreased to 35. If we were to somehow make the rental companies share the responsibility and liability for their clients using golf carts, that would be a start. But I don't ever see that happening. I also don't see the county raising speed limits. Our hands are tied with regard to state laws. I'm afraid we're stuck with the unsafe golf carts on 30a and our law enforcement will have to beat the burden of enforcing the laws, and our emergency management will bear the burden of the injuries that will inevitably happen.

Put speed limits at 40 for 100 feet between towns. Keep them off the main roads.

Golf carts on main roads with cars, trucks and big rigs. Where else in America is this stupid?

Put speed limits at 40 for 100 feet between towns. Keep them off the main roads.

Golf carts on main roads with cars, trucks and big rigs. Where else in America is this stupid?

Bay, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa....

Trolley service both free and paid has been tried since the early nineties. Literally ever effort has failed due to lack of interest. I was a consultant to two efforts. Basically our general clientele views it as public transportation which has a negative connotation to begin with. No matter how you dress it up people would rather use their own transportation methods which is why bikes and golf carts reign supreme.

To be fair the last effort was spear headed just before the pandemic, but it received a very weak welcome for the month it ran.

I heard something awhile back that suggested that the county should try to get involved in a "ride on demand" service, like Uber or lift, but run by the County. A fleet of maybe 20 small SUV's, possibly based at the parking lot north of Grayton, would be a thing visitors would use much more than a trolley.

1. Do you mean minimums? Need to change state law.
2. Already mandatory and ticketable if not using.
3. Just added last year.
4. Who would enforce this?
5. Already are.

1. Most can't go over 20-22... if that.
2. Has to be enforced better.
3. Better signage. It can be improved.
4. They need to self-govern... if not, they stand to lose business.

Trolley service both free and paid has been tried since the early nineties. Literally ever effort has failed due to lack of interest. I was a consultant to two efforts. Basically our general clientele views it as public transportation which has a negative connotation to begin with. No matter how you dress it up people would rather use their own transportation methods which is why bikes and golf carts reign supreme.

To be fair the last effort was spear headed just before the pandemic, but it received a very weak welcome for the month it ran.

Only place I have seen it working like it should be is at Grayton Beach...

Only place I have seen it working like it should be is at Grayton Beach...

Just to clarify you mean the big truck shuttles? Hate to break it to you, but those are completely government run.

And how about parents holding an infant on their lap while driving....stupid stupid stupid.

And how about parents holding an infant on their lap while driving....stupid stupid stupid.

The Sheriff has cracked down on that. Plenty of child endangerment arrests over spring break and summer.

Trolley service both free and paid has been tried since the early nineties. Literally ever effort has failed due to lack of interest. I was a consultant to two efforts. Basically our general clientele views it as public transportation which has a negative connotation to begin with. No matter how you dress it up people would rather use their own transportation methods which is why bikes and golf carts reign supreme.

To be fair the last effort was spear headed just before the pandemic, but it received a very weak welcome for the month it ran.

Hmmm that's too bad- I have been to other vacation areas, two to mention is Scottsdale Az and Mackinaw Island Mi that have the trolley system, it seems to work well!

Hmmm that's too bad- I have been to other vacation areas, two to mention is Scottsdale Az and Mackinaw Island Mi that have the trolley system, it seems to work well!

There was a shuttle bus startup that was set to debut March 2020 but got killed by the pandemic.

I think the future is small, autonomous, electric trolleys that are being tested in many places now. They won't be quick though so tourists will probably want to keep using their cars and golf carts. There will need to be incentives to use alternative transportation.

There was a shuttle bus startup that was set to debut March 2020 but got killed by the pandemic.

I think the future is small, autonomous, electric trolleys that are being tested in many places now. They won't be quick though so tourists will probably want to keep using their cars and golf carts. There will need to be incentives to use alternative transportation.

I think small electric "On Demand" ride services run by, or franchised by, the county, would be a good idea. BUT, I can not picture an autonomous driving system being able to sense the myriad of driving obstacles on our roadways (Hikers, bikers, speedos, cars, trucks, golf carts, one wheelers, 18 wheelers...) It frazzles my vision to try to watch for every damn fool out there.

And how about parents holding an infant on their lap while driving....stupid stupid stupid.

I generally don’t mind golf carts, but that view is changing.
I live in Miramar Beach and Scenic 98 isn’t the primary road for most people over here the way 30A is. I manage to avoid it entirely during the busy parts of the year.
I previously owned a golf cart, but never licensed it because of the safety issues.
I knew my guests, always family, would want to take it to the beach and wanted no part of that. I still cringe seeing kids on the rear facing seats and imagine the horror from a rear end collision even one at a low mph.

I generally don’t mind golf carts, but that view is changing.
I live in Miramar Beach and Scenic 98 isn’t the primary road for most people over here the way 30A is. I manage to avoid it entirely during the busy parts of the year.
I previously owned a golf cart, but never licensed it because of the safety issues.
I knew my guests, always family, would want to take it to the beach and wanted no part of that. I still cringe seeing kids on the rear facing seats and imagine the horror from a rear end collision even one at a low mph.

All, very good points, and that last one was very poignant. I have been in acceptance mode, but if they venture onto or across 98, I want them jailed and fined to the maximum.