Motorized multi-use path on 30A

[tsutcli]

The last thing we need is more asphalt.

Speaking of asphalt, does anyone know why they placed asphalt over the grass/sand area between the bike path and roadway just east of the 395/30a intersection?

 

[miznotebook]

So we will be required to spend a great deal of money on this and put other long overdue projects on hold because of it.

Who voted for this and why?

It is supposed to take about two years to build, and there has been no talk of putting any other work on hold. The county commissioners voted to approve applying for the grant, but they are not bound to accept the funds and do the project if the application is approved.

 

[Andy A]

My question at this point is: Are there other projects embedded in the grant other than the motorized bike path? If so, the grant should be pursued with the intention of not using the monies supplied to build the path. In kind match usually turns out to be county functions that would be required to do the project, anyway.

 

[30aconcerned]

what in the world is next???!!!

Let me say it as succinctly as I can. This is a bad, bad idea.

So you are opposed to motorized paths but you can put up with parking lots that are going to crowd the beaches, cause extreme congestion in our neighborhoods and pave over our dunes "in order to live in paradise". ??? In the case of the motorized path, I will certainly agree with you. This insanity of growth for growth's sake has got to stop until we take care of the amenities in place today. Sticking a stick in the pothole on the bike path is an insult when projects like over built parking lots and motorized paths are being proposed. This has got to stop!!

 

[Jdarg]

I don't know if the proposed beach parking solutions are the best ones or not, but at least it is on the radar. I do agree that we need to stop trying to get more and more people here unless the basic needs for visitors AND locals are met- road and bike path maintenance, and adequate beach parking are important.

 

[Andy A]

I don't know if the proposed beach parking solutions are the best ones or not, but at least it is on the radar. I do agree that we need to stop trying to get more and more people here unless the basic needs for visitors AND locals are met- road and bike path maintenance, and adequate beach parking are important.

I couldn't agree with you more.

 

[TreeFrog]

Why don't we work this like the railroads? They pay for and maintain their tracks. So, the golf cart companies could pay for the new path.

If the golf cart sales and rental companies can't agree to that, but insist that they need a dedicated path, then how about them ponying up for the cost of the path? If they insist on the taxpayers covering that expense, then how about we get a proportionate share of their profit? I'd suggest the percentage could be the ratio of taxpayer capital investment vs. golf cart company capital investment?

If they just want a free ride, tell them to take a hike...

 

[tsutcli]

Tell the TDC to stop spending our money on marketing. I've said this so many times for just the reasons you stated Jdarg.

 

[Zebraspots]

Based on comments made here and information in the Walton Sun article, taxpayers will have to foot a construction bill of at least $110,000 and then pay to maintain it.

Over a half million dollars and 3 bridges over coastal dune lakes so people can drive a golf cart a few miles? WTF.

We actually need a pedestrian and bike bridge at Western Lake. Thousands of people (both local and tourist) would use and benefit from that project. All along 30a the bike path is poorly maintained and crumbling. Why are we not focused on these kind of projects that would greatly enhance our community and a majority of our visitors and residents?

This only benefits the cart companies and uglies up some beautiful scenery.

 

[Independent Thinker]

Until we can get enough county commisioners stop this out of control TDC, nothing will change. The continued waste of tax funds that could be used in much better ways will continue. It's like the existing bike path on 30A. and lots of other capitol expenditures, they are not properly maintained. For another good example of lack of maintenance, take a ride around the back side of South Walton High School, it's a filthy junky looking mess, mold growing on the stucco, the grounds are poorly maintained. What will the new Padgett Park be used for ? Haven't ventured back to see the new building yet but it looks like a residential home from the road.