Motorized multi-use path on 30A

[Zebraspots]

This is not TDC money being used. We are paying for this!

 

[Independent Thinker]

I know, that makes it even worse. Dictionaries need to update their word definitions to include; INCOMPETENT - Walton County Florida Government.

 

[Beach Buggys]

I think its a great idea and would be money well spent... you people complain about carts on the roads consistently but when an option comes up to keep them off the road, thats no good either??? there has to be a compromise somewhere. and just to point it out, the wrecked GOLF cart in the picture above, is just that a golf cart, not roadworthy and doesn't meet any of the states requirements to be street legal, it has no business on any road. The state has strict requirements to classify a vehicle as a roadworthy LSV.
Also I think our local government does a great job promoting tourism and managing problems in the county. It sounds to me like you people want to put gates on all the entrances to 30A and tell all tourists to go away. Whats even worse is most of you doing all the complaining are probably tourists who came here and never left, i say that because being local born and raised, i know very few other locals that complain as much as what i see on here.
There are obviously a handfull of very outspoken people on this website opposed to LSV's and apparantly tourists in general, your opinions do not reflect that of the majority of the people in South Walton. People love these vehicles, tourists and locals alike, they are here to stay and i commend the county officials for taking measures to make things better and safer for everyone. South Walton is one of the most beautiful places in the world and will continue to attract people from all over the country and the world, so we should continue to impove things to accomodate our locals and our guests.

 

[Bob Wells]

I wonder if enforcement was there if folks would love these vehicles as much as you say.

 

[30A Skunkape]

I think its a great idea and would be money well spent... you people complain about carts on the roads consistently but when an option comes up to keep them off the road, thats no good either??? there has to be a compromise somewhere. and just to point it out, the wrecked GOLF cart in the picture above, is just that a golf cart, not roadworthy and doesn't meet any of the states requirements to be street legal, it has no business on any road. The state has strict requirements to classify a vehicle as a roadworthy LSV.
Also I think our local government does a great job promoting tourism and managing problems in the county. It sounds to me like you people want to put gates on all the entrances to 30A and tell all tourists to go away. Whats even worse is most of you doing all the complaining are probably tourists who came here and never left, i say that because being local born and raised, i know very few other locals that complain as much as what i see on here.
There are obviously a handfull of very outspoken people on this website opposed to LSV's and apparantly tourists in general, your opinions do not reflect that of the majority of the people in South Walton. People love these vehicles, tourists and locals alike, they are here to stay and i commend the county officials for taking measures to make things better and safer for everyone. South Walton is one of the most beautiful places in the world and will continue to attract people from all over the country and the world, so we should continue to impove things to accomodate our locals and our guests.

Dean, let me walk you through this so you might understand where I, and I'm sure many others opposed to the golf cart path are coming from. Just answer this question: Given that the water and sand are pretty much the same between Panama City to Ft. Walton, what is it about 30-A that makes it unique?

 

[Jenksy]

I think its a great idea and would be money well spent... you people complain about carts on the roads consistently but when an option comes up to keep them off the road, thats no good either??? there has to be a compromise somewhere. and just to point it out, the wrecked GOLF cart in the picture above, is just that a golf cart, not roadworthy and doesn't meet any of the states requirements to be street legal, it has no business on any road. The state has strict requirements to classify a vehicle as a roadworthy LSV.
Also I think our local government does a great job promoting tourism and managing problems in the county. It sounds to me like you people want to put gates on all the entrances to 30A and tell all tourists to go away. Whats even worse is most of you doing all the complaining are probably tourists who came here and never left, i say that because being local born and raised, i know very few other locals that complain as much as what i see on here.
There are obviously a handfull of very outspoken people on this website opposed to LSV's and apparantly tourists in general, your opinions do not reflect that of the majority of the people in South Walton. People love these vehicles, tourists and locals alike, they are here to stay and i commend the county officials for taking measures to make things better and safer for everyone. South Walton is one of the most beautiful places in the world and will continue to attract people from all over the country and the world, so we should continue to impove things to accomodate our locals and our guests.

I don't think you are going to win many over by using "you people".

I have a problem with more and more vehicles jamming our roads. I prefer bikes and walking for everyone. Much better for health and fits better in a beach community. Don't you think golf carts are anti new urbanism?

 

[lauralbardin]

I don't think you are going to win many over by using "you people".

I have a problem with more and more vehicles jamming our roads. I prefer bikes and walking for everyone. Much better for health and fits better in a beach community. Don't you think golf carts are anti new urbanism?

I agree... You people is offensive

 

[spaglioni]

I've got to agree. As a part-timer on 30-A with a house about 3/10ths of a mile from the beach, I've fought the urge to get a cart. Walking to and from is no big deal...or riding the bike to the beach. Healthier all around.

 

[Jdarg]

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.

Yup.