tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614760608725061478.post1561360372193802627..comments2023-07-18T06:01:05.816-07:00Comments on Transportation Problems and Policy: Golf Cart-chella: Mobility Options for an Aging Population in the Coachella ValleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614760608725061478.post-70846009277755164172013-05-13T17:44:13.674-07:002013-05-13T17:44:13.674-07:00Cool post, golf carts seem like a great way to kee...Cool post, golf carts seem like a great way to keep the "mobility" without the car. <br /><br />The California DMV offers some clarification about licensing and insurance. California differentiates between a golf cart (limited to two seats and 15 mph) and a "Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV)." NEVs travel between 20 and 25 mph, and must have a VIN and meet federal safety standards. <br /><br />License, registration, and insurance are required for NEVs, but not for golf carts. NEVs can go on any road with a 35 or under speed limit, while golf carts must stay on locally-designated-ok roads with speed limits of 25 or under.<br /><br />DMV Link: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr37.htmBen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03722354409996391686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614760608725061478.post-2248336057956231852013-05-13T16:04:34.068-07:002013-05-13T16:04:34.068-07:00Is there an age-restriction on who can operate a g...Is there an age-restriction on who can operate a golf cart on the road, i.e. only older adults? Certainly an interesting idea. I would be curious to see the demographics of golf cart users, especially related to race and income. Like John, I also thought of wealthier and whiter areas of the valley, and how this idea seems disproportionately feasible for these more privileged communities. <br /><br />Other questions that came to mind were related to licensing. As you mentioned, golf carts operate at a much lower speed, which is potentially safer for both the driver and the general public. However, if an older adult had their license revoked, would that person still qualify to drive a golf cart? What would insurance look like? Certainly a new and innovative idea to mull over. Thanks, Max! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441098129126127995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614760608725061478.post-20991109550661604222013-05-12T19:22:15.834-07:002013-05-12T19:22:15.834-07:00Wonderful post Max. My question would be, will we ...Wonderful post Max. My question would be, will we end up seeing the same us vs. them attitude that seems to be created by any alternative transportation infrastructure i.e. bike lanes. How soon will automobile drivers be complaining that the golf carts are not paying their fair share. <br /><br />It will also be interesting to see how different segments of the valley respond to this. Unless it has changed the Coachella Valley is a highly segregated area. You have the extremely wealthy area of Palm Springs and then gradually move down the income brackets to you get to Indio that is very poor and mostly immigrant population. <br /><br />This could actually be a great way to help people age in place. It will take generations to retro fit our poorly design suburbs with our ageing population. This could be a nice interim step until we can come up with long term solutions. While it obviously would not have the health benefits of everything in walking distance, at least it will give better access to older people who don't want to move away from where they are currently. John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04925994987275736644noreply@blogger.com