Agenda 05/28/2019 Item #16A 3 (Golf Carts Traffic Report)05/28/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept the findings of the "Traffic Report: Golf Cart Transportation on
Chokoloskee and Plantation Island" and to direct the County Attorney to advertise for a public
hearing an Ordinance allowing for the use of golf carts upon designated public roads and streets on
Chokoloskee Island and on Plantation Island, Collier County.
OBJECTIVE: To allow for the use of golf carts on designated public roads on Chokoloskee and
Plantation Island.
CONSIDERATIONS: A meeting was held on Chokoloskee Island on January 18, 2019 to discuss golf
cart use on the island with the Collier County Sherriff’s Office. The meeting resulted in large interest in
allowing golf cart use on the island. Staff subsequently hired a consultant to review the potential for
using golf carts on the County maintained roadways.
Florida Statute § 316.212 prohibits the operation of golf carts on county roads or streets unless the street
has been designated by the county for use by golf carts. Prior to making such a designation, the county
must first determine that golf carts may safely travel on or cross the street, considering such factors
including speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the street.
A road safety review was completed by Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, P.A. to evaluate the proposed
operation of golf carts on Chokoloskee and Plantation Island. This also includes a legal review by the
County Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office. It is the finding of the report t hat the Plantation
Island and Chokoloskee community streets be designated for golf cart use. Additionally, it is also
recommended that golf carts should not be operated on portions of Plantation Parkway and CR -29
(Plantation Parkway from approximately 850 feet north of Spoonbill Avenue to CR 29 and
also on CR 29 from approximately 1120 feet north of Demere Lane north to end of County
maintenance (approximately 2750 feet south of Plantation Parkway).
Attached for the Board’s review is a proposed ordinance that would allow for the use of golf
carts on designated public roads on Chokoloskee and Plantation Island.
FISCAL IMPACT: Cost to advertise is estimated at $350. Funds are available in the Growth
Management Transportation Capital Fund (310), Project 60109.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This action will result in no growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board accepts the findings of the “Traffic Report: Golf Cart
Transportation on Chokoloskee and Plantation Island” and directs the County Attorney to advertise for a
public hearing an Ordinance allowing for the use of golf carts upon designated public roads and streets on
Chokoloskee Island and on Plantation Island, Collier County.
Prepared by: Daniel G. Hall, P.E., Transportation Engineering Division, Growth Management
Department.
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Traffic Report (PDF)
2. Ordinance - Golf Carts Chokoloskee Island - Final (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.3
Doc ID: 8695
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept the findings of the "Traffic Report: Golf Cart
Transportation on Chokoloskee and Plantation Island" and to direct the County Attorney to advertise for a
public hearing an Ordinance allowing for the use of golf carts upon designated public roads and streets on
Chokoloskee Island and on Plantation Island, Collier County.
Meeting Date: 05/28/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Project Manager, Senior – Transportation Engineering
Name: Daniel Hall
04/17/2019 3:38 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Transportation Eng – Transportation Engineering
Name: Jay Ahmad
04/17/2019 3:38 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Anthony Khawaja Additional Reviewer Completed 04/18/2019 9:03 AM
Growth Management Department Christine Arnold Level 1 Reviewer Completed 04/19/2019 8:52 AM
Transportation Engineering Jay Ahmad Additional Reviewer Completed 04/19/2019 1:06 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 04/24/2019 9:07 AM
Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 04/24/2019 5:24 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 04/25/2019 9:00 AM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 04/26/2019 11:47 AM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Deputy Department Head Review Skipped 05/01/2019 2:16 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/02/2019 8:12 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/02/2019 9:08 AM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 05/02/2019 5:59 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/19/2019 9:23 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/28/2019 9:00 AM
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Traffic Report
Golf Cart Transportation on Chokoloskee and
Plantation Island
Collier County, FL
04-04-2019
Prepared for: Prepared by:
Collier County Transportation Engineering
Division
2885 South Horseshoe Drive
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.252.6077
Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, PA
2800 Davis Boulevard, Suite 200
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239.566.9551
Email: ntrebilcock@trebilcock.biz
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Statement of Certification
I certify that this Traffic Report has been prepared by me or under my immediate supervision
and that I have experience and training in the field of Traffic and Transportation Engineering.
Norman J. Trebilcock, AICP, P.E.
FL Registration No. 47116
Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, PA
2800 Davis Boulevard, Suite 200
Naples, FL 34104
Company Cert. of Auth. No. 27796
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Table of Contents
Project Description ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Golf Cart Transportation – General Considerations ..................................................................................... 5
Relevant State Regulations ........................................................................................................................... 5
Roadway designation for golf cart use .................................................................................................... 6
Golf Cart Equipment, Driver Qualifications and Hours of Operations ................................................... 6
Golf Carts – Roadways Speed Limits and Sidewalk Operations ............................................................. 7
Collier County Land Development Code ....................................................................................................... 7
Traffic Data Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Golf Carts Safety Considerations ............................................................................................................. 8
Roadway Network .................................................................................................................................... 9
Traffic Counts – Vehicle Speed and Volume Investigation ................................................................... 10
Operation of Golf Carts on Sidewalks/Shared Use Paths ..................................................................... 12
Recommendations and Conclusions ........................................................................................................... 13
Appendices
Appendix A: Florida Statutes Section 316.212 ........................................................................................... 15
Appendix B: Collier County – Roadways Functional Classification ............................................................ 19
Appendix C: Traffic Counts ......................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix D: Signage Considerations ......................................................................................................... 42
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Project Description
The purpose of this report is to evaluate the suitability for golf cart operations within the
Chokoloskee and Plantation Island communities.
Chokoloskee is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located at
the edge of the Ten Thousand Islands, on Chokoloskee Island, in Collier County, Florida. The
population was 359 at the 2010 census. The isolated community’s economy is largely based on
boating and recreational boat fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands and Gulf of Mexico, and
ecotourism to nearby Everglades National Park.
Plantation Island is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located
along Halfway Creek upstream several thousand feet from Chokoloskee Bay, in souther Collier
County, Florida. The population was 163 at the 2010 census. Plantation Island is located within
the Big Cypress Area of Critical State Concern.
In addition, golf carts operations were analyzed on two adjacent roadway facilities: Plantation
Parkway, segment from County Road 29 (CR 29) to Plantation Island, and CR–29 segment from
Plantation Parkway to Chokoloskee. CR 29 is the only roadway access point for the subject
communities.
The general study area is illustrated in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 – Study Area – Location Map
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Golf Cart Transportation – General Considerations
Golf cart communities have become commonplace throughout the State of Florida. In East
Florida, the City of Lake Helen (Volusia County) and the City of Flagler Beach (Flagler County)
have approved golf cart use upon city streets designated and approved pursuant to their Land
Development Codes. In Central Florida, The Villages development on the northern fringe of the
Orlando Metropolitan Area has shown how a community designed with golf cart use in mind
can create an opportunity that allows and encourages residents to use alternative
transportation options to dominate the travel patterns for local and convenience travel. Sun
City Center is a large senior community located in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. Golf cart s
may be operated on all public streets within the Sun City Center community subject to certain
restrictions.
The State of Florida has adopted regulations allowing local governments the opti on to permit
golf carts on public roads.
This traffic analysis includes an examination of the relevant State of Florida laws regarding
operations of golf carts, a review of the Collier County Land Development Code (LDC) guidelines
and a traffic data analysis. To support our traffic analysis the following documents wer e
reviewed: the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Design Manual, FDOT Manual of
Uniform Minimum Standards (MUMS) for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets
and Highways (commonly known as Florida Greenbook) and FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual
(TEM).
Relevant State Regulations
Golf carts and Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) are regulated under the following Florida Statues:
1. Title XXIII (Motor Vehicles) Chapter 320 (Motor Vehicle Licenses) Section 01 (Definitions)
2. Title XXIII (Motor Vehicles) Chapter 316 (State Uniform Traffic Control) Section 03
(Definitions); Section 212 (Operation of Golf Carts on Certain Roadways); Section 2122
(Operation of a Low-Speed Vehicle or Mini Truck on Certain Roadways).
Florida Statutes (F.S.) define a low-speed vehicle (LSV) as “any four-wheeled electric vehicle
whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour,
including neighborhood electric vehicles. LSV must have a title and be licensed by the State.
They are issued a motor vehicle tag and are currently allowed on public roadways and streets
where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. The terms “roadway and streets” are
defined by F.S. 316.003.
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This study focuses on golf carts and not Low Speed Vehicles.
Florida Statues define a golf cart as “a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for
operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of
exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour” – F.S. Section 320.01
The operation of golf carts on public roads is guided by F.S. Section 316.212 – a complete copy
is provided in Appendix A.
Roadway designation for golf cart use
Pursuant to F.S. Section 316.212, the operation of golf carts upon the public roads or streets of
this state is prohibited except as provided herein:
1. Golf carts may be operated only upon a county road that has been designated by a county,
or a municipal street that has been designated by a municipality, for use of golf carts,
provided the local government first determines that golf carts may safely travel on or cross
the public road considering factors including the speed, volume, and character of the motor
vehicle traffic using the road or street.
2. Golf carts may cross a portion of the State Highway System which intersects a county road
or municipal street; may cross at midblock, where a golf course is constructed on both sides
of the highway if the Department of Transportation has reviewed and approved the location
and design of the crossing and any traffic control devices needed for safety purposes.
The analyzed roadways and streets are open and available for public use and are under
jurisdiction of Collier County. As such, Collier County has the authority to designate these roads
for golf cart use.
Golf Cart Equipment, Driver Qualifications and Hours of Operations
The State rules set forth some minimum standards for the equipment required on golf carts,
hours of operation and minimum qualifications for golf cart drivers. The statute allows the local
government to impose more restrictive guidelines for golf carts and drivers as well as
determining the hours of use and those roads eligible for use.
The State of Florida considers the operation of a motor vehicle a privilege – not a right – which
one must earn by proving that he or she is a good driver. The extension by the State to the
operation of golf carts away from the golf course is likewise a privilege.
State statutes permit drivers as young as age 14 to operate golf carts. Otherwise the statute
does not have any specific requirements for the drivers.
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Pursuant to F.S. Section 316.212, “a golf cart may be operated only during the hours between
sunrise and sunset, unless the responsible government entity has determined that a golf cart
may be operated during the hours between sunset and sunrise and the golf cart is equipped
with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield.”
In addition, the Florida Statutes require that “a golf cart must be equipped with efficient brakes,
reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices
in both front and rear.”
Golf Carts – Roadways Speed Limits and Sidewalk Operations
F.S. Section 316.212 gives the county discretion to determine whether golf carts may safely
travel on a public roadways and streets, after considering factors including the speed, volume,
and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road.
Based on provisions illustrated in the F.S. Section 316.2126, municipalities are authorized to use
golf carts and utility vehicles, on state roads that have a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour
or less.
Pursuant to F.S. 316.212(8), “a local governmental entity may enact an ordinance relating to
golf cart operation on sidewalks adjacent to specific segments of municipal streets, county
roads, or State highways within the jurisdictional territory of the local governmental entity
if the ordinance restricts golf carts to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour and permits
such use on sidewalks adjacent to State highways only if the sidewalks are at least 8 feet
wide.”
Collier County Land Development Code
The use of golf carts upon designated public roads and streets in Collier County has been
approved for Goodland and Ave Maria communities, as illustrated in the Land Development
Code (LDC) Sec. 130-4.
In addition to the requirements of Florida Statu tes, the LDC provides further restrictions in
regard to driver qualifications, golf cart equipment, insurance requirements and Collier County
Transportation Division obligations.
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Traffic Data Analysis
The communities where golf carts have become the most successful in filling a role in local
transportation are those communities where golf cart use is encouraged and supported as an
integral part of community life.
Florida has seen a growing public interest in using golf carts to make short trips for shopping,
social and recreational purposes. In addition to a quieter transportation alternative, golf carts
provide for low-cost and energy-efficient mobility options.
Golf Carts Safety Considerations
Safety is a primary consideration. Golf carts are not designed to withstand collisions, offer
relatively little protection for occupants and are relatively slow moving vehicles. Mixing golf
carts with vehicles on roads where traffic volumes are high and where traffic is fast moving
raises safety concerns if golf carts are allowed into the mix.
Based on their potential speeds (not to exceed 20 mph), a lower speed differential with the
adjacent traffic is recommended. A 30 mph or less posted speed limit is considered safe and
adequate to allow golf carts to share the travel way.
For roadways and streets with higher posted speeds, golf carts are recommended to use the
paved shoulder or sidewalks. It is noted that golf carts are permitted on sidewalks only if the
local governing entity determines that conditions call for such usage – that carts, bicycles and
pedestrians may safely share the sidewalk, and that the appropriate signs ar e posted to inform
the users of such conditions.
The FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) includes a new chapter and section that establishes
criteria and guidelines for safe operation of golf carts on authorized portions of the State
Highway System (TEM Chapter 5, Sec. 5.1).
Florida law prohibits driving “any vehicle other than by human power” upon a sidewalk or a
sidewalk area. However, the legislation authorizes exceptions and the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) has developed framework for an exception process.
Per F.S. Section 316.008, “a county or municipality may enact an ordinance to permit, control,
or regulate the operation of vehicles, golf carts, mopeds, motorized scooters, and electrical
personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks or sidewalk areas when such use is permissive
under the federal law. The ordinance must restrict such vehicles or devices to a maximum
speed of 15 miles per hour in such areas.”
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The FDOT recommendations for the operation of golf carts on pedestrian sidewalks adjacent to
a state road should be considered when authorizing such use by local govern ment ordinance
(as illustrated in FDOT TEM Sec. 5.1.6).
Roadway Network
Chokoloskee and Plantation Island are isolated communities with low populations. They are
located at the terminus point on CR 29 and Plantation Parkway roadway facilities, respectively.
Roadways are generally classified as arterial, collectors or local. The functional classification of
the Collier County roadway network is illustrated in the Collier County Metropolitan Planning
Organization – FDOT District One, Map – Federal Functional Classification/Urban Boundaries –
Collier County, as illustrated in Appendix B: Collier County – Roadways Functional
Classification.
Consistent with the Collier County roadway classification, a collector road is a roadway
providing access and traffic circulation service to a residential, institutional, commercial and
industrial area and secondarily provides for local through traffic. A local road or street is a
route providing service which is of relatively low traffic volume, serving short trip length, or
minimal through-traffic movements, and a high degree of access for abutting properties.
Chokoloskee and Plantation Island – Generally, the roadway networks consist of 2-lane
undivided local roadways with no curb and gutter and a 30 mph posted speed limit. No
sidewalks are provided within the communities. These roadways are classified as local roads as
they exhibit low traffic volume and serve short trip lengths.
The CR 29 segment from Plantation Parkway to Chokoloskee is a 45 mph posted speed limit
roadway facility with no curb and gutter. A 5-foot sidewalk is provided on the east side along
this segment. The sidewalk widens to 6 feet on the Chokoloskee Bay Causeway. As illustrated in
Appendix B, this facility is classified as a collector.
Plantation Parkway is a two-lane undivided roadway with a 45 mph posted speed limit. This
roadway does not provide a paved shoulder with the exception of the bridge crossing which
provides an 8 foot paved shoulder in each direction. For the purposes of this report, the
Plantation Parkway is considered a collector facility.
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Traffic Counts – Vehicle Speed and Volume Investigation
Chokoloskee and Plantation Island are small and isolated communities. In addition, based on
the size of these communities and the limited options for accommodations, a significant
seasonal increase in traffic activities is not expected.
A vehicle count – speed data collection was conducted at various locations on February 5, 2019
and February 6, 2019. The traffic monitoring locations are depicted in Fig. 2. The traffic
monitoring summary is illustrated in Fig. 3 and presents the conservative data from the two day
period counted.
According to the FDOT Speed Zone Manual, a speed limit should not typically differ from the
85th percentile speed or upper limit of the 10 -mph pace by more than 3 mph, and it shall not be
less than 8 mph.
Based on the traffic monitoring data, the local residential streets exhibit low 85th percentile
speeds and low daily traffic volumes, while CR 29 and Plantation Parkway analyzed segments
illustrate higher traffic volumes and 85th percentile speeds. These high operating speeds
resulting in higher differential operating speeds with golf carts would be a primary reason to
not recommend on street golf cart use on CR 29 and Plantation Parkway.
Fig. 2 – Traffic Count Locations
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Fig. 3 – Traffic Monitoring Summary
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Operation of Golf Carts on Sidewalks/Shared Use Paths
Pedestrian Sidewalks
As guidance, the FDOT TEM Sec. 5.1.6 provides the following recommendation for the
operation of golf carts on pedestrian sidewalks adjacent to a road: a minimum un-
obstructed sidewalk width of 8 feet is required and separated from back of curb or edge
of shoulder by at least 5 feet.
Shared Use Paths
The FDOT Design Manual Sec. 224.4 provides that the appropriate paved width for a
two-directional shared use path is dependent upon context, volume and mix. Widths
range from a minimum of 10 feet to 14 feet, with a standard width of 12 feet. The
widths may be reduced to 10 feet where there is limited R/W and short 8-feet wide
sections may be used in constrained conditions.
The FDOT MUMS (manual intended for construction projects off the state highway and
federal aid systems) allows for a minimum paved width of 10 feet for a two-way shared
use path. It has provisions under very rare circumstances to allow a reduced 8-feet wide
section.
Recommendations
Consistent with coordination with County Staff on a golf cart roadway use type project
(Ave Maria – Golf Carts Operations), the minimum requirements considered for
sidewalks/pathways were evaluated with the following recommendations to permit safe
operations by pedestrians, bicyclists and golf carts:
1. Golf carts would not be permitted on sidewalk/pathways less than 8 f eet wide (exclusive
use by pedestrians and bicyclists).
2. Golf carts using sidewalk/pathways between 8 feet and less than 12 feet wide shall be
restricted to one way direction of travel, which would match the right side of roadway
convention.
3. Sidewalks/pathways equal to or greater than 12 feet in width will permit two way
direction of travel by golf carts.
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Recommendations and Conclusions
Based on the traffic analysis results, we recommend that the Plantation Island and Chokoloskee
community streets be designated for golf cart use. In addition, it is our recommendation that
golf carts should not be operated on Plantation Parkway and CR 29 (segment from Plantation
Parkway to Chokoloskee) travel ways. For these roadway facilities, golf carts may be allowed on
shared use pathways provided they are a minimum of 8 feet wide (for one direction of travel)
or minimum 12 feet wide(two way directions of travel). Entry and Exit signage
recommendations are provided in Appendix D: Signage Considerations. In addition, traffic
calming entry features as identified in the Collier County Neighborhood Traffic Management
Program (NTMP) may be considered to provide a lower speed entry environment with the
incorporation of the recommended golf cart signage. As an option, the shared use path
requirement on Plantation Parkway may be considered with a minimum 8 feet wide paved
shoulder in each direction of travel. The existing sidewalk along CR 29 is 5-ft wide, so it would
need to be widened to accommodate golf cart usage (12-ft for 2-way travel).
Fig. 4 – Aerial of Recommendations
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The existing sidewalk on the Chokoloskee Bay Causeway (6 feet wide) should not be allowed to
provide golf carts per state statute 316.212(8) b3, due to the narrow width.
In addition to the requirements of F.S. 316.212, which are applicable to the operation of golf
carts on designated public roads and streets, the following restrictions are recommended:
1. The driver shall hold a valid Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit (aka Restricted License)
issued within the United States (or equivalent foreign driver’s license). For State of Florida
residents, this effectively sets the minimum age of permitted drivers to be 15. Drivers shall
be in possession of their driver’s license or learner’s permit at all times while operating the
golf cart.
2. The number of occupants in any golf cart is restricted to the number of seats on the golf
cart.
3. Golf carts may be allowed to be operated beyond the hours from sunrise to sunset provided
the golf cart is equipped with functioning headlights , brake lights, turn signals, and a
windshield.
4. The golf cart owners should purchase and maintain liability insurance against personal
injury and damage to property. This insurance appears to be readily available from current
vendors as an addition to automobile or homeowner’s insurance policies.
The County shall post signs along the designated public roads, streets and sidewalk/shared
paths where golf cart operation is allowed.
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Appendix A: Florida Statutes Section 316.212
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The 2018 Florida Statutes; Title XXIII; MOTOR VEHICLES; Chapter 316;
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
316.212 Operation of golf carts on certain roadways.—The operation of a golf cart upon the
public roads or streets of this state is prohibited except as provided herein:
(1) A golf cart may be operated only upon a county road that has been designated by a
county, a municipal street that has been designated by a municipality, or a two -lane county
road located within the jurisdiction of a municipality designated by that municipality, for use by
golf carts. Prior to making such a designation, the responsible local governmental entity must
first determine that golf carts may safely travel on or cross the public road or street,
considering factors including the speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the
road or street. Upon a determination that golf carts may be safely operated on a designated
road or street, the responsible governmental entity shall post appropriate signs to indicate that
such operation is allowed.
(2) A golf cart may be operated on a part of the State Highway System only under the
following conditions:
(a) To cross a portion of the State Highway System which intersects a county road or
municipal street that has been designated for use by golf carts if the Department of
Transportation has reviewed and approved the location and design of the crossing and any
traffic control devices needed for safety purposes.
(b) To cross, at midblock, a part of the State Highway System where a golf course is
constructed on both sides of the highway if the Department of Transportation has reviewed
and approved the location and design of the crossing and any traffic control devices needed for
safety purposes.
(c) A golf cart may be operated on a state road that has been designated for transfer to a local
government unit pursuant to s. 335.0415 if the Department of Transportation determines that
the operation of a golf cart within the right-of-way of the road will not impede the safe and
efficient flow of motor vehicular traffic. The department may authorize the operation of golf
carts on such a road if:
1. The road is the only available public road along which golf carts may travel or cross or the
road provides the safest travel route among alternative routes available; and
2. The speed, volume, and character of motor vehicular traffic using the road is considered in
making such a determination.
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Upon its determination that golf carts may be operated on a given road, the department shall
post appropriate signs on the road to indicate that such operation is allowed.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a golf cart may be operated for the
purpose of crossing a street or highway where a single mobile home park is located on both
sides of the street or highway and is divided by that street or highway, provided that the
governmental entity having original jurisdiction over such street or highway shall review and
approve the location of the crossing and require implementation of any traffic controls needed
for safety purposes. This subsection shall apply only to residents or guests of the mobile home
park. If notice is posted at the entrance and exit of any mobile home park where residents of
the park operate golf carts or electric vehicles within the confines of the park, it is not
necessary for the park to have a gate or other device at the entrance and exit in order for such
golf carts or electric vehicles to be lawfully operated in the park.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if authorized by the Division of
Recreation and Parks of the Department of Environmental Protection, a golf cart may be
operated on a road that is part of the State Park Road System if the posted speed limit is 35
miles per hour or less.
(5) A golf cart may be operated only during the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless the
responsible governmental entity has determined that a golf cart may be operated during the
hours between sunset and sunrise and the golf cart is equipped with headlights, b rake lights,
turn signals, and a windshield.
(6) A golf cart must be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a
rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear.
(7) A golf cart may not be operated on public roads or streets by any person under the age of
14.
(8) A local governmental entity may enact an ordinance relating to:
(a) Golf cart operation and equipment which is more restrictive than those enumerated in this
section. Upon enactment of such ordinance, the local governmental entity shall post
appropriate signs or otherwise inform the residents that such an ordinance exists and that it
will be enforced within the local government’s jurisdictional territory. An ordinance referred to
in this section must apply only to an unlicensed driver.
(b) Golf cart operation on sidewalks adjacent to specific segments of municipal streets, county
roads, or state highways within the jurisdictional territory of the local governmental entity if:
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1. The local governmental entity determines, after considering the condition and current use
of the sidewalks, the character of the surrounding community, and the locations of authorized
golf cart crossings, that golf carts, bicycles, and pedestrians may safely share the sidewalk;
2. The local governmental entity consults with the Department of Transportation before
adopting the ordinance;
3. The ordinance restricts golf carts to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour and permits
such use on sidewalks adjacent to state highways only if the sidewalks are at least 8 feet wide;
4. The ordinance requires the golf carts to meet the equipment requirements in subsection
(6). However, the ordinance may require additional equipment, including horns or other
warning devices required by s. 316.271; and
5. The local governmental entity posts appropriate signs or otherwise informs residents that
the ordinance exists and applies to such sidewalks.
(9) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable pursuant to chapter
318 as a moving violation for infractions of subsections (1)-(5) or a local ordinance
corresponding thereto and enacted pursuant to subsection (8), or punishable pursuant to
chapter 318 as a nonmoving violation for infractions of subsection (6), subsection (7), or a local
ordinance corresponding thereto and enacted pursuant to subsection (8).
History.—s. 2, ch. 83-188; s. 1, ch. 84-111; s. 2, ch. 88-253; s. 322, ch. 95-148; s. 4, ch. 96-413; s.
168, ch. 99-248; s. 7, ch. 2000-313; s. 6, ch. 2005-164; s. 3, ch. 2008-98; s. 46, ch. 2010-223; s. 2,
ch. 2015-163.
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Appendix B: Collier County – Roadways
Functional Classification
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Appendix C: Traffic Counts
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Appendix D: Signage Considerations
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ORDINANCE NO. 2019 - _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-57,
AS AMENDED, CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 130 “TRAFFIC AND
VEHICLES” OF THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES, TO ADD
SECTIONS ALLOWING FOR THE USE OF GOLF CARTS UPON
DESIGNATED COUNTY ROADS ON CHOKOLOSKEE ISLAND AND
PLANTATION ISLAND, FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED
RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 316.212(1), Florida Statutes, permits counties to allow golf carts to
be operated on county roads provided the county first determines that golf carts may safely travel
on or cross the public road or street, considering factors including the speed, volume, and character
of motor vehicle traffic using those roads or streets; and
WHEREAS, Section 316.212(8)(a), Florida Statutes, allows counties to enact restrictions
and regulations on unlicensed drivers relating to golf cart operation and equipment which are more
restrictive than the regulations enumerated in Florida Statutes if appropriate signs are posted or the
residents are otherwise informed that such regulations exist and will be enforced within the local
government’s jurisdictional territory; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has previously accepted the findings of
the “Traffic Report: Golf Cart Transportation on Chokoloskee and Plantation Island” prepared by
Trebilcock Consulting Solutions, P.A., which recommends that the Chokoloskee Island and
Plantation Island community streets be designated for golf cart use except for Plantation Parkway
and CR-29 (segment from Plantation Parkway to Chokoloskee). For these roadway facilities, the
Traffic Report specifies conditions under which golf cart operation may be allowed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Board of County Commissioners desires to provide
additional regulations for the operation of golf carts by unlicensed drivers on these designated
community streets on Chokoloskee Island and Plantation Island located in Collier County, Florida;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners believes that the regulations proposed
in the Ordinance promote and enhance the health, safety and welfare of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
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SECTION ONE: Ordinance No. 2006-57, as amended, is amended to add a new section
allowing for the use of golf carts upon designated public roads and streets
on Chokoloskee Island and on Plantation Island, Collier County, Florida.
Section 130(c) Designated in Chokoloskee Island and on Plantation Island:
(1) The term "golf cart" is defined as stated in F.S. § 320.01(22), as a motor vehicle that is
designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes,
and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of twenty (20) miles per hour.
(2) Golf carts may be operated on county roads and streets on Chokoloskee Island and on
Plantation Island, Florida, with the exception of Plantation Parkway from approximately 850
feet north of Spoonbill Avenue to CR 29 and also on CR 29 from approximately 1120 feet north
of Demere Lane north to end of County maintenance (approximately 2750 feet south of
Plantation Parkway).
(3) In addition to the requirements of F.S. § 316.212, which are applicable to the operation of
golf carts on the aforementioned designated roads, streets and sidewalks, with respect to
unlicensed drivers the following restrictions shall also apply:
a. All unlicensed drivers operating golf carts subject to this Ordinance must be a
minimum of fifteen (15) years of age.
b. The number of occupants in any golf cart operated by an unlicensed driver on the
designated streets and roads shall be restricted to the number of seats on the golf cart.
No occupants of a golf cart operated by an unlicensed driver shall stand at any time
while the golf cart is in motion.
c. Before golf carts may be operated by unlicensed drivers under this section, the owners
thereof must purchase and maintain liability insurance insuring against personal injury
and damage to property of any nature relative to the operation of golf carts on the
designated roadways and pathways.
(4) Violations of this section shall constitute a non-criminal infraction enforceable pursuant to
the provisions of F.S. § 316.212(9).
(5) The Collier County Transportation Division shall post appropriate signs or otherwise inform
the residents that such an ordinance exists and that it will be duly enforced.
SECTION TWO: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
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SECTION THREE: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of notice from the Secretary of State
that this Ordinance has been filed with the Secretary of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this _______ day of _____________________, 2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:_____________________________ By:_____________________________
, Deputy Clerk William L. McDaniel, Jr., Chairman
Approved as to form and legality:
_______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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