Illinois town saving on gas money in unlikely way

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Illinois town saving on gas money in unlikely way

A small town in Southern Illinois may soon look like one big country club. But it's not the money that's transforming the town, it's a new ordinance that allows golf carts onto city streets.

The city of Sesser passed the new ordinance to give people some reprieve from panic-inducing gas prices. Sesser alderman Bob Woll fathered the idea, and says he came up with it because he can drive his electric golf cart for 25 miles on a 10-hour charge for $1.30.

Although drivers of golf carts and similar vehicles are allowed on local roads, they can't drive on sidewalks or state roads and for those with suped up carts, they must keep their speed under 25 mph. Vehicle owners must also file a $35 annual permit with the town and have certain safety features, like headlights and a horn.

Woll believes the city could save gas money if water meter readers drove the golf carts instead of trucks. And while he doesn't expect the town to become a golder's paradise, he does hope some in the community embrace the chance to save some money and environmental damage.

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Published Jul 16 2008, 01:03 PM by Andrew Brett | Email | Print

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