The Gulf Shores City Council has officially approved expanded golf cart access throughout the Meyer Park area and Gulf Pines neighborhood, following recommendations from recent traffic studies and extensive coordination with city departments. The new measure, passed at the latest City Council meeting, aims to boost neighborhood connectivity and provide residents and visitors with safe, convenient ways to travel between key destinations.
Approved Golf Cart Routes Include: (see attached map)
- E Canal Dr (portion from E 3rd St to the Pedestrian Bridge Plaza)
- E 24th Ave (from E 2nd St to E 10th St)
- E 23rd Ave (portion from E Gulf Ave to E 2nd St and from E 2nd St to E 10th St)
- W 22nd Ave and E 22nd Ave (from W 1st St to E 10th St)
- E 21st Ave (portion from E 2nd St to the cul-de-sac in the E 500 block)
- Dolphin Ave (portion from 400 Dolphin Ave to E 15th Ave)
- E 15th Ave (portion from E 3rd St to the terminus at the Ecotourism center)
- E Gulf Ave (from E 22nd Ave to E 24th Ave)
- E 3rd St (portion from E 15th Ave to E 16th Ave and E 21st Ave to Canal Dr)
- E 4th St (portion from E 22nd Ave to E 24th Ave)
- E 5th St (portion from Dolphin Ave to E 24th Ave, including golf cart/bike/pedestrian access only from Dolphin Ave to E 21st Ave)
- E 6th St (portion from E 22nd Ave to E 24th Ave)
- E 8th St (from E 22nd Ave to E 24th Ave)
- E 9th St (portion from E 22nd Ave to E 24th Ave)
- E 10th St (portion from E 22nd Ave to E 24th Ave)
Background and Community Impact
This move follows Jacobs Engineering’s recent analysis of traffic in the Gulf Pines area and the completion of the Pedestrian Bridge project. The city worked closely with police, public works, Gulf Shores City Schools and other partners to ensure the newly designated golf cart routes provide safe travel options and connect neighborhoods with Meyer Park, school facilities and the Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism & Sustainability.
The expanded golf cart network is intended to make it easier for families, students, and visitors to move around the area without relying solely on traditional vehicles.
Mayor Robert Craft stated, “Our residents have expressed a strong interest in having more golf cart access in our neighborhoods, and this initiative is a direct response to that feedback. Expanding these routes is an important step toward enhancing connectivity and providing additional transportation options beyond traditional vehicles. We are committed to making Gulf Shores a more accessible and connected community for everyone.”
For more information, please contact the City of Gulf Shores Engineering Department at (251) 968-2425.
