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Old 10-13-2022, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ View Post
I fully understand the need for the gates to slow traffic etc but why are card readers and cards even needed? Just have the gates open and close just as the exit gates do or as they do now when a car approaches. It will serve the exact same purpose and any specific raise/lower time delay can be set in it to slow down traffic when a car approaches.
This question, this VERY GOOD question, has been asked several times on this forum. None of the local "experts" has offered an explanation of what's wrong with this idea. Probably because it's a good idea.