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Old 04-23-2023, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jcreason5616 View Post
My husband and I just discussed this after seeing the gate down at Lynnhaven exit facing entrance to Bridgeport. The gate is being hit constantly because it blends with the horizon and is not effectively reflective. The only solution we could think of—lame as it is—would be reflective or shiny streamers hanging from the gate arm.
Maybe yes, the gates do have a habit of blending in. However…..each gate entrance is clearly visible even if you can’t actually see the gate itself until you are right on top of it. That should be enough for you to slow down and engage the card reader (if necessary)