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Originally Posted by mminternet
Just curious if others have difficulty seeing the gate arms at the main entrances? At the main entrance near our home, the arm/bar will stay up for an extended amount of time and then at other times they drop between each car. Regardless, they can be difficult to see due to rain/sun/etc... Why are there not flashing lights on these? The red paint/tape isn't doing much for visibility. I imagine solar powered lights could be added without a lot of expense to the gate arm. I've seen several broken arms so it must be an issue... Is there a department in the Villages where a person could voice their concerns? Thanks.
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Yes, many people have complained about the visibility of the gate arms. (Surely it cannot be because our eyes are aging?!)
Response to previous complaints has been that there is a standard for how the gate arms have to be, and our gate arms meet the standard.
I agree that flashing lights, fluttering fringes, neon paint, etc, would be an appreciated improvement. But - our gate arms meet the standard.
Well, why can't we exceed the standard? Why can't we add more visibility than the minimum?