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Old 09-06-2023, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mminternet View Post
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.
I've also thought that perhaps using the newer more visible fluorescent lime green (like the school signs elsewhere) would be a better choice... and yes, the arms come off all the time because people knock them out...but they now have to pay for doing that...so be careful!