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Originally Posted by EastCoastDawg
The gates get hit because they are hard to see under certain light conditions.
This point has been discussed ad nauseam on TOTV but it's hard to argue that people can see the gates yet still choose to drive through them.
Thus, making them more visible, by whatever means, is bound to reduce the number of hits.
Whether fewer hits of more expensive arms will save money is debatable, but surely it's worth trying a few new ideas (whether it's lights, bigger reflectors, yellow triangles) rather than just sticking with the status quo.
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That is doubtful. I have yet to see someone say they hit a gate because they couldn't see it. From what has been reported by the District, seen by other drivers, or recorded in some few video clips, many (most?) gate strikes are due to attempting to get through a gate by following too closely to the vehicle ahead. Visibility isn't going to help when the gate comes down on the top of the vehicle.
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