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Old 12-23-2023, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 View Post
In most cases, there's a building to help you notice.

Then a fairly large "box" that houses the controls and mechanism. Hard to miss.

Then a big white stick with stripes on it.

Anyone who doesn't notice a gate, shouldn't be driving a vehicle ... or be out in public, without a guide dog or white cane.
True the building and gate entry box, but he gates are dull, dirty, and faded and having them more visible might help wake up those involved in conversation, yelling at the kids, or just driving on "autopilot".