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Old 04-09-2024, 12:30 PM
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The gated areas have large obstructions preventing a clear view of cars by carts, and of carts by cars. That is dangerous and prohibited at normal intersections. Landscaping, mechanicals, and huge signs often make crossing traffic hard to see.
When gate arms are missing, traffic needs to negotiate this crossing under these lousy safety conditions, yet, no collisions happen.

I am 100% for the removal of gates, obstructive landscaping, and huge signs that block sight lines.
There was a collision reported on this forum. I believe it was earlier this year. I personally have had two near misses with cars that chose not to stop at missing gates. I am 100% for keeping gates.
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