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Old 07-14-2025, 05:54 AM
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Keep the gate attendants but focus only at the busy gates like Morse/466. Belvedere has an attendant off Buena Vista where traffic NEVER backs up as there are 2 entry gates. However, Belvedere rivals the Morse/466 gate for congestion as there is only 1 gate and it often backs up 20 plus vehicles! Another consideration at this gate is the fire/EMS is located just outside this very busy gate with traffic backup slowing entry during an emergency response. This busy entry should manned to relieve congestion. Community watch used to man the gate during busy times like when school lets out, but have not seen that for a few years now. The gate is also used as a shortcut for non-residents between south of Rainey Trail and 466 to avoid going around via 301. With Costco coming I dread the increase in traffic that will come through that gate. Hope the powers that be read this post!!!