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Originally Posted by Talk Host
When that gate is down, it signals to those who are waiting to cross that it is safe to cross.
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It would be crazy to count on a closed gate to signal that it is OK to cross the road. On a bicycle, we use both the multi-modal paths and the roads. We ALWAYS look to see if any cars/trucks are approaching the card reader. It takes only seconds for a gate to be activated and then the cars/trucks charge through. A closed gate offers no protection whatever to carts/bikes/pedestrians crossing the road, no matter what its length.
This new explanation that the longer gates are for the safety of multi-modal path traffic makes no sense. Are they are going to add stop signs, stop lights, crossing signals or a person directing traffic to let everyone know who has the right of way? And what's the explanation for longer gates on the exits (which come after the paths?)
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Originally Posted by Talk Host
I don't understand the need to go around the gate rather than waiting for it to lift. It takes all of 5 seconds.
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We have no problem with stopping. We do have a problem with starting up again fast enough to get through the gate before it closes. Six seconds may be enough for a motorcycle, but it is not enough for a bike or group of bikes.
We need a space to get by the gate as it closes on us.