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Old 02-24-2013, 06:43 AM
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I'm one of those cart drivers that refuses to go when a car kindly waves me through at the gates. However, Morse at 466 is an exception. There is too much traffic and it is next to impossible to merge during certain times without help. A car shouldn't stop but slowing down, which they should do anyway so the gate can open, is a great help. I actually try to pop over early and get into the double yellow area. Yes, I know this is illegal but it is so much safer there than on the right and trying to merge at the last second or driving on the road with the cars.

As to crossing to the little wooden bridge, that can be almost suicidal. The gate attendants have been instructed to always let the gate drop between vehicles. If this is done, then carts have a chance to cross. However, they frequently do not let the gate go all the way down, especially for visitors. I've seen carts lined up to the point they are sitting in the traffic lane. But I guess that's better than cars breaking the law and blocking 466.

The reality is this spot is a death waiting to happen. They really need to break down and build a tunnel or bridge. The longer they wait, the greater the risk. The reality is traffic is only going to increase.
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