Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1642969)

LOL! EDIT: THIS POST IN NO WAY SUGGESTS REMOVING GATES JUST THE NEED FOR GATE CARDS! I LOVE THE GATES. GATES ARE MY FRIEND! GATES ARE WONDERFUL!

In my 2 years 2 months and (as of now) 13 days living here full time I still haven't been able to figure out a REAL need for these cards. Aside from them being a real PITA, what purpose do they really serve? Yes, I know there may be 1 or 2 exceptions where there is no "red button" or gate keeper but:

Obvious fact this isn't a gated community so it obviously isn't security.

Purpose of gates themselves seems to be to break up traffic so golf carts can pass across which is great (but often doesn't help but it's better than nothing).

If you don't have a card, forgot your card or simply don't want to use it for any one of many reasons you can just push the button or wave at the gate person if one is there.

So why not simply eliminate the cards and leave the automatic gates to still open and close on entry automatically as they do now when you LEAVE a village which will still serve the same traffic purpose?

No matter how it's done drivers will still break the gates or try to speed through them.

That being said, if we absolutely must for some unknown reason have these special cards why not make window stickers transponders like Sunpass available that can be read without having to use your card manually? It can be an extra cost option for those who don't want cards and I know many would be willing to pay a 1-time fee for them. Answer to that is probably $$$$ because the ancient reading system would probably be quite expensive to update so I'd rather see them eliminated. KEEP the gates, get rid of the cards.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 1643148)

17 years and still don’t find the cards a pita.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1643113)

There are so many gates. You drive, you stop, you drive you stop, you drive you stop. I feel comforted by having all the gates but to pull out your gate card each time is such a nuisance. And to get out of your car because you can’t reach the button.... I would like to see gate passes that can be attached to your vehicle. They could be timed to stop your car so the golf carts can pass.

Originally Posted by luperona9 (Post 1643163)

Oy vey, as I prepare for Erev Pesach I can not say more.

Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1643161)

:coolsmiley: Your opinion has been counted. :)

Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1643167)

Thank G-d for that. Have a zissen Pesach.

Originally Posted by petsetc (Post 1643032)

Respectfully, I've owned here since early 2015 and have seen numerous threads on this topic. My question is, if you don't like the gates, why did you buy here and/or why do you continue to live here?

And if the gates bother you that much and you think they should change, are you actively participating in the District government to make change, or just ranting on TOTV with your morning coffee hoping someone else will do something?

Personally, I like the arrangement which is why I am still here - Happy as a Clam.

Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1643167)

Thank G-d for that. Have a zissen Pesach.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1643172)

And to you. Your post brought a smile to me.

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1643183)

I like your post Velvet keep up the good work.

Ed my boy, what do I do on days that I have a rental since I'm envisioning your suggestion as being like my Sun Pass. Stuck on the window. I'm with ya cause I support all you Wise (Smart) Guys from Jersey. I picked up what you were laying down in your original post. I don't see where extending it slightly into the gate also is a bigga deal!

Originally Posted by queasy27 (Post 1643000)

I agree. Seems like an automatic gate would serve the same purpose of slowing down speeders in general and allowing time for the automatic cameras to take photos. Certainly there are frequent complaints from residents about the negatives associated with overuse of automatic windows, rain, card functionality, etc.

It's possible that personal and aggregate data from the cards is collected and perhaps used to identify traffic patterns or even for individual police investigations with a warrant. Whether or not those requirements outweigh the inconveniences is, alas, not my decision to make.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1642989)

I think there's no button at the Belvedere gate up by the high school.