[Maker]

Originally Posted by JGibson

If it can be read from 30-50 feet away how does this make golf cart crossing safer.

Technically you don't even need to come to a complete stop.

Also do these decals remove easily and are they programmed to your residence like the card. I can see people stealing them off your headlight.

Somebody mentioned it but no one replied, why don't the gates work like you're exiting and the gate senses a vehicle and the arm lifts up.

The range can be lowered by software adjusting the reading device. Of course if they go too strict, that will make cars have to stop, back up, and try again. Won't that be fun to see all the collisions that happen.

The transponders send a reply with just a digital number. In the IT department, they will need a new database linking that number with who has that transponder.
Oh, and they could use existing SunPass, EzPass, etc transponders - at zero cost to residents. They are just a thing which replies with its serial number.

The transponders are designed and intended for use on the inside of the front window. Might fail in the weather here. They are designed to rip apart when removing them. That should deter theft because it won't work.

The meetings I have been to have got the same response "we don't want to do that" or "we can't do that" or "that's not in the scope of this project" for using construction mode.
Apparently they don't care and would rather waste a few million dollars. After all, it's not their money.

[spd2918]

Originally Posted by rhood

That I will pay $20 for a sticker to open the gate as long as the current card works.

As reported on the other news site.

I'm sad for you that $20 is such a big investment.

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by Maker

The range can be lowered by software adjusting the reading device. Of course if they go too strict, that will make cars have to stop, back up, and try again. Won't that be fun to see all the collisions that happen.

The transponders send a reply with just a digital number. In the IT department, they will need a new database linking that number with who has that transponder.
Oh, and they could use existing SunPass, EzPass, etc transponders - at zero cost to residents. They are just a thing which replies with its serial number.

The transponders are designed and intended for use on the inside of the front window. Might fail in the weather here. They are designed to rip apart when removing them. That should deter theft because it won't work.

The meetings I have been to have got the same response "we don't want to do that" or "we can't do that" or "that's not in the scope of this project" for using construction mode.
Apparently they don't care and would rather waste a few million dollars. After all, it's not their money.

It's stuff like this that makes people suspicious. Is someone getting a kickback or something.

It's getting harder and harder to trust these people when they're so closed-minded to other suggestions and spend our money like drunken sailors.

Has this technology been put in place somewhere else in the state or country with high success.

I'm not even sure attaching a decal or sticker or your headlight is legal.

Honestly, this sounds like a half-baked rush job.

[Maker]

Originally Posted by JGibson

It's stuff like this that makes people suspicious. Is someone getting a kickback or something.

It's getting harder and harder to trust these people when they're so closed-minded to other suggestions and spend our money like drunken sailors.

Has this technology been put in place somewhere else in the state or country with high success.

I'm not even sure attaching a decal or sticker or your headlight is legal.

Honestly, this sounds like a half-baked rush job.

Trust is very easy to go away when there are loud examples being presented as being a "well researched and state of the art" decision, when even an idiot can see through the lie.

UHF RFID transponders have been around for years. They are well known for longer range operation (much better than the present stuff) and they are used all over the place. Not sure about this manufacturer. The technology is what SunPass (and the others like it) all use.
It's actually the same functionality as the present system, but the difference is using a higher radio frequency. That means a much smaller antenna on the transponder will perform a whole lot better; hence the better range.

If it can be argued that the transponder interferes with the headlight in any way, then it is not legal. Will it generate a ticket - unlikely. Will an overzealous cop decide it's reason enough to pull you over and then try to search your car (remember you have nothing to hide) - more likely.

Not rushed. Been in testing for a year-ish. Perhaps the selection, and logic used to decide it's better to spend a lot of money was rushed. Or simply done without good thinking or considering alternatives. Tunnel vision?