Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2259736)

You really think the gates are there so people can brag to their friends back home? Seriously?

And no, a speed bump would not work better...

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2260033)

From the standards referenced above and to answer the claim that nothing can be added to the gate arms to increase visibility:

Option:
13 Red lights may be attached to traffic gates.

Standard:
14 If red lights are attached to a traffic gate, the red lights shall be steadily illuminated or flashed only during the period when the gate is in the horizontal or closed position and when the gate is in the process of being opened or closed.

So a flashing or steady red light can be added to the gate arm and fully comply with the standards

Originally Posted by bill14564 (Post 2259435)

perhaps the best way to implement this solution would be for those who feel they are likely to hit the gates to move to corsica.

Originally Posted by defrey12 (Post 2259843)

Get a grip! There is no insult anywhere in the post. It’s called TRUTH. How many loved ones with ALZ have you had to take care of? What the guy said is truth…eventually you have to take their keys! And he doesn’t say that’s the ONLY reason gates are hit, so you trying to link construction workers and dementia is a little off-base.

Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2259927)

One thing I have noticed is that the timing of the gates was very inconsistent, so I could easily see a gate arm getting knocked down if the second vehicle was tailgating. Now with the new readers and sensor system installed the timing SEEMS to be more consistent, especially at the Pinellas exit at Pinellas Plaza.