No Speed Readers
The barcode readers at our gates are of excellent quality, but are not designed to read, process information, and then safely open said gate in just a flash. Unfortunately, to the chagrin of a couple of people that were hurrying to get to their destination, there have been a few minor collisions between the gate bar and entering vehicle.
Our barcode readers appear to be in good working order and seem to be functioning as intended. We will continue to monitor this matter and make appropriate recommendations as needed. In the meantime, remember to be patient and proceed thru the gates in a fashion to allow the system to function as it is designed.
Stop Signs
Next to speeders, we receive more concerns about drivers not stopping for stop signs than any other violation. Almost all of them involve streets crossing Niguel Shores Drive. Recently, I have noticed black and white police cars “monitoring” traffic along Niguel Shores Drive. and assume it was in response to complaints. Hopefully, the concern for being cited will be sufficient motivation to spur everyone’s safe driving.
To Stop or Not To Stop
Clearly, the busiest intersection in our community is the Mariner Entrance at Niguel Shores Drive, especially in the morning with folks going back and forth to or from work and school. Stop signs control vehicles traveling on Niguel Shores Drive and those desiring to turn onto Mariner Drive to exit. However, confusion sometimes develops because vehicles entering the community from the Mariner Gate are not controlled by a stop sign and do not have to stop at the Niguel Shores Drive intersection. Obviously, they have to be cautious, but otherwise the entering cars don’t have to stop. Entering cars have the right to proceed through the gate and continue onto Niguel Shores Drive, while the cars
on Niguel Shores Drive must stop at the stop signs. On some occasions with entering cars unnecessarily stopping, traffic becomes jammed and creates a hazard for drivers and pedestrians. If we all remember that entering cars do not have to stop, we can help correct this problem.
–God Bless . . . Tim Murphy
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