Walking in Waterloo Region

[ookpik]

If I recall correctly, it would have been back in the 70's and the drop down barrier was subject to mechanical problems.  My memory of this iis hazy, however.

I don't recall any mechanical problems with the North York implementation. However it relied on careful operation by the plow driver to lower the scoop when they began to pass a driveway and to raise it when on the other side. That required some care and dexterity so as not to hit the scoop on the concrete curbs. I watched them doing it on several occasions on my street. Usually they impressed me with their skill. Occasionally they'd hit the curb and even chip off a piece of concrete.