02-23-2015, 09:21 AM
(02-23-2015, 06:41 AM)panamaniac Wrote: 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.