The MTA since has developed a preliminary list of 10 additional intersections as candidates for design and installation of the four quadrant gates. Gates at all four quadrants can serve as a greater deterrent to motorists who might otherwise be tempted to drive around the two gates found in the standard two quadrant arrangement. Other safety equipment additions have included the installation at various crossings of swing gates, pedestrian gates, train-activated No Left Turn signs, median islands and additional warning lights. In an effort to eliminate any potential confusion on the part of motorists intending to make left turns at crossings in the Los Angeles street running segment on Flower Street and Washington Boulevard, the MTA has relocated and redesigned the T signals which provide instructions to train operators. The MTA also is nearing operation of 39 active fibre optic Train warning signs in this segment.
Future plans call for the installation of such signs in the Long Beach street running segment.
The MTA has found the use of photo enforcement cameras at selected crossings has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the number of vehicular grade crossing violations. As a result of their success, the MTA soon will install an additional six cameras at six locations in the Los Angeles street running segment. The MTA has been engaged in an ongoing community outreach program aimed at reducing the number of accidents. In addition, bilingual safety banners and billboards have been positioned along the alignment, signs have been posted on trains, and brochures have been distributed. Law enforcement plays a significant role in the MTA s efforts to promote safety on the Metro Blue Line alignment.