Traffic Arms Installed For Safer, Smoother Access Control

Serving New Jersey

Are vehicles stacking up at your entry point, and you need a cleaner way to move cars without risking tailgating or gate damage? We install, replace, and service traffic arms for automated gates in Jersey City, Newark, and Manhattan, and more surrounding communities. Call 732-742-9230 to schedule a visit with Metro Access Control LLC.

What Your Vehicle Barrier System Includes

A dependable vehicle barrier is more than a painted boom. We match the right operator, arm, and safety devices to your layout so every open and close is predictable, quiet, and secure. Our team sizes equipment for lane width, traffic volume, and mounting conditions, then ties everything into your access control the right way.

• Barrier arm operator sized for duty cycle and climate
• Aluminum or fiberglass boom with reflective tape and optional LED lighting
• Safety loops, photo eyes, and edges to protect vehicles and pedestrians
• Keypad, card, fob, intercom, or license plate recognition integrations
• Manual release and battery backup for outages
• Pedestal, bollards, and protective cabinets that stand up to busy lanes

Benefits You Can See Every Day

Barrier arms keep vehicles flowing while discouraging unauthorized entry. They are fast, visible, and cost-effective compared to full gate leaves when you mainly need traffic control instead of a full perimeter lockdown.

• Reduce backups at rush hour with quick open and close times
• Limit tailgating and keep count of vehicles entering and exiting
• Integrate with existing readers, cameras, and gate systems
• Lower wear on slide or swing gates by handling peak loads
• Durable finishes and components suited to year-round operation
• Cleaner experience for residents, guests, and delivery drivers

Our traffic arms are built and set up to handle the stop-and-go demands of the Tri-State Area.

How Our Process Works

From the first walkthrough to the final test, we keep it simple and predictable. You get clear recommendations, careful installation, and tips that extend the life of your equipment.

1. Site assessment: We check lane width, sight lines, drainage, and power. We also evaluate existing loops and reader positions.
2. Options and estimate: We present arm materials, lighting, finishes, and safety packages that fit your traffic level and budget.
3. Prep and scheduling: We coordinate concrete pads, trenching, and any access control changes to avoid downtime.
4. Installation day: We set anchors, pull wire, align sensors, and balance the boom so it moves smoothly.
5. Testing and training: We verify open/close speeds, fine-tune detection zones, and show your team simple checks.
6. Upkeep plan: We recommend seasonal service to clean lenses, inspect hinges, re-torque hardware, and test batteries.

Care tips that help: keep snow and debris off loop saw cuts, brush reflective tape after storms, avoid placing cones where they block sensors, and repaint stop lines when they fade so drivers stage correctly.