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4 Reasons To Install Safety Bollards
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4 Reasons To Install Safety Bollards

A series of bollards is a great way to protect a building or clearly define a boundary line. However, they can also be essential to promote road safety on your property. If safety bollards are installed in the correct places, you can significantly increase pedestrian and traffic safety. This article will look at four reasons you may want to install bollards as part of your safety strategy.

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  1. Improving Traffic Management

A series of strategically placed bollards can play a crucial role in traffic management. Bollards are an excellent option for temporary traffic diversions, road closures, and test channelling. The bollards can be folded, removable and flexible models as required by the particular need.

  1. Promoting Pedestrian Safety

Wherever pedestrians come into the proximity of vehicular traffic, the chances of an accident increase significantly; pedestrians and traffic don’t mix well in terms of infrastructure needs. In many areas, pedestrians can be in danger, and even a low-speed collision can cause an injury or fatality. Poor traffic signage, insufficient signals, unclear crossing areas, and crowded pedestrian walkways can all be hazardous. However, if you have installed bollards, they will improve safety by marking the boundary between pedestrian and vehicle areas. In certain areas, such as entrances, you may want to install bollards that can withstand a high impact to protect pedestrians.

  1. Traffic Calming Measures

Bollards will be a visual aid to alert drivers to potential problems when installed. They are a great way to highlight areas with high curbs or to channel traffic onto a narrower road or entry/exit point. In a high-traffic environment, such as a parking area or access road, a line of bollards will help to prevent drivers from accidentally mounting the kerb and intruding into pedestrian areas. If parking space is at a premium, some drivers may mount the kerb deliberately to secure or exit a space. This is dangerous; it can easily lead to injury and damage to your property.

  1. Security Related Issues

A more robust bollard resistant to high impacts is a good choice for sensitive areas on your property. Vehicular-related crime and terrorism are valid threats that need to be taken seriously. Areas where many pedestrians gather or storefronts of businesses that carry an expensive inventory, are prime targets. Some high-risk areas could be schools, banks, museums, government buildings, and military installations. Another good candidate for this type of substantial bollard would be a building located on a busy corner or intersection. Typically, facilities in these locations are more at risk from higher-speed traffic accidents that could intrude into pedestrian spaces.

If you are interested in learning more about flexible bollards, contact Image Extra. We supply a wide selection of security and safety equipment, including flexible bollards.