The chances of vehicles crashing into offices, supermarkets, shops, bus stops, shopping malls and storefronts is very low, but never zero. Every year there are about 20 thousand of such incidents in the United States itself. This not only has a threat to people’s safety but also causes a lot of financial or economic damage to people. Accidents are uncertain but it is your responsibility to safeguard yourselves from them and take precautionary measures so as to prevent such accidents from happening.
Bollards were originally meant to contain and guide traffic. But today with an extensive range of designs available, they now contribute tremendously to the elegance of any city. Bollards have become quite quintessential in the planning process of a city. Installing bollards is the most easy and effective way to protect property and pedestrians from such accidents. They are small, simple, practical and cost effective installations that can save a lot of lives and potential damage. Bollards also make a cue for pedestrians as well as drivers to follow a specific path. These can also be used to create boundaries or reserved spaces for vehicles. There different types of bollards available to serve different purposes.
- Car Parking
Car park bollards are commonly known as parking posts. These are usually installed in parking spaces at the very end to guide the driver and to know the limit to stop his vehicle at the right position. These bollards are usually 25 inches long, making them visible to the driver in his rearview mirror. This makes it easy for the driver to reverse and align his vehicle perfectly in the given parking space. These bollards are usually portable and can be moved to desired locations with ease unlike some other bollards that are embedded deep inside the ground.
- Traffic Control
Steel traffic bollards are usually installed in front of stores to prevent vehicles from crashing and damaging your property. They withstand the pressure put by the vehicle during the stand and stop them from getting any closer to your property. These bollards are strong and solid as they are embedded in the ground. Not only do they protect your storefronts but they also add a bit of elegance and sophistication to the surroundings of your store. With a variety of options available today, you can choose the perfect bollards that seamlessly blend in with your surroundings without obstructing your aesthetics. - Making Restricted Zones
Bollards are quite commonly used to restrict people or pedestrians from entering in some areas. For eg. anti parking bollards can be used to create no parking zones to avoid vehicles from crowding on your property. To create such zones the bollards are installed in a symmetrical manner to create a restricted zone. This can also help you to control the flow of traffic in an orderly fashion.
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