Why are bollards in high traffic areas specifically?

Having worked with bollards for as long as we have, we know that customers need a high quality solution. Our team can offer you a choice of surface mount and cast in designs. In addition, they come in multiple sizes to suit various situations. Even better, we can provide nationwide installation so we can place them wherever they need to be.

High traffic areas

While we see bollards in various areas, the places where we find more of them are high traffic areas. Their primary purpose is to protect everyone. However, they are also capable of functioning as a policing mechanism. When someone installs them along the streets, they provide the illusion that these roads are narrower than they actually are. This leads to motorists being more cautious. On top of that, it manages the area's traffic speed in an indirect manner.

In addition to traffic management, there are other reasons why we see bollards in areas with lots of vehicles. For example, they also reinforce kerbs. They work as a means of safeguarding pedestrians from motors that drive up to a kerb. It is easy for a car to mount the footpath here. Such action can compromise the safety of pedestrians if you don't fix the issue. A bollard or a series of them can do that, keeping vehicles on the road.

Separation

Another reason why these installations exist in high traffic areas is so they can separate parking areas and walkways. Bollards both manage traffic and influence the behaviour of pedestrians. When you have them in a row, they designate which areas are for vehicles and which are for people on foot. With things this way, they keep pedestrians away from the roads. Instead, they will usually walk on the paths uniformly.

Talk to us about installing bollards in high traffic areas

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So, if you would like to purchase our bollards or any other goods, feel free to contact us. You can also browse and buy on our website if you prefer.