Mitigating Risk Using bollards

The short vertical posts for roads placed at regular intervals help to limit the speed of vehicles and manage traffics. Bollards are simple, practical, and the most cost-effective products, which are very useful for traffic control.

Bollards are a major tool for safety precautions against vehicle coalition and are also helpful in various aesthetic purposes, like landscaping, etc. They provide an upper level of protection for the commuters and the drivers, with up-to-date traffic management systems.

Types of bollards

bollards used in different locations can be categorized as below:

• Yellow bollards – Helps in maintaining a safe distance and getting too close to a vehicle
• Side by Side bollards–Used for protecting you from driving the vehicles into the pedestrians walking path
• Flexible bollards–A line of bollards for parking facilities to manage the two-way traffic, or a pedestrian crossing lane
• bollards at entrances –Protects the front of any building entrances and helps in controlling pedestrian traffic or large crowds by acting as road barricades. Also used for public landmarks at various spots to attract driver’s attention

Uses of bollards

• Safety– Automatic bollards at the garage or parking area driveways are the latest technology to prevent thieves from stealing the vehicles. Moreover, bollards are used as road barricades for safer vehicular movements and better traffic management
• Applicable in different areas– These are applicable for road safety purposes in a wide variety of locations. Some of the bollards applications are listed below:

        At Bus Terminals

        Airports

        Shopping Centers

        Restaurants

        Hospitals

        Recreational Parks

        Schools, Colleges, Universities

        Community Buildings

• Prevent mounting the curb– Many times, when parking is in short supply, people resort to mounting the curb and parks the vehicles on the verge or even on sidewalks. This wrong parking attitude can cause damage to gardens and buildings and can even be a cause of accidents.
  
  
• Traffic management and traffic calming– bollards play an important role in traffic management, helping in traffic diversions, road closures, and semi-closures. They are also an essential tool to alert drivers for narrow roads and high curbs and manage vehicle flow in high traffic areas.
  
  
• Managing parking spaces– bollards prevent parking overflow and manage the parking areas for the swift movements of vehicles when entering and leaving the parking lots. They also help in marking the VIP parking areas and occupy space for emergency services.
  
  
• Visual Indicators– Distracted driving is a major cause of road accidents. Bollards with light indicators help to attract driver’s attention to guide them for the right path. They offer clear visual marks for safe and appropriate driver behavior. Bollards equipped with bright light also help guide drivers while driving in different road conditions.

Conclusion

Impact-resistant and flexible bollards ensure the safest driving behaviors, with proximate visual signals. Bollards are essential for managing effective traffic systems and are implemented for various road maintenance works and road construction purposes. The right use of bollards can make a positive difference when we speak of road safety features.