Traffic management and pedestrian safety are paramount when designing public spaces. Pedestrian bridge, sidewalk and crosswalk bollards are visible, durable barriers that protect buildings and pedestrians while maintaining the space’s aesthetic look. They also create clear boundaries so vehicles know where to drive, making public spaces more secure.
Sidewalk and pedestrian bridge bollards serve as visual guides for pedestrians and vehicles. By creating a barrier that protects people from vehicles driving where they shouldn’t, walkway bollards allow pedestrians to enjoy public spaces with more peace of mind. Explore the benefits of erecting robust bollards:
Blockaides provides various walkway bollard styles. Some offer a more permanent solution than others, and the material and type you choose determine their decorative appeal. When selecting the right bollard, be sure to consider any possible future planning changes and how susceptible the area is to crashes or high traffic.
Fixed bollards can be bolted into the ground. They’re ideal if you need a permanent solution to restrict vehicle movement and are available in various designs to suit public spaces. You can also explore surface-mounted bollards, which can be installed in shallow ground. These bollards are not ideal for stopping moving cars.
Crash-rated bollards can protect pedestrians from rogue cars crashing into pedestrian walkways in the event of an accident. Depending on the area’s traffic levels and speed limit, you can choose low-speed or high-speed options.
When you need a more portable bollard solution, consider removable bollards. These bollards are ideal for areas with fluctuating traffic needs, such as providing added protection during peak times or cordoning off areas during running races. External lockable bollards are quicker and easier to move around than internal lockable bollards.
Though safety and regulatory compliance can be some of the biggest factors in city planning, it’s also important to consider aesthetic integration and ease of installation. Protective bollards, like crosswalk and sidewalk bollards, are designed to protect pedestrians from vehicles and are made of robust aluminum, stainless steel or steel.
The depth of the concrete, the underlayment you’re working with and the area’s traffic congestion levels all affect the design considerations. Steel bollards fix deeper and more securely into the substrate, providing more robust anchorage and protection. Aluminum bollards don’t need as deep an anchor, can be installed in more shallow ground and are usually preferred for their appearance.
If you need bollard protection for crosswalks, sidewalks and pedestrian bridges, Blockaides has the industry experience and provides quality products for reliable performance. Request your quote or call us at 909-217-3412 today.