Traffic Barrier Technology
The Need for Traffic Control Barriers
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Trafficguard
Mar 29, 2016 12:00:00 AM ·
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One of the main methods of asset protection is the traffic control barrier, also called a traffic post or bollard. Most people don't pay any attention to them or acknowledge their presence, but traffic control equipment keeps us safe every day from potential vehicle crashes. Various barrier models are strategically implemented around commercial, industrial, residential, and governmental facilities to prevent injury to pedestrians and damage to property. Without road safety barriers, people and property would be at serious risk.
Why Traffic Control Barriers Are Needed
Pedestrians are often vulnerable to vehicle impact, particularly in areas with a mix of high pedestrian and vehicle traffic such as storefronts and parking lots. Without the proper safety measures implemented, customers, employees and others are constantly at risk of injury from moving vehicles, particularly in instances when a driver loses control of the vehicle. The resulting injuries could cause serious disability or even death, and victims or their families could file lawsuits that put the business at risk of foreclosure, or at the very least end with monumental expenses. Apart from protecting pedestrians, traffic control barriers are useful for keeping property protected from potential vehicle damage. For instance, ram-raiding crimes can pose a serious risk for businesses with valuable items located inside. Ram-raiding crimes involve criminals who drive a vehicle (often stolen) into a vulnerable access point such as glass doors, grabbing what they can once inside before leaving. While pedestrians aren't often at risk in these incidents, as the criminals typically target businesses when closed to avoid being seen, they can result in severe damage and huge expenses because of lost inventory. Many types of properties utilize traffic barriers to keep buildings and valuable equipment safe from impact. Some of the industrial, commercial, and residential properties that commonly use traffic control barriers include:- Schools
- Stores
- Stadiums
- Streetscapes
- Shopping centers
- Public works areas
- Marinas
- Golf courses
- Financial institutions
- Corporate buildings
- Cemeteries
- Bike Paths
- Airports
- Apartment buildings
