Depending on the type of bollard, it is easy to assess their usefulness and application in numerous locations. The following are some of the common industries that use bollards.
1. Bollards for government use
Government buildings are a great place to install bollards. Government contractors often have multiple ways to do this. You can use bollards in their standard applications to provide guidance around public sidewalks where you don’t want vehicular traffic, such as the area around the National Monument in Washington, DC.
Retractable bollards are also commonly used in government-owned areas, from museums to parks. In addition to allowing access only at certain times, contractors can use bollards strategically to help deter theft or other break-ins and to meet government-required security levels. You can also place lighted bollards around the site or sidewalk to provide additional light and further prevent theft or vandalism by keeping the area well-lit at night.
2. Bollards for educational and university campuses
Educational buildings often require bollards to protect students and pedestrians in areas where vehicles also need access. Schools and universities are high traffic areas and it is critical for traffic to function properly because there are many pedestrians nearby. With students driving around, school buses trying to maneuver and parents waiting to pick up their children, there are many places where bollards can be used to improve safety.
In this setup, you can use bollards to mark the edges of parking lots. You can even place them at the edge of the sidewalk to ensure that no one accidentally drives onto the sidewalk or walkway and hits a student. By installing bollards in strategic locations, drivers will have a better idea of where they can drive their vehicles and are less likely to drive in the wrong place and potentially endanger students or faculty.
3. Bollards in Businesses and Buildings
In addition to businesses that use bollards in standard landscaping and sidewalk applications, they can also use them to provide additional lighting around the premises at night. This can be especially important if the business is located in an isolated location without a lot of light from neighboring businesses.
Businesses may also find it helpful to use bollards to cordon off certain areas. For example, if trucks always come in to deliver goods to an area of the parking lot, but cars typically block the area, it may be helpful to use bollards to block it off so the trucks can better access the area. Since goods usually arrive at a specified time, removable or retractable bollards are a good choice in this case because access can only be restricted at a specific time.
4. Bollards for restaurants and storefronts
Restaurants can use manually bollards on the sidewalks around their buildings to ensure that cars do not accidentally drive onto the sidewalk, or worse, into their restaurant building. When designing the layout of buildings and parking lots, architects can use bollards to mark out driveways. In addition, restaurants that offer outdoor seating areas would benefit from using bollards to improve customer safety and add aesthetic appeal to their outdoor ambiance.
Storefronts such as open-air shopping centers are very susceptible to accidents or intentional accidents, such as a car hitting a building or, worse, a pedestrian. These areas usually have parking spaces and little room for error. Bollards create functional and aesthetic barriers to protect pedestrians on the sidewalk and in the store.
Why Choose ZASP
If you’re still unsure which type of bollard is best for your property’s needs and application, we can help you. Our team of safety and security professionals is experienced in using automatic bollards, decorative bollards, and everything in between. We can assess your property and its functional and aesthetic requirements to determine your needs. We will work with you to recommend the right solution for your unique situation. Send us a message here to get cooperation!