Ten uses of bollards

In everyday life Safety bollards have many uses than. They can be used for much purpose apart from their main purpose. Given here are a few ways safety bollards can be used

Traffic safety

Bollards can be placed along the border of pavements running along the road in order to prevent straying of vehicles onto the footpaths. This helps is preventing accidents and causalities to the passing by pedestrians.

Bicycle parking

The increase of bicycle especially in town areas is increasing rapidly. Safety bollards area is a great place for cyclists to lock their bicycle safely. Nowadays, many bollards are especially designed for this purpose

Prevent bad habits

Many bollards these days are filled with ashtrays and special gum bins. This helps in promoting the message about the bad effects of smoking and chewing gum. As smoking and chewing gum are considered a bad habit in most of the areas safety bollards with gum bin and ashtrays are a great way to get awareness among the people.

Vehicle damage

Bollards in shopping places can prevent the trolleys bumping into customer cars. This way they help in prevention of damage to the vehicle in these areas.

Limited access to recreational and park areas

A single bollard placed on the entrance of a park can help in preventing entrance of vehicle into the park and at the same time will enable bicycles and pedestrians to pass easily.

Helping the partially sighted

Bollards are sometimes designed keeping in view the interest of partially sighted people. These bollards are tall black in color with a white topping. They are placed as a sign of busy road ahead.

Bollard art

In Cardiff some bollards are fitted with viewing lenses with hid secret pieces of public art.

Prohibiting access

Bollards can installed on driveways, pathways and parking areas to prevent the entrance of unauthorized traffic

Landscaping

Installing wooden bollards in recreational gardens and parks can provide adequate protection without causing any harm to environment.

Utilities

Bollards can be made a part of the infrastructure by securing pipes or acting as access points for telecom, gas or electrical mains.