Ryan Fisher
Lighted bollards have evolved from simple traffic barriers into essential elements of modern urban design, combining safety, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. These illuminated fixtures enhance visibility while complementing architectural landscapes, making them ideal for pathways, commercial spaces, and public areas.
Ryan Fisher
Effective line control is essential for creating safe, efficient, and enjoyable environments in high-traffic spaces like stadiums, museums, and event venues. Bollards offer a durable and design-forward alternative to traditional stanchions—helping guide pedestrian flow, enhance aesthetics, and support flexible crowd management.
Ryan Fisher
Understanding crash barrier standards is crucial for protecting lives and property in today’s urban landscape. With more than 100 storefront crashes occurring daily in the United States, and statistics showing that as many as 2,600 people die and 16,000 are injured annually from these incidents, proper crash barrier implementation has never been more critical.
Ryan Fisher
For sites that are protecting against concerted criminal attack, a planner might include crash- or k-rated bollards, which are also commonly known as anti-ram bollards.
Ryan Fisher
Each type of bollard has its own important, unique purpose.
Ryan Fisher
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a proactive, multi-disciplinary approach to reducing crime through thoughtful design of the built environment. Rather than reacting to crime after it happens, CPTED shapes spaces to naturally deter criminal activity while making them more welcoming and functional for legitimate users.
Ryan Fisher
The evolution of public lighting has entered a transformative era, where smart outdoor lighting systems are revolutionizing how cities, stadiums, and large facilities manage their lighting infrastructure. With approximately 326 million streetlights worldwide expected to grow to over 361 million by 2030, and 25% of these converting to smart networks, the lighting industry is experiencing unprecedented innovation.
Ryan Fisher
Traffic bollards have evolved from simple ship-mooring posts to become indispensable elements of modern urban infrastructure. These versatile safety devices play a crucial role in protecting pedestrians, managing vehicle access, and enhancing the overall safety of high-traffic areas.
Ryan Fisher
Periods of civil unrest challenge not only social order but also the safety and functionality of the spaces we rely on every day. For urban planners, security professionals, and public officials, understanding the root causes and potential consequences of unrest is a critical first step in designing resilient communities.
Ryan Fisher
Discover 6 proven urban planning strategies that enhance pedestrian safety and create safer, more inclusive public spaces for cities and communities.
Ryan Fisher
Plan effective bollard installations for parking lots and building perimeters. Increase driver awareness and pedestrian safety.
Ryan Fisher
Texas Senate Bill 660 (SB 660) is a new law aimed at improving emergency room safety across the state. Passed in response to alarming vehicle-into-building incidents, the legislation requires hospitals with emergency rooms located near areas with vehicular access to install crash-rated bollards or equivalent hospital safety barriers.
Ryan Fisher
Cars are a vital part of daily life, offering convenience and mobility. However, their size and speed can pose serious risks to pedestrians, storefronts, and public infrastructure. That’s where safety bollards come in. They play a critical role in modern urban planning, providing a protective barrier that helps prevent accidents, direct traffic, and provide reliable access control.
Ryan Fisher
Crash-rated bollards are security posts that are specifically engineered to stop or mitigate the force of a moving vehicle. Unlike decorative or traffic-directing bollards, crash-rated models undergo rigorous impact testing to determine their strength under realistic crash conditions.
Ryan Fisher
Storefront crashes—incidents where vehicles collide with commercial buildings—are a significant and growing concern for businesses. These crashes can cause severe injuries, fatalities, and extensive property damage.
Ryan Fisher
Security bollards are essential components in modern infrastructure, serving as both protective barriers and traffic management tools. They are designed to prevent unauthorized vehicle access, protect pedestrians, and safeguard property from accidental or intentional vehicular impact.
Ryan Fisher
Each year, thousands of businesses across North America experience incidents of vehicles crashing into buildings, leading to extensive damages, injuries, and even fatalities. While many business owners prioritize security measures like alarms and surveillance cameras, the immediate threat often comes from the roads just outside their doors.
Ryan Fisher
Vehicle-based terror attacks have become a significant threat to public safety, targeting both people and infrastructure with devastating impact. The tragedy that unfolded on New Year’s Day in New Orleans underscores the severity of these threats. These attacks, often focused on crowded public spaces and busy urban areas, are designed to cause maximum harm and disruption.
Ryan Fisher
As electric vehicles become more prevalent, their increased weight is pushing urban infrastructure to evolve. Crash-rated bollards, designed to protect pedestrians and assets, must now meet the safety demands of heavier EVs and electric trucks.
Ryan Fisher
From bustling urban sidewalks to high-speed highways, safety barriers play a crucial role in managing vehicle traffic and protecting people and infrastructure. Two of the most common solutions are bollards and Jersey barriers. While both serve to prevent accidents and provide perimeter protection, they are distinct in their design, functionality, and applications.
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