08
Jan
Vision Zero
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Traditionally, planners see road safety as a “Three E’s” problem, solved through engineering, education, and enforcement.
Tag Archives: Safety
04
Dec
Urban Sustainability
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Sustainability seeks to bring resource consumption and resource replenishment into balance, like a budget that keeps balance sheets in the black. We look at strategies that cities are using to help create a more sustainable, livable future.
27
Nov
Residential Bollards
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Posted by
David Hilscher
The difference between commercial-grade bollards and the bollards at Home Depot can be confusing. Sometimes light-duty bollards are all you need. See when commercial-grade bollards are appropriate for the home-owner or residential construction firm—as driveway barriers, lighting bollards, and more.
23
Oct
Flexible Bollards vs. Traffic Delineators
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Flimsy bike lane separators are often ignored, driven over, and left broken, leaving cyclists feeling exposed. Yet municipalities often need permeability through bike lanes for emergency and city vehicles. Click through to see the options for separated bike lanes.
25
Sep
Bike Infrastructure: An Essential Guide
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Posted by
David Hilscher
How cities are working to increase safety and access to cycling
Photo: Paul Kreuger, Dunsmuir Separated Bike Lanes 456. CC BY 2.0...
04
Sep
Pathway Illuminance: Hard-Wired vs. Solar Bollard Light Fixtures
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Choosing between hard-wired vs. solar light bollards? Read about the pros and cons of each approach to outdoor lighting—installed to enhance the safety, security, and look of your site at night.
17
Jul
Extra Tough Flex Posts for Dedicated Bike Lanes
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Posted by
David Hilscher
European cities use durable but sturdy flex posts as bike lane delineators to avoid the constant need to replace thin plastic bollards. Learn more about the type of flex post that stands up to heavy traffic and keeps cyclists safe.
07
May
Preventing Bicycle Accidents
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Maximizing social benefits through risk management
Concern about safety keeps many people from biking, even if they would like to.
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27
Mar
The Anatomy of a Bollard Crash
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Posted by
David Hilscher
A car hitting a bollard may seem like a simple thing to model, but any real-world impact scenario creates a complex system for engineers to evaluate. Learn how impact forces affect a bollard and its surrounding environment in a vehicle crash.
20
Feb
Industrial and Warehouse Bollards
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Warehouses and factories are complex systems that bring people, machinery, and resources together. Bollards of all types can be deployed throughout to help guide movement and provide safety. Check out the variety of roles industrial and warehouse bollards can assume.
06
Feb
Winter Cycling in Montreal
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Posted by
David Hilscher
A wintery city that prioritizes year-round active transportation
Montreal is a North American leader in winter cycling with a growin...
02
Jan
What Good is a Bollard that Can’t Stop a Car?
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Not all bollards are impact-ready and designed to withstand vehicle crashes. Check out 9 important bollards that provide no crash protection to answer the question: “What good is a bollard that can’t stop a car?”
30
Oct
Hit by a Car: Surviving a Storefront Crash
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Posted by
David Hilscher
In 2008, Mike Wright was hit by a car while leaving a convenience store. During his convalescence he read everything he could to understand pedestrian crashes. He was shocked to learn how common these accidents really are.
04
Oct
Human Bollard Campaigns
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Painted bike lanes can sometimes cause conflict between drivers and cyclists. Read about the “human bollard” campaigns that cycling advocates have been launching to highlight the need for separated spaces and greater awareness.
05
Sep
Autonomous Cars and Pedestrian Safety
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Autonomous cars may profoundly change the way our traffic networks function. How will they affect streetscapes, and other traffic, such as pedestrians and bicyclists? Read about how the technology may influence the cities of the future.
15
Aug
Protecting Baseball’s Players and Fans
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Stadium security is of growing interest to baseball clubs. Fears of attack on gatherings mean that ballparks are target-hardening their arenas. Read more about baseball and bollards: a civil solution.
03
Aug
Bollards for Campus Safety
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Posted by
David Hilscher
College campuses are busy with pedestrians, and non-motorized vehicles—such as bikes and skateboards, buses, and vehicles—a large portion of which are driven by younger drivers. See how bollards can be used creatively to help secure campus safety.
01
Aug
Pedestrian Safety and Urban Planning
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Urban planners use environmental strategies to help increase pedestrian safety. Which lower the incidence of vehicle-pedestrian collision?
04
Jul
Industrial & Ugly? Decorative Post Covers Hide and Protect Steel
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Traffic posts made of steel and concrete are often ugly, yellow-painted eyesores. Metal post covers are available in a variety of architectural styles and beautify these bollards. Explore the options and installation methods to turn traffic guidance posts into complementary elements of the streetscape.
28
Jun
Warehouse Safety is Everyone’s Business
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Posted by
David Hilscher
Managing warehouse safety means committing to a culture of safety, and ensuring proper training and standards are in place. Learn more about warehouse safety on our blog.