Bollards protect a government building at Gene Snyder Courthouse
08 Nov
Bollards & Post Covers

How Crash-Rated Bollards Get Certified

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If you've ever driven through a city, you have likely noticed that bollards are an essential part of the urban landscape. But how can we be assured of their protective capabilities? The key lies in the rigorous process of crash testing and ASTM certification that these bollards undergo.
A bright yellow bollard is highly visible in a parking lot full of cars
23 Aug
Bollards & Post Covers

Safety Bollards

While cars play an essential role in our daily lives, there’s a need to balance the convenience they bring with the safety of pedestrians and property. Safety bollards play a critical role in modern urban planning, providing a protective barrier that helps prevent accidents and potential harm.
Stainless steel bollards sit on the curb above a leaf-strewn parking lot in front of a storefront
30 Mar
Bollards & Post Covers

Stainless Steel Bollards and Covers

Some bollards such as steel pipe and crash-rated are security-focused, and though they perform specific functions, they can lack in both aesthetic appeal and protection against the elements. Stainless steel bollard covers can elevate security bollards’ appearance and resistance to corrosion.
Black U-racks are installed in an L shape around a bush in front of a school, several bikes locked to them
10 Jun
Bike Parking

School Bike Racks, School Bollards

Getting kids walking and biking to school requires cultural change. Most kids arrive to school in cars and driving is standard. Creating new habits means making active transportation feel normal—elementary kids don’t want to stand out as doing
A bollard with a thick cannon-shaped base and a ringed cap sits outside a new building
27 Nov
Bollards & Post Covers

Residential Bollards

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.
A series of bollards beside grass with silver finance bull statue behind
21 Aug
Bollards & Post Covers

Architectural Bollards

Architectural bollards define perimeters and guide traffic while ornamenting their surroundings. In addition to being an attractive site furnishing, they can provide lighting, security, safety, traffic guidance, wayfinding, and more.
A bollard lies on an angle, having been pulled from the surrounding cement
27 Mar
Bollards & Post Covers

The Anatomy of a Bollard Crash

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.