Installing bollards seems like a simple way to improve site security, but the question of permits often comes up early. Do you need planning permission? Is an electrical permit required? What about sidewalks, roads or heritage areas? The answer depends on where the bollards are installed, who owns t...
You are standing on a subway platform, the train is pulling in, and you notice a row of metal posts with a cable or rail running along the edge. The first thought most people have is simple: what is that thing? Then a few more questions follow. Is it a fence? Isn't there usually a glass wall? And do...
UPARK 120mm Automatic Bollards: Battery and Control-Cabinet Models for Flexible Vehicle Access UPARK has added a 120mm-diameter automatic bollard to its range, built on the same 36V low-voltage platform as the rest of the line. It ships in two configurations - a battery version and a control-cabinet...
BFT STOPPY B 115/500 vs UPARK Automatic Bollards: A Practical Buyer's Comparison When specifying retractable bollards for vehicle access control, buyers often weigh established European brands against newer manufacturers. The BFT STOPPY B 115/500 is a well-known electromechanical bollard sold throug...
Vehicle Ramming Attacks and Bollards: How Fixed Protection Saves Lives Vehicle ramming attacks are not a new threat, but they have become the most common form of mass-casualty urban terrorism in the past decade. A truck, van, or SUV — easily rented, hard to trace, requiring no explosives expertise —...
The Bourbon Street Lesson: Why Bollard Maintenance and Redundancy Matter In January 2025, a vehicle struck pedestrians on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, an area that was supposed to be protected by bollards. The bollards were not functioning. They had been removed for maintenance and not reinstalled...
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