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What is a wedge barrier?

A wedge vehicle barrier is one type of active vehicle barrier. They pivot from the surface of the pavement, forming a wedge shape to block the flow of traffic. This blocking fingers or plate, gets raised and lowered by electric or hydraulic systems and is done in a matter of seconds.

Wedge barriers often get used for anti-ram or counter-terrorism applications specified under their crash rating standards. The barriers protect restricted areas and high-security targets like military and government facilities, data centers, stadiums, nuclear plants, and embassies.

Other wedge barriers get used to stop regular traffic and are used in places like parking lots and car rental stores.

There are different options for vehicle wedge barriers; they can get installed on the surface, underground, or can be transportable.

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When are they used?

Vehicle wedge barriers from BBRSS give you maximum security against all sizes of unauthorized vehicles for sensitive points of entry. Wedge barriers are used for various operations, and their use depends on their different crash ratings and the application in which they will be installed.

Vehicle wedge barriers are an effective way to prevent unauthorized vehicle entry for any number of facilities. They are popularly used by the Department of Defense to provide security for high-risk areas like manufacturing plants, corporate facilities, military bases, and utility installations.

Any property that has a security risk can benefit from wedge barriers, and they can be combined with other security features like barriers, gates, and bollards.

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Types of finger wedge and plate barriers

Finger Wedge and plate barriers and highly regarded in the security industry and come in various styles:

Shallow mount:

Shallow mount wedge barriers are the most common ones found today, and they require minimum excavation to help avoid underground utilities.

Surface mount:

Excavation for surface mount barriers is typically limited or unavailable. These barriers can get integrated with gate arms and traffic lights.

Portable:

Portable wedge barriers get used to increase security during special events; they are temporary and can easily get moved around.

Hydraulic:

Hydraulic wedge barriers are a proven success in the security industry, and they offer years of service as long as they get properly maintained. Most use environmentally friendly fluids.

• Electric:  
• Electric wedge barriers have a higher upfront equipment cost, which gets offset by the reduced installation, operational and maintenance costs.  There are no hydraulic lines to bury or HPU concrete pads to install with electric barriers.  Electric barriers have a reduced environmental impact.

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Wedge barrier functions

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Vehicle wedge barriers offer maximum protection for high-security, sensitive points of entry against all sizes of unauthorized vehicles.

Wedge barriers can get installed as a standalone unit or in combination with other security products to form an effective sluice arrangement for a vehicle checkpoint. The blocking segment gets raised either automatically or by a controller and blocks vehicle entrance in seconds. Many vehicle wedge barriers also have an emergency function to raise deploy even faster.

Wedge barriers sit flush to the road surface and are unobtrusive. Their eye-catching colors and optional lights ensure that vehicles notice them and stop in time. The barriers are available in different widths, and they typically have shallow foundations for easy install in inner cities.

Advantages of wedge barriers

There are many advantages of using vehicle wedge barriers, including:

• High vehicle impact ratings.
• Swift operation times.
• Very shallow foundations.
• Warning lights can be installed directly to the barrier.
• They are rigidly constructed to withstand even the highest impacts.
• Fast and easy installation.
• Preassembled units are easy to deliver.
• Low maintenance.
• Long-term protection from the elements.
• Installed in all types of climate zones.
• Heavy vehicles with high wheel loads can pass through the closed wedge.
• Emergency operations are available with accumulators, hand pumps and battery backup systems.

Types of wedge barriers: Hydraulic vs. electric

When you decide to use a wedge barrier to prevent unauthorized vehicles from accessing your property, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is whether you go with an electric or hydraulic system. Both of them have their advantages and disadvantages; let’s take a look:

Hydraulic wedge barriers

Hydraulic pumping units  (HPU) for wedge barriers are mounted remotely and attached to the unit with hoses or underground steel pipes. Power is provided from local single or three-phase power sources.

• Buried lines: In hydraulic wedge barriers, the lines are buried while the motor is above ground in a protected enclosure.  
• Stronger force: Hydraulic power units are more potent and generate significant amounts of pressure. 
• Reliable: HPU’s are known to be reliable and have few maintenance issues. Many hydraulic controllers can get run manually or off of different vegetable oils, negating the environmental concern.
• Temperature: Cold weather can cause problems in hydraulic power units. This issue gets easily solved by installing heating units to maintain the proper viscosity of the oil.

Electric wedge barriers

Electric wedge barriers work great for unique locations that don’t allow the use of hydraulic units.

• Variable speed: With electrical wedge barriers, you can produce variable speeds and gain more control over how quickly the unit rises. The variable speed allows you to raise the ramp quickly but set it down more slowly, which is easier on the system.
• Maintenance: Electronic units are slightly easier to maintain.
• Temperature: Unlike hydraulic units, electronic ones can handle any temperature without an issue.
• Below ground: Actuators used to drive the barrier should be properly rated to ensure water intrusion into the actuator is prohibited.  Adequate drainage is required to ensure continued operation. 

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What is a bollard?

The quick, simple definition of a bollard is a vertical post that’s short and sturdy, but that’s not very helpful, is it? A better description of a bollard is a secure post or barrier that surrounds areas like parking lots and storefronts, and they offer additional security to the property and patrons.

The primary purpose of a bollard is to keep you, your customers, and your building safe.

The very first bollards were used around 200 years ago to help moor ships and boats. There would be two bollards, one on the ship and one on the land, that would get connected by a rope to secure the vessel. These early bollards were typically made from old cannons with the barrel end stuck in the ground.

As vehicle technology developed in the early 1900s, we began seeing the more modern bollards we use today to provide safety and traffic control.

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Types of bollards

There are many applications where bollards are used every day, but let’s look at the most common ones you’ll find:

Safety bollards

Safety bollards help protect against storefront crashes that are lower impact, which happens quite often. Crashes like these hold you and your business accountable for any damage and injuries; that’s why safety bollards are a necessity for store owners. Security Bollards from BBRSS help protect against these accidents to keep you and your business safe.

Pedestrian guides

Pedestrian guides have two purposes:

1. They are a decorative guide that shows pedestrians which lanes it is safe to walk in.
2. They also help keep traffic from accidentally driving into a pedestrian area.

Pedestrian guides are used to give pedestrians peace of mind while they walk and protect them from unnecessary accidents.

Security bollards

Security bollards are used to help stores prevent “smash and grab” burglaries, which is when a vehicle drives through a window to gain entry and get away with the shop’s items. Security bollards prevent vehicle access to storefronts, and in extreme cases, they protect high-security areas against terrorist attacks. 

Security bollards might not be as visually pleasing as other types, but they are the most robust and most efficient way to protect your storefront.

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Why do we need bollards?

Bollards have many different uses, but security and traffic control are the two main issues they aim to solve.

They heighten driver awareness

Street bollards are the perfect height; they are easily visible to drivers but don’t obstruct their sightline. Installing bollards along road boundaries helps drivers perceive space and distance more accurately and effectively prevent accidents.

When installed in series, bollards create an illusion of speed, which encourages drivers to slow down, especially in densely packed areas.

Traffic calming

Street bollards effectively manage road behavior, but they’re also typically used as part of a more significant traffic calming strategy. These strategies, along with utilizing bollards, encourage safe and responsible driving in busy areas or near pedestrian paths. For traffic calming, bollards usually get used in addition to things like:

• Visual indicators such as signs and traffic strips
• Physical elements, including medians and surface treatments

Building security

Security bollards are an effective option for protecting buildings from impact and theft, but they have the added bonus of avoiding clutter around a storefront. Unlikely other barriers, bollards can restrict vehicle access but still allow a clear pedestrian flow.

Whether it’s an accident or not, vehicle impacts can cause massive damage to a building and pose a risk to occupants and pedestrians. Security bollards keep your property and your customers safe.

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Why do we see more bollards in high traffic areas?

Traffic management

While the main purpose of a bollard is protection, it can also act as an informal policing mechanism. When bollards get installed along streets, they give an illusion that the street is narrower than it really is; this causes motorists to be more cautious and indirectly manages the traffic speed in the area.

Reinforce curbs

Bollards also act as a means to protect pedestrians from vehicles that drive up on a curb, whether it’s intentional or not. It’s not difficult for a car to mount a curb, and this can compromise the safety of major intersections if the problem is not fixed.

You can find bollards near the major intersections of most cities to protect pedestrians that are approaching them.

Separate walkways and parking areas

In addition to helping manage traffic, bollards can also influence how pedestrians behave. Bollards placed in a row physically separate parking areas from walkways and sidewalks while creating a visual distinction between them.

In this way, bollards help keep pedestrians away from the road and get them to walk along pathways uniformly.

Prevent unauthorized parking

When parking becomes limited during activities and events, many people get frustrated and start to park in unauthorized areas, including curbs, grass, or any other area where parking is not allowed. 

Installing bollards in places where parking is not permitted, but are in areas that people are prone to park anyway, helps prevent this problem.

Protect monuments

Bollards are typically found along pathways or guarding storefronts, but they also help protect monuments and structures in areas with high traffic. They safeguard these monuments by preventing tourists and pedestrians from getting too close to them.

Setting up a series of bollards to protect a monument helps deter climbing, touching, and disturbing of the monument.

Protect pedestrians and property

The main purpose of bollards is to offer safety and protection for businesses and pedestrians. Different bollards get used for different purposes; the speed of traffic determines the safety rating the correct bollard needs to have, but visual indicators that aren’t meant for vehicles to be around can have more decorative designs for pedestrian walkways.

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When planning to secure your property, it’s important to assess the security needs and different options that you have. Security bollards are an effective and efficient way to protect your business, its occupants, and nearby pedestrians.

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Perimeters of controlled areas such as embassies, factories, military bases, and others need the highest levels of security to prevent breaches. In the past, attackers have used vehicles to ram through gates and into these vulnerable areas, sometimes with deadly effects. Over time, organizations have implemented increasingly more robust perimeter security and crash gates to prevent these kinds of breaches. 

Government bodies and organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM), the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (Dos) have implemented standardized tests for crash gates to ensure that they can withstand rigorous crash testing before they are installed in the field. 

The ASTM standards have replaced DoD standards as the most common standard for crash-testing gate or barrier systems. All crash tests will now be tested under the ASTM F2656 standard. This article will a more in-depth look at the testing process, common terms, and how vehicle security barriers are proven before installation. 

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How ASTM Ratings Are Determined

The ASTM ratings are judged by the vehicle’s weight and maximum speed on impact with the barrier or crash gate. The P-rating in these standards is the penetration rating described as how far the vehicle will push past the barrier after impact. These are equivalent to the DoD’s L-ratings. 

With penetration ratings, the highest-rated barriers will be able to stop vehicles from penetrating in the shortest distance possible. A P-1 rating is the highest level, which denotes that the barrier can stop a vehicle within 3.3 feet of impact or under, P-2 is second at 3.3 feet – 23 feet. The lowest rating is P-3, which encompasses 23.1 feet to 98.4 feet of penetration. 

Crash Terminology

Engineered 

Engineered crash barriers and crash gate systems have been designed to withstand crashes but have not been physically tested for durability. Engineers will use tools such as computer modeling to best judge how large an impact a barrier will be able to withstand. These will still be designed to meet the standards, but they are not as proven without physical testing.

Rated

A rated barrier will have been tested with a received rating from an accredited testing official while following ASTM F2656 guidelines. Rated barriers will have a solid expectation of performance during any crash applications. 

Tested 

“Tested” is a general term that organizations should be careful of as their “crash tested” designation may not be up to the ASTM standard unless otherwise stated. Ensure that if you are seeking an ASTM approved test, that the barrier or gate manufacturer has ready access to certification along with the data of exactly what occurred during the testing process. 

Equivalent 

Those looking to implement a crash-tested barrier for their perimeter will often find a satisfactory product rating with a similar DoD “L” rating, which is equivalent to the ASTM standard. So, a rating of L-3 should be equivalent to the P-1 rating. 

The same will be true of the “K” ratings (DoD) and the “M” ratings (ASTM). These K and M ratings are both used to identify a standard weighted vehicle being used for the test of 15,000 lbs. 

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Certification Testing to ASTM F2656 

If a crash barrier or crash gate manufacturer wishes to gain the ASTM F2656 certification for their physical security products, they must be tested by an accredited and recognized independent lab. These testing facilities will have the needed experience to judge the readiness of security equipment successfully. They will be able to judge a range of vehicle types and impacts to products as well as test with the standard 15,000 lbs vehicle weight and needed penetration levels for the ASTM. 

The ASTM testing method standards were implemented to account for various conditions, velocities of impact, vehicle types, and other factors that can play into an attack or incident. These testing sites are an excellent place to define any penetration limits and come with a maximum range in mind that is specific to your facility. This will help you establish a more secure perimeter or indicate that you need additional security layers. 

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Testing Process And Rating System

Formerly the ASTM test is conducted with a standard 15,000 lb flatbed truck only, but the testing has grown to include small passenger cars, full-size sedan cars, standard pickup trucks, and a heftier heavy-goods vehicle. The impact velocities will be tried on the barriers at 30, 40, 50, and 60 miles per hour. 

For example, a certification of M50/P1 rating would indicate that the barrier system would have achieved the highest ASTM rating of withstanding a 15,000 lb vehicle traveling 50 miles per hour while preventing it from penetrating more than 3.3 feet into the facility. Once your product has been crash-tested, it can safely be installed in your facility entrance.

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B&B Roadway Security Solutions provides the sturdiest physical security measures for facilities and compounds all over the world. Ensuring that your facility is protected at all times with access to the highest-rated security products is our highest priority. Our team of security experts provides technical support to facility perimeters globally while maintaining preventative maintenance, servicing, and any concerns with our products. We provide the highest quality crash gates and bollards to keep your people and your facilities safe from harm. Contact us today for consultation on your property and the security best practices that will fit your operation. 

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According to the US Department of transportation, 30-40% of fatal crashes occur when vehicles are run off the road. Another shocking statistic comes from 30% of all cross-median crashes ending in severe injury or fatality. These statistics have led to increased implementation of crash barriers to prevent vehicles from coming off the road or smashing into oncoming lanes. Concrete medians and metal guardrails save lives every year and make for safer roadways.

An improperly designed crash resistance barrier can make incidents even more dangerous by increasing the chance of rollover, stopping the vehicle too quickly, or shifting the vehicle in other unpredictable ways. The barriers we have on roads today are the product of research on thousands of crashes involving concrete and cable medians and guardrails. 

Crash resistance barriers save lives by preventing dangerous vehicle trajectories while softening and redirecting impacts to drivers wherever possible. This article will take a more in-depth look into all the ways that barriers work to keep us safe. 

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Guardrails and Barriers 

Drivers may swerve out of their lanes and off the road for many reasons. A car may stop too quickly in front of them, causing them to avoid a crash, fatigue, or not paying attention to the road, and inclement weather lead drivers to depart from the road every day.

Traffic engineers have been gathering data almost as long as automobiles have been around to create safer driving environments. Measures have been inducted into highways over time that help drivers stay on the road during a crash and avoid rollovers and other dangers off-road crashes. State and local agencies test different barriers and consult with engineers to create the safest and softest collisions possible for drivers who hit them. Crash barriers are an extremely useful tool to combat fatal auto crashes. 

Crash resistance barriers have been proven to save lives with thorough research in numerous independent studies. They have earned a reputation as a lifesaving piece of highway equipment that provides a shield not only to those involved directly in crashes but to pedestrians and property as well. 

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History of Crash Resistance Barriers 

There is a lot more to these hunks of steel and concrete than you might think at first glance. Crash resistance barriers are so commonplace on roads today that we tend not to think about them. Barriers can come in many shapes that best fit their environment and were highly engineered over time to provide the safest crash surfaces possible.

Until around 1980, most guardrails sloped down at the ends and were buried into the ground, but now a flat metal face more evenly distributes the impact on the car. Likewise, concrete median shapes changed over time to allow car wheels to ride up and then be redirected back toward their lane. These changes, when combined with advances in auto body safety features, have saved countless lives. 

How Crash Resistance Barriers Work 

A guardrail or crash barrier is primarily a means to prevent drivers from exiting a road when the off-road environment would be more dangerous than crashing into a barrier. However, if there is just flat grassy land beyond the road’s shoulder, then forgoing a barrier may actually be a safer option. A great deal of the time, there are steep drops, ditches, trees, or other obstacles that would be incredibly dangerous to drivers should they leave the road. Engineers will weigh the pros and cons of installing barriers or guardrails on any stretch of road that will offer the safest course for drivers. 

Crash barriers work by redistributing impact in less harmful ways to drivers and absorbing as much shock as possible to lighten any blow to the car. The intention of this is to provide two or more layers of energy absorption before any impact is passed on the occupants of the vehicle. The first layer is the softening of the blow from the barrier itself. The guardrails and cement median barriers are angled in such a way and built to soak up and redirect energy. The second layer of shock absorption will be from your car, which is designed to crumple metal in order to soften the impact. Other safety features such as seatbelts and airbags will further multiply the safety of all in even seemingly intense crashes. 

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Median Barriers Prove Effective 

Median barriers have proven to be an immensely effective tool to prevent serious head-on collision accidents. Preventing vehicles from crossing over into oncoming traffic is extremely important, especially with large vehicles such as tractor trailers and semi-trucks. Studies from the Federal Highway Administration have lauded that when median barriers are in place, they can prevent 90 percent of fatalities that occur when vehicles would have otherwise sped into oncoming traffic. It can be hard to gauge what would happen if a barrier had been in place during individual accidents as crashes can have unpredictable outcomes. Still, roads altogether seem to be much safer with a dividing barrier. 

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In short, crash barriers are a scientifically proven method of lessening auto fatalities by keeping drivers on the road and avoiding oncoming traffic. 

B&B Roadway Security Solutions has been dedicated to providing safer driving environments for all since 1925. We provide roadway safety equipment like warning gates, resistance barriers, lighting, and more to ensure public roadways become less deadly. Our traffic management products are designed and engineered to the highest quality and strength levels with a proud history of manufacturing and innovation. We also stand by our products with a 100% dedication to service and help with any problems in our products. Contact us today for barriers or other roadway equipment needs here. 

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In areas with highly congested traffic, it can be beneficial for controlling agencies to switch the direction of traffic to allow for faster traffic movement. During peak traffic times, reversible lanes can make a massive difference to those needing to get home or get to work on time. These lanes are most often changed every day to keep up with daily trends in traffic direction. Traffic coming into a city may be more congested in the morning, and lanes leaving the city may be more crowded in the evening. Traffic gates make reversing lane directions a smoother and much safer process. This guide will expand on the strategy and proper implementation of reversible lanes. 

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Strategy 

Reversible lanes are usually regularly scheduled daily lane changes that help to reduce traffic near cities. However, significant events such as games or concerts and emergencies can create a need for freeing up lanes in a certain direction. 

Reversible lanes can change all lanes of a road to move in the same direction, but some can free up just one lane by using mobile dividers. Road crews will ensure the safety of oncoming traffic by surveying lanes ahead of time and checking all gates and dividers are set up properly. In short, a four-lane highway with two lanes usually moving in either direction can be split in any combination to achieve easier flow. 

Regularly reversible lanes will need thorough collaboration from agencies and will need infrastructure to ensure everything will be working correctly. Automated signs, remote monitoring, and traffic gate technology will provide a secure way to conduct lane reversals. The city’s transportation management center will need to inspect lanes prior to changing them to remove any abandoned vehicles or other obstructions. Many cities have implemented these lane changes that take as little as 15 minutes to reverse to keep with traffic needs. 

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Applications 

Using the reversible lane system can be the right choice for freeways and areas with extremely high levels of traffic and peak traffic times. Peak traffic times that are unbalanced with two or three times the traffic heading in one direction over another can justify setting up an automated and gated system. There are a few benefits to lane reversal systems: 

• More efficient use of roadways and infrastructure
• Faster traffic flow that gets drivers where they need to be
• Can do away with the need for additional road construction 
• Prevents congested or dangerous roads

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How to Implement

Planning needs 

Traffic and roadway authorities will have to conduct thorough planning to ensure drivers’ safe passage on reversible lanes. Engineers will need to survey and judge how the reversible lane will act, given a variety of factors and scenarios. The engineers will judge when the lanes should be best optimized to change and identify daily traffic congestion triggers. Authorities will need to designate roadcrews and decide if they have the required resources to carry out a lane reversal safely.

Policy needs 

City and agency officials will need to observe existing standards and guides for reversing lanes.

These authorities will most likely be an interagency team that could include the state transport authority, construction, or highway patrols. This team will need to coordinate to ensure proper communication, operations, and support are being carried out.

Equipment needs 

Agencies will have a variety of equipment needs that will be necessary to ensure a safe transition: 

• Barrier equipment – This will include traffic gates or machines that will be used to set up and take down barriers.
• Adequate Signage – Electric and static signs will communicate to drivers the lane status and access points.
• Traffic Detection Equipment – Cameras, software, and sensors may need to be installed in order to facilitate triggers to reverse lanes and signal any incidents. 

Coordination needs 

To ensure that the public knows about any lane reversal projects, coordination between the media and roadway authorities must take place to communicate changes. Coordination with law enforcement will also be necessary as this may change emergency routes and enforce the new directions. 

Agency Resource needs 

A higher number of traffic management employees may be needed to monitor traffic trends, and engineers will need to gauge the effectiveness of signage. Agencies will need to make ongoing modifications to improve traffic and safety. 

Maintenance needs 

Periodic maintenance of automated lane reversal systems will include testing all components and safety measures to provide the best transportation experience possible. 

The Future of Reversible Lanes Traffic Gate Technologies

Reversible lanes seem like a common-sense approach to utilize roadways to their highest possible degree, but they can be challenging to implement correctly. 

Tools like automated traffic gates, remote-controlled LED lighting, and even AI could help with future lane reversal technology, preventing the need for costly new construction. Traffic gates are beneficial to stop drivers from entering lanes when they are not safe to do so.

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B&B Roadway Security Solutions has the needed equipment and experience for a variety of transportation needs. Our products include essential tools for setting up a reversible lane highway. Find an assortment of navigation lights, warning gates, resistance barriers, LED lighting, and other quality products that can help provide a safe and effective roadway transition. B&B Roadway solutions specialize in providing transport needs and equipment for managed lanes, bridges, HOV lanes, emergency roads, and more. With decades of experience since our founding in 1925, we can help consult on the equipment you will need for any roadway project. Contact us today at +1 (888) 560-2060.

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The world is becoming an increasingly volatile place with acts of terrorism and civil unrest. Recent acts of violence have caused destruction to property and have ended in harm to civilians and government personnel alike. In recent years, bad actors have used vehicles to breach physical barriers and cause mass damage. 

Thankfully, crash gate systems act as both a deterrent and first line of defense for property and life. Crash gate systems prevent vehicles from breaching into critical infrastructure or vulnerable areas by providing a robust barrier that can withstand the heaviest impacts. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about crash gates so you can choose the right protective measures. 

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Understanding Crash Gate Ratings

Crash gate systems are rated differently depending on the intended use and the organization that will be using them. The United States has some common standards for crash gates outlined in the definition of standards.

Definition of Standards 

The ASTM F2656 is the current US standard for crash rating requirements.  Often, the  Department of Defense, Department of State, Interagency Security Committee, and the US General Administration have additional requirements for verifying the performance of a security barrier.  Organizations in the UK and other areas of the world have different standards.

Third party testing agencies are used to analyze barriers’ performance to see how they will withstand a vehicle impact that includes different vehicle weights, sizes, velocities, and angles of approach. 

Previously, both the DOD and DOS used a “K” designation that describes the vehicle impact speed that the gate is successfully rated for. The K-ratings used were K rating (K4 = 15,000 lbs at 30 mph; K8 = 15,000 lbs at 40 mph; and K12 = 15,000 lbs at 50 mph).  Whereas the “L” rating designates how far the vehicle’s cargo will penetrate beyond the barrier. The ASTM F2656 changed the “K” designation to an M-rating, M30 (K4), M40 (K8) and M50 (K12).

These penetration ratings are designed to create a standardized system that allows users to know precisely what their physical security measures can withstand. When purchasing a crash gate system for your organization, know exactly what these specifications and ratings are by requesting a copy of the test certification letter from the manufacturer directly. 

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Applications & Uses of Crash Barriers

The application of crash barriers can vary as many places need physical security measures to prevent and protect against breaches. The examples of properties below need to direct and control traffic while bolstering security. 

Public Utilities – Crash gate systems are essential for public utilities.  Water and power plants can benefit from these physical barriers because they contain vulnerable assets that could become a target.

Military & Police Installations – Bases, police headquarters, and other installations for military and police need the highest security measures as they have higher levels of threat from terrorism and warfare. 

Borders – Borders need to direct the flow of traffic while preventing any attackers from breaching country lines. 

Airports – Barriers can offer increased protection levels in these vulnerable areas that need the highest levels of security, such as hangers, terminals, and runways.

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Types of Crash Barriers

Not all crash barriers are created equally. Crash barriers have different ratings as outlined below that can cater to other uses and levels of danger. 

Crash gates and beams 

Engineered 

These barriers have been designed by engineers to meet certain performance characteristics or industry specifications.  With the aid of computerized programs, engineers can calculate how their design will withstand impacts. 

Crash Tested 

These crash gate systems have been impact-tested and rated by a certifying 3rd party then are approved by the Department of Defense, State Department, or other agency. The testing agency tests to the desired crash rating of the manufacturer. 

Reinforced 

A reinforced crash gate will include extra security features that extend beyond the gate, such as cables, bollards, and other measures designed to stop vehicle ramming. 

Crash Gate Systems

Below are some various gate types available in a crash gate system that offer different opening mechanisms and security features.

Vertical Lift Gate 

Vertical lift gates will open and close vertically. These options are common in constricted spaces that do not allow for sliding gates. These crash gates are most often automated or controlled by an attendant. 

Cantilever Slide Gate 

This gate type will slide open horizontally to allow traffic through and provides a sturdy barrier when closed. They do not require any tracks or supports besides two posts on either side of the entryway. These gates are commonly seen as the entrance to compounds, embassies, and other secure areas.

Overhead Slide Gate 

These gates have an overhead track but slide to the side of the opening. This type of gate allows very tall vehicles to enter and exit, so it is commonly seen in border crossings. 

Swing Gate 

As their name suggests, these hinged gates swing open from a side of the entrance. Crash rated swing gates only open towards vehicles to provide a security stop against ramming. This will work well as long as there is ample room for vehicles in the driveway. 

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B&B Roadway Security Solutions has an unsurpassed dedication to providing barrier and gate solutions that keep people safe. We provide the formidable crash-tested gates that keep danger at bay while delivering peace of mind to those in military or government service, employees, and civilians alike. Since 1925, we have produced physical protection for vulnerable areas with anti-terror and traffic control needs.

B&B Roadway Security Solutions designs the highest quality gates, bollards, and barriers with the intention of providing an impenetrable perimeter for installations that serve the public. We have the unparalleled expertise to consult on the best solutions for your organization. Contact us today to learn more about our products. 

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Do you need to increase your facility’s security from unauthorized vehicles? Vehicle barriers are an essential part of your site’s safety and security system. Vehicle barriers have been proven to significantly prevent crashes and protect employees, visitors, and buildings from security threats.

But how do you determine which barrier is best for your facility? And is it worth the investment? We’ll examine what vehicle barriers are, their benefits, and a variety of installations to safeguard your site.

What Are Vehicle Barriers?

Vehicle barriers are a means for security and safety around your site, project, or assets. Their primary purpose is to stop an unauthorized vehicle from penetrating the facility or entering unauthorized. These barriers can be passive or active. 

Passive barriers are stationary with no moving parts, like a fence or static bollard. These barriers are designed to absorb the energy from a vehicle and redistribute that energy to its foundation.

Active barriers, like a drop-arm barrier, wedge barrier, or active bollard, have moving elements that operate manually, remotely, or automatically. These barriers are designed to regulate who can enter your site and stop any unauthorized vehicles.

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The Benefits of Vehicle Barriers

By stationing vehicle barriers around your facility, it can:

• Reduce traffic density and speeding
• Increase safety for pedestrians or road workers
• Require credentials for entry into the facility
• Create a security chokepoint
• Prevent terrorist or criminal attacks
• Add security to your site

Many businesses and government agencies use vehicle barriers for added security, traffic control, and safety.

Different Types of Vehicle Barriers

There are several different active and passive vehicle barriers to choose from to enhance your facility’s safety and security. 

Bollards

A bollard is a less obtrusive, aesthetic solution that provides substantial protection from vehicles without obstructing pedestrian traffic. Bollards are generally permanent installations made from concrete or steel for long-term durability. Bollards can be passive or active vehicle barriers to deter vehicles and create a security perimeter. 

Crash Gates

An active vehicle barrier crash gate, is a horizontal solution, which slides open for entry once vehicles are authorized. Crash gates can cover a large entry without requiring roadway modification. Crash gates are ideal for high-security sites because they can withstand a 15,000 lb vehicle attack, making them an excellent first line of defense.

Drop Arm Barriers

Drop arm barriers are an excellent security solution when a site has restrictions which will not allow disruptions to the exiting roadway.   Drop arm barrier’s foundations sit outside the roadway.  Drop arm barriers can operate using hydraulics, electromechanical, or manual operation. Customized to fit your entry and exits, drop arm barriers are an affordable solution with easy installation. These barriers can provide continuous duty operation.

Portable Barriers

For temporary projects, portable barriers can be moved with minimal effort when you need to set up additional security. Portable barriers operate manually or using hydraulics to deter vehicles. They can be installed within fifteen minutes and have long-term durability. And some portable barriers, like the JAX, are effortless and lightweight for easy transportation.

Do you need a barrier system for your facility or project? BBRSS offers the highest quality barrier systems that can be customized to meet your site’s requirements.

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Surface Mounts

Bolted firmly to the ground, surface mounts are ideal when excavation isn’t feasible. Surface mounts can operate manually or using hydraulics to prevent vehicles from entering restricted areas. Schools, businesses, malls, and hotels often install surface mounts for medium to high-level protection. 

Vertical Pivot Gates

When space is limited, vertical pivot gates can regulate entry by lifting a gate arm upward. Vertical pivot gates can be custom-fit to any entry or exit and range in security from ornamental barriers to a full-size gate leaf. These gates are ideal for military, government, commercial and industrial sites. 

Wedge Barriers

Wedge barriers utilize shallow mount framework which lies flush with the ground until a barricade is needed. These barriers can be controlled with hydraulic and all electric drive systems.  The wedge can raise and lock into position to stop a 15,000 lb vehicle from entering the site. Wedge barriers are ideal for military, government, embassies, and other critical, high-security sites.

Gate Operators

While not necessarily a barrier, gate operators are essential for sliding gates. Gate operators are integrated into the sites access control system or can be controlled locally by a control panel or wireless device.  Low maintenance and reliable gate operators can handle high-density traffic into sites and can be customized for commercial or industrial facilities. 

How Vehicle Barriers Protect Your Property

Passive and active vehicle barriers create a security perimeter for your site, which can prevent and protect your facility from careless drivers, theft, and terrorist attacks. Vehicle barriers should be part of your overall security system and can be combined with smart cards, surveillance, radar, and guard booths for maximum security.

Preventing Unauthorized Access

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reports that vehicles barriers prevent unauthorized access by:

• Reducing vehicle speeds
• Preventing perimeter breaches
• Protecting structures from damage
• Safeguarding personnel
• Restricting access to equipment and other high-security areas

Choosing the Right Barrier

Which vehicle barrier system is right for your facility will largely depend on your site’s physical characteristics, operational constraints, and desired level of security. You’ll want to perform a site assessment and a security assessment to identify the right vehicle barrier system. 

Different barriers have varying crash test ratings for different levels of security. For high-security sites, you’ll want to use a combination of active and passive barriers to protect your facilities.

BBRSS is the premier solutions provider of perimeter protection and managed lane products. We design, manufacture, and distribute crash-rated passive and active vehicle barriers. Our B&B ARMR division is the industry leader of crash barrier systems, providing the first line of defense for national security, economy, public health, and safety.

Our B&B Roadway provides superior managed lane barrier systems for creating a safer roadways and traffic lanes.

Aren’t sure which vehicle barriers would be right for your site? Contact BBRSS to customize a safety and security barrier system that meets your needs.

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Whether you are managing traffic flow or providing security for a government facility, there are many uses for active and passive vehicle barriers. Active and passive vehicle barriers provide safety and security for sites and assets. But what are the differences? 

We’ll examine the different types of active and passive barriers and how to assess which barrier is right for your facility or project.

What Are Active Barriers?

Active barriers are typically used at access control points where individuals or vehicles are checked for credentials to enter. Active barriers have moving parts that allow entry and must provide continuous operation for protecting the facility. Active barriers can be manually operated, electronically operated, or automated. 

Active barriers must provide continuous operation, and so they have higher maintenance requirements and may require active personnel to operate. 

Benefits of Active Barriers

There are several benefits to active barriers:

• Regulate entry into a facility 
• Can be activated to stop breaches
• Can stop moving vehicle attacks
• Serve as a deterrent for hostile intent 

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Types of Active Barriers

The most common types of active barriers include:

• Gates. This is an operable part of a fence that mounts on wheels or hinges for entry.
• Traffic control arms. While a common deterrent for passage, these barriers have no stopping power for security.
• Wedge barriers. These are the steel plates that angle upward to stop a vehicle when activated. Usually, they are flush with the ground for traffic to pass over.
• Retractable bollards. These bollards are generally left up because they are used in areas with less activity.
• Crash arm barriers.  These types of arms are reinforced and provide both stopping power and can be used for access control.  
• Barrier-net systems. Attached to vertical steel supports, these nets can span large openings and are used for perimeter coverage.

Are you looking for an active barrier system for your facility? BBRSS offers the highest quality active barrier systems that can be customized to meet your site’s requirements.

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What Are Passive Barriers?

Passive barriers are barriers that have no moving parts. The barrier must be able to stop or deter threats on their own. Passive barriers absorb energy and transfer the energy to their foundation.

Passive barriers can be individual barriers or part of a more extensive passive barrier system. And passive barriers can be transportable or permanent, depending on the system. 

Benefits of Passive Barriers

There are several benefits to passive barriers:

• Provide perimeter security
• Require little to no maintenance once installed
• Deter attacks and breeches
• Can be integrated into decorative landscaping and street furniture.  

Types of Passive Barriers

There are two types of passive barriers: fixed barriers and re-deployable barriers.

Fixed Barriers

Fixed barriers are often permanent barriers that can stop moving vehicles. The most common fixed barriers are:

• Chain-link/Ornamental fences. These fences can be reinforced with high strength cables for a more robust deterrent to stop moving vehicles.
• Concrete walls. Height, thickness, reinforcement, and foundation depth all contribute to effectiveness.
• Cable barriers. Plow steel cables anchor between two concrete points for security and are often used with fences.
• Bollards.  Deep mount or shallow mount bollards provide pedestrian access while deterring and preventing vehicle intrusion.  

Re-deployable Barriers

These barriers are movable passive barriers. Common re-deployable barriers include:

• Jersey barriers. Non-anchored barriers are effective at creating standoff barriers but won’t stop a ramming vehicle. Median barriers are Jersey barriers.
• Large planters. If made of concrete, planters improve curb appeal while being effective barriers.
• Boulders. A natural, difficult barrier. Boulders take significant effort to move.
• Relocatable Crash Barriers.  These active barriers provide crash rated protection and can be towed or placed into position by a forklift or crane.  Often used in temporary security applications and can be ran from a dedicated power source, battery and solar powered systems.  Portable Barriers provide flexibility in establishing temporary perimeter protection. 

Other Types of Passive Barriers

• Ditches. When dug at a sufficient depth, width, and steep slope, they are effective against most vehicles.
• Berms. When properly configured, berms are also an effective natural deterrent.
• Trees and large bushes. Trees and bushes make great natural barriers that can be in concrete planters or in the ground.

Active Vs. Passive

Whether you choose to use active or passive barriers will depend mainly on your site characteristics, operational constraints, and security level. You’ll want to perform a site assessment that analyses:

• The site’s physical characteristics such as structures, roads, terrain, perimeter, and landscaping
• Traffic engineering studies for the area
• Underground utilities
• Environmental constraints
• Planned changes around the facility

Depending on the security level your facility needs, you may also want to perform a security assessment. This assessment will examine:

• Overall security needs
• Perceived threats
• Perceived vulnerabilities
• Security solutions 

By assessing your site’s needs, you’ll be able to identify barrier requirements, which could be active, passive, or both. Different barriers offer different levels of security with varying crash test ratings. For high-security sites, you’ll want to use a combination of active and passive barriers to protect your facilities.

Which Barrier Is Right for You?

Active and passive barriers are excellent safety and security solutions to protect your assets and facilities. These barriers also manage and regulate traffic flow and protect employees while they work on road projects. Depending on your project or site, you may want to use temporary or permanent barriers that are either active, passive, or both.

BBRSS is the premier solutions provider of perimeter protection and managed lane products. We design, manufacture, and distribute crash-rated passive and active vehicle barriers.

BBRSS’ B&B ARMR division is the industry leader of crash barrier systems offers a variety of active and passive vehicle barriers. B&B ARMR provides excellent defense solutions for national security, economy, public health, and safety.

BBRSS’ B&B Roadway provides superior managed lane barrier systems, including warning gates, resistance barriers, and navigational lighting solutions for moveable bridges, reversible lanes, and roadway closure systems. 

Do you need to add active or passive vehicle barriers to your site? Contact BBRSS to customize a safety and security barrier system that meets your needs.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driver error causes 90% of fatalities on the road. The NHTSA believes that 50,000 vehicle crashes could be avoided by leveraging Intelligent Transportation System technologies.

Many states in the United States have and will integrate Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in many high-risk areas to improve safety and transportation efficiency. Along with road safety, ITS allows its user to tackle issues such as CO2 emissions, traffic congestion, and high fuel prices.

To integrate into an ITS system, you should follow several steps to create a sustainable and effective ITS. We’ll examine these steps and the challenges of integrating ITS.

What are Intelligent Transportation Systems?

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are smart, real-time applications and communication technologies for detecting, analyzing, controlling, and communicating to a transportation control center to improve safety, mobility, and efficiency. 

ITS includes technologies, hardware, and several transportation agencies that work cohesively together as a complete management strategy to address transportation issues and challenges. Ultimately, an effective ITS solution shares information between agencies and reduces redundant jurisdiction spending.

Benefits of ITS

Well-integrated ITS can provide several benefits for relieving transportation challenges:

• Eases congestion
• Improves traffic management
• Minimizes environmental footprint
• Saves lives
• Reduces vehicle crashes
• Reduces CO2 emissions
• Decreases fuel consumption
• Saves money for maintenance and operations
• Reduces the need for road construction

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How to Integrate ITS systems?

A successful ITS solution must meet requirements on time and within a budget. To do this, transportation agencies must follow a coordinated integration process for implementing ITS.

1. Planning and Funding an ITS Solution

Most ITS technologies are meant to integrate with an existing transportation system.

During the planning phase of integrating ITS, agencies will need to:

• Identify needed ITS projects
• Create a project scope
• Define requirements
• Create a schedule

Once these variables are identified to create a comprehensive ITS architecture, the agencies can submit for funding.

Identifying ITS Projects

When the local agency examines the current transportation challenges for a specific area, they will assess and identify different ITS projects. These projects can be:

Designing the ITS Architecture

All of these areas need to be addressed and defined for the ITS architecture:

• Identification of stakeholders, communities, and participating agencies roles and responsibilities
• Requirements definitions
• Analysis of alternative system configurations and technology options to meet requirements
• Procurement options
• Identification of applicable ITS standards and testing procedures
• Procedures and resources necessary for operations and management of the system
• Define environmental impact, processes, and approval
• Adhere to Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
• Ensure easements are identified if needed for right of way during any ITS projects

Funding an ITS Project

For assessing costs, the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office provides an ITS Costs Database for accurately determining capital, operational, and maintenance costs for implementing different ITS projects. Once budgets and expenses are determined, the agency can submit a Systems Engineering Review Form (SERF) for review and approval. 

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2. SEMP and ITS Implementation

The agency should complete a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) and Systems Engineering process for each ITS project. When the final SEMP is approved, the agency can implement the ITS projects based on the architecture schedule.

Transportation Operations Center

If not already in place, a transportation operations center needs to be created. This agency will manage and respond to all transportation issues and problems that can’t be handled by the ITS hardware and applications.

The transportation operations center will manage:

• Central traffic signal control
• Freeway management
• Transit & fleet management
• Electronic toll collection & fare payment
• Advanced emergency response
• Regional multi-modal traveler information
• Satellite-based navigation systems
• Driver assistance devices

3. Construction

ITS construction applies to physical devices or communication infrastructure that must be physically installed on the roadway. The regulations require state and local agencies to award contracts based on:

• Competitive bidding.
• Qualified engineers
• State-approved procurement procedures

Once contracts have been awarded, the agency can manage and ensure project completion. 

4. Documentation Upon Project Completion

Because the US DOT has the right to access all documentation on federal-aid projects, strict record keeping is essential during ITS integration. Agencies must substantiate all costs. 

During an ITS project, whenever the project adds, subtracts, or modifies elements, information flow, or interfaces, changes must be submitted to verify the ITS architecture. All implementation should be well documented and submitted for review and approval. 

When an integration has followed procedure, the ITS projects should be able to:

• Seamlessly communicate between public infrastructure and private devices. 
• Communicate properly without false positives.
• Provide accurate real-time information to the Transportation Operation Center
• Automate specific enforcement technologies

Integration Challenges

While ITS seems like a reliable solution, there are some integration challenges to look out for when adopting new ITS technology:

• Cybersecurity needs to be a top priority when installing ITS technologies that could be threatened by a terrorist attack.
• Effective data analysis is critical to building a robust ITS architecture.
• Strong connectivity is essential to real-time communication and efficiency.
• Integration and coordination between all transportation agencies must be established to create an effective ITS solution.

Some ITS technology relies on communication with drivers using their cell phones or in-vehicle navigation systems, which becomes problematic when many cities and counties have banned cell phone use while driving. The ITS architecture will need an alternative plan for communication in these areas.

Smooth Integration of ITS Technologies is Critical to Success

ITS technologies can improve the safety and efficiency of transportation when integrated in a sustainable, efficient manner. By following the ITS guidelines for integration, your ITS solution will enable better communication and traffic management.

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Need help assessing your traffic management? Contact BBRSS to customize a roadway management system that meets your requirements and safety standards.

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In 2018, over 4.5 million medically consulted injuries occurred on US roadways.  While this number is high, the death and injury rate is declining because Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improve how we manage traffic and transportation.

ITS provide communication and technology applications to improve our transportation system. ITS technology saves lives, reduces congestion, and improves the environmental sustainability of our transportation system.

Active warning gates communicate with ITS to prevent accidents on roads, bridges, and train crossing. Often drivers are injured because they disregarded safety measures such as warning gates and traffic signals. As ITS technology improves, active warning gates will be able to communicate and regulate safer traffic.

What are Active Warning Gates?

Active warning gates are traffic management systems that control traffic flow for:

Made from hot-dipped galvanized steel, warning gates are activated from sensors and technology to keep drivers safe and help moderate traffic flow. Active warning gate bars can span up to fifty feet and cover multiple lanes of traffic.

There are two types of warning gates: vertical or horizontal. Each has its advantages:

Vertical Warning Gates

The most common type of warning gate, a vertical gate remains in an upright position until the gate is needed to signal a train, bridge, or dangerous road condition by lowering their arm to stop vehicles from passing. Vertical warning gates require less space for opening and closing and can lower across several lanes of traffic.

Horizontal Warning Gates

A horizontal warning gate arm swings open like a door. These gates are ideal for traffic control and access control for a facility.  Available in a variety of sizes, horizontal warning gates can be used to cover multiple traffic lanes.  

Not sure which warning gate is right for your facility, road, or asset? Request a free consultation from BBRSS Roadway for expert advice and design.

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How Do Active Warning Gates Communicate with ITS?

ITS can send real-time information about traffic to close or open the active warning gate when it is safe to pass. The dynamic warning gate will send visual and audible signs to stop or restart traffic flow.

When the information is accurate, vehicles and pedestrians are more likely to obey the traffic lights and gates. One of the biggest reasons people are injured is that they disregard traffic signals and warning gates and go around. By providing more accurate information, the ITS will make the warning gate more effective and reliable.

Do you need a warning gate to provide better traffic management and safety? Contact BBRSS to learn more about their vertical and horizontal warning gates. 

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Benefits of Active Warning Gates

When warning gates signal and work in a predictable, reliable, and accurate manner, the warning gates will:

Provide traffic control.

Warning gates regulate traffic for HOV or reversible lanes by providing organized traffic management. They also restrict how many vehicles can cross bridges and train tracks. By communicating with the ITS, they can accurately moderate traffic.

Increase the security of the bridge, train, or other assets.

Warning gates provide security for bridges, trains, and facilities by restricting entry based on set conditions. ITS can also pass real-time information to the warning gate by monitoring traffic and transportation conditions. Warning gates can also be customized to withstand vehicle impact.

Save lives.

By accurately warning vehicles and pedestrians of upcoming dangerous conditions, people are more like to obey and not put themselves in compromising situations. While only 100 people die each year from trains, this number is declining because ITS provides better protection.

Work reliably for generations.

Because warning gates are made of high-quality materials, they can accurately operate for decades. This helps with environmental sustainability because the gates do not need to be replaced very often. Active warning gates are energy efficient and require minimal maintenance.

Prevent vehicles from driving in hazardous weather conditions.

Warning gates can close roads when weather conditions become too dangerous on the road. States implement warning gates on roads prone to black ice, flooding, high winds, or heavy snow. Utilizing accurate ITS information about weather conditions, the warning gate can keep vehicles safe.

How do Warning Gates Utilize ITS to be More Effective?

Warning gate technology communicates with local ITS to determine traffic, traffic patterns, oncoming trains, or bridge changes. The ITS send accurate real-time monitoring information so that the gates react in a reliable and precise manner.

When the warning gate behaves intelligently, vehicle drivers are more inclined to heed warnings and respect the gate until favorable and safer conditions resume. This will save lives.

Why You Should Utilize Active Warning Gates with ITS

Installing warning gates to regulate and control traffic around bridges, roads, facilities, and trains can provide better security for the assets, save lives, reduce injuries, and manage traffic flow. When utilizing ITS, warning gates can accurately warn and stop traffic, making them more reliable and safe.

As ITS systems improve, states and local governments can more accurately predict and plan for traffic flow. They will be able to assess what areas need more traffic management and install warning gates to assist with traffic control and safety.

ITS also provides accurate, real-time hazardous weather information so that warning gates can close roads to protect vehicles and their passengers. Warning gates using ITS will ultimately reduce the number of lives lost on the road and create safer transportation conditions.

BBRSS is the premier solutions provider of roadway managed lane products. We design, manufacture, and distribute crash-rated active warning gates and vehicle barriers. Our B&B Roadway provides superior managed lane barrier systems for creating a safe work environment for roadway projects.

Need help in assessing your traffic management? Contact BBRSS to customize a roadway management system that meets your requirements and safety standards.

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