• Request full-scale crash test summary from the bollard manufacturer that details actual test performance.
• Verify that the tests were conducted to the ASTM F3016 standard at an accredited testing facility. Beware of unverifiable “independent” tests.
• Finite engineering analysis is not equivalent to an ASTM F3016 crash test.
• Your best security is to purchase the bollards directly from the manufacturer who has performed the testing.
• Require steel certifications from manufacturer to verify steel complies with what was actually tested.
• Bollard Warehouse, Inc. is Buy American qualified.

• TrafficGuard®, Inc drawing on 20 + years of industry experience, is the first bollard company to test to ASTM F3016 as well as the first to offer crash tested and crash rated product that meets ASTM F3016.
• Bollard Warehouse, Inc. is the licensed manufacturer of TrafficGuard®, Inc. ASTM F3016 crash tested and crash rated bollard line.
• Currently Bollard Warehouse, Inc. offers S-10 , S-20 and S-30 crash tested and crash rated removable and fixed bollard solutions.
• Testing has been ongoing since 2016, with over 28 tests conducted to date at the Texas Transportation Institute in College Station, Texas and Calspan Corporation in Buffalo, New York.
• Current testing is aimed at providing less invasive and retrofit crash tested and crash rated bollard solutions.
• Visit www.bollardwarehouse.com to learn more.

• The ASTM F3016 standard details a testing method to determine a bollards ability to stop a 5,000 lb test vehicle at 10, 20 and 30 MPH.
• There are two passing penetration ratings; P1 & P2. P1 details a dynamic penetration of less than 1’. P2 details a dynamic penetration of less than 4’.
• Recommended spacing of bollards is no further than 48” from inside edge to inside edge between bollards.
• Bollard selection and placement decisions based upon site specific details and anticipated speeds shall be determined by the owner or their representatives.
• Consulting a traffic engineer may be advisable.
• Learn more about the standard here:
  • www.astm.org/Standards/F3016.htm
  • www.bollardwarehouse.com

• Increasingly common are vehicle incursions where a driver inadvertently, or in some cases deliberately penetrates a storefront. According the Storefront Safety Council:
  • 60 + vehicle-intbuilding crashes each day
  • 3,600 + injuries per year
  • 500 deaths per year
• While these numbers are rough estimates, a simple google search for shows the scope of the issue, with vehicle incursion incidents nationwide.
• The lives of employers, employees and customers are increasingly at risk.
• Business owners and government agencies are being exposed to significant liability.
• Protecting storefronts based on “best practices” will no longer be enough.
• An ASTM committee has developed & approved ASTM F3016, Surrogate Testing of Vehicle Impact Protective Devices at Low Speeds that aims to address these risks.
• With the implementation of the new standard, the responsibility to protect vulnerable store fronts and seating areas with crash tested and crash rated bollards or other devices will fall on commercial real estate, retail owners and government agencies.
• Incentives through insurers to implement crash tested and crash rated protection will also likely increase.
• COVID19 has further upped the exposure for these businesses and agencies to provide a safe environment for their employees and customers.

The idea for TrafficGuard® and its very first product was born in 1998.

While on a sales call at a Northern Illinois park department, Mike Schram came across what was known in the area as a “drop gate”; two galvanized steel channels bolted to a base and then padlocked together at the top utilizing a steel pin.  The drop gate was relatively small; 12” wide and 18” tall mounted on an asphalt bike path.  The intent was to stop unwanted vehicles from traveling down the path, while simultaneously allowing an authorized user with a key to lower them into the down position and drive over.

Mikes first impression was how hard they were to see and how dangerous they potentially were for cyclists and anyone else using the path.  When he asked a few questions of the Director of Parks he learned that this bollard had already caused several accidents.  The most severe of which left a cyclist and young mother a paraplegic.  A lawsuit had been filed and was eventually settled for $2.8 million.

Having seen many “drop gates” of this style in the Chicagoland area, Mike decided to design a safer and effective collapsible bollard solution.  As a cyclist himself, Mike began by noting the different designs of bollards on bike paths around the Chicagoland area.  From there, he began to sketch some design ideas.

In early 1999, the first collapsible bollard prototype was built and test marketing began.  In the fall of that same year the LPHDHB was engineered and manufactured for the first time.  With the exception of some minor design changes, it is the same product you see today and still one of the most popular products produced by TrafficGuard®.

TODAY

Over the 19 years that have passed since that first product, Mike deployed a strategy that served him well over his years as a Manufacturers Rep.: he listened to the customer.   All of the products in TrafficGuard®’s current product line have been designed and manufactured based on customer requests for a specific bollard solution and functionality.   Those customer requests have spawned 5 US and 3 Canadian Patents.  Mike also stressed the importance of sourcing and manufacturing as much of TrafficGuard’s products in the United States as possible and TrafficGuard is Buy American compliant to this day.

After standardizing the market place for manually operated removable and collapsible bollard solutions, TrafficGuard® has continued to innovate.  Mike became an early proponent and committee member for the ASTM F3016 crash test standard.  Once the F3016 standard was finalized and passed, Mike saw an opportunity to help TrafficGuard® customers protect their employees, patrons and property.  TrafficGuard® was the first bollard manufacturer to test to the ASTM F3016 standard.  Product improvements and testing continue to date.

Safety Bollards in Wyoming

As one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of steel bollards in the United States, TrafficGuard, Inc strives to offer top quality security and traffic bollards. We provide our Wyoming traffic bollard clients, as well as our customers all over the United States, high quality options for adding security to their property and helping direct traffic. Our bollards are crafted from durable, high quality steel, so you can trust that you’re getting a reliable, high quality product when you purchase from us. Whether you’re looking for temporary or permanent security, removable, or locking bollards, you’ll find what you need in our inventory.

Our Bollards

When you purchase from TrafficGuard, we believe that you should know what you’re getting, and that’s why we’re happy to discuss the different types of bollards we offer with you before you purchase so that you can make the best choice. We offer a variety of different models to suit different security needs, from permanent security bollards to temporary, locking options. We also offer parking bollards and four different types of collapsible bollards, including single post, double post, double post screw-lock, and round post. As for our removable bollards, we have locking and non-locking options. No matter what level of protection you’re looking for, we’ll be happy to help you make the best decision for your Wyoming property.

Industry Applications

Different businesses will use bollards differently depending on their specific needs—traffic control, building protection, vehicle access restriction, etc.—but one thing is true for all of these needs, and that’s that there’s a bollard perfect for every specific need. For instance, they’re used to help prevent damage to buildings at the edges of parking lots, to deter vehicles from gaining access to bicycle paths, and to indicate that certain types of vehicles are the only ones allowed to utilize a part of the roadway—for instance, ambulance lanes at hospitals.

Other locations that bollards are used include:

• Cemeteries
• Industrial locations and businesses
• Residential areas
• Stadiums
• Universities
• Streetscapes

*TrafficGuard, Inc complies with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C 8302-8305)

No matter what you need for your property, we at TrafficGuard, Inc will be happy to help you make the best bollard choice. Contact us today for more information, and don’t forget to check out our blog.

Traffic Bollards in Wisconsin

When property owners in Wisconsin need safety bollards for their sites, they know they can trust in TrafficGuard. We provide a wide variety of traffic safety posts to help keep Wisconsin sites, including residential, commercial, public and government, protected from unwanted vehicular activity and car crashes, both accidental and intentional. TrafficGuard, Inc is committed to helping Wisconsin property owners keep their sites protected, which is why we produce traffic posts from which they can choose based on their security needs.

Our Safety Bollards

We offer three main safety bollard styles to help keep sites secure and safeguarded from ram raiding activity, as well as accidental crashes. For sites that need long-lasting protection, we have a wide selection of permanent bollard models. Our fixed bollards can be either embedded directly into the ground or mounted on the surface. If sites need the same level of vehicle impact resistance but for more temporary purposes, we also offer our removable and collapsible bollard models. When not in use, these bollards create a surface safe for driving over. All of our safety bollard models are constructed from high-grade stainless steel. To ensure they create a visual deterrence that drivers notice, we also coat them in a bold yellow finish and 3M reflective tape. Additionally, we apply a zinc-rich corrosion- and rust-resistant primer with a 5,000-hour salt spray resistance for protection from environmental elements.

Industry Applications for Traffic & Security Posts

Property owners commonly utilize TrafficGuard, Inc traffic safety bollards for various safety applications in Wisconsin. Our bollards can be used to protect parks, sports fields, stadiums, hospitals, airports, vehicle parking, government buildings, warehouses, cemeteries, public works and much more. In addition to these sites, our traffic and security bollards can also be used to protect:

• Site access control
• Toll booths
• Parking lots
• Golf courses
• Bike path lanes

*TrafficGuard, Inc complies with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C 8302-8305)

Want to learn more about traffic and security posts or inquire about purchasing them for your Wisconsin property? Contact the TrafficGuard, Inc team today. We’ll work with you to determine which bollard is right for your site. For additional information about traffic and security posts, visit our blog. Here, you’ll find the latest industry news about traffic bollards, as well as information about their benefits and industry applications.

TRAFFIC BOLLARDS IN WEST VIRGINIA

TrafficGuard, Inc is a leading traffic safety bollard manufacturer in West Virginia and across the United States. We produce various types of access control barriers to keep sites of all kinds, including residential, commercial, public works, governmental and more, protected. Whether you need to limit site access, keep vehicular traffic moving smoothly or protect sites, our security posts can provide your location the safeguarding you need. Learn more about our bollard’s exceptional materials and construction, as well as various industry applications for which they can be used.

FEATURES OF OUR STEEL BOLLARDS IN WEST VIRGINIA

TrafficGuard®, Inc. offers bollards for all site protection needs, including those in the permanent, removable and collapsible models. For our fixed bollards, we offer both embedded and surface mounted. Additionally, our removable bollards have the option for internal and external locking mechanisms. Our West Virginia safety barriers are offered in 304 stainless steel or carbon steel powder coated in a wide range of colors. To ensure our bollards have high levels of visual deterrence that drivers notice, we offer a standard safety yellow finish, but finish in many other colors as well. Every bollard unit is shipped with 3M reflective tape as well. We also apply a rust- and corrosion-resistant coating and a 5,000-hour salt spray finish to ensure our bollards can withstand harsh environmental conditions.

WHAT TYPES OF TRAFFIC BOLLARDS IN WEST VIRGINIA DO WE OFFER?

At TrafficGuard®, we offer a variety of types of bollards to meet your specific needs. Some of our bollard lines include:

• Crash-Tested Bollards: If your lot requires a higher level of safety, we offer bollards that are ASTM F3016 crash-tested at 10, 20, and 30 MPH. We have crash tested options in both fixed and removable.
• Removable Bollards: Our removable bollards allow you to quickly convert restricted areas into accessible areas and vice versa. We offer locking and non-locking removable bollards.
• Fixed Bollards: Our fixed bollards can be embedded or surface mounted and offer permanent collision prevention around building entrances, parking lots, and other areas.
• Collapsible Bollards: Ideal for vehicle access control for emergency vehicle access roads, trails, and utility access roads, our collapsible bollards are available in single post, double post, double post screw lock, and round post.

INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS WITH CONTROL BARRIERS

Property owners utilize TrafficGuard, Inc safety bollards to protect multiple property types in West Virginia, including corporate facilities, public works, stadiums, streetscapes, golf courses, marinas, pedestrian walkways, parks and much more. Our West Virginia traffic bollards are also utilized for protecting other various building types, such as:

• Airports
• Government buildings/
• Schools
• Residential areas
• Bike paths

No matter what type of site you need to protect, TrafficGuard, Inc can produce the access control barriers you need. Utilizing our safety bollards, you can know that your site is protected to keep both your building and those who frequent the site safe. *TrafficGuard, Inc complies with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C 8302-8305) To learn more about how traffic control barriers can protect your property site in West Virginia, get in touch with a TrafficGuard, Inc representative. Additionally, to learn more about security posts, check out TrafficGuard’s blog. Here, we provide leading information about traffic safety bollards, as well as their benefits and applications in which they can be utilized.

TRAFFIC BOLLARDS IN WASHINGTON

TrafficGuard, Inc is a leading traffic safety bollard manufacturer in Washington and across the United States. We produce various types of access control barriers to keep sites of all kinds, including residential, commercial, public works, governmental and more, protected. Whether you need to limit site access, keep vehicular traffic moving smoothly or protect sites, our security posts can provide your location the safeguarding you need. Learn more about our bollard’s exceptional materials and construction, as well as various industry applications for which they can be used.

FEATURES OF OUR STEEL BOLLARDS IN WASHINGTON

TrafficGuard®, Inc. offers bollards for all site protection needs, including those in the permanent, removable and collapsible models. For our fixed bollards, we offer both embedded and surface mounted. Additionally, our removable bollards have the option for internal and external locking mechanisms. Our Washington safety barriers are offered in 304 stainless steel or carbon steel powder coated in a wide range of colors. To ensure our bollards have high levels of visual deterrence that drivers notice, we offer a standard safety yellow finish, but finish in many other colors as well.  Every bollard unit is shipped with 3M reflective tape as well.   We also apply a rust- and corrosion-resistant coating and a 5,000-hour salt spray finish to ensure our bollards can withstand harsh environmental conditions.

WHAT TYPES OF TRAFFIC BOLLARDS IN WASHINGTON DO WE OFFER?

At TrafficGuard®, we offer a variety of types of bollards to meet your specific needs. Some of our bollard lines include:

• Crash-Tested Bollards: If your lot requires a higher level of safety, we offer bollards that are ASTM F3016 crash-tested at 10, 20, and 30 MPH. We have crash tested options in both fixed and removable.
• Removable Bollards: Our removable bollards allow you to quickly convert restricted areas into accessible areas and vice versa. We offer locking and non-locking removable bollards.
• Fixed Bollards: Our fixed bollards can be embedded or surface mounted and offer permanent collision prevention around building entrances, parking lots, and other areas.
• Collapsible Bollards: Ideal for vehicle access control for emergency vehicle access roads, trails, and utility access roads, our collapsible bollards are available in single post, double post, double post screw lock, and round post.

INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS WITH CONTROL BARRIERS

Property owners utilize TrafficGuard, Inc safety bollards to protect multiple property types in Washington, including corporate facilities, public works, stadiums, streetscapes, golf courses, marinas, pedestrian walkways, parks and much more. Our Washington traffic bollards are also utilized for protecting other various building types, such as:

• Airports
• Government buildings
• Schools
• Residential areas
• Bike paths

No matter what type of site you need to protect, TrafficGuard, Inc can produce the access control barriers you need. Utilizing our safety bollards, you can know that your site is protected to keep both your building and those who frequent the site safe. *TrafficGuard, Inc complies with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C 8302-8305) To learn more about how traffic control barriers can protect your property site in Washington, get in touch with a TrafficGuard, Inc representative. Additionally, to learn more about security posts, check out TrafficGuard’s blog. Here, we provide leading information about traffic safety bollards, as well as their benefits and applications in which they can be utilized.

TRAFFIC BOLLARDS IN VIRGINIA

TrafficGuard, Inc is a leading traffic safety bollard manufacturer in Virginia and across the United States. We produce various types of access control barriers to keep sites of all kinds, including residential, commercial, public works, governmental and more, protected. Whether you need to limit site access, keep vehicular traffic moving smoothly or protect sites, our security posts can provide your location the safeguarding you need. Learn more about our bollard’s exceptional materials and construction, as well as various industry applications for which they can be used.

FEATURES OF OUR STEEL BOLLARDS IN VIRGINIA

TrafficGuard, Inc offers bollards for all site protection needs, including those in the permanent, removable and collapsible models. For our fixed bollards, we offer both embedded and surface mounted. Additionally, our removable bollards have the option for internal and external locking structures. All of our Virginia safety barriers are constructed from stainless steel for exceptional strength. To ensure our bollards have high levels of visual deterrence that drivers notice, we coat them in a bright yellow finish, as well as 3M reflective tape. We also apply a rust- and corrosion-resistant coating and a 5,000-hour salt spray finish to ensure our bollards can withstand harsh environmental conditions.

WHAT TYPES OF TRAFFIC BOLLARDS IN VIRGINIA DO WE OFFER?

At TrafficGuard, we offer a variety of types of bollards to meet your specific needs. Some of our bollard lines include:

• Crash-Tested Bollards: If your lot requires a higher level of safety, we offer bollards that are ASTM F3016 crash-tested at 10, 20, and 30 MPH.
• Removable Bollards: Our removable bollards allow you to quickly convert restricted areas into accessible areas and vice versa. We offer locking and non-locking removable bollards.
• Fixed Bollards: Our fixed bollards can be embedded or surface mounted and offer permanent collision prevention around building entrances, parking lots, and other areas. 
• Collapsible Bollards: Ideal for vehicle access control for emergency vehicle access roads, trails, and utility access roads, our collapsible bollards are available in single post, double post, double post screw lock, and round post.

INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS WITH CONTROL BARRIERS

Property owners utilize TrafficGuard, Inc safety bollards to protect multiple property types in Virginia, including corporate facilities, public works, stadiums, streetscapes, golf courses, marinas, pedestrian walkways, parks and much more. Our Virginia traffic bollards are also utilized for protecting other various building types, such as:

• Airports
• Government buildings
• Schools
• Residential areas
• Bike paths

No matter what type of site you need to protect, TrafficGuard, Inc can produce the access control barriers you need. Utilizing our safety bollards, you can know that your site is protected to keep both your building and those who frequent the site safe. *TrafficGuard, Inc complies with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C 8302-8305) To learn more about how traffic control barriers can protect your property site in Virginia, get in touch with a TrafficGuard, Inc representative. Additionally, to learn more about security posts, check out TrafficGuard’s blog. Here, we provide leading information about traffic safety bollards, as well as their benefits and applications in which they can be utilized.