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    As communities grow and evolve, ensuring the safety of pedestrians becomes increasingly important. Whether it’s on busy streets or outside buildings, pedestrians are vulnerable to accidents and collisions with vehicles. 

    Luckily, there are solutions to improve pedestrian safety, and one of the most effective is the installation of Bell Bollards. Whether you are a highway manager or local authority, why should you have one?

    In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of Bell Bollards, why it is so strong and take a closer look at how they work. So, let’s dive in and discover how Bell Bollards can help protect pedestrians and make communities safer.

    What is it famous for?
    What does it do?
    Why is the Bell so strong?
    Double the protection
    Why you need a Bell
    The Bell in action
     
    Bell&City-cropped

    What is it famous for?

    The iconic Bell bollard, no doubt you’ve seen it out and about, was first introduced in 1986 and it’s been a staple on Kent and London streets ever since. It’s definitely not your run-of-the-mill post type bollard, It’s got a unique shape that’s hard to miss, which is probably why it’s made headlines a few times over the years on various council and community blogs. Its purpose is to protect the public from even the heaviest vehicles on the pavements that it serves.

    What does it do?

    Rooted into the ground, Bell Bollards serve to protect pedestrians by actively deflecting vehicle wheels from mounting pavements, street corners and curb sides.

    Its Bell shape means that if it is accidentally driven over when on a street corner, the profile of the Bell will encourage the vehicle’s tyres to mount its lower curve and deflect it back onto the road ensuring the safety of pedestrians.

    Among its other uses, the Bell bollard can also protect buildings and properties from damage, and when used on highways, it can act as a vehicle width resistor, slowing down traffic.

    The bell bollard on pavement at strand in London

    Why is the Bell so strong?

    The Bell is no pushover, it’s made from tough cast iron and once installed correctly, will last for over 25 years. Concrete is used to anchor it into the ground and Its foundation root has apertures on either side that allow the concrete to pass through to ensure it is completely secured. The Bell bollard should be installed by highway professionals and securely fastened to the ground, ensuring that they are stable and secure.

    Bell 150 with CAP100 Capital Bollard, London 1

    Double the protection

    As the old saying goes, there is safety in numbers, which is why we designed the Bell 115 and Bell 150 with vertical holes in the top, ideal for mounting circular bollards of 150mm diameter. You can combine the Bell bollard with our Capital or Zenith post bollards to  make them more visible particularly at night. For that extra visibility, add a reflective strip to bollards.

    Row of half Bell bollards on curb side

    Why you need a Bell Bollard

    Bell Bollards are an effective way to improve pedestrian safety, they provide a physical barrier that prevents vehicles from entering pedestrian areas. This can be especially useful in areas where pedestrians are at risk, such as near busy roads or outside buildings. By creating a barrier, Bell Bollards help to reduce the risk of accidents and collisions, protecting pedestrians from harm.

    The proof is in the pudding

    Press play below to watch the Bell Bollard in action doing what it does best and stopping vehicles in their tracks.

    Furnitubes bell bollard in action, preventing car accident

    The Bell bollard really is an effective, high-performance vehicle mitigation solution. Available in a range of styles and designs to suit different highway issues, making it a versatile option for streetscapes.

    So, if you’re looking for a way to improve pedestrian safety in your community, consider installing Bell Bollards.

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