The Hidden Cost of Poor Pedestrian Barrier Planning — And How Cities Can Fix It Fast
Walking through a city should feel liberating, not precarious. Yet, the cost of not planning pedestrian barriers ...
Posts by Raymond Hoekstra
02
Dec
02
Dec
Roadblock Equipment 101: What Every City, Contractor, and Event Planner Should Know
If there’s one thing that can ruin a perfectly planned street event, construction project, or urban management pl...
04
Nov
The Science of Reflection: Why Convex Mirrors Make the World Appear Smaller
You glance into a convex mirror and suddenly, the world feels compressed. Streets, hallways, or aisles stretch ou...
04
Nov
Seeing More Than You Expect: How Convex Mirrors Enhance Safety in Everyday Life
Safety often comes down to perspective. You know what I mean—being able to see around corners, spot hidden hazard...
04
Nov
From Sports Fields to Stadiums: The Role of Expanding Barriers in Crowd Management
Managing large crowds at sports events and stadiums is no simple task. You have thousands of fans, vendors, and s...
25
Sep
Balancing Freedom and Responsibility: How Smoking Stations Help Respect Public Spaces
Cities are shared environments, and public spaces must accommodate many needs. Smokers, non-smokers, pedestrians,...
25
Sep
Designing Safer Cities: The Role of Smoking Stations in Public Health and Cleanliness
Walking through a busy city center, it’s all too common to see cigarette butts littering sidewalks, parks, and ne...
25
Sep
Parking Locks vs. Bollards: Which Offers Better Security for Your Space?
You return to your apartment or office after a long day, o...
27
Aug
How Road Barriers Improve Safety on Construction Sites and Highways
Road barriers are more than blocks of concrete or plastic. They are silent protectors that guide traffic, shield ...
27
Aug
Do Speed Bumps Really Work? The Science Behind Traffic Calming Measures
Speed bumps are one of the most recognizable traffic-calming tools, but do they really make streets safer?
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