Bollard

usgb/ˈbɑːlərd/
noun

A short, thick post placed on a road to direct traffic or protect people and buildings from vehicles.

The city installed bollards to separate the bike lanes from the rest of the road.
Visual representation of "bollard" - A short, thick post placed on a road to direct traffic or protect people and buildings from vehicles.

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  • install bollards
  • steel bollard
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Traffic Management

Bollards are often used to calm traffic and increase safety on roads.

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They added more bollards to slow down speeding cars in the school zone.
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Visual Cue

Bollards can act as markers for drivers, indicating where to park or not to drive.

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Look for the bollards to know where the restaurant's parking area starts.
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Protective Boundary

Bollards can be found around pedestrian areas, offering protection from vehicles.

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The park has bollards at its entrance to keep cars out.
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