Trends in Controlling Pedestrian Movement

Whether a stadium, entertainment venue or large commercial business, if your premises plays host to large numbers of people, then the control of pedestrian movement is essential.

Safety is the number one concern. Regulating the movements of customers, clients, visitors, and external contractors is an important risk mitigation strategy for any business. Second to that is security, including protection against theft of goods.

The options for controlling pedestrian movement have evolved with the need for increased safety and security and faster more efficient operation. Manual gates are still valuable in the right circumstances, but automated options – including turnstiles, pedestrian barriers, flap barriers, and rapid access gates – have raised the bar.

Let’s look at some of the latest products available to manage pedestrian movement.

Turnstiles

These can range from full height security turnstiles, for situations where access to sensitive areas needs close monitoring, to waist height turnstiles – an excellent access limitation measure to enable basic clearance checks.

These are great for areas with a lot of foot traffic, such as sporting venues and office buildings. Some models even include memory storage, which remembers the number of swipe cards presented and keeps the turnstile unlocked until the last person to swipe their card has passed.

Flap barriers

Flap pedestrian barriers offer a modern sophisticated look and are an ideal security measure for entry points into businesses requiring an additional level of screening.

They are fast and suited to high-volume foot traffic areas. They also prevent pedestrian ‘tailgating’ and entry from the incorrect direction; an added security feature not provided by swing gates and waist-high turnstiles.

Drop Arm rapid access gates

Drop arm access gates have two major advantages over turnstiles and flap barriers.

Sleek cabinet designs fit into areas where normal turnstiles would not and the wider passageway allows access for wheelchairs and contractors with bulky work equipment.

Automatic and manual pedestrian gates

These security solutions are perfect to prevent shoplifting from supermarkets, pharmacies, liquor stores and other retailers.

Radars or beams detect movement and open the gate as customers enter the shop.  When combined with barrier rails they guide the customer past the checkout and prevent customers exiting through the entrance without paying.

Manual gates are also a great low-cost choice for closing checkouts and restricting access to areas with lower foot traffic.

There are many great options available to control pedestrian movement and add a layer of security to your commercial or industrial premises. Contact us for a discussion of your business’s requirements.