How Speed Humps, Speed Bumps, and Rumble Strips Save Lives
Slowing down traffic saves lives. This time of year is especially dangerous; students head back to school and that often means inexperienced teen drivers are behind the wheel. Add to that the prevalence of texting and driving, increased traffic as the general population returns to work after summer vacations, pedestrians wearing earbuds and/or focused on their phones, and we have a recipe for disaster. SafeKids Worldwide reports that more than 40 children are hit by a vehicle daily in the US. That is unacceptable. Fortunately, there are strategies and measures that can vastly improve traffic safety and prevent tragedy.
Glenco offers a number of traffic calming products that provide simple, cost-effective, easy-to-install solutions to the dangerous conditions that put families at risk.
Speed humps, speed bumps, and/or rumble strips can reduce speeds by up to 40% and lower the risk of accidents by as much as 50%. Here’s how:
Speed Humps
Glenco’s heavy duty speed hump is a top-quality product that can slow traffic by 10-15 mph. The wider model is ideal for school zones and parks.
Features include:
Embedded yellow EPDM rubber for enhanced visibility
Modular units lock together creating a uniform surface to accommodate any road width
Can be used in single or double lane roads
Appropriate for asphalt or concrete
Male and female end caps create 360-degree transitions
Simple assembly
Hardware included
5-year warrantee
Speed Bumps
Glenco’s heavy-duty speed bumps slow traffic down to about 5 mph. Unlike competitors’ product, which are molded on the bottom to reduce weight, ours are solid rubber. This makes for a longer life despite years of wear and tear.
Features include:
Four recessed bolt holes to simplify installation and removal
Made from recycled tires
Bright yellow stripes and cat’s eye reflectors optimize visibility
55 lbs, 6’ long, 12” wide, max height 2.25”
Meets ITE and FHWA standards
Along with speed humps and speed bumps, Glenco supplies rumble strips as an additional traffic calming measure for a variety of applications. These physical alterations to the roadway have proven extremely effective in slowing down traffic and enhancing safety.
When bundled with a full traffic calming plan that includes well-marked crosswalks in high-visibility paint, RRFBs, School Zone Flashing Beacons, Solar Powered LED traffic signs and IRWL Systems, these products can effectively slow down traffic and save lives.
To learn how to make your community safer, please contact us.
