Protected Bike Lanes

Protected Bike Lanes

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A bike lane is a designated area for cyclists that is marked with paint and a bike icon. But a protected bike lane is physically divided from motorways by barriers such as delineator posts, concrete barriers, bollards, and more. There are many reasons why cities should have more protected bike lanes: they encourage more people to bike for local trips, …

Newburyport, MA

City of NewburyportProduct: Step PlantersInstallation Information The City of Newburyport, MA, was searching for a more aesthetically pleasing solution to the large temporary barriers they had been using for their outdoor dining spaces since the summer of 2020 in response to the pandemic. Because of the harsh winter climate in Massachusetts, mobility was one of the critical elements for this …

Santa Barbara

Santa BarbaraCalifornian Planters (TCB-9 and TCB-8)Installation Information As part of the emergency response to the pandemic, the City of Santa Barbara decided to close part of the downtown State Street to cars to allow for social distancing and outdoor dining spaces. The City was looking for an alternative to unsightly barriers to block off the streets from vehicular traffic. Downtown …

Baltimore Crossing Pedestrian Plaza

Baltimore Crossing Pedestrian Plaza, PhiladelphiaPlanters: Step PlantersInstallation Information The five-way intersection has been raising concerns for being a potentially dangerous crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. Baltimore Crossing pedestrian plaza debuted in 2013, with the help of the University City District in Philadelphia, PA, in partnership with the City and the community. Added large bump-outs successfully solved the traffic concerns by …

Parklet and Streetery Design

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The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent new outbreaks have changed dining out in a number of ways. Takeout and delivery of food is booming, as many feel safer eating at home. But as Americans venture out for a true restaurant experience, and local officials seek safe effective ways of boosting their struggling economies, parklets and streeteries (also spelled streateries) are emerging. …

Business Landscape Mistakes

Business Landscape Mistakes

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Quality eye-catching commercial landscaping can make your business more attractive and welcoming to your customers and clients. On top of that, a landscape that is well-maintained, functional, and beautiful can add value to your property while it speaks volumes about the way you do business. In addition, while landscaping adds charm and value, it can also serve other helpful functions …

Using Large Commercial Planters to Create Outdoor Dining Spaces

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As the country recovers from the stay at home, shelter in place orders of the COVID-19 pandemic, phased re-openings and cluster outbreaks continue to challenge restauranteurs who already face limited capacities inside their restaurants. Adding outdoor dining areas is one proven effective solution, expanding outdoor dining spaces, replacing dine-in spaces, and adhering to state and local social distancing guidelines. Outdoor …

6 Creative Ways to Use Commercial Planters

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Commercial planters are commonly used to beautify a space, but there are so many other ways to put them to good use. They can segregate outdoor spaces, be used as bike lane barriers, create a serene rooftop garden that improves the energy efficiency of your building, and they can even help promote your brand or logo. 6 Unique Ways to …

Are Bike Lanes in the US Safe? A Unique Insider Look

Are Bike Lanes in the US Safe? A Unique Insider Look

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People are going undercover to see how safe US bike lanes really are, and the results are rather frightening. For starters, we’ll take a look at one reporter’s viewpoint after pedaling through six cycling corridors in NYC. Then, we’ll take a look at how Uber and Lyft drivers are treating bike lanes. Lastly, we’ll go over some ways to make …