Chicanes and Barriers
Reduce speed at intersections and restrict access
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Each year on average, pedestrians represent 19% of deaths
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of people seriously injured
%
Cyclists represent 3% of deaths
%
of people seriously injured
When pedestrians and cyclists share multi-use paths, the risk of accidents increases according to the speed of the users.
Reduces speed
The Kalitec chicanes allow to better secure bike lane delineators by limiting access to prohibited vehicles and to drastically reduce the speed of its users.
Robust
Resistant to corrosion and discoloration due to UV rays.
Customizable
Choice of shapes, sizes and colors on request.
Easy installation and removal
Installed on planted anchors requiring no concrete blocks, thus avoiding extra costs and facilitating maintenance in winter.
Chicanes and modular barriers
100% customizable.
Manufactured in aluminum.
Equipped with a simple locking system that allows the passage to be quickly opened for emergency vehicles.
Can be installed on a concrete structure or using our anchor plug systems.
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Applications of Chicanes in Different Contexts
Chicanes for Bike Paths
Chicanes are essential for cyclist safety, helping to reduce speed on straight sections and at intersections.
By managing traffic flow, they reduce dangerous interactions between cyclists and motor vehicles. These installations come in various types, ranging from simple barriers to decorative versions with bypass panels, seamlessly blending into the urban environment while protecting users.Chicanes for Residential and Secondary Roads
In residential areas, chicanes help control vehicle speed, enhancing safety. They encourage cautious driving through turn signage and high-visibility colors, reducing incidents on roadways and improving traffic flow management.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Speed-Reducing Chicanes
Advantages of Chicanes for Road Safety
Chicanes effectively curb speeding, improving safety for road all users, especially pedestrians and cyclists. They optimize traffic flow and transform high-risk areas into safer spaces. By redesigning road edges and integrating parking spaces, they also contribute to a more orderly circulation.
Potential Drawbacks and Limitations
Slow-down chicanes can cause congestion without proper planning, and limit access for emergency vehicles. They can also lead to parking bans, and require a range of specific signs for new signage.
Kalitec chicanes not only secure trail entrances by restricting access to unauthorized vehicles but also significantly reduce user speed.