 Parking lot safety affects every driver. These facilities are universal and worldwide - found in almost every country and city. Many of us use parking lots daily, taking safety in these areas for granted. We often believe because we are traveling at such low speeds, accidents are unlikely to occur.
Parking lots are actually very dangerous and vulnerable places for both pedestrians and drivers alike. They are one of the likeliest places for fender benders to occur because individuals are least concentrated on driving and more focused on finding a parking space. Safety measures are regularly overlooked, leaving other drivers and pedestrians at a high risk for being injured by a moving vehicle.
According to a report published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2005:
- 9,650,000 vehicles were involved in a single or two-vehicle crash
- Of these accidents, almost 300,000 were attributed to vehicle maneuvers commonly found in parking lots:
- 27,000 accidents occurred while entering a parking space
- 198,000 were caused while backing up
- 65,000 were caused while leaving a parking space.
Parking facilities, whether public or privately owned, must ensure adequate measures are taken to prevent automobile accidents. The larger the size lot, the more measures are needed to guide traffic and pedestrians safely. GNR products are manufactured to provide consistent and uniform solutions to protect and prevent potential harmful events in parking facilities. Our ready-made, easy-to-install line-up of recycled rubber goods are strongly driven to reduce speed and protect vehicles from potential damage when driving and parking. Our proven, high-performing, long-lasting products may be the solution you've been looking for. You can find our complete line of products here.
There are various benefits of choosing GNR's recycled rubber products over other concrete alternatives.
Comparing GNR's 180cm recycled rubber Park-It car stop to a 180cm concrete car-stop:
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GNR Rubber 180cm Park-It Car Stop
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Concrete 180cm Car-Stop
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- 100% rubber
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15,5 kg per unit
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Uniformly made
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Installation by 1 person
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In-molded, reflective, pavement marking tape available in different colors (yellow, blue, white)
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May contain mixed stone / reinforced rebar
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56-112 kg per unit
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Not uniformly made
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Installation by 3 - 4 people
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Usually not painted - available in various shades of grey
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Installation
- 2 - 3 minutes per unit
- Requires four 35cm rebar spikes or lag bolts with shields
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Installation
- At least double the installation time due to weight and handling restrictions
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Equipment
- Jackhammer or air driven hammer
- 4 rebar spikes or lag bolts
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Equipment
- Jackhammer
- Forklift, flatbed, or van
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Transportation
- Up to 58 pieces per Europallete
- Pick-up truck (may hold 100 units)
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Transportation
- 9-15 pieces per Europallete
- May require 2 trips to deliver due to number of units, sizes, and weight restrictions
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No Replacement Costs
- Does not break, crack, chip, or rot
- Easy to replace
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High Replacement Costs
- Breaks, cracks, and chips
- Difficult to remove and replace
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Workers' Safety
- Safe product, no health hazards or personal injury
- No back-breaking stories
- Protection of owner's vehicle
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Workers' Safety
- High personal injuries; dangerous and unsafe
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Environment
- Promotes the awareness of recycling and its importance for our future generations
- Offers a smart alternative to concrete
- Easily removed and stored for snow removal
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Environment
- No recycling - where do you discard old concrete blocks?
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