Like many public spaces, convention halls benefit from bollards. The type of bollards needed depends on the application. In light of what your convention hall requires, several bollard options might be necessary. Check out some of the uses for bollards in convention halls as you consider what your hall requires in terms of safety, security, and traffic flow.

1. Perimeter Protection

Safety is a significant part of any convention center, which is why perimeter protection with high-security bollards is a welcome idea. Using bollards in this way protects assets, patrons, and employees, helping them feel safe from malicious or accidental attacks.

2. Line Formations
Chain-linked removable bollards can be used to create distinct lines, such as lines for ticket booths, concessions, theaters, and restrooms. They make it clear where the lines begin and end to avoid confusion and upset attendees. Instead, everyone waits within the removable bollard lines to help maintain organized premises with better-flowing foot traffic. The bollards can be moved as necessary to create lines wherever they are needed.

3. Parking Assistance

Depending on the convention hall’s location, permanent bollards might be needed for the adjacent parking lot(s). Also known as high-security bollards, these safety and security products can stop vehicles going up to 50 miles an hour. Staggering permanent bollards around parking lots, especially those in high-traffic urban areas, helps ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians within the lot borders. Since parking lots are notoriously dangerous due to pedestrians and drivers coming and going, permanent bollards are an invaluable asset. Permanent bollards can also be used to protect parking kiosks and booths from vehicle-related impacts.

4. Escalator Protection

If your convention hall includes one or more escalators, consider adding permanent bollards to the top and bottom of the moving stairs. Doing so prevents people with strollers and carts from using the escalators. Strollers, carts, and similar items can damage escalators in numerous ways, including chips, scratches, and dents to the moving stairs. Instead, people will need to use nearby elevators which will help with the flow of traffic and reduce the risk of damage to the escalators.

5. Display Protection

It’s not uncommon for convention halls to feature permanent and temporary displays, such as artwork from local artists and artisans. Protecting these displays with chain- linked removable bollards helps keep attendees from causing touching, moving, and climbing-related damage. Such bollards make it clear that the displays are off-limits for their preservation. Some of the bollards can be outfitted with signage to emphasize this important point. Any display that is one-of-a-kind particularly benefits from removable bollard protection. Does your convention hall need bollards to create safer, more efficient, and secure premises? Browse our bollard selection today at 1800Bollards.