Street barriers help to manage pedestrian flows, prevent illegal parking and make roads and outdoor areas, such as school exits, safer. The town barrier is, of course, a piece of safety equipment that forms part of the street furniture used to protect those using public spaces.
That’s why their sturdiness and weather-resistance are top priority for our French manufacturing plants. Just like their design, which we study carefully to ensure the best possible fit for public spaces. Town barriers can thus be integrated seamlessly into urban development projects for public spaces in towns and cities and on local roads.
Procity town barriers are synonymous with high quality, aesthetically pleasing lines of street furniture. The urban collection includes bollards and posts, urban benches, shrub and flower planters, litter bins, as well as urban shelters for public use, etc.
Take a look at our wide range and choice of styles, shapes, RAL colours and finishes on our website in the "COLLECTIONS" section. Our range of street furniture for schools features cheerful, colourful decor intended for children, which are reflected on our street barriers and outdoor fittings that act as roadside railings.
In addition to delimiting urban space and providing safety features for schoolchildren/pedestrians and residents, the purpose of these "children’s" safety barriers is to give greater impact to the visual signage of schools. As a result, cyclists, motorists and public transport users will be more cautious, and traffic lanes and cycle paths will be safer and better shared.
Dome top railing
City Province railing
Sphere Province railing
Agora Province railing
Province railing with brushed stainless steel top cap
Lisbon railing
Heritage railing
Venice railings
Mesh Conviviale railing
Conviviale “home-time” railing
Jersey railing
Pagoda railing
Diamond railing
Linea railing with City top cap
Linea railing with brushed stainless steel top cap
Linea “home-time” railing
City Trio railing
Agora Trio railing
Sphere Trio railing
Brushed stainless steel top cap Trio railing
Building on our expertise in urban street equipment, we now develop and manufacture other types of barriers in addition to the street barrier, to meet the various needs of both public authorities and private entities:
- Police barriers or demonstration barriers with bars can be used to temporarily manage the flow of people and vehicles on public roads.
- For businesses open to the public (PABs) or car parks, car park barriers, parking barriers and fixed or temporary protection barriers better delimit the indoor/outdoor areas of buildings, to manage visitor flows and queues more effectively (particularly in terms of compliance with the rules on distance and barrier movements).
- For safety in factories and on construction sites, safety barriers can secure and protect a work area or site where there is a risk of accidents or where work is ongoing. In this case, specific red and white signage is used.
You can find all of these products in the relevant sections or by typing "barrier" into the search bar on this site. If you need any information or advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our sales department and our partner distributors specialising in urban protective equipment are at your disposal.
How to choose the right pedestrian guardrail ?
When selecting pedestrian guardrails for UK urban landscapes, three factors are paramount: safety compliance, visibility, and installation method.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure your railings meet BS 7818 standards (Specification for pedestrian restraint systems in metal). This is critical for public highways to ensure the barrier can withstand specific impact loads.
- Visibility (High Vis): For busy road junctions and school crossings, opt for High Visibility (Visi-rail) guardrails. These feature staggered vertical bars that allow drivers to see pedestrians (especially children) through the fence at an angled approach.
- Aesthetics vs Function: While standard galvanised steel provides cost-effective roadside protection, heritage areas often require decorative railings (like our Province or Conviviale ranges) that blend safety with architectural style.
Our railings are engineered to withstand the harsh British climate.
- Steel Construction: We use high-grade steel tubes for maximum rigidity and impact resistance.
- Hot-Dip Galvanising: All our steel components are hot-dip galvanised to ISO 1461. This process coats the steel in zinc, protecting it from rust and corrosion for decades.
- Powder Coating: For coloured finishes, we apply a thermosetting polyester powder coat over the galvanised base. This allows for brand matching (RAL colours) and adds an extra layer of protection against chipping and weathering.
Installation Methods: Concrete-in vs. Bolt-down
- Concrete-in (Root Fixed): The standard for public highways. The posts are extended to be sunk into a concrete foundation, offering the highest stability and resistance to vandalism or vehicle impact.
- Bolt-down (Base Plated): Ideal for areas where excavation is impossible (e.g., on top of structural slabs or shallow utility lines). These are secured using heavy-duty expansion bolts.
- Removable Options: Many of our designs are compatible with the Lockblock® socket system, allowing railings to be temporarily removed for maintenance access or events.
What is the difference between standard and "High Visibility" guardrails?
Standard guardrails have in-line vertical bars which can create a solid "wall" effect when viewed from an angle by a driver. High Visibility guardrails (often called Visi-rail or sight-gap railings) use staggered bars. This design creates an optical transparency, allowing drivers to clearly see pedestrians waiting to cross, significantly improving safety at junctions and crossings.
Do your railings comply with British Standard BS 7818 ?
Yes, Procity pedestrian guardrails are designed in accordance with BS 7818 specifications (Class 2 and Class 3 typically). This standard dictates the design, materials, and testing loads to ensure the barrier effectively protects pedestrians from falling onto the carriageway.
Can the railings be painted in custom colours ?
Absolutely. While the standard finish is hot-dip galvanised (silver/grey), we offer powder coating in a wide range of standard RAL colours (such as Black RAL 9005, Moss Green RAL 6005, or Traffic Red RAL 3020) to match your municipality's branding or existing street furniture.
How do I maintain galvanised steel railings?
Galvanised steel is extremely low maintenance. It is self-healing to a degree; if scratched, the zinc sacrifices itself to protect the steel. We recommend an annual visual inspection and a simple wash with water and mild detergent to remove road salts and grime, which extends the lifespan of the powder coating
What is the standard height for pedestrian guardrails in the UK?
The standard height for pedestrian restraint systems is typically 1000mm to 1100mm above ground level. This height is optimal for preventing pedestrians from stepping over the rail while maintaining good visibility for motorists. All our technical datasheets specify the "height above ground" to help you plan your installation
