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On Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:06:17 +0000
Dystopian Planet <
Nightmare@1984.com> wrote:
Even more cameras to see where you are going and when.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHm_vdjRL2A
They also have those street bollards which spring up to wall folks in.
Prison city:
AI Overview
OxfordrCOs spring-up or rising bollards are used in Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) and city centers (e.g., Oriel Square) to manage traffic, often causing controversy due to vandalism or failure. These automated, retractable bollards, sometimes replaced with more durable steel due to repeated damage, restrict access, with some areas facing, then resolving, issues with faulty units.
Key Details Regarding OxfordrCOs Rising Bollards
LTN Implementations: Following trials in 2021/2022, steel bollards were installed to replace vandalized plastic ones in areas such as Divinity Road, St Clement's, and Cowley.
Oriel Square Issues: Rising bollards in Oriel Square, designed to restrict traffic between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm, were broken for months, leading to pedestrian protests where people stood as "human bollards".
Controversy and Vandalism: Some LTN bollards, particularly on Howard Street, gained notoriety as "most hated" due to, for instance, being frequently damaged or causing traffic disputes.
Operational Purpose: The retractable bollards are intended to allow emergency and permitted access while stopping unauthorized through-traffic.
For industrial-style spring-loaded bollards, such as the Traffic Line Galvanised Spring Loaded Barrier Post 1000mm, which feature a 30-# flex
range, check the Start Safety UK listing.
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