When it comes to ensuring pedestrian safety on highways, visibility is key. Alpha Rail’s Optirail pedestrian guardrail system has been a market leader since the 1980s, offering enhanced visibility and safety. The Optirail system features staggered infill bars, which help improve visibility at various road speeds.
There are three main types of Optirail panels: V2, V4, and V8. Each panel type is designed for different road conditions and speeds. The V2 panel, with 2 rows of 8 infills, is ideal for straight roads with moderate to high speeds. The V4 panel, with 4 rows of 4 infills, suits low to moderate speeds and slight curves. Lastly, the V8 panel, with 8 rows of 2 infills, is perfect for roads with curves and an optimum sight angle of more than 14.
The staggered infill design was developed to address the issue of obscured vision caused by straight infills in standard guardrails. This innovative design has been proven to reduce road traffic accidents by improving visibility and allowing road users to see pedestrians, especially small children and animals, at crossing points.
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