John,
Sheffield has used RADAR locks but has found that the gates can easily get left open or more generally in the past the locks have not worn very well and often required a lot of maintenance. People have even cut then off and pinched them.
The locks have been improved and the Council does continue to use them sparingly.
A new version of the A frame barrier is being tested at the moment by local disabled people.
Anthony Rylands
Sheffield City Council Access Officer for Disabled People
Tel: 0114 273 4197
Fax: 0114 273 5002
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Web: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk
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From: John Rainey [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 07 September 2004 17:24
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] (ACCESSIBUILT) John Rainey Park Gates
We are trying to find a solution to the problem of motorcyclists abusing
public parks by putting a barrier that will stop them entering whist
allowing disabled people, double buggies & scooters access. I thought
possibly a RADAR locking system incorporated into a gate. Has anyone come
across this or have you a better solution than an "A" frame entrance
barrier?
John
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