May 2008 - GNR Newsletter
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Increasing Number of
Accidents in Parking Facilities - the Need for Immediate Solutions |
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In
our March 2008
Newsletter issue, we discussed the dangers commonly found in
parking facilities and listed some headlines of accidents that had
occurred in
recent news. With the number of reported (and un-reported) cases on the
rise, there
is an increasing need for immediate solutions.
Below
are more headlines that made the news in the last two months alone:
May
2008:
Pedestrian
Hospitalized
After Being Struck By Car In Parking Lot – May 4,
2008
2
Year-Old Killed in Arlington Apartment Parking Lot - May 5,
2008
Boy
Hit By
Car in Church Parking Lot Expected to Recover – May
12, 2008
Victim
Wants Speed Bumps – May 15, 2008
Woman
Hurt in Parking Lot Accident – May 23, 2008
Two-Vehicle
Accident in Franklin Township Parking Lot – May 30,
2008
Foreigner
Killed, 2
Injured at IGI Airport – May 31, 2008
A
Boy
is Mourned, St. Petersburg Police Start Investigation of 14-Year-Old
Driver
– May 30, 2008
June
2008:
Longview
Woman Struck by Car in Grocery Parking Lot – June
1, 2008
Police
ID Woman Killed in Accident at Heartland Park –
June 2, 2008
Sussex:
Motorcyclist Injured in Parking Lot Crash – June 3,
2008
Single-Car
Accident Kills Driver, 87, from Westbury – June 6,
2008
Most
of these cases involved injuries to pedestrians, and all of them
occurred in
parking facilities. The common cause? Inattentive
driving behavior. |
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How Can You Create Safer
Driving Environments? |
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There
are a variety of products available in the market that can help
increase driver
awareness and ensure the safety of both pedestrians and drivers. The problem however, is finding highly
effective solutions that can be easily
and quickly installed.
There
are two main options available:
1. Visual Warning Signs
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Yield
or stop signs, flashing lights or pavement markings that are designed
to help
direct traffic and increase driver awareness in parking lots. |
| Advantage: |
They
can be installed with ease and in a short amount of time, usually at a
very
reasonable cost. |
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| Disadvantage: |
Unfortunately,
these solutions may not always work in parking facilities. Drivers may
not feel
obligated to follow these signs, and more importantly, these devices
can be
added distractions to drivers. |
2. Physical
Measures
| What
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Speed
bumps, road bumps, or any other physical device installed on the road
surface
to help control traffic speeds in parking facilities. |
| Advantage: |
These
solutions force drivers to travel at the minimum, increasing awareness
and reaction
time in the event of an emergency. |
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Depending
on the material used (typically concrete or asphalt), ideal weather
conditions
and parking lot closures may be necessary; they can also be costly
investments. |
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So What Is The Best
Solution? |
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GNR
Technologies’ recycled
rubber traffic safety solutions are physical
measures designed
to eliminate the hassle and disadvantages associated with concrete or
asphalt
alternatives. They help reduce vehicle speeds in order to create safer
driving
environments but can be installed quickly and easily by 1 person! Ideal
for
parking facilities, these innovative, lightweight, cost-effective
devices:
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- Require
no waiting time to hire a pavement contractor
- Do
not require lot closures for extended hours
- Can
be installed rain / shine – by 1 person
- Can
be easily relocated if installation is required elsewhere
- Are
highly visible
- Have
a consistent, uniform profile
- Will
not chip, crack, or rot
- Are
perfect for both temporary or permanent solutions
- Include
a warranty on all our products
- Can
be installed immediately
Our complete
line of recycled rubber products include:
Help
reduce the number of accidents in parking facilities by taking
pro-active
measures to prevent them from occurring. Implement
effective, long-lasting solutions today! If you would like
to learn more about our product-line, please contact our office by
phone:
1-800-641-4143 or send us an email
to find the nearest distributor in your
area. |
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GNR's 1st Exhibit at the
ICSC ReCon Event in Las Vegas |
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Best Turnout of the Year
May 18 - 21, 2008
Booth #: S3079
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Thousands
of professionals in the Shopping Center industry were in attendance at
this
year’s ICSC ReCon event in Las Vegas.
Over a four day period, we met hundreds of individuals who stopped by
our booth
to learn more about our line of recycled rubber parking lot solutions. |
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The
enthusiasm and interest about our products was greatly felt and we
could not be
more excited! GNR’s exhibiting staff (from left: Allison Chow, Steve Engels,
Mylene Page, and Joseph Chait) would like
to thank you all for stopping by. We look forward to seeing you again
next year! |
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For any other questions or
comments: |
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GNR Technologies
990 Upton
LaSalle,
QC H8R 2T9 |
Phone:
1 (800) 641-4143
Email: info@gnrtech.com |
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