Parking Lot Signs Must be Carefully Considered
When Designing a New Lot

The parking lot is the first and the last part of a building complex users see. It is the gateway through which all customers, visitors, and employees pass. Protocol must be clear and this makes the proper placement of parking lot signs and the establishment of parking lot safety procedures imperative.

The user's first impression of the overall feeling and atmosphere is very important. Attractive and informative parking lot signs and sign stands convey a professional image. Who hasn't experienced aggravation in a large parking lot due to lack of parking lot signs that indicate specific areas or exits? Your opinion of the organization declines before you park your car.

Developers want new facilities to be attractive, well designed, safe and functional. The smart use of parking signs and quality parking lot equipment is the easiest way to achieve that goal. Too many hours are often spent producing aesthetically pleasing buildings at the expense of parking lot design. For example, one that is initially under-designed may result in excessive maintenance and a shortened service life. It is usually too costly to start again from scratch, so additional parking lot supplies in general and parking lot maintenance supplies in particular are necessary.

Call New Pig today at 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) and speak to a knowledgeable representative who can provide you with more information on parking maintenance supplies and equipment or click here to view our entire product line of parking signs.

Parking Lot Design Considerations
In developing a parking area plan, there are several important details to consider. First and foremost, the developer should focus on providing the maximum parking capacity in the available space while ensuring convenience and parking lot safety. He or she should check local zoning ordinances that identify specific requirements for off-street parking.

Rules have been developed for optimizing parking area space. Among them are:

1. Use rectangular areas where possible.
2. Make the long sides of the parking areas parallel.
3. Design so that parking stalls are located along the lot's perimeter.
4. Use traffic lanes that serve two rows of stalls.

While parking lot safety is the first priority, the flow of traffic in and out of the lot and the circulating routes inside the lot also require special attention.

New Pig parking lot signs and parking lot supplies that clearly mark the direction of traffic flow and means of egress are the best way to do the job.

Use common sense: keep entrances far away from busy street intersections and from lines of vehicles stopped at a signal or stop sign. Be sure that entering vehicles move into the lot on an internal aisle, thus avoiding congestion caused by turning vehicles. A pedestrian traffic-flow study should be done to provide information about both parking lot safety and convenience.

Minimizing Your Liability
Parking lots are the scene of many pedestrian accidents because of the close proximity of people and cars and the confusing traffic patterns that sometimes exist. In many cases, the necessary parking lot signs indicating traffic flow and pedestrian parking lot safety procedures were not in place.

In addition to pedestrian-vehicle collisions, many trip and fall accidents occur in parking lots. Inferior parking lot equipment, such as low parking bumpers or poor lighting and a person's inattentiveness can cause such accidents. In most instances, when a serious accident occurs, parking lot supplies will be examined and the design and maintenance of the parking lot considered to determine if deficiencies contributed to the accident. These investigations typically consider parking stall layout, crosswalks, wheel stops, travel arrows, parking signs and sight issues.

A call to New Pig today could potentially save you thousands in legal fees down the road. We will provide you with parking lot signs that conform to the updated Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

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New Pig features a wide variety of parking lot maintenance supplies.

Bumper Post Sleeve

• Never paint your Bumper Posts again! Just slide on a Bumper Post Sleeve!
  
  
  • Durable 1/4"-thick polyethylene shell - resists impact, chemicals and UV light
    
  • Smooth, rounded finish - won't snag clothing or injure passersby
    
  • Comes with neoprene tape wrap to help deter theft - wrap tape around existing post to create vacuum-tight fit when Sleeve is installed
    
  • Available in a variety of colors including yellow
    
  • Fits posts up to 52"H in a variety of diameters

Economy Bumper Post Sleeve

• You can't go wrong with our maintenance free Economy Bumper Post Sleeve.
  
  
  • High-density polyethylene shell - lightweight and durable, chemical-resistant, won't chip or discolor
    
  • Contains ultraviolet and anti-static additives - color won't fade, even in bright sunlight
    
  • OSHA safety yellow-easy to see, promotes a professional appearance
    
  • Easy to install - just slides over existing bumper post for fast, permanent installation

MOVITT Barrier

• Lightweight MovitT Barriers make it easy to change your traffic patterns!
  
  
  • Made of durable polypropylene - never needs painting; chemical-resistant, won't rust, chip or corrode
    
  • Interlocking ends - multiple units can be linked to create a modular barrier; will stay connected on uneven surfaces
    
  • Available in 6 high-visibility colors - create a barrier to match your corporate, team or school colors
    
  • 11.5" x 12" blank panel on both sides - can be personalized; call for details
    
    

POLY-CADE Barricade

• Use the Poly-Cade Barricade alone or connect it to other Poly-Cade units for one continuous barricade. Either way, you'll have a sturdy, effective deterrent - ideal for crowd and traffic control and security.
  
  
  • All-polyethylene construction - durable yet light-weight and easy to handle
    
  • 4" fill cap - add sand or water to add weight and stability
    
  • Each unit is 72" long and 35" high - sections are 12" longer and over 12" taller than other poly barricades - unit is sure to be seen
    
  • Four 2" wide reflective strips on each side of barrier (except light granite) - increase visibility for added safety in low-light conditions
    
  • UV-protected polyethylene construction makes unit suitable for outdoor use as it will not rust or discolor
    
  • Choose orange, white, yellow or light granite

Parking Lot Supplies for Security
To run an efficient parking lot, a manager must have essential parking lot supplies and New Pig wants to be your source. These include, but are not limited to:

• Inspection Mirrors
  It's just not practical or safe to rely on a hands-and-knees inspection under and around vehicles. A simple alternative: maneuver an Inspection Mirror into hard-to-see spots. Wheeled version allows a larger range of motion for a mirror used on the ground. Features a user-friendly 51" handle, infinitely adjustable mirror swivel, and weather-resistant components for use anywhere. Also works great around machinery and equipment.
  
  
• Security Stop Signs
  This familiar shaped, 11" x 11" red octagonal sign will leave nothing to the imagination. Highly-reflective aluminum signs provide excellent visibility day or night and stand up to abrasion, chemicals and all kinds of weather. All signs have two pre-drilled holes for easy mounting. Choose from 8 different legends.

There are scores of New Pig products that fall under the category of parking lot safety supplies. Call 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) today for a comprehensive list or click here to view our entire product line of parking signs.