We all know traffic management companies have to deal with several issues like, for example, hiring the right crew, getting the right equipment and ensuring the job is completed safely on time. So, how good would it be if arrow boards were one less issue for traffic controllers to worry about? Especially since they all have similar features and pretty much look the same to the untrained eye.

Bottom line: what should you look for when buying a new arrow board?

To save you time, we spoke to several traffic management experts in Australia about arrow boards. We then compiled the list below with tips and things to look out for when buying the next arrow board. We hope they are helpful to you and your team.

Tip 1: ‘We want power-efficient arrow boards.’

Did you know that most traffic management companies have listed ‘power consumption‘ as a major concern when shopping for new arrow boards?

Arrow boards that run at a higher power consumption rate are exposed to a higher risk of leaving traffic controller teams in the dark.

With this knowledge, we want your teams to get the job done without any interruptions or delays caused by lack of power. Our arrow boards are reliable enough to last through a long shift because they are not only energy efficient but also our hardware is designed to endure our Australian environment.

Tip 2: ‘Arrow boards need to be easy to use.’ 

Another key insight we found out was the importance placed by traffic controllers in procuring equipment that is easy to operate and maintain. We took this idea very seriously to design user-friendly arrow boards. We don’t want to over-complicate things for our clients out in the streets. This is why we kept things at the ‘press of a button’ simple. This means crew members can focus their attention on the job and not worrying about what controls do what. This saves precious time.

Tip 3: ‘Arrow boards need to be tough enough to face the elements.’ 

We know the Australian weather is made of heavy rains and a hard blazing sun. For that reason, we developed arrow boards that are tough enough to face the elements. We designed enclosures that are IP rated  and are designed to face all seasons, from January to December.

Finally, when looking for your next arrow board,  take the above tips into account and ask as many questions as you can for free advice on Arrow Boards feel free to contact our dedicated team here at Armitage for you traffic management requirements.