Pedestrian Barricades: Guide to Crowd Control & ADA Safety
Whether you’re securing a city marathon, fencing-off a construction trench, or keeping concertgoers in designated lanes, the right pedestrian barricade helps you guide foot traffic, enhance accessibility, and maintain a safe environment. Below are four proven options from the Traffic Safety Store—each engineered for a different mix of portability, durability, and ADA compliance.
ADA Pathcade Barricades
The ADA Pathcade system is a versatile, high-performance barricade for compliant pedestrian pathways, crowd-control lines, manhole guarding, and longitudinal channelizing.- Quick Deployment & Stability — Soft-grip foot-release handle; no sandbags needed when all three feet are deployed.
- Flexible & Efficient Design — Pivots up to 120° for custom layouts, stacks 20 % tighter to slash transport costs.
- Certified & Durable — MASH-accepted (WZ-428), MUTCD compliant, proudly made in the USA.
Urbanite Crowd-Control Barricades
Lightweight yet tough, the Traffix Urbanite is a staff favorite for festivals, parades, and quick-turn work zones. This model is Not ADA Compliant.- 72 in. L × 38 in. H; weight ≈ 23 lb.
- Order with or without engineer-grade (EG) reflective sheeting.
- Fully MASH tested and approved.
Economy Pedestrian Barricades
Need short-term crowd control on a lean budget? The Economy line keeps people safe without compromising on visibility. This model is Not ADA Compliant.- 76 in. L × 39 in. H; approx. 28 lb.
- Interlocking feet for pavement or turf use.
- Choose Orange, White, Red, Yellow, or Blue; one side includes red & white EG sheeting.
Plasticade Strongwall ADA Barricades
Built for high-traffic corridors and long-term deployments, the Strongwall pairs a rugged base with a high-contrast top panel for maximum safety.- ADA-compliant & accessible: obstacle-free pathways meet federal standards.
- Durable & visible: 51 lb two-piece system with reflective accents.
- Interlocking & modular: create continuous runs in minutes.
ADA Pathcade Barricades
ADA Pathcade Barricades
Quick Facts:
- Multi-Functional & ADA-Compliant: Designed for pedestrian pathways, crowd control, and more, with a continuously detectable edge and tripod legs for ADA compliance.
- Quick Deployment & Stability: Soft-grip handle system for fast foot deployment; no sandbags needed when using all three feet.
- Flexible & Efficient Design: Pivots up to 120° for varied layouts, stacks 20% more efficiently to reduce transport costs, and features stable stacking lugs.
- Customizable & User-Friendly: Includes recessed sheeting areas, signage holes, and shelves for barricade lights; available in orange or white with optional retroreflective sheeting.
- Certified & Durable: MASH Accepted WZ-428, meets MUTCD standards, and proudly made in the USA.
