Pedestrian gates are designed to control access for people, often through a narrow design that prevents vehicles from passing. They are used in various contexts, from residential courtyards to transit stations, and can include turnstiles and kissing gates. Some gates are low, while others are taller for added security or privacy.
A pedestrian gate is a gate designed to inhibit pedestrian access or to allow pedestrians to pass through a wall or other barrier in a controlled manner through the gate. The design of the gate is typically narrow enough to prevent people in vehicles from passing through, although pedestrian gates may allow bicycles to pass, depending on how they are designed. Pedestrian gates are used all over the world in various contexts, from the courtyards of residences to railway stations.
A classic form of pedestrian gate is a gate set into a fence or wall to allow people to pass. For example, many homes in cities are surrounded by fences for privacy and security, with a pedestrian gate at the end of the front driveway for visitors to enter. This gate can be opened with a simple bolt, or it can be locked, in which case visitors need a key, or someone has to remotely activate the gate to allow entry.
Wicket doors are also sometimes found in the fence surrounding agricultural areas. In this case, some people install what is known as a kissing gate. Kiss gates allow people through, but hold back livestock. The idea behind such a gate is that a normal hinged pedestrian gate could be left ajar by an inattentive pedestrian, allowing livestock to break free. A kissing gate requires no action by people passing by to keep the livestock in check.
Pedestrian gates can be seen in many areas where access is controlled. Transit stations, for example, often use a form of pedestrian gate known as a turnstile. Turnstiles allow one person to pass at a time, with a design that remains locked until someone enters a fare, token or pass, at which point the turnstile opens wide enough for one person to pass before closing again. Turnstiles are also used on buses, at concerts and other venues where crowd control may be important.
In some cases, a pedestrian gate is low, classically at hip height. The gate acts as a barrier, but someone can simply climb over it if necessary. Other pedestrian gates are taller, designed to prevent people from jumping. This style can be used when security is a major concern or when the area behind the gate is private and the designer does not want people to be able to see over the gate.
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