As the world’s health and safety standards continue to evolve in a changing environment, transit operator barriers offer additional protection for essential drivers and operators of transportation vehicles. From buses to metros and trains, transportation barriers can be easily installed to provide additional security when it’s needed most.

Bus transit is the most common form of public transportation in North America, but with it poses several risks of exposure to drivers and operators including infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, and petty crimes. Transit operator barriers are see-through partitions designed to protect operators from the spread of germs and bacteria. Barriers made from NHTSA-approved materials offer both an optically clear barrier that prevents the spread of potential pathogens and can provide impact protection up to twenty-six times stronger than glass. Several material solutions also meet the transportation industry requirements for flame, smoke, and toxicity specifications. In addition, they are lightweight, shatter resistant and easy to fabricate. By offering custom-cut and routing services, ready-to-install solutions are also available upon request.

Piedmont Plastics offers a number of ideal solutions including polycarbonate, acrylic, and laminates that can be easily cleaned with manufacturer-recommended disinfectants without “crazing” or damaging the material. Additionally, anti-scratch and other specially formulated coatings are available depending on the requirements of the application.

Piedmont Plastics has invested in and planned for consistent availability of these materials across our branch network, significantly reducing published manufacturer lead times. Additionally, our business is built to make inventory transfers among our branches fast and simple, and with over 48 stocking locations throughout North America, we can easily transfer materials among our branches to meet the immediate needs of our customers.

Reach out to a qualified Piedmont Plastics expert today to help find the best solution for transit operator barriers!