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Jaybro’s range of bicycle safe grates are ideal for civil contractors working on projects in the public domain.

Ensuring that your supplier of RMS approved grates can provide certified bike safe grates means that any hinged grates and frames that you use will satisfy your client’s requirements.

What are bike safe grates?

Galvanised Bike Safe Grates are a type of drain grate that is lockable and easy to install by civil contractors

Bicycle safe grates are being specified by more and more local councils, as bike routes become more popular for commuters and recreational riders.With cyclists facing many hazards on and around roads, it is prudent of councils to ensure drains are as safe as possible.

In order to ensure bike paths, tracks and shared areas are safe, councils will often specify bicycle safe and heel safe grates. These specially designed grates feature a tight woven galvanized steel mesh grid that prevents penetration by narrow bicycle wheels.

Cyclists deserve a safe ride

Cycleways, bike lanes, shared paths and road related areas should be designed to drain water and avoid it forming deep pools.

Austroads and many state road authorities have developed guidelines to ensure shared areas are safe for everyone to use. The Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Part 14 and the NSW Bicycle Guidelines 8.4 requires that bike lanes, shared paths and road areas be specifically designed for bike safety.

Drainage is a key issue in designing safer cycleways, as pooled water can cause crashes, and badly designed grates can contribute to debris like twigs, leaves and trash piling up on surfaces.

The risks of installing non-compliant grates can have a massive impact on rider safety. If normal drainage grates are installed in bike paths, these can trap tyres in parallel channels in the grate, causing cyclists to lose control of their bike.

This has a knock on effect for motorists too, as cyclists may see an unsafe grate ahead and swerve to avoid it, potentially moving too close to the flow of traffic.

Where to buy RMS approved grates and frames

Jaybro is your local drain supplier in Australia. We can supply a full range of hinged and unhinged grates and frames that are precision manufactured and certified to AS3996:2006. Ductile grates, drop-in grates and associated drainage equipment can be shipped throughout Australia, fast!

If you require bicycle safe grates with or without hinges, bolts and frames, Jaybro can help! Most of our grates are available in Class B and Class D, meaning we have bike safe grates for both light and heavy duty requirements.

For all your drainage and civil supplies, Jaybro can help. Give our friendly sales team a call if you need help choosing the right drainage products for your project.