Mixed traffic is a growing challenge in logistics facilities

As logistics operations evolve, people, vehicles, and automated systems share space every day. Without clear separation, crossings and shared zones become repeat sources of damage and operational downtime.

Where Pedestrian Risk Starts

How everyday movement creates repeat issues in logistics operations

How everyday movement creates repeat issues in logistics operations

  • Forklifts and pedestrians crossing paths at intersections

  • Shared aisles used by people and equipment at the same time

  • Blind corners with limited visibility

  • Walkways that are marked but not physically protected

  • The same locations taking repeat hits

These risks are predictable. The environment creates them. 

Why the Same Areas Keep Taking Hits

Why the Same Areas Keep Taking Hits

In logistics operations, damage rarely happens at random. It shows up in the same locations where traffic overlaps, visibility is limited, or movement is forced through tight spaces. 

Over time, these areas become repeat disruption points. 

Where Damage Disrupts Logistics Operations Most

The same disruption points appear across logistics facilities where people and vehicles are not clearly separated.

Shared Aisles
Shared Aisles

When people and forklifts use the same aisles, racking and stored goods are more likely to take repeated hits. These areas often need ongoing repairs and adjustments to keep operations moving.

Transfer Points & Equipment Areas
Transfer Points & Equipment Areas

Areas around conveyors, sortation equipment, and handoff points are easily disrupted when traffic overlaps. Even minor impacts can slow movement or cause temporary workarounds.

Columns & Building Infrastructure
Columns & Building Infrastructure

When traffic is routed around columns and walls without clear separation, these structures become frequent impact points. Repairs often affect larger areas than expected.

Blind Corners & Crossing Points
Blind Corners & Crossing Points

Limited visibility in shared areas makes it difficult for people and vehicles to anticipate each other’s movement, increasing the likelihood of collisions during busy periods.

Reducing Risk and Downtime Starts With How Space is Defined

Separation Changes the Outcome

Clear separation removes uncertainty from daily movement. Mixed traffic is often treated as a behavior issue, but it is usually a layout issue. When people and vehicles share the same space, repeat damage and disruption follow. Defining routes and physically separating traffic helps reduce uncertainty and keep operations moving predictably.

What Effective Separation Looks Like

Effective separation is built into the layout, not added later. Defined pedestrian routes, physical separation in shared areas, and protection at crossings and corners help reduce repeat impacts and support consistent operations without relying on constant intervention.

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Don’t just take our word for it – discover how A-SAFE solutions have enabled leading organizations to take their logistics operations and safety to the next level.

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From Reactive Repairs to Engineered Prevention

From Reactive Repairs to Engineered Prevention

Most facilities already know where impacts happen. The challenge is moving from fixing damage after it occurs to preventing it before it disrupts operations. A-SAFE designs traffic segregation around repeat impact zones in your facility, helping reduce damage, downtime, and ongoing repair cycles.

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