Another significant advantage of installing anti-parking posts is their potential to promote environmentally friendly practices. By discouraging parking in undesignated areas, these posts can prevent the deterioration of green spaces and preserve important ecological areas within cities. Furthermore, by promoting a more organized traffic flow, cities can reduce congestion and lower vehicle emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment for all residents.
Electrical arcing can ignite insulation, leaking natural gas, methane from decaying organic matter, fumes from smouldering insulation,[15] or even gasoline poured down the toilet.[16] This can cause a fire, power outages, and in some cases, an explosion.[15] In the United States, they are most common in New York City, with 3,369 manhole events, including 32 explosions recorded in 2014.[17] They were most common in summer due to increased electricity use. Chicago reported fewer than 10 events with no explosions, despite also using road salt in the winter.[17]
