Automated bollards can be raised or lowered via remote control, access control or guard house. Automated retractable bollards are raised/ lowered by electric, pneumatic or hydraulic energy.
The better choice is a hydraulic retractable bollard because of its advantages above the electric and pneumatic bollards. The distance between these bollards should not be more than 5Ft (1525mm) whereas pedestrians (in wheelchairs) have no problem passing through, whilst it will still form a barrier for motorized vehicles.