Enhancing Safety and Operational Efficiency at Events through Dofygate Access Control at the Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival
CTM was recently acquired by Tracsis after establishing itself as a leader in the field of event traffic management. The company’s journey began by securing and successfully maintaining on-site parking contracts for renowned events like the Glastonbury Festival and Burghley Horse Trials – partnerships that continue to this day. Over time CTM grew from its initial focus on parking at green field sites and expansive outdoor events, extending its reach to encompass static venues, exhibitions, and road-based events such as parades and marathons. Our case study sees Dofygate deployed at Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival.
Challenges and Solutions
- Segregation of Horseboxes and Cars: At Bolesworth, Dofygate efficiently manages the ingress of horseboxes, while effectively separating them from cars. Furthermore, Dofygate aids holding horseboxes back until the parking crew is ready to receive them, ensuring an organised traffic flow and that the right vehicles go to the right area of the site.
- Enhanced Workforce Protection: Before Dofygate if our workforce needed to stop a car it may mean standing close to or in front of it. There are instances where drivers will try to intimidate our team if they are impatient or late for their event. Dofygate takes our team out of harm’s way, whist giving them a greater degree of empowerment to control traffic than previously.
- Modernizing Manual Drop Arm Barriers: In the past we used manual drop arm barriers that were heavy and difficult to operate. Not all of our team were able to use them, which meant moving team members to the gate, whom we would rather be elsewhere onsite. Dofygate allows us to plan our staffing with each individual’s skills being the driving factor rather than their ability to lift a barrier.
Benefits and Achievements
Simplicity and Ease of Use
Dofygate is an easy to use product with a straightforward operation to back it up. The lightweight design and high mobility makes it very suited to the events industry.
Efficiency Amplification
Dofygate becomes a part of the team allowing us to do more whilst keeping everyone safe.
Practicality and Adaptability
The barrier’s wheeled base allows quick and effortless repositioning, enabling dynamic control over different access points.
“A simple and straightforward operation”
Alison Thorpe, Traffic Manager at Bolesworth, CTM.
Recommendations and Conclusions
In this case study, Dofygate’s cutting-edge solutions have enabled this event traffic management company to elevate safety standards and operational efficiency. Dofygate has not only achieved the main objectives of implementing a mobile barrier but given the team so many other benefits. Not only has Dofygate helped the public get in & out of the venue smoothly but it has allowed the traffic management team to do this safer than before. Clearly a great example why Dofygate is the best choice for the events industry.
