3 Creative Pedestrian Road Lines That Will Improve Pedestrian Safety
Posted on: 18 January 2019
According to the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Australian pedestrians are likely to get involved in car accidents in low-speed zones than in high-speed zones. The department attributes the statistics to the fact that drivers tend to let their guard down in these safety zones. While road markings such as pedestrian crossing lines have played a significant role in reducing road accident fatalities, a lot more still needs to be done. As a painter working with a road marking contractor, you have an ethical obligation to improve the safety of road users. One way of achieving this is by coming up with ingenious road markings that lower accident incidence in low-speed zones. This article highlights the latest road marking trends that are worth adopting.
3D Pedestrian Crossing Lines
Zebra crossings have traditionally been flatline markings on the road surface. Although they slow down drivers, a lot more can be achieved if painters think outside the box. Floating 3D pedestrian crossing lines is one such outside-the-box idea that is proving to be effective. As drivers approach the pedestrian crossing lines, the 3D effect creates an optical illusion that they are approaching pieces of floating columns. It effectively prompts drivers to slow down, thereby allowing pedestrians to cross roads at designated spots. Although there are concerns about the idea causing sudden braking, the truth is drivers can see the 3D effect from a distance. Therefore, drivers have ample time to slow down.
Ergonomic Pedestrian Crossing Lines
It is a well-known fact that as pedestrians cross the road, they often do so in an arc. For example, when passing from the left sidewalk pedestrians attack the way at an angle and follow an arc that gets them to the right sidewalk quicker. However, traditional straight-line pedestrian cross lines don't reflect the arced path that pedestrians take when crossing the road. Arced pedestrian crossing lines are much more convenient because they mimic the trajectory that most walkers take when crossing the street.
Artistic Pedestrian Lines
There is no denying the fact that conventional black-and-white stripes used on pedestrian lines perform their function as required. However, at a time where road accidents are likely to occur in low-speed zones than in high-speed zones, pedestrians need safety tools that are more than functional. Artistic and eye-catching pedestrian crossing lines are proving to be effective because drivers will often slow down to admire the art, thereby reducing the chances of accidents. In addition to being creative safety tools, the artistic designs are an aesthetic feature on roads.
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