In many ways, we have become a community that tends to be defined by the use of our motor vehicles. They have become a part of most of the activities that we undertake away from the home. Within communities, however, there is a need for responsible use of motor vehicles.[...
There are many places where you will have noticed that line marking has been undertaken. If you drive a car or ride a motorbike, you will have seen line marking on all of our roads. If you go into a car park area, you will see road markings for directing traffic and for setting out...
Marking road surfaces has become a standard part of road safety. It is something that is carefully considered by local Government authorities and transport departments. There has been a lot of development of road surface coating materials and techniques. Ensuring that these materials are visible in differing[...
There is an irony in line marking in that because it is everywhere, it is always used but often overlooked. In Melbourne, we see it on our roads, our carparks, in warehouses, and on bike paths. We take for granted what it provides us, and how it impacts us in day to day life.[...
All line marking eventually fades. Exposed to the elements, under constant wear from foot and vehicle traffic, time will always win out. The risk of faded line marking isn’t always obvious either. While line marking may still be visible during the day, at night, zebra crossings or warning symbols[...
A few years ago, a little Youtube video imagined the future of roads and infrastructure. With much charisma and gusto, the video put forth the idea of “Solar ‘Freakin’ Roadways”.Promoting solar paneled “roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, tarmacs, bike paths, and outdoor recreation services”,[...
We’ve all seen the red line or the yellow diagonal stripes, marking caution in the workplace. Whether it be to mark a raised step, to alert people to areas where hands can be crushed or to remind employees about the necessity for safety equipment. Sometimes these line markings indicate an unseen risk;[...
