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What exactly are the yellow barriers on the road for?
There are many things to pay attention to while driving, from road signs and orange lane markings on highways to other vehicles. Some are very simple and obvious—like the markings you almost certainly saw when you took your driving test as a teenager—but others are less...Read more -
Driving experts explain what it means to “confuse” two lines on a...
Even the most experienced drivers can sometimes get confused by certain symbols or road markings. This is especially true for many drivers who have only recently learned the true meaning of certain road signs, as they may have previously completely misunderstood their m...Read more -
Intelligent road marking machines are helping modernize infrastructure around...
As global infrastructure investment accelerates and urban transportation systems become more complex, road safety and efficient traffic flow have become priorities for governments and contractors worldwide. Road marking machines are at the center of this transformation ...Read more -
Integrated durable road markings improve lane separation
The project to apply durable road markings using the embedded method to two sites in the southern inland region has been completed. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone stated, “We have installed high-tech, embedded ro...Read more -
A shocking study has found that glass bottles contain 50 times more microplas...
A French study conducted by GD&TĐ has found that drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than drinks in plastic bottles or metal cans. With the summer heat approaching, many are looking forward to relaxing in the sun with an ice-...Read more -
The global microspheres market is projected to grow to approximately US$ 17.2...
The global microspheres market is projected to grow from US$ 7.8 billion in 2024 to approximately US$ 17.2 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. In 2024, the Asia Pacific region dominated the market with a market share exceedin...Read more -
Thermoplastic road markings are a highly reflective, durable, and crack-resis...
The road involved temporary lane markings, which required the use of thermoplastic road markings. This isn’t a new technology, but a standard material used for road markings for decades. It’s made by adding glass beads, heating them to over 400 degrees Celsius, and then applying them ...Read more -
Reflective Materials Market Size, Growth Rate, and Analysis to 2031
The global reflective materials market size was valued at US$ 11.84 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from US$ 13.74 billion in 2025 to US$ 45.03 billion in 2033, registering a CAGR of 16% during the forecast period (2025-2033). As gover...Read more -
Vancouver’s annual road maintenance costs are $1.6 million
To ensure the safety of all road users in Vancouver and maintain optimal visibility of road markings, the City needs to more than double its current annual maintenance budget. Currently, many road markings in Vancouver are faded, worn away, or ...Read more -
Underwater curtains and reflective elements are “impractical and danger...
From giant underwater curtains to scattering glass beads across the ice, these proposals to combat the impact of the climate crisis on the poles have been rejected by a group of scientists as “unimaginably expensive” and “dangerous.” ...Read more
