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Originally Posted by Astro_Bot
That is a good idea.  I've also wondered why we don't use more cat's eyes here. They're about, but fewer and further between than I'd like.
And another thing, painting the curb at street corners would aid visibility of/at intersections. That fluoro paint would do very nicely, but even plain white would be better than dull grey. That would remove most of the need for street lights at small suburban intersections, though maybe not major arterial routes.
And while we're at it, why are street name signs at 2.5m above the ground (or thereabouts). When you get close enough to read them, your dipped headlights no longer illuminate them. I suppose everyine uses GPS now, anyway.
Anything that removes a need for street lights is good. |
The only problem with cat's eyes is they are either knocked out or become so dirty (usually with rubber) that they don't work anymore and require regular replacement. I remember vividly driving onto a new section of the Westgate freeway one night just after they'd replaced a section of tarmac and the cat's eyes, it was great, but even only a few months later it was crappy again. Not sure how this paint would go, but it'd be worth a try, it might also work better in the rain as you're not relying on reflected light.
Also agree about the street signs, they are pretty much useless.
Cheers
Stuart