-
Botts’ End of Dots: California to Phase Out Round Logos
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s led to a dramatic increase in the number of cars (and accidents) on California’s roads, which in turn led to the development of the Botts Point design, which is only now beginning to fall into disuse. Developed by the California Department of Transpor...Read more -
Wet reflective road markings help prevent collisions
In fact, 49% of fatal traffic accidents occur at night, even though we are only driving 25% of the time (1). Add rain to the mix, and the number of traffic accidents can increase by 57% (2). ”Rainy nighttime conditions are a dangerous and...Read more -
It was a quarter past midnight as you drove along Whampoa Road.
It was a quarter past midnight as you drove along Whampoa Road. Although there were few vehicles on the street, the speed was low due to the implementation of the Senior Citizens Only Zone plan in the area and the implementation of road safety measures that benefit seniors. Then your attention is...Read more -
Last year, cities across New Jersey (including our Observer community) began ...
Last year, cities across New Jersey (including our Observer community) began painting blue lines between double yellow lines on some local streets in support of police officers. Perhaps these cities should be arrested, since the federal government considers these lines ...Read more -
These are fleeting, colourful maps that depict the topography of the land ben...
These are fleeting, colourful maps that depict the topography of the land beneath our feet. They tell those digging the road exactly where the pipes and cables are and, just as importantly, how deep they are. Here, we interpret the curves in the road as discovered by ou...Read more -
Federal government says law enforcement blue line unsafe
In October, dozens of New Jersey cities painted blue lines on busy downtown roads in support of law enforcement. But the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration said the practice is unsafe and that cities should...Read more -
Respect is the driving force behind drawing the blue line on the road.
Joseph Sapia Painting blue center lines on roads has become a trend in recent weeks among people looking to show their support for the men and women in blue who serve in law enforcement. “I think the purpose of it is to remind people that we support our police officers ...Read more -
What do you think about the blue line on the road?
Late last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration sent a letter to the county engineer saying the blue lines painted on the road to encourage traffic enforcement did not comply with federal standards and could pose a safety risk to drivers. Dozens of New...Read more -
What the ‘mysterious’ blue lines on some NSW roads really mean
A Sydney driver was confused by the blue line on Stanwell Parkway but later found out why. Many have made their guesses about the meaning of this line, many believed that it was the logo of the 2000 Olympic marathon route. &...Read more -
Understanding Cat’s Eyes: A Global Guide to Choosing Colour for Reflect...
Raised road markings can be of different reflective colours, some of which, such as white and yellow, have a clear meaning taken from road marking regulations. But there are other colours, such as blue and green, which convey more information to those in the know. Some colors can tell police, eme...Read more
