In the small fishing town of Ísafjörður, Iceland, an exciting development in road safety has just popped up – almost literally. A new pedestrian crossing has been painted that appears to be 3D by way of a cleverly-detailed optical illusion.
Not only does the innovative design give foot-travelers the feeling of walking on air, it also gets the attention of drivers, who will be sure to slow down their speed once they spot the seemingly floating ‘zebra stripes.’ Icelandic environmental commissioner Ralf Trylla called for its placement in Ísafjörður after seeing a similar project being carried out in New Delhi, India. With the help of street painting company Vegmálun GÍH, his vision became a reality
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Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
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Re: Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
The Thais have it here too. The photo is a few months ago where I live. It doesn't look too good at present as it's become worn quite quickly with car traffic. Probably cheap paint they used. Pete
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Re: Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
More likely expensive paint, but watered down.
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Re: Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
You’re probably both right - cheap paint watered down!! But the principle is good, maybe it just might have a small positive impact here in Thailand and get at least some drivers to slow down near crossings
Re: Town in Iceland Paints 3D Zebra Crosswalk To Slow Down Speeding Cars
I remember when they first did red/white crossings on Petchakasem, motor bikes were going up on the pavement to avoid them thinking they protruded out of the road.