[France 3] How this cycle path lights up at night to help users travel safely ?
An innovative bicycle path in Colmar: LuminoKrom® for night-time safety
Since autumn 2023, the municipality of Colmar has been conducting an innovative experiment on a section of cycle track. This safe lane uses a special paint, developed by a Bordeaux-based company, which has the particularity of glowing in the dark for ten hours.
Even when darkness envelops the city, the cycle path under the Mittelharth bridge remains visible, despite the absence of street lighting at this location. The photoluminescent paint is used to mark the path, providing cyclists with a luminous landmark.
France 3 Grand Est highlights an experiment carried out in Colmar, where a cycle path is equipped with LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint. This technology captures light during the day and releases it at night, enabling cyclists to travel safely without the need for electric lighting. LuminoKrom® provides enhanced visibility for users, even in poorly lit areas, contributing to safer soft mobility.
This initiative illustrates the city of Colmar's commitment to ecological and sustainable solutions, aimed at reducing energy consumption while enhancing road safety. If successful, this project could inspire other communities to adopt LuminoKrom® for their soft mobility infrastructures, offering an innovative and environmentally-friendly model.
Testimonial
"This stretch of road was notorious for accidents, with many people falling off their bikes. That's why we chose it for our experiment," explains Philippe Scheibling, Head of the Public Roads and Networks Department at the City of Colmar. "It's a soft light, which doesn't generate light pollution, but provides simple guidance in dark places", he adds.