Epinal, a photoluminescent bicycle path with LuminoKrom® paint

In November 2020, the Vosges town of Épinal undertook an innovative project to enhance the safety of cyclists and pedestrians travelling at night. To achieve this, the municipality opted to apply LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint to some of its cycle paths. Teams from Proximark, part of the Hélios Group, produced the discontinuous edge striping, complemented by directional pictograms, to guide users effectively. This choice is part of an ecological approach, favoring a low environmental impact solution over the installation of traditional public lighting.

The benefits of LuminoKrom®: a sustainable and effective innovation

LuminoKrom® photoluminescent paint harnesses the sun's renewable energy by capturing light during the day and releasing it at night, offering visibility for over 10 hours in the dark. This technology operates without electricity consumption or CO₂ emissions, helping to reduce light pollution and preserve the environment. Installation is quick and easy, comparable to conventional road paint, making it a cost-effective solution for local authorities. By transforming itself into a luminous guide as soon as night falls, LuminoKrom® improves user safety by enabling them to clearly visualize the course of cycle paths, anticipate bends or obstacles, and travel with confidence, even in the absence of public lighting.