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Sustainable urban mobility requires more than low-emission vehicles and smart traffic management. It also requires infrastructure designed for long-term performance. Studies show that selecting the right road marking material can significantly reduce: 🔧 maintenance frequency 🚦 traffic disruption 📦 material consumption 🌱 CO₂ emissions ♻️ microplastic emissions Which road marking system is best suited for which application? Here is a brief summary of the recommendations presented in the study “Sustainable Road Markings for Sustainable Urban Mobility – Selection Guidelines Based on Environmental and Durability Parameters”, published in Archives of Transport (Vol. 74): 🚗 Longitudinal lines on major roads benefit from cold plastic and thermoplastic systems, with structured cold plastic preferred for high-traffic volumes. 🚸 Pedestrian crossings and stop lines require highly durable materials such as structured cold plastic and roll plastic to provide the required skid resistance. 🚲 Cycle lane crossings are best served by dedicated bicycle lane plastics designed for coloured applications and enhanced skid-resistance. ➡️ Recommendations for special markings such as arrows, symbols, coloured areas, and reserved parking spaces include structured cold plastic, roll plastic, and preformed thermoplastics. 🚶‍♀️ Areas used primarily by pedestrians and cyclists can often be marked with waterborne paint or spray cold plastic, while higher traffic levels may justify more durable systems (sprayed cold plastics, thermoplastics, bicycle lane plastics). One key takeaway beyond this study: Road markings should be selected based on lifecycle performance - not only initial cost. 📚 Explore more scientific research on road markings and road safety: https://swarco.cc/18v #RoadMarkings #RoadSafety #SustainableInfrastructure #UrbanMobility #LifecyclePerformance #Research