Help test glow road markings on Bulli Pass

Regional roads are more dangerous at night, with higher rates of off-road and head-on crashes compared to urban areas. In NSW, over a third of fatal crashes occur at night, and 70% of road deaths happen in regional areas. To tackle this, Transport for NSW is testing glow-in-the-dark road line markings to improve night-time visibility and safety.

These markings use photoluminescent paint that absorbs sunlight during the day and glows at night, providing a clear guide even in bad weather. They are a practical alternative to streetlights and have already proven effective in controlled tests.

The first live trial is on Bulli Pass (Princes Highway), a steep descent with a hairpin turn and a high number of near misses. Of these, 10% occurred at night, nearly double the average for regional roads.

The trial starts on 3 December 2024 and will run for six months. If successful, glow road markings could be rolled out to other locations to improve safety on regional roads.

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