The Bedazzling Charm of Glow-in-the-Dark Sidewalks
Courtesy Pro-Teq
U.K.-based resurfacing company Pro-Teq
is currently testing Starpath, a U.V.-powered glow-in-the-dark
pedestrian footpath in a Victorian park in Cambridge, England, that
hopes to revolutionize the way we light our public spaces.
Starpath is created using an innovative, cost-effective resurfacing
process that can be sprayed directly onto existing concrete, tarmac, and
other hard surfaces. A polyurethane base, a coat of light-absorbing
particles in a range of colors
and sizes and a waterproof, anti-slip finish are applied without the
need to remove worn-out surfaces and dries in 30 minutes, causing
minimal disruption.
Courtesy Pro-Teq
In a press release, Pro-Teq owner Hamish Scott said that he hopes
city councils across the country, many of whom are turning off street
lights at night to save money, will adopt Starpath technology to save
energy and increase public safety with increased visibility. While the
Starpath isn’t bright enough to replace street lights it does create a
varying intensity of ambient light depending on how dark it is outside.
What’s more, the aggregate used is non-reflective and doesn’t produce
glare, just a starry walk through the park at night, which means that it
can also be used in denser areas including private driveways without
creating another reason to fight with your neighbors.
Check out this video to learn more about Starpath:
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