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End of the Chase: On the Public Road, Drivers Are Forced to Take Their Foot Off the Gas
Every country in the world has its own way of fighting reckless driving. The red road is something we haven't had until now.
TL;DR
- A two-kilometer stretch of road in Madhya Pradesh, India, has been painted red with vibrating rectangles to force drivers to slow down.
- The 'red road' is designed to reduce accidents involving wildlife, such as deer and monkeys, in the Veerangana-Durgavati tiger reserve.
- The initiative is part of a larger plan that includes protective fences and overpasses/underpasses for animals.
- The red thermoplastic absorbs solar energy, creating a 'heat island' effect that warms the surrounding environment.
- While effective for traffic calming, the heat absorption poses a potential problem for the local ecosystem.
- Authorities are working to address the heat-trapping effect of the red road.