{"id":89374,"date":"2019-07-26T12:45:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T10:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ferrovial.com\/?post_type=new&p=89374"},"modified":"2022-12-21T08:59:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T07:59:16","slug":"407-etr-and-3m-canada-high-contrast-pavement-markings","status":"publish","type":"new","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ferrovial.com\/en\/news\/407-etr-and-3m-canada-high-contrast-pavement-markings\/","title":{"rendered":"407 ETR and 3M CANADA paving the way with high contrast pavement markings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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407 ETR, in partnership with 3M Canada, has started this process by testing the use of 3M\u2019s pavement marking tapes optimized for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on 2.5 km of lanes on Highway 407 ETR.\u00a0 This initiative is part of the 407 ETR Living Labs program of innovation<\/strong>, promoting safety and next generation transportation.<\/p>\n

The previous generation of lane markings are on the road eastbound from Highway 427 with some being traditional white and the rest being contrast tape markings.\u00a0 The retro-reflective high contrast tape markings are being tested eastbound, east of the Humber River to Weston Road in lane 2 both sides (second lane from left) – half of the distance has the first generation 7-inch-wide contrast tape and the remainder has the next generation 10-inch-wide contrast tape, the first such installation in Canada. Both are wet reflective contrast tape, the 10 inch having been designed specifically to work better with ADAS and autonomous vehicles. The lane markings performed well during the winter and during the rainy spring period experienced this year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Lane markings have traditionally helped delineate the lane to help drivers stay in their lane.\u00a0 The new lane marking technology being put onto the road by 407 ETR will now help ensure both humans and machines can make the most of the fast, safe and reliable ride 407 ETR offers all drivers<\/strong>. We invite input from drivers of vehicles with ADAS <\/u><\/strong>using this area to share their experience in this Living Lab environment.\u00a0 Input may be sent to 407 ETR\u2019s social media account on Twitter @407ETR or by email to communications@407etr.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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\n Our history with 3M Canada and their ability to innovate gives 407 ETR confidence in utilizing their products on our roadway <\/blockquote>\n\n