Construction planned for boulevard in Omsk: paving a new road
In the city of Omsk, a new bike path is set to be constructed on Architectov Boulevard, under the supervision of Mayor Sergey Shchet. The contractor for the reconstruction project is the StroyTrust company.
The bike path will be made of terracotta asphalt, a material choice that offers a unique blend of aesthetic appeal and safety features. The vibrant red colour of the terracotta asphalt will make the street more visually appealing, enhancing the overall look of the boulevard.
Terracotta asphalt provides a warm, reddish-brown color that blends naturally with outdoor and park environments. This color can make bike paths visually distinctive and more attractive, enhancing the user experience. The terracotta asphalt offers a stable, firm, and slip-resistant surface, crucial for bike path safety. Asphalt provides smooth riding conditions that reduce the risk of crashes caused by uneven surfaces or loose gravel.
In wet or dry conditions, asphalt maintains a high coefficient of friction, improving braking and control. Additionally, a clearly colored surface can enhance visibility for both cyclists and shared path users, contributing to safer shared use environments.
While no specific details about the colouring process for the bike path on 60 Let Pobedy Street have been released, it is expected to follow the same process as the terracotta asphalt for the bike path on Architectov Boulevard, which is produced directly with pigment added to the mixture on the machine.
The bike path on 60 Let Pobedy Street, which leads to Omsk-Central Airport, is scheduled to begin construction soon and will stretch from the "Mega" shopping center to Krupskaya Street. The bike path is intended to increase safety for Omsk residents using two-wheeled vehicles.
It is not specified whether the terracotta asphalt for the bike path on 60 Let Pobedy Street is also produced by the StroyTrust company. The roadway on 60 Let Pobedy Street was renovated last year, but the bike path was not part of that project.
The Terracotta Conservation Area in Ontario is noted for scenic rides along routes that may benefit from such natural-looking pavement materials, demonstrating the potential benefits of terracotta asphalt for bike paths.
The unique blend of aesthetic appeal and safety features offered by the terracotta asphalt will not only make the bike path on Architectov Boulevard visually appealing, but it’s also expected to enhance the look of the bike path on 60 Let Pobedy Street, creating a more attractive outdoor-living space for residents. Moreover, the slip-resistant surface and high coefficient of friction provided by asphalt will contribute to the safety of home-and-garden enthusiasts, cyclists, and shared path users on both bike paths.
