UB optics experts contributed to research on a new retroreflective material that could be used for nighttime color-changing road signs.

MoDOT engineers said much of the reflective material is stripped away from snow and snow plows in the wintertime. Engineers said right now is the worst time for these signs.

The Asia-Pacific reflective materials market size is estimated to reach USD 3.21 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2030.

That bright, reflective coating used on road signs, bicycles and clothing are important safety measures at night. They help drivers get to their destinations while avoiding bicyclists and ...