Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mechelen is using a special 3D scanning car to check 50 kilometres of bike paths for damage. Led by Alexander Vandersmissen, this project improves cycling safety as part of a European initiative.
As VRT News reported, Mechelen is starting a new project to make its cycle paths better and safer. They’re using a special car with 3D scanners to check the paths. This car will drive on about 50 kilometres of cycle paths and take detailed pictures to make a 3D map of the surface.
Alexander Vandersmissen, who is in charge of mobility, says this new method will give the city a clear, up-to-date view of the cycle paths. This will make it easier to find and fix problems before they get worse. This will help the city see any problems, like cracks or damage, right away.
How is Mechelen using 3D scanning cars to improve bike paths?
Mechelen is taking part in a big European project to make cycling safer and more comfortable in cities. Officials mentioned that because Mechelen is a city where many people cycle, it is using new technology to improve its bike paths. They’re using a special car that has cameras and 3D scanners. This car was made in Belgium.
The car drives around and checks the paths, looking for problems like cracks and places where the ground has sunk. They said that it also finds smaller issues that can make cycling less smooth, like uneven spots on the path. This helps the city know exactly where to fix the paths.
With this technology, Mechelen believes it can ensure the bike routes are safer and more pleasant to use for anyone who cycles. They explained that this is an extension of a larger initiative aimed at enhancing city cycling across all of Europe.
Filip Geuens of XenomatiX says,
“We will not only see defects, but also things that make cycling uncomfortable, such as unevenness.”
The technology used in Mechelen’s project is based on a system that has been used to check roads for a while. Now, they’ve changed the technology to work just for cycle paths. They’ve made the special car more stable and easier to use on bike paths. The car has 4 wheels and pedals to help it move smoothly and collect data accurately.
