The first bike smart path made from recycled plastic has been built in the Netherlands . The pilot project incorporated the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cups and was a collaboration between Dutch road construction company KWS , plastic recycling firm Wavin and France 's Vinci . The location is equipped with sensors to monitor the road’s performance, including temperature, the number of bike passages and the durability of the road. The 30 metre long path is equipped with sensors to monitor the bicycle 's performance and durability . The companies involved said the smart path was quicker to build than paths that use traditional techniques and offers improved water drainage .
The first bike smart path made from recycled plastic has been built in the Netherlands . The pilot project incorporated the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cups and was a collaboration between Dutch road construction company KWS , plastic recycling firm Wavin and France 's Vinci . The 30 metre long path is equipped with sensors to monitor the bicycle 's performance and durability . The companies involved said the smart path was quicker to build than paths that use traditional techniques and offers improved water drainage .