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ACTS Roadway Friendliness Tool
Treatment 12: Reflective Paint on Curbs and Islands Michigan Standard: Not required Where might you find this on your system: Corner curbs or channelizing islands, usually at intersections, but also within any roadway section where traffic flow is being physically separated. Recommendation: A motorist can and does react subconsciously to large visual stimuli much faster than his/her conscious reaction to signs. Channelizing islands and curbs are helpful clues to motorists. Painting the tops and sides of islands with retro-reflective paint helps these traffic control objects do their job. Although this suggested improvement would seem to be most beneficial at night, the painted surfaces also stand out better during daylight, including a variety of low-light conditions. Conflicts with other community goals: None identified.
Ease of implementation: Special paint is available that contains the glass beads needed to reflect light at night. This paint can be applied by one-man crew operating a hand striping machine, modified for top side spraying. Traffic control for roadside curb work is minor; however, lane closures are usually necessary for work within the roadway or within an intersection. Previous Treatment | Next
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