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Treatment 12: Reflective Paint on Curbs
and Islands
Texas
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.
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