Selecting Roads for Paint Striping
As recommended by national standards, we have established guidelines for the varying degrees of paint striping for different types of roads. Consistent paint striping throughout the county makes it easier for drivers to understand and follow traffic regulations.
Major arterials receive the 'full treatment' of:
- Edge lines (if there is no curb or raised edge)
- Buttons (also referred to as raised pavement markers or 'turtles')
Secondary and collector arterials receive center lines with a lesser complement of other striping and buttons. Local roads do not receive any paint striping.
More Striping Doesn't Mean Slower Drivers
Giving drivers more information (like center lines, edge lines, and lane lines) makes them feel more comfortable with the road. When motorists feel comfortable with the road they are driving, they tend to increase speed.
A lack of center line or edge line on a road, cautions drivers to lower their speed.