Red Color Now Approved by FHWA for Bus Lanes!
Transpo is proud to announce that Color-Safe® is being used for bus lane demarcation in both New York City and Chicago. These are two major cities that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved for optional use of red color markings on city streets to signify bus priority lanes. Given the positive track record the bright green bike lanes have had in the past decade, this is a welcomed advancement for cities and towns that want to improve traffic movement and deter bus accidents. These dedicated lanes will also help make service more efficient and increase reliability.
“APTA believes in innovation, and implementing new technologies is vital to helping ensure public transit riders, pedestrians and drivers remain aware and safe—the use of different color lanes is one of those innovations.” – Chad Chitwood, spokesperson for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), interview with Smart Cities Dive
Color-Safe® Durable Pavement Markings are the most cost-effective, high-definition color markings on the market today.
Cold weather applications extend the marking season, and with the long life cycle of Color-Safe®, transportation officials look at methyl methacrylate (MMA) as the optimal material for special-use lane marking material. It is capable of full cure in a wide range of temperatures—down to 40°F—and adheres to both concrete and asphalt surfaces.
MMA symbols and striping develop a strong bond to existing MMA, making Color-Safe® a viable alternative to thermoplastic markings.
