Preformed Tapes — Use Summary
Table 2-11 summarizes the recommended uses of permanent preformed tape pavement markings. Temporary preformed tapes should only be used for short-term applications such as in work zones.
- | Asphalt | Concrete | Surface Treatments | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- | AADT <1,000 | AADT 1,000 –10,000 | AADT >10,000 | AADT <10,000 | AADT 10,000 –50,000 | AADT >50,000 | AADT <1,000 | AADT 1,000 –10,000 | AADT >10,000 |
Use 1 | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | N |
Surface prep. | - | Remove existing markings, clean, dry, & apply adhesive | - | Remove existing markings, clean, dry, & apply adhesive | - | - | - | ||
Expected service life | - | Up to 4 years | - | Up to 4 years | - | - | - | ||
Approx. bid price (per lf) 2 | - | $2.57 | - | $2.57 | - | - | - | ||
Estimated cost per year of service life (per lf) | - | $0.43 | - | $0.43 | - | - | - | ||
Footnotes: 1. Y = suitable for use; N = not recommended. 2. Price includes required removal of existing markings. | |||||||||