Evaluation of Pavement Marking Performance 07-330

The objectives of this study will be to evaluate the perforn]ance of pavement markings cunently being used in Kentuch" and offer guidelines or recommendations for application and installation. Specific objective for FY 2010 will include the following: 1) evaluate perfonnance-based specifications for paint stTiping contracts: 2) continue monitoring the reflectivity and durability of paint stripes to detenlline if the cy-cle ofrestriping after two years produces suitable results: and 3) evaluate alternatives to raised pavement markers for achieving wet-nighuime visibility. including wet-reflective tape.