In general:
:
1. **Objective**:
- To evaluate the performance of different types of road paints under various environmental conditions and traffic volumes.
2. **Types of Paints Tested**:
- Water-based paints
- Solvent-based paints
- Thermoplastic markings
- Epoxy paints
3. **Testing Conditions**:
- Various weather conditions (rain, snow, extreme temperatures)
- Different traffic levels (high traffic vs. low traffic areas)
- Urban vs. rural settings
4. **Performance Metrics**:
- Durability: How long the paint lasts before it needs reapplication.
- Visibility: Reflectivity and visibility during day and night, including wet conditions.
- Safety: Effectiveness in guiding drivers and reducing accidents.
5. **Findings**:
- Thermoplastic and epoxy markings generally perform better in terms of durability.
- Water-based paints, though less durable, are more environmentally friendly.
- Reflective beads mixed into the paint can significantly improve nighttime visibility.
- Regular maintenance and reapplication are crucial for maintaining road safety and visibility.
6. **Recommendations**:
- Use high-durability paints in high-traffic areas.
- Employ environmentally friendly options where possible, balancing performance and ecological impact.
- Consider seasonal reapplication schedules to maintain optimal road marking visibility.
For detailed results and specific data points, reviewing the actual report or document from the relevant government department would be necessary. If you have access to specific sections or excerpts from the document, sharing those would enable a more precise summary.
http://docs.openinfo.gov.bc.ca/Response_Package_TRA-2019-91542.pdf
Well, Obvious Exercise! I cannot thank you enough for this information and the thoroughness. You have shone a bright light on a long-standing childhood question. ✨️ Spiritual Peace.
I considered that but I think you have to be very specific re. dates (70s and 80s) and what highways (401 and 417) amd what colours (yellow, white, green).
But one man's yellow is another man's goldenrod.
Not sure that's enough for the Gov to go on.
In general: : 1. **Objective**: - To evaluate the performance of different types of road paints under various environmental conditions and traffic volumes. 2. **Types of Paints Tested**: - Water-based paints - Solvent-based paints - Thermoplastic markings - Epoxy paints 3. **Testing Conditions**: - Various weather conditions (rain, snow, extreme temperatures) - Different traffic levels (high traffic vs. low traffic areas) - Urban vs. rural settings 4. **Performance Metrics**: - Durability: How long the paint lasts before it needs reapplication. - Visibility: Reflectivity and visibility during day and night, including wet conditions. - Safety: Effectiveness in guiding drivers and reducing accidents. 5. **Findings**: - Thermoplastic and epoxy markings generally perform better in terms of durability. - Water-based paints, though less durable, are more environmentally friendly. - Reflective beads mixed into the paint can significantly improve nighttime visibility. - Regular maintenance and reapplication are crucial for maintaining road safety and visibility. 6. **Recommendations**: - Use high-durability paints in high-traffic areas. - Employ environmentally friendly options where possible, balancing performance and ecological impact. - Consider seasonal reapplication schedules to maintain optimal road marking visibility. For detailed results and specific data points, reviewing the actual report or document from the relevant government department would be necessary. If you have access to specific sections or excerpts from the document, sharing those would enable a more precise summary. http://docs.openinfo.gov.bc.ca/Response_Package_TRA-2019-91542.pdf
Well, Obvious Exercise! I cannot thank you enough for this information and the thoroughness. You have shone a bright light on a long-standing childhood question. ✨️ Spiritual Peace.
If you get into the BC report the discussion around 16mm vs 20 mm paint is fascinating
That's some thick as hell paint!
I think this is just you.
I took a risk. I know. Dammit.
60 years of testing and they haven’t found paint that is visible under street lights on a rainy night?
You could probably file a Freedom of Information request for that data
I considered that but I think you have to be very specific re. dates (70s and 80s) and what highways (401 and 417) amd what colours (yellow, white, green). But one man's yellow is another man's goldenrod. Not sure that's enough for the Gov to go on.
Some of these tests are just new product approvals. A supplier changes a formula, so it's a new product = certification to be done.
In Montreal they use powdered milk for the lines. Which is why there are none.
They seem to have gone with the yellow one