Why Are Good Road Markings Important?

Why Are Good Road Markings Important?

Usually, pedestrians traveling through crosswalks or sidewalks depend upon the signage and markings along the road to guide them and direct them towards the correct direction. Typically, only a glance at these markings is enough to guide us along the path. If these markings and signs are not appropriate or incur some wear and tear, it can be risky for the pedestrian. Also, if the experts do not overlay crosswalks with some form of a decorative concrete surface, then the overall dull grey look becomes too weary to walk on. With this philosophy in mind, the City of Las Vegas embraced new-age concrete overlay technologies. They used thermoplastic with a brick pattern on a crosswalk. The application of Endurablend removed the issue with bonding and premature wear and tear. 
The problem 
Due to the conditions of the street and crosswalk, the markings wore off quickly from the concrete or asphalt surfaces. The existing materials used in the concrete overlay was not aesthetically pleasing. These materials couldn’t hold together the bonding on the crosswalk, which led to premature wear and tear. This issue led to pedestrians facing problems when walking. Additionally, the visual appeal associated with the crosswalk too was damaged. As an outcome, the crosswalk looked jaded and worn out.
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