File #: TMP-27871    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 9/20/2021 In control: Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee
On agenda: 10/5/2021 Final action: 10/5/2021
Title: LINE PAINTING SIZING FOR CYCLING LANES - 100mm vs 200mm Kelly Patterson-McGrath questioned how long the smaller printed lines last when compared to the bigger lines in weight. She advised that some of the smaller lines that were recently painted have already started to fade. Ms. Kelly Patterson-McGrath commented that the purpose of this item is to aspire for larger, thicker lines with more weight and last longer, rather than repainting the smaller lines often. Brett Gratrix provided clarification on the reasoning for the 100mm versus the 200mm painted lines and the re-painting of the lines with waterborne paint yearly. The Committee discussed education and outreach about painted lines, provided input and possible solutions for the pavement line markings, and the possibility of creating an education subcommittee. They agreed to appoint Kelly Patterson-McGrath as the lead to the subcommittee. The Committee discussed options to assist City staff with active transportation initia...

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LINE PAINTING SIZING FOR CYCLING LANES - 100mm vs 200mm

 

Kelly Patterson-McGrath questioned how long the smaller printed lines last when compared to the bigger lines in weight.  She advised that some of the smaller lines that were recently painted have already started to fade.  Ms. Kelly Patterson-McGrath commented that the purpose of this item is to aspire for larger, thicker lines with more weight and last longer, rather than repainting the smaller lines often.

 

Brett Gratrix provided clarification on the reasoning for the 100mm versus the 200mm painted lines and the re-painting of the lines with waterborne paint yearly.

 

The Committee discussed education and outreach about painted lines, provided input and possible solutions for the pavement line markings, and the possibility of creating an education subcommittee.  They agreed to appoint Kelly Patterson-McGrath as the lead to the subcommittee. 

 

 

The Committee discussed options to assist City staff with active transportation initiatives throughout the City.  The Committee agreed to request staff to investigate the possibility of an Active Transportation Planner.