Pavement markings provide guidance to traffic and pedestrians.
They are generally considered to be among the most cost effective safety measures provided on streets or highways. Pavement markings require continual maintenance to assure their on going effectiveness and reliability. New thermoplastic pavement markings are placed on newly asphalt paved streets. Aging streets are remarked with thermoplastic, preformed tape and paint as needed in accordance with budgetary and equipment capabilities. Crosswalks are generally maintained at a higher level due to the public awareness and pedestrian safety involved.