Knowledge Base

Street Markings and Reflectors

Overview:

Street markings and pavement reflectors play a vital role in guiding drivers, improving traffic flow, and enhancing safety for everyone on the road.

From lane lines and crosswalks to directional arrows and stop bars, pavement markings help communicate important rules and expectations without the need for signs. Reflectors embedded in the roadway further improve visibility at night and during poor weather conditions by helping drivers clearly see lane boundaries and road alignment.

In addition to aiding drivers, certain reflectors such as blue pavement reflectors serve an important public safety function by helping fire departments quickly locate nearby fire hydrants during emergencies, when every second counts.

Over time, markings can fade and reflectors can become damaged or dislodged, which may lead to confusion or unsafe conditions for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and emergency responders. Keeping these features visible and up to date is an important part of maintaining safe streets in any community.

• Improve visibility and lane guidance for drivers

• Enhance pedestrian safety at crosswalks and intersections

• Help regulate traffic flow and reduce congestion

• Communicate important rules like turning lanes and stop locations

• Assist emergency responders by marking fire hydrant locations

To report street marking repairs or request a new street marking, please use the links below.

Street Marking Repair

Request a New Street Marking