Low-VOC paints required by federal regulations don't hold up to winter road conditions, according to a report going to city council.
Federal environmental regulations regarding volatile organic compounds in paint have reduced the longevity of road markings in Prince George, according to a report going to city council on Monday.
“Prior to 2009, City staff had experienced better life expectancy of roadway markings with the approved use of paint products containing higher VOC concentrations… Being a winter city, the new paint standard does not withstand snowplow blades and scouring as vehicle tires roll over winter traction material,” McIntosh wrote. “In high traffic areas such as arterial roadways, the roadway paint markings placed at the beginning of the season are no longer visible in the following season.
“There are other longer wearing products on the market such as inlaid thermoplastic and methacrylate resin but they are cost prohibitive and would be subject to winter maintenance activities that can be aggressive at times and would likely impact their longevity,” McIntosh wrote. “Thermoplastic long lines are 12 times more expensive than approved paint. Cold plastic methacrylate resin long lines are 16 times more costly than approved paint.
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