Durable permanent pavement striping or paint?

PDFTech ReportRSN 00-10StripingPaintingRoad markingsReflectivityPavement maintenanceOregonOregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research UnitOregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research UnitUS Transportation CollectionDurable permanent pavement striping or paint? This question has been asked of the ODOT product evaluation team since durable markings arrived on the market. Why use them, when they are so expensive? There have been a considerable number of products tried over the years but few have survived the test of time and torture from traffic