Description | Standard foil-backed traffic tape is reflective, non-slip, and easy to apply. Available in standard white and yellow colors. |
Typical Dimensions | Recommend minimum of 4 in. Many roll length and width options are available. |
Estimated Cost | $60 - $125 for 150 linear ft. |
Durability | Demo: 1 day to 1 month installation. |
Bikeways | Striping width recommended at 6 in. for outermost line, 4 in. for inner line. Recommended bike lane width is a minimum of 5 ft. Tape can also be used for intersection treatments or to stripe a bike lane buffer area, with diagonal chevron or cross hatch markings spaced every 8 - 10 ft. if buffer is 2 ft. or wider. |
Pedestrian Crossings | Tape can be used to create temporary crosswalks, which come in many varieties and colors. A traditional continental crosswalk should have 12 ft. stripes a min. of 12 in. wide, with 12 - 36 in. gaps. |
Curb Extensions / Plazas: | Stripe outer boundary of curb extension with double white lines, 4 in. wide. |
Roundabouts | Use tape to stripe outer line of roundabout area, using stripes at least 4 in. wide. |
Sweep or pressure wash street to remove dust and debris before applying. | |
Easily removable. | |
Some have had luck with re-using foil backed tape after one-day demonstration projects — East Bay Bike Coalition has found high-quality foil backed tape keeps its stickiness for up to 5 uses. | |
Not durable enough for interim design projects. |
Purchase from traffic control or roadway construction supply retailer |