Government / Contractor Stencil
| Description | Official pavement marking stencils can be had by your city government or the construction contractor they work with on the delivery of such markings. |
| Typical Dimensions | Consult the MUTCD for official guidance on dimensions for the appropriate facility type marking (bike lane, shared lane, etc.). |
| Estimated Cost | Borrow / use city or contractor stencil. |
| Durability | Demo: 1 day to 1 month installation / Pilot: 1 month to 1 year installation / Interim: 1 year to 5 year installation |
| Shared Lane Markings | Follow MUTCD guidelines to create a marking that measures 40 in wide. x 112 in. long (including chevron). Place sharrow marking in the center of the travel lane, a minimum of 11 ft. from curb where parking is present, or 4 ft. from the curb on streets with no curbside parking and apply spray paint, spay chalk, or sidewalk chalk. |
| Bike Lanes | Follow MUTCD guidelines to create a marking that measures 40 in wide. x 112 in. long (including arrow).Place marking in center of bicycle lane, at a minimum twice per block (start and end of the lane). Increased frequency should be based on local judgment (design speed, length of block, number of driveways etc.). |
| Use of official (over handmade) stencil often yields more professional looking and accurate results. It's also less time consuming. | |
| Materials may vary (plastic, metal, etc.) but most stencils are flexible and easy to transport. |
| Purchase from preferred pavement marking contractor should the city outsource this type of work. | |
| Source from transportation / public works department. |