Why Ghost Striping Is a Safety Concern
Ghost striping is a significant concern across the United States and is commonly associated with erratic driving behaviors such as lane weaving or sudden lane changes, increased DOT liability, and citizen complaints referencing safety concerns. In addition, clear and accurate road markings are crucial for autonomous driving systems, lanekeeping, aiding navigation, object and pedestrian detection, and traffic management.
The Problem
Ghost striping refers to stripes or markings that conflict, typically resulting from mainline lateral shifts or detours. These conflicting markings present a safety hazard to the traveling public by misdirecting or adding to driver confusion.
The Solution
Blank Canvas involves uniformly treating the pavement width to mitigate color and texture contrast from ghost striping. This is accomplished using Skidabrader pavement texturing to achieve the desired surface finish.
The Blank Canvas
Blank Canvas offers a cost-effective, efficient way to address these issues, ultimately leading to clearer road guidance for drivers, fewer accidents, and lower maintenance costs for state DOTs.
Solving Problems
One significant visual issue on roads is the stark contrast created by uneven surface grinding. Skidabrader’s specialized equipment is designed to blend surface textures and minimize the visibility of these lines, effectively addressing this problem. Depending on the depth of the original grinding, Skidabrader’s process can remove scarring by 80% to 100%, enhancing the road’s appearance and overall surface quality. This approach ensures consistent aesthetics for drivers, underscoring Skidabrader’s expertise and dedication to quality.
- Reduction of tire grabbing
- Noise reduction
- Restoration of friction for the lane
- Restoration of 6-foot-wide lanes
- Elimination of road glare
- Cost-effective solutions
- High production rates
- No debris or cast-off left behind Lane markings and reflectors can remain intact or be removed
- Quick mobilization at legal speeds for emergency situations
Skidabrader™ Technologies saves time and money by extending the life of surfaces.
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