Professional Traffic Marking Services

Parking Lot Striping SLC provides comprehensive traffic markings and road striping services for commercial properties, private roads, and municipal facilities throughout Salt Lake County. Clear, visible traffic markings are essential for safe vehicle and pedestrian movement, proper traffic flow management, and liability protection. Our professional-grade materials and expert application ensure long-lasting, highly visible markings that guide traffic safely and efficiently.

From crosswalks and directional arrows to stop bars and lane dividers, we deliver precise, durable markings that meet industry standards and enhance safety on your property.

Complete Traffic Marking Services

  • Crosswalk Striping: Pedestrian crossing markings with high-visibility paint or thermoplastic
  • Directional Arrows: Turn arrows, straight arrows, lane designation arrows for traffic guidance
  • Stop Bars & Yield Lines: Intersection control markings for vehicle stopping points
  • Lane Dividers & Centerlines: Traffic separation markings for safe lane delineation
  • Speed Hump Markings: High-visibility chevrons and advance warning markings
  • School Zone Markings: Student crossing areas, school speed zone indicators
  • Bike Lane Striping: Dedicated bicycle lane markings and shared lane arrows
  • Emergency Vehicle Markings: Fire lane designations, emergency access routes
  • Pavement Text: "STOP", "SLOW", "YIELD", directional text, custom messages
  • Railroad Crossing Markings: Advance warning pavement markings

Crosswalk Striping & Pedestrian Safety

Crosswalks are critical safety features that protect pedestrians and clearly designate crossing zones. Our crosswalk striping services include multiple design options:

Standard Parallel Lines

Two parallel white lines (12-24 inches wide) marking crosswalk boundaries. Most common and cost-effective crosswalk style. Meets all safety standards while providing clear pedestrian zone designation.

Continental/Ladder Style

Wide parallel bars (12-18 inches) perpendicular to traffic creating a "ladder" appearance. Research shows this high-visibility style increases driver yielding behavior by 40-60%. Recommended for high-traffic areas.

Diagonal/Zebra Pattern

Diagonal stripes across crossing area. Provides excellent visibility and pedestrian protection. Common in school zones and high-pedestrian areas. Requires more paint but offers maximum visibility.

Textured Crosswalks

Standard crosswalk markings enhanced with skid-resistant aggregate for traction in wet conditions. Combines visibility with slip resistance. Ideal for sloped approaches and high-rainfall areas.

Directional Arrows & Traffic Guidance

Directional arrows guide drivers and prevent confusion at intersections and traffic decision points. We install all standard arrow types:

  • Straight Through Arrows: Single-headed arrows indicating lane continues straight ahead
  • Turn Arrows: Left turn, right turn, or combination arrows showing permitted movements from lane
  • Turn & Through Arrows: Two-headed arrows allowing both straight and turn movements
  • Lane Assignment Arrows: Arrows designating specific lane uses (left-turn only, through only, etc.)
  • Exit Arrows: Arrows directing traffic toward exit routes or parking areas
  • Roundabout Arrows: Curved arrows guiding traffic through circular intersections
  • Reverse/Do Not Enter: Wrong-way prevention arrows for one-way aisles and restricted areas

Arrow Placement: Arrows positioned 10-50 feet before decision points depending on traffic speed. Multiple arrows may be used in long approach lanes. High-visibility white or yellow paint ensures daytime and nighttime visibility.

Stop Bars & Intersection Control

Stop bars indicate where vehicles must stop at intersections, crosswalks, and traffic control points:

Stop Bar Standards

Width: 12-24 inches (wider bars more visible)
Color: White for standard intersections
Placement: 4 feet before crosswalk or at sign location
Purpose: Defines legal stopping point

Yield Lines

Pattern: Row of triangles or dashed line
Width: 12-18 inches
Placement: At yield sign locations
Purpose: Indicates yield right-of-way point

Crosswalk Approaches

Stop bars placed 4 feet upstream of crosswalk allow pedestrians to cross without vehicles blocking their path. Essential for ADA compliance and pedestrian safety at all marked crossings.

Parking Lot Applications

Stop bars at parking lot intersections, entrances, and high-traffic areas control traffic flow and prevent collisions. Particularly important at blind corners and exits to public streets.

Lane Dividers & Traffic Separation

Lane markings organize traffic flow and prevent head-on collisions on private roads and parking lot drive aisles:

  • Centerlines: Yellow dashed or solid lines separating opposing traffic directions on two-way drives
  • Lane Lines: White dashed lines separating lanes traveling the same direction
  • Edge Lines: White solid lines marking pavement edges and road boundaries
  • No-Passing Zones: Double yellow solid lines prohibiting passing in designated areas
  • Turn Lanes: Dashed lines transitioning to solid lines designating left-turn lane boundaries
  • Parking Lot Aisles: Centerlines and directional arrows managing traffic flow through parking areas

Pavement Text & Word Markings

Text markings communicate important messages directly to drivers. Common pavement text includes:

  • "STOP" Text: Reinforces stop signs at critical intersections—placed before stop bar
  • "SLOW" Warning: Speed reduction warnings in school zones, curves, or hazard areas
  • "YIELD" Text: Supplements yield signs at merge points and right-of-way intersections
  • "ONLY" Designations: Combined with arrows—"LEFT TURN ONLY", "RIGHT ONLY"
  • "XING" or "PED XING": Advance warning of pedestrian crossing ahead
  • "SCHOOL" Zone Indicators: School crossing zone designation on pavement
  • Custom Text: Property-specific messages like "VISITOR PARKING", "DELIVERIES", "PRIVATE PROPERTY"

Text Standards: Letters typically 4-8 feet tall depending on traffic speed. Elongated proportions account for viewing angle—text appears normal when viewed from approaching vehicle.

Speed Hump & Traffic Calming Markings

Speed control devices require highly visible markings to alert drivers and ensure effectiveness:

Speed Hump Chevrons

Yellow chevron arrows painted on speed hump surfaces indicate presence and direction. High-visibility markings prevent surprise encounters and reduce vehicle damage complaints.

Advance Warning

"SPEED HUMP AHEAD" text and warning symbols painted 50-100 feet before hump location. Gives drivers time to reduce speed appropriately before encountering device.

Edge Markings

White or yellow edge lines along speed hump sides enhance visibility in low-light conditions. Particularly important for nighttime safety and driver confidence.

Speed Table Crossings

Raised crosswalks (speed tables) combine traffic calming with pedestrian protection. Zebra-striped markings on raised surface maximize visibility for both functions.

High-Visibility Materials & Reflectivity

Traffic markings must remain visible in all lighting and weather conditions. We offer multiple material options:

  • Standard Traffic Paint: Durable latex paint for most applications—lasts 1-2 years with glass bead reflectivity
  • Glass Bead Reflectivity: Reflective beads broadcast into wet paint reflect headlights for nighttime visibility
  • Thermoplastic Markings: Heat-applied plastic material lasting 3-5 years—ideal for high-traffic crosswalks and arrows
  • Epoxy Coatings: Two-part epoxy for maximum durability in heavy-traffic areas—lasts 3-5 years
  • Yellow vs. White Paint: Yellow for opposing traffic separation, white for same-direction lanes and crosswalks
  • Retroreflective Performance: All markings meet minimum retroreflectivity standards for nighttime visibility

School Zone & Child Safety Markings

School areas require specialized markings to protect children and alert drivers to student presence:

School Crosswalks

High-visibility ladder-style crosswalks at all school pedestrian crossing points. May include "SCHOOL XING" advance pavement text and stop bars for vehicle positioning.

School Zone Markings

"SCHOOL" pavement text and speed limit markings within designated school speed zones. Supplements signage to reinforce reduced speed requirements during school hours.

Bus Loading Zones

Yellow curb painting, "BUS ONLY" pavement text, and loading zone boundary lines designating areas reserved for school bus loading/unloading. Prevents unauthorized parking.

Parent Drop-Off Lanes

Designated lanes with directional arrows, "STUDENT LOADING" text, and no-parking markings organizing parent drop-off traffic flow during peak arrival/dismissal times.

Bike Lane & Shared Roadway Markings

Bicycle facility markings improve cyclist safety and communicate lane usage to motorists:

  • Bike Lane Lines: White solid lines (6 inches wide) separating bike lanes from vehicle lanes
  • Bike Lane Symbols: Bicycle symbol pavement markings within bike lane indicating designated cyclist space
  • Shared Lane Arrows (Sharrows): Combined bicycle/chevron marking showing shared use of lane by bikes and cars
  • Bike Lane Word Markings: "BIKE LANE" text with bicycle symbol reinforcing lane designation
  • Bike Box Markings: Advanced stop areas at intersections allowing cyclists to position ahead of vehicle traffic
  • Buffered Bike Lanes: Diagonal hatching between bike lane and vehicle lanes providing additional separation