Lane striping can be used to create formal bicycle lanes, parking lanes, or edge lines. As a neighborhood traffic management measure, they are used to narrow the travel lanes for vehicles, thereby inducing drivers to lower their speeds. The past evidence on speed reductions is, however, inconclusive.
Advantages
- Inexpensive
- Can be used to create bicycle lanes or delineate on-street parking
- Does not slow emergency vehicles
Disadvantages
- Has not been shown to significantly reduce travel speeds
- Requires regular maintenance
