# Pavement striping software that tracks linear feet, material and the readings behind them

> Pavement striping is the application and maintenance of the markings that tell traffic where to be: lane lines, edge lines, stop bars, crosswalks, legends and parking layouts. Federal rules published in 2022 set minimum maintained retroreflectivity for longitudinal markings on roads posted at 35 mph or above, at 50 mcd per square metre per lux and 100 on unlit high speed roads. Neurobird keeps the takeoff, the applied footage, the material and the readings in one job file.

- URL: https://neurobird.com/striping/
- Product: Neurobird Pavement Striping Client Portal
- Niche: pavement striping
- Buyer: pavement marking contractors
- Status: in development, open for early access
- Updated: 2026-08-21

## What Neurobird Pavement Striping does

- Take off linear feet, stop bars, legends and stalls by type instead of by one lump quantity
- Record what the crew actually applied, per line type, per day, against the takeoff
- Track paint, thermoplastic and tape as separate materials with real cost per 1,000 linear feet
- Keep retroreflectivity readings attached to the job segment they were taken on

## How it works

1. **Take off by line type** 4 inch skip, 6 inch edge, 24 inch stop bar and each legend are separate quantities with their own unit price, not one lump sum.
2. **Record what the crew applied** Daily production goes in by line type and material, so the applied footage and the takeoff can be compared while the job is still open.
3. **Keep the readings with the segment** Retroreflectivity readings, dates and instrument are attached to the segment they came from, which is what an agency asks for at closeout.

## From the source material

> Support: 15 The location of accessible pedestrian signals (see Section 4K.02) is a consideration when providing a sidewalk extension designated by pavement markings.

Source: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov, https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/11th_Edition/part3.pdf

## Industry context

- **50 mcd** Minimum maintained retroreflectivity for longitudinal markings on roads posted at 35 mph or higher, in millicandelas per square metre per lux. (source: Federal Register, pavement marking retroreflectivity rule, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/05/2022-16781/national-standards-for-traffic-control-devices-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for)
- **100 mcd** The higher minimum applied to markings on high speed roadways without continuous lighting, which changes material choice on rural corridors. (source: Federal Register, pavement marking retroreflectivity rule, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/05/2022-16781/national-standards-for-traffic-control-devices-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for)
- **23 CFR 655** The federal regulation adopting the national standard for traffic control devices on federal aid highways, which is what makes the manual binding on agency work. (source: eCFR, Title 23 Part 655, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-23/chapter-I/subchapter-G/part-655)
- **1 manual** The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices sets marking widths, colours, patterns and placement, so a striping plan that deviates has to be justified. (source: FHWA, MUTCD, https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/)
- **3 hazards** Work zone crews face runovers, backovers and struck by events from both traffic and their own equipment, which is why the traffic control plan sets the work window. (source: OSHA, highway work zones, https://www.osha.gov/highway-workzones)

## Pricing

- Single crew: $120 per crew, per month
- Contractor: $280 per crew, per month
- Multi region: $480 per crew, per month

## Questions

### What is pavement striping?

Pavement striping is the application and maintenance of the markings that tell traffic where to be: lane lines, edge lines, centre lines, stop bars, crosswalks, legends and parking layouts. It is measured in linear feet for lines and in units for legends and stalls, and priced per material because paint, thermoplastic and tape behave differently.

### What retroreflectivity levels are actually required?

Federal rules set minimum maintained retroreflectivity for longitudinal pavement markings on roads posted at 35 mph or higher, at 50 mcd per square metre per lux, rising to 100 on high speed roads without continuous lighting. The requirement is to maintain a method that keeps markings above the level, not to measure every foot.

### How long does striping last?

It depends entirely on the material and the traffic. Waterborne paint on a busy road may need renewal every year or two, thermoplastic and tape run considerably longer at several times the cost per linear foot. Without cost per 1,000 linear feet by material, that comparison is guesswork.

### Does this handle parking lot work as well as highway?

Yes. Parking layouts are counted in stalls, legends and accessible spaces rather than in miles, and the pricing structure is different. Both live in the same job file, measured the way each is actually sold.

### Does this replace our estimating spreadsheet?

It replaces the retyping. The takeoff, the daily production, the material draw and the closeout are the same record, so the invoice comes off measured quantities rather than a second spreadsheet.

## Sources

- [FHWA, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices](https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/)
- [MUTCD, overview and editions](https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/kno-overview.htm)
- [Federal Register, retroreflectivity rule](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/05/2022-16781/national-standards-for-traffic-control-devices-the-manual-on-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for)
- [OSHA, highway work zones](https://www.osha.gov/highway-workzones)

## Contact

- office@neurobird.com
- https://neurobird.com/