SB 1381
An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for waterborne line paint standards on State roadways.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Department) to use waterborne paint for center and edge lines on State roadways. The paint must utilize advanced resin technology, have a minimum thickness of 18 mils, and be repainted every 24 months. The bill also establishes definitions related to the specific paint and roadway types, and includes provisions for temporary regulations and potential updates based on federal guidelines.
Key provisions
- Requires the use of waterborne paint with advanced resin technology on State roadways.
- Sets a minimum paint thickness of 18 mils.
- Mandates repainting of center and edge lines every 24 months.
- Defines key terms such as ‘advanced resin technology,’ ‘Department,’ and ‘State roadway.’
- Allows for temporary regulations to facilitate implementation.
- Specifies exemptions from certain regulatory processes for the temporary regulations.
- Provides a mechanism for updating requirements based on federal guidelines.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
- State roadway maintenance crews
- Motorists using State roadways
- Federal Highway Administration
Notable changes
- Increases the minimum paint thickness from potentially lower standards.
- Requires more frequent repainting of roadway lines.
- Specifies the use of waterborne paint with advanced resin technology to improve low-temperature performance.
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