Abstract
Traffic pattern changes can be problematic if the markings are not completely removed or the removal technique produces scarring of the roadway surface which, in darkness or rain, can be confusing to drivers and create an unsafe driving environment. NCHRP Report 759: Effective Removal of Pavement Markings presents field evaluation results of five removal methods applied to eight pavement marking material types on multiple pavement surfaces using a number of performance measures. These field observations, combined with results from a survey of 55 state and local agencies, yielded recommendations to aid in the selection of pavement marking removal techniques. (Author/publisher)