BICYCLE TRACK COATING SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The bicycle track coating system shall be a highly specialized, high performance
coating material from a reputable manufacturer and specifically designed for
application onto hot mix asphalt (HMA) to demarcate bicycle lanes.

The bicycle track coating shall be scientifically formulated to provide the optimal
balance of performance properties for a durable, long lasting color and texture to
HMA pavement surfaces. Some of the key performance properties include wear and
crack resistance, color retention, adhesion, minimal water absorption and increased
friction properties.

The bicycle track coating performance shall be tested and verified by an

independent recognized testing laboratory. A test report confirming the
performance test results shall be provided by the coating manufacturer.

A variety of colors shall be available including, but not limited to, green, blue, red
and yellow. To ensure a quality installation, the applicator shall be
accredited/certified by the coating system manufacturer.

REFERENCE STANDARDS

The performance properties described above are with reference to the following
standards, or equivalent.

ASTM D-4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using
Portable Adhesion Tester.

ASTM D-4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the
Taber Abrasion.

ASTM D522-93A Standard Test Method for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached Organic
Coatings.

ASTM G-155 QUV Accelerated Weathering Environment. Standard Practice for

Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.

ASTM D-2486 MEK rub test for chemical resistance.

ASTM D-570 Standard Test Method for water absorption of plastics.

ASTM E-303 British Pendulum test for friction.

EPA 24, ASTM D3960-05 Volatile Organic Compounds.

MATERIALS

Materials used for the bicycle track coating of HMA pavements shall consist of an
epoxy-modified, acrylic, waterborne coating (or equivalent) specifically designed for
application on HMA pavements and shall be formulated to provide a safe, durable,
long lasting color and texture to the pavement surface. The coating shall be
environmentally safe and meet US EPA requirements for Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC). The colorant shall be a highly concentrated, high quality, UV
stable, mineral oxide-based pigment blend designed to provide color to the coating.

The primer, if required by the coating manufacturer, shall be formulated to enhance

the adhesion of coating to new pavement, pre-existing pavement and/or previously
coated pavements.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

The bicycle track coating system shall comply with the following performance
properties (or equivalent) and be backed up by test certificates from an
independent qualified testing laboratory.

Property Test Method Value

Durability: Taber ASTM D-4060 (1 day cure, H-10 <1.5 g/1000
Abrasion resistance wheel: cycles)-dry
Water sensitivity ASTM D570 (Water absorption <10%
after 9 days: Remaining absorption
after 1 hour of recovery:) < 1.0%
Color stability No significant fading
ASTM G-155
when compared to a
QUV 2,000 hours
control sample
Flexibility: 0.5mm thick sample
Mandrel Bend ASTM D522-93A Flexibility as passes 10 mm at 21°C
measured by Mandrel bend 0.5mm thick sample
passes 125mm at -18°C
Chemical ASTM D-2486 Modified MEK scrubs
resistance 400 microns, number of scrubs >5000
until 50% substrate exposed
Adhesion to
Asphalt ASTM D-4541 Substrate Failure

Friction Wet ASTM E-303 British Pendulum

>55
Tester
Environmental EPA 24, ASTM D3960-05
VOC < 150
Sensitivity Volatile Organic Compounds
APPLICATION

Ambient weather conditions, substrate preparation, application, re-coating

intervals, curing duration prior to use, etc. shall be strictly according to the coating
manufacturer’s requirements and recommended methods, procedures and
equipment.

The coating shall be applied in a minimum number of 3 coats (excluding any

primer/resurfacer) to achieve the minimum total dry film thickness of 800 microns
(plus thickness of primer/resurfacer) for the bicycle track or any associated
pedestrian areas. Lane marking paint, if required, shall be from the same
manufacturer as the bicycle coating system manufacturer. If other type of lane
marking paint is used it shall be compatible with the bicycle track coating and be
endorsed by its manufacturer.

WARRANTY

The bicycle track coating system shall have a 10-year performance warranty from
the manufacturer/supplier. Any defects in the applied coating system, beyond
normal wear and tear, shall be repaired by the manufacturer/supplier at no cost to
the Department.