TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 306: Long-Term Pavement Marking Practices documents the current and best practices for managing pavement marking systems, identifies future needs, and addresses driver needs and methods of communicating information to drivers, selection criteria (e.g., reflectivity, pavement service life, wet weather performance), materials (e.g., color, durability, cost), specifications, construction practices, inventory management systems, and more.

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Background information -- Chapter 3. Driver understanding -- Chapter 4. Findings and recommendations -- Appendix A. Evolution of U.S. pavement marking system -- Appendix B. Previous research on driver understanding -- Appendix C. Comprehension study -- References.

Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Materials include spray, screed, extrusion, profile, and preform, which are considered as superior performance and cost-effectiveness markings. This book provides excellent resource for unskilled or novice pavement markers as well as professionally trained line marking operators and explains all factors that affect the achievement of thermoplastic pavement marking materials. An additional information about AS4049.2 and AS2009:2006 Standards applicable to pavement markings are included in appendix for technicians and engineers to select and inspect materials for performance.

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 408: Pavement Marking Warranty Specifications presents information on the use of pavement marking warranties by United States and Canadian transportation agencies, including agency specifications. European experience is also included in the report for comparison purposes. Appendices D and E for NCHRP Synthesis 408 are available online--

NCHRP synthesis 371 explores the state of the practice for managing transportation infrastructure assets other than pavements and bridges, and documents gaps in knowledge and areas in need of potential further study.