Stencils

Dimensions: see MUTCD

Cost: $-$$

Stencils create guidelines for applying surface treatments, particularly for shared lane, bike lane, or pedestrian markings. Stencils may be handmade out of spare cardboard or plastic sheets or they can be borrowed from.  Consult the MUTCD for specific dimensions and placement guidelines for markings.

A photo of a person carrying an arrow stencil to be used for marking a quick-build bicycle lane.
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