Reflective Pavement Markers

Ceramic vs Plastic Pavement Markers (2026)

Ceramic markers offer wear durability; plastic RPMs offer impact tolerance and reflectivity. Side-by-side spec comparison for parking-lot installs.

Raised vs Reflective vs Flush Pavement Markers 2026

Compare raised, reflective, and flush pavement markers by visibility, snowplow rating, and cost. MUTCD-compliant selection guide for parking lots.

Snowplowable vs Standard Pavement Markers (2026)

Snowplowable RPMs use cast-iron carriers to survive plow blades. Compare with standard raised markers for snow-region parking lots. ASTM D4280 spec inside.

RPM vs Botts Dots: Which to Install? (2026)

Botts dots are non-reflective ceramic markers being phased out. Raised reflective pavement markers (RPMs) replace them in modern Oregon installs. Comparison guide.

RPM vs Paint: Which Wins for Wet-Night Visibility?

Raised pavement markers stay visible in rain when paint disappears. FHWA-cited comparison of RPMs vs paint for wet-night visibility, cost, and lifespan.

RPM vs Thermoplastic Line Striping (2026)

Compare raised pavement markers and thermoplastic striping by wet-night visibility, cost, lifespan, and use-case. Hybrid spec recommendations inside.

6 min read

Best / Top

Best Pavement Markers for Parking Lots in 2026

Top 6 pavement markers for parking lots, ranked by reflectivity, base material, traffic rating, and ASTM D4280 compliance. Cojo's parking-lot pick included.

Best Pavement Markers for Wet-Night Visibility 2026

Top wet-rated raised pavement markers ranked by ASTM E2832 wet retroreflectivity, base durability, and parking-lot suitability. Get a custom quote.

Best RPMs for Asphalt vs Concrete in 2026

Asphalt needs bituminous adhesive (ASTM D4796); concrete needs 2-part epoxy. Best RPM picks for each substrate, with adhesive-compatibility detail.

5 Best Snowplowable Pavement Markers for 2026

Five snowplowable RPMs ranked by ASTM D4280 Type H rating, lens replaceability, and Cojo field experience in Bend and Hood River winter installs.

Cost

Pavement Marker Cost: 2026 Pricing Guide

Raised pavement markers cost $3 to $28 per marker installed depending on type. Per-linear-foot pricing, factors that move the price, and 2026 market reality.

Pavement Marker Installation Cost: 2026 Guide

Pavement marker labor runs $0.75 to $4 per marker installed. Material vs labor cost split, traffic control, and mobilization detail for Oregon parking lots.

Snowplowable Pavement Marker Cost (2026)

Snowplowable RPMs run 2.5 to 4x standard cost. Cast-iron carrier, mechanical anchor, and milled pocket drive the price. Replacement-lens economics inside.

6 min read

How-To / Install

TOFU

How to Install Raised Pavement Markers (2026)

Step-by-step RPM installation: surface prep, adhesive selection per ASTM D4796, layout per MUTCD 3B.11, placement, and cure. Tools, time, and safety inside.

7 min read TOFU

Pavement Marker Adhesive Selection (2026)

Bituminous (ASTM D4796) for asphalt; 2-part epoxy (ASTM C881) for concrete. Adhesive selection by substrate, temperature, and snowplowable carrier.

6 min read TOFU

Pavement Marker Base Types: 2026 Comparison

Compare cast-iron, polymer concrete, ABS, and acrylic pavement marker bases by snowplow rating, lifespan, and cost. Spec table inside.

6 min read TOFU

Pavement Marker MUTCD Color Codes (2026)

MUTCD pavement marker colors: white = same direction, yellow = opposing, blue = hydrant, red = wrong-way. Federal color rules and parking-lot adaptations.

Use-Case / Industry

Pavement Markers: Highway vs Parking-Lot Spec (2026)

Highway-spec RPMs (ODOT) overshoot parking-lot needs. Cost-spec balance for private commercial lots vs federal-aid roads. ASTM D4280 baseline applies to both.

Pavement Markers for Parking-Lot Lane Lines: 2026

Use-case guide for pavement markers on large-format parking-lot lane lines. Costco, mall, and retail lot specs. Cojo Salem retail install reference inside.