Boston · MA
Crosswalk & Stop Bar Markings in Boston, MA
High-visibility crosswalks, stop bars, yield triangles and speed hump markings for private roads, campuses, hospitals and retail plazas — laid out using MUTCD conventions.
What's included
Everything in a standard job
- Continental (ladder) and standard crosswalks
- Stop bars and yield lines
- Speed hump chevrons and markings
- "STOP", "SLOW" and "XING" word legends
- School and campus pedestrian routes
- Optional thermoplastic for high-traffic crossings
Typical pricing
$150–$450 per crosswalk; stop bars from $40 each
Thermoplastic costs more up front but typically lasts three to five times longer than paint.
How it works
Our process
- 1
Walk the pedestrian routes
We look at where people actually cross — building entries, sidewalks and transit stops — before marking anything.
- 2
Layout
Crosswalk bars and stop bars are chalked to consistent widths and spacing so they read clearly to drivers.
- 3
Paint or thermoplastic
Traffic paint for most private lots; heat-applied thermoplastic where turning traffic wears paint quickly.
- 4
Reopen safely
Crossings are coned until cured so nobody walks through wet paint.
FAQs
Crosswalk & Stop Bar Markings FAQs: cost, timing and rules
What is a continental crosswalk?
A continental crosswalk uses wide bars running parallel to traffic, like a ladder. It's far more visible to drivers than two thin parallel lines, which is why it's recommended at busy crossings.
Do private parking lots have to follow the MUTCD?
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices applies to roads open to public travel, and many towns expect private lots to follow it too. Using MUTCD layouts keeps markings familiar to drivers and defensible if there's ever an incident.
How wide should a stop bar be?
Stop bars are typically 12 to 24 inches wide and placed ahead of the crosswalk or stop sign. We size them to match the drive aisle and sightlines.
Can you mark speed humps?
Yes — we paint chevrons or bars on speed humps and tables so drivers see them in daylight and at night.
Where we work
Crosswalk & Stop Bar Markings in every Greater Boston city we serve
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