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Signs & Pavement Markings <br /> Description of the function: <br /> This work includes edge and centerline striping as well as crosswalks and logos such as <br /> bikeway markings. Stop signs, street signs and a variety of regulatory signs are <br /> manufactured :and installed. <br /> Comparison to others: . <br /> Most of the other cities surveyed ~ <br /> have similar costs for this activity saiem <br /> and use approximately the same i=t. coui?,S <br /> i <br /> crew size although Vancouver <br /> i contracts with Clark County for E3ouider <br /> centerline and edge striping. sunnyva~e <br /> Boulder's costs are the only one vencou~er <br /> significantly higher on a cost per <br /> mile basis. Eugene <br /> $0 :$1000 $2,000 $3,OOQ $4;000 <br /> Cost per r~nile <br /> i <br /> Cost Factor Analysis: <br /> Recent review of painting frequency has resulted in a phase in to the use of new <br /> equipment to extend the life of striping and reduce overall costs eventually. <br /> Contracting Options: <br /> j County striping crews and private contractors can do this work; however, Eugene's <br /> program costs are similar to other agencies that contract for this service. <br /> A review of contract costs for signing showed in-house costs to be half of what it would <br /> <br /> I cost to contract. <br /> Efficiency Opportunities: <br /> • Continue to review costs and methods on an ongoing basis. <br /> 23 <br /> <br />