POTENTIAL CONFLICTS

There are a few drawbacks between material differentiation. One of the most common is the increase in maintenance for materials, like brick and cobblestone, which can be damaged over time and require small components to be reset. The other drawback is the additional cost for installation and maintenance. These materials require more time and expertise to install properly.

Paint is cheap and effective but depending on the extent a city or community is using it,it can be costly to keep up depending on the overall wear and tear of the road. It can be a great alternative to beautifying a space and creating a unique place. Despite this, it can be cost effective and used only temporarily to distinguish right-of-way.

COST:

Low to high cost depending on the extent of which a community is implementing this strategy.