Line Striping

Parking lot striping defines traffic flow, establishes stall boundaries, and — critically — creates the ADA-compliant accessible spaces and access aisles required by federal law. A lot without clear, maintained markings creates real safety risks: drivers pull into unmarked areas, pedestrian paths become unclear, and accessible spaces that aren't properly marked or sized expose property owners and managers to ADA complaints and potential liability.

Under ADA requirements, the number of accessible spaces is tied to total lot size. A 100-stall lot requires a minimum of 4 accessible spaces, at least one of which must be van-accessible (8 feet wide plus an 8-foot access aisle). These requirements are specific about dimensions, signage placement, and surface slope — details that older lots often don't meet and that faded markings make impossible to verify at a glance.

Beyond compliance, a well-striped lot maximizes usable space. Many older lots have inefficient layouts that were painted decades ago. A redesigned striping plan can often add stalls, improve one-way traffic flow, and create cleaner pedestrian routes — all from the same piece of asphalt.