A feature crosswalk at UBC using TrafficPatterns, designed by UBC and Musqueam together to mark the arrival to campus at University Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall.
University Branding
Helping the University of British Columbia and Musqueam to build a feature UBC Musqueam Crosswalk using TrafficPatterns at the intersection of University Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall, installed by Square One Paving.
The design was created collaboratively between UBC and Musqueam to mark the arrival to campus. The decorative crosswalk uses the UBC & Musqueam crests woven together, acknowledging that UBC is situated on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam peoples.
Upgrades to pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure along Wesbrook Mall between Student Union Boulevard and the University Boulevard intersection commenced in January 2019. The crosswalks were completed over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
A list of all improvements to the boulevard area
- Narrowing the road width to create more room for sidewalks, landscaping and bike lanes
- A new crosswalk at the Bus Exchange
- New intersections at Student Union Boulevard and University Boulevard with shorter crossing distances and waiting times for pedestrians
- An architectural hardscape feature crosswalk, street furniture and landscaping will be added at the University Boulevard intersection in order to create a sense of arrival at the main gateway to campus
- Generous, universally accessible sidewalks, and features such as lighting, street trees, planting and seating at the University Boulevard intersection
- Extended median area for pedestrians crossing University Boulevard or for taking photographs of the UBC monument
About TrafficPatterns
TrafficPatterns is a heavy-duty, intersection-grade pavement marking material. It provides a cost-effective alternative to the use of stamped concrete and pavers because the material is surface applied and virtually maintenance free. Available in 125 mil thickness, the 2 ft. x 2 ft. sheets of interconnected material are lifted into place on an asphalt or concrete surface and heat-applied with an infrared heater. TrafficPatterns is designed to:
- Ideal for community beautification, business improvement associations (BIA) and commercial shopping mall brand enhancement
- Enhance visibility for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians
- Promote and/or revitalize community image and pride
- Create attractive walkways in pedestrian and parking areas
- Create low-cost level median or islands without the use of raised curbs
Features & Benefits
High Skid/Slip Resistant: Anti-skid aggregate is added to the surface and mixed through the material when it is made. As the marking wears, new aggregate is exposed.
Impressive Durability: TrafficPatterns is engineered as heavy-duty intersection grade pavement material. This material eliminates the maintenance and safety concerns of loose pavers and is snowplow-safe.
Fast Installation: TrafficPatterns comes preformed, is placed on the existing pavement and is heat-applied so it bonds to the asphalt or concrete. Very little mess and little disruption to traffic or the community.
Low Maintenance: TrafficPatterns has the same surface characteristics as the pavement. Therefore, there is no additional vibration level or rigid bumpy effect as with pavers and imprints. Although virtually maintenance free, it's easy and quick to repair with minimal traffic disruption: remove damage, apply sealer, replace with new material, and heat.
Customizable: Ideal for commercial brand extension and community branding. Highly customizable in a wide range of available colours, TrafficPatterns can be designed with your community or commercial brand image in mind.
Manufacturing Control: All pavement markings TrafficPatterns preformed thermoplastic materials are made at Flint's manufacturing facility which is ISO 9001:2008 certified for design, development and manufacturing. Quality, value and long-term performance are built into the material.
