📄 White Paper: Strategic Guide for Public Works Leaders

Surface Solutions for Resilient Transit Infrastructure

As Canadian municipalities face growing demands for safer, longer-lasting, and cost-effective transit infrastructure, the role of surface systems has become increasingly critical. Fading pavement markings, winter weather damage, and frequent maintenance cycles are not just operational challenges—they’re budgetary liabilities. This white paper equips Public Works Directors with practical strategies and proven materials to extend pavement markings, reduce repainting needs, and improve multimodal safety across bus corridors, bike lanes, and pedestrian zones.
Explore how engineered systems such as MMAX™ area markings, TrafficPatternsXD™, and StreetBond150™ are helping cities build smarter, more resilient streetscapes.

Engineering Challenges - Solutions

Challenge

Fading and surface wear

Poor wet and winter traction

Repainting and maintenance cycles

Design-code misalignment

Impact

Reduced lane visibility, increased safety liability

Increased slip risk and liability near platforms and crossings

Higher lifecycle costs, frequent service disruptions

Inaccessibility, visual confusion, public dissatisfaction

HUB Surface Systems: Built for Public Works

Product

MMAX™

TrafficPatternsXD™

StreetBond150™

Use Case

Bus lanes, bike lanes, area markings

Crosswalks & traffic calming

Asphalt & concrete coatings

Key Benefits

MMA durability, cold weather application, long repainting cycle

Preformed thermoplastic with anti-skid texture and high visual contrast

Colourful, epoxy modified acrylic coating,
UV-stable, low VOC, flexible surface adhesion

All HUB systems meet or exceed TAC and MUTCD standards for safety, visibility, and performance.

📘 Technical Specifications

🇨🇦 Real Results from Canadian Cities

York Region – VIVA Rapidway

To modernize transit safety and improve multimodal navigation, York Region installed TrafficPatternsXD™ at 28 intersections along the Highway 7 transit corridor.

Strategically applied at all signalized pedestrian crossings
Enhanced slip resistance and visibility in year-round conditions
High-friction, long-lasting surfacing supports consistent wayfinding and reduces maintenance

Safer pedestrian environments across multimodal corridors
Long-term surface durability with reduced maintenance costs
Reinforced York Region’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero goals

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Toronto – TTC Bus Corridors

Toronto applied MMAX™ across priority bus lanes to improve visibility, extend surface durability, and reduce maintenance needs—while ensuring reliable performance through winter conditions.

Installed on routes experiencing high-volume bus traffic and frequent turning movements
MMA-based coating provides strong UV stability, skid resistance, and color retention
Applied during off-peak hours with minimal surface disruption

Reduced repainting interventions over a 5+ year window
Improved safety and visibility during snow, rain, and low light

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🚦 East London Link BRT – London, ON

London enhanced its new bus corridor with a dual application of Red MMAX™ for bus lanes and TrafficPatternsXD™ for pedestrian crossings. This combined approach improved safety and visibility for all users while delivering the durability needed to handle heavy transit traffic and minimize ongoing maintenance.

Red MMAX™ was applied to bus-lanes to ensure long-term durability, visibility and skid resistance
TrafficPatternsXD™ was installed at intersections and crossings to guide pedestrians
Fast installations minimize community disruption

Improved pedestrian safety
Durable surface solutions resilient to freeze–thaw cycles and de-icing chemicals
Reduced maintenance workload and helps to achieve Complete Streets objectives

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🚉 Richmond – Brighouse Station (TransLink)

As Richmond’s busiest B-Line transfer hub, Brighouse Station required a surface solution that could withstand constant foot traffic and harsh weather while enhancing safety. The chosen system delivered long-term durability, high visibility, and reliable performance, ensuring the station could serve thousands of daily commuters with both safety and resilience.

TrafficPatternsXD™ was installed at pedestrian zones, crossings, and access points
Raised, skid-resistant texture improved traction for foot traffic year-round
Designed for high durability under bus turning, braking, and plowing conditions

Visibly defined pedestrian zones for increased safety
Lower long-term maintenance versus traditional paint
Seamless integration with accessibility and urban design initiatives

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🚈 GrandLinq LRT – Waterloo Region

Waterloo’s ION LRT project incorporated TrafficPatternsXD™ at key pedestrian crossings and transfer points, improving safety, visibility, and user experience while delivering durable, long-lasting performance in a high-traffic environment.

Installed at high-volume pedestrian zones along the LRT corridor
Provided a durable, anti-slip surface ideal for boarding zones and multimodal interfaces
Applied quickly with no need for extensive surface preparation

Consistent visual cues for improved navigation
Reduced slip risk in wet and icy conditions
Extended lifespan of pedestrian areas across LRT platforms

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🎨 Vancouver – Commercial Drive (Little Italy)

To combine civic identity with enhanced safety, Vancouver applied DecoMark™ and TrafficPatterns™ throughout the culturally vibrant Commercial Drive corridor, creating durable, high-visibility surfaces that reflect the neighborhood’s character while improving pedestrian experience.

DecoMark™ enabled Italian-themed graphics for heritage crosswalks
TrafficPatterns™ delivered high-traction durability in creative, multi-use designs
Reinforced wayfinding while turning crossings into artistic placemaking assets

Improved pedestrian safety in a high-footfall cultural district
Elevated visual identity through public space design
Long-lasting, low-maintenance performance with strong community impact

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🎯 Results for Public Works Departments

Lower lifecycle costs through extended surface performance

Fewer urgent maintenance cycles means more time for strategic projects

Enhanced public safety and corridor visibility

Infrastructure that holds up to Canadian winters

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🛠 Product Line at a Glance

Engineered Surface Solutions for Modern Urban Infrastructure

TrafficPatternsXD™ | Preformed thermoplastic system for high-traffic crosswalks and intersections

Best For: Pedestrian crossings, streetscape enhancements and traffic calming zones

Key Features:

Aggregate-reinforced thermoplastic for enhanced durability
Supplied in 150 mil thickness (3.8 mm)
Installed using infrared heating and stamping technology
Aesthetically pleasing designs and high contrast visibility

Performance Highlights:

Designed to withstand heavy vehicular loads
Maintains skid resistance over time
Low maintenance with long service life

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MMAX® | Methyl methacrylate (MMA) resin-based coating for high-durability lane markings

Best For: Bus lanes, bike lanes, transit routes, and high-traffic areas requiring high colour contrast.

Key Features:

Exceptional durability and skid resistance
Fast-curing, allowing for minimal traffic disruption
Color-stable pigments for long-lasting visibility
Extended application temperature range (35°F to 150°F / 2°C to 66°C)

Performance Highlights:

High friction surface suitable for all weather conditions
Resistant to snowplow damage and de-icing chemicals
Ideal for year-round application

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TrafficPatterns® | Preformed thermoplastic markings for decorative crosswalks and streetscapes

Best For: Enhanced crosswalks, pedestrian zones, and traffic calming areas

Key Features:

Surface-applied designs created with colour
Available in various standard patterns and colours
Quick installation with minimal traffic disruption
Custom designs available

Performance Highlights:

Durable and skid-resistant surface
Fade-resistant colors for long-term visibility
Suitable for both asphalt and concrete substrates

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StreetBond® SB150 | Advanced waterborne epoxy-modified acrylic coating for asphalt and concrete surfaces

Best For: Colored area markings, pedestrian realms, and urban streetscapes

Key Features:

UV-stable and skid-resistant finish
Flexible to accommodate substrate movement without cracking
Low VOC and environmentally responsible
Available in a wide range of standard / custom colours, including solar-reflective options

Performance Highlights:

Cures in 24hrs (25°C)
Durable under various weather conditions
Extends pavement life by protecting against UV and weathering

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DecoMark® | Preformed thermoplastic graphics for branding and wayfinding

Best For: Logos, surface signs, community branding, wayfinding and decorative markings.

Key Features:

Customizable designs to match branding requirements
High UV resistance ensures vibrant colors over time
Easy application with propane heat torch

Performance Highlights:

Engineered to last 6 to 8 times longer than paint
Maintains appearance in high-traffic pedestrian areas
Enhances community identity and navigational clarity

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Whether you’re working on a master plan, issuing an RFP, or looking for long-term solutions to reduce maintenance costs—HUB’s surface systems deliver performance you can trust, backed by 25+ years of experience in Canada.

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