Red paint marking transit priority lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets already peeling | CBC News

"Red paint that marks transit priority lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin streets has already begun to peel only weeks after it was applied in some places, coming off in thick chunks. The city is aware that there are some areas where the red surface paint is peeling, it says, noting one reason could be brine or oil, keeping paint from properly sticking to the pavement. "Once the surface is exposed, cold temperatures and freeze-thaw cycles can cause cracking, and snowplows may catch any raised edges, resulting in the paint lifting from the surface," it said in a statement."

"Crews will reapply the paint in the spring next year when the weather will be warmer to ensure a "more durable application," the city said. Crews are shown here on Bathurst Street. In some spots, the paint is coming off in thick chunks. (CBC) Starting Nov. 5, paint was applied on Bathurst Street, which now has priority streetcar lanes between Lake Shore Boulevard W. and Dundas Street W. The section from Dundas Street W. to Bathurst Station will be completed later, the city said. Starting Nov. 16, paint was applied on Dufferin Street, which now has priority bus lanes between King Street W. and Dundas Street W. The section from Dundas Street W. to Dufferin Station will be installed after winter, the city said. According to the city, the contract it signed to have the lanes installed includes provisions for early wear of the paint. The city said it cost $550,000 to install the lanes on Bathurst Street from Lake Shore Boulevard W. to Dundas Street W. and $500,000 to install the lanes on Dufferin Street from King Street W. to Dundas Street W. No cost or time estimates was provided for repairs."

"Peeling paint 'disappointing,' advocate says Chloe Tangpongprush, a volunteer with the advocacy group TTCriders, said on Thursday that the peeling paint is "really disappointing" because riders fought hard for the lanes to be installed. "It's really unfortunate to see," Tangpong"

Red paint marking transit priority lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin began peeling weeks after application, coming off in thick chunks in some places. The city identified brine or oil on the pavement as a possible cause preventing proper adhesion. Once the surface is exposed, cold temperatures, freeze-thaw cycles and snowplows can cause cracking and lift raised edges. Crews plan to reapply the paint in spring when warmer weather should allow a more durable application. Installation contracts include provisions for early wear. The city reported $550,000 for the Bathurst section and $500,000 for the Dufferin section; repair costs and timelines were not provided. Transit advocates described the peeling as disappointing.

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