KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 06, 2022, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (10/6/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: RAILRIBBON


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: DezignLine
Address: 5051 Bryant Avenue South
	Minneapolis, MN 55419

Background description of company and its products:
	DEZIGNLINE® offers strong, affordable, protective, quick-build systems that separate traffic lanes from bicycle and pedestrian zones.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Flexible vertical element that attaches to and enhances visibility of BIKERAIL/CURBRAIL systems. Available in multiple shapes, sizes and heights. Can also quickly and easily be anchored directly to concrete or asphalt to improve delineation visibility. Allows for storm water drainage and debris clearance. Include reflective tape on RAILRIBBON to improve nighttime visibility. Add or remove RAILRIBBON during initial system installation or anytime thereafter. Option to use in conjunction with Flex Delineators and RAILSCREEN. No proprietary hardware or tools needed for installation.
General Composition of Material:
	HDPE
Date introduced on Market: 2019-12-20
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 30 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Atlanta DOT, GA City of Charlotte, NC City of Lexington, KY City of Milwaukee, WI City of Penticton, BC City of Pincourt, QB City of Reno, NV City of Sioux Falls, SD City of St. Paul, MN
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date: September 29, 2022

Product Web Page: https://dezignline.com/railribbon/

This information is filed by Susan Altenbach on Oct 05, 2022
Contact Information:
	DezignLine
	5051 Bryant Avenue South
	Minneapolis, MN 55419
	Phone: 612-850-0760
	Email: susan@dezignline.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	N Disapprove	No information on crashworthiness is contained within the attachments. Seems to be purely aesthetic, not sure there is a practical use for this device on state-maintained roadways. Defer to other subject matter experts for comments.	Oct 06, 2022	3162

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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