The material used for the crossing point was Pumatrack, a new modified MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) surface treatment that is easy to install using a squeegee and roller. Pumatrack is available in a wide range of standard and custom colours. It provides catalyst-controlled curing in 10-30 minutes to reduce traffic congestion. The installation included 8 different colours and took place in the evening over a 5 hour period.
“We are pleased to have been selected by the City of Vancouver to install this colourful crossing point for such a high profile event,” added Ray Flores, Business Development Manager for Hitex NA. “It will be a permanent reminder of the festival as well as demonstrating how Pumatrack is engineered to deliver the highest levels of durability, adhesion and colour stability in any temperature environment for a long service life.”
The Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival celebrated its 39th anniversary in 2017 and reflects the spirit of the LGBTQ2+ community. Organisers estimated between 500,000 and 650,000 people packed the downtown core for the parade, Sunset Beach festival and associated events.