Stripes & Stops Company, Inc., established in 1988 by Steven P. McKinley, is one of the most respected and experienced traffic control and pavement marking companies in the Greater Houston area. With a 35+ year legacy in striping, signage, and intelligent traffic control systems, the company is a certified small business with TXDOT, City of Houston, Port of Houston, and METRO Transit Authority, delivering innovative roadway safety solutions for city, state, airport, and federal contracts.

What began as a road striping venture has grown into a multi-service traffic safety enterprise with over 50 employees, a large rental fleet, custom manufacturing capabilities, and strategic distribution partnerships.

🛣️ Mission Statement

“Stripes & Stops Company, Inc. is continuously working to provide the latest services and products to improve work zones on our streets and highways… to make them safer and more visible for our friends and families.”

The company lives by its mission to deliver cutting-edge traffic control services that prioritize efficiency, visibility, and public safety.

🛠️ Services Offered

Stripes & Stops offers a full spectrum of pavement marking and traffic safety services, including:

✔️ Pavement Striping & Marking

• Road, highway, and bike lane striping

• Airfield & airport taxiway markings

• High-durability thermoplastic and painted markings

• Custom color striping to meet project specifications

✔️ Pavement Marking Removal

• Water blasting (Stripe Hog® truck)

• Abrasive-free removal with minimal surface damage

• Marking removal for asphalt and concrete roadways

✔️ Custom Sign Manufacturing & Installation

• MUTCD-compliant signage

• ADA parking signs

• Custom regulatory and wayfinding signage

• In-house fabrication for quality control

• On-site installation available

✔️ TMA Crash Truck Rental

• Fleet equipped with Scorpion® Truck-Mounted Attenuators

• Available for highway crews, construction, and utilities

• Reliable protection for roadside workers

• Towable Scorpion trailer attenuators also available

✔️ Intelligent Traffic Control Equipment Rentals

• Arrow boards

• Changeable message boards

• Radar speed display signs

• Trailer-mounted traffic signals

• Automated flaggers

• Smart work zone setups

✔️ Traffic Control Devices for Rent and Purchase

• Water-filled barriers

• Drums, cones, delineators

• Work zone barricades

• Short-term and long-term rental options

✔️ Stencil Production

• Immediate inventory of traffic marking stencils

• Custom stencils made to spec with fast turnaround

• Large-scale and specialty stencils available

✔️ Engineered Safety Equipment

Stripes & Stops is a certified distributor for:

• TrafFix Devices (SLED, Delta, SLED Mini, Big Sandy attenuators)

• Scorpion® attenuators (truck-mounted and towable)

• Ver-Mac® products (intelligent traffic control solutions)

🛒 Sales, Rentals & Service – All in One

One of the biggest advantages Stripes & Stops offers is its integrated approach:

• They sell, rent, and service the very equipment they use and distribute

• Their rental programs include daily, weekly, and monthly options

• Clients benefit from expert guidance on choosing the right safety gear or signage

Whether you’re a contractor needing lane closures or an event organizer looking for smart traffic devices, they’ve got you covered.

🏗️ Clients & Projects

Stripes & Stops serves a wide range of industries and institutions, including:

• City and County Road Departments

• TXDOT and METRO

• Airports and aviation contractors

• Private developers and engineers

• Event organizers and film productions

• Utility and electrical companies

With a footprint in some of Houston’s largest city and federal infrastructure projects, their team is trusted for on-time, high-quality execution.

🧭 Why Choose Stripes & Stops?

✔️ 35+ years of industry excellence
✔️ State and federal certified small business
✔️ In-house sign and stencil manufacturing
✔️ Full rental fleet of TMA trucks and smart traffic equipment
✔️ Scalable services for jobs large and small
✔️ Distribution partners with Ver-Mac® and TrafFix Devices
✔️ Highly trained, experienced staff
✔️ Mission-driven focus on work zone safety

From pavement marking to event safety logistics, Stripes & Stops has the experience and equipment to meet modern roadway demands.

🕘 Hours & Contact

📍 Facility Address:
Stripes & Stops Company, Inc.
2323 Greens Rd, Houston, TX 77032

📞 Phone: (281) 821-3307
📧 Email: stripes@stripesandstops.com

🕒 Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

🧾 Summary

Stripes & Stops Company, Inc. is a trusted leader in pavement striping, signage, and traffic control rentals in Texas. Founded in 1988, they’ve spent over 3 decades evolving with industry standards and investing in the latest technology to keep roads safer.

With a full rental fleet, in-house sign shop, and certified safety equipment, they are Houston’s go-to team for traffic management—from intersections to interstates.