Asphalt can be coloured and nicely textured to produce attractive designs and patterns
Coloured lanes are often used for special designated areas like bicycle lanes, bus lanes, etc.
Asphalt can be textured with patterns and be coloured so they look like e.g. block-paving. They have a perfect evenness and look attractive.
Literature:
Streetprint, Genuine Stamped Asphalt; Integrated Paving Concepts Inc.; Surrey, Canada.