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Importance of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

JBurney — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:47:33 +0000

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) As a result of research and practical experience the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) has gone through much iteration over the years to become the official document that addresses contemporary safety and operational issues. The manual provides information so that messages, location, size, shapes and colors [ Read more...]

How To Comply With The New MUTCD Retroflectivity Standards?

LCiarrocchi — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:12:40 +0000

Retroreflectivity Standards: Is there a cost effective way to comply with the new MUTCD retroreflectivity standards? There is a lot of confusion throughout the county about the new rules promulgated by the FHWA through implementation of the 2009 amendment to the MUTCD. In general, the following target compliance dates apply: (1) January 22, 2012, for [ Read more...]

HR 3536 Safe Roads for America Act – Who Wouldn’t Vote For That?

LCiarrocchi — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:27:10 +0000

HR 3536 Safe Roads for America Act So, what does this have to do with the new FHWA retroreflectivity (there is that word again) requirements we are all struggling to understand? First, let’s review what this piece of proposed legislation is, who is behind it and why it is there in the first place. On [ Read more...]

Changes to the MUTCD – Where Do We Stand?

LCiarrocchi — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:01:56 +0000

At Municipal Supply & Sign Company, we often get questions from our customers concerning the proposed changes to the 2009 MUTCD. Promulgated in 2007, these changes caused quite an uproar. Cities and states were supposed to meet minimum standards for retroreflectivity of traffic signs, such as stop signs, by 2015 and by 2018 for street [ Read more...]

Reflective Sheeting in Traffic Signs is Brighter and Greener

JBurney — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:06:18 +0000

Reflective Sheeting in Traffic Signs is Brighter and Greener We can all agree that operating a business that is good for the environment can also be good for the bottom line. More importantly, using green products in production helps support our environment for future generations. You may wonder how can a traffic sign or road [ Read more...]

What Sign Post Should I Buy?

LCiarrocchi — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:52:58 +0000

What sign post should I buy? With such a large selection of traffic sign posts, which one should I buy? That is a question our customers often face when deciding amongst round posts, UChannel posts and square posts. We find different convictions. This blog will try to take a look at some of them. First, [ Read more...]

Road Sign History – Filled with Twists and Turns

JBurney — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:26:08 +0000

Traffic signs are a part of every day life. The symbols, shapes, colors and pictorials are etched in our minds and help facilitate a safe journey along our roadways. But where did all of this start? Milestone to Traffic Sign Today’s road signs evolved from Roman milestones. The early milestones were reference points that provided [ Read more...]

How Road Signs Take Advantage of Fluorescent Technology

JBurney — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:02:40 +0000

Traffic signs for the 21st Century Have you ever wondered why traffic signs are more reflective these days, especially at night? It’s because of 3M’s fluorescent sheeting. Interestingly, 3M pioneered the development of retroreflective sheeting more than 6 decades ago. The company continues to be the leader, developing products that meet changing visual requirements of [ Read more...]

Deadlines for Replacing Traffic Signs has been Eliminated – A Traffic Sign of Relief

JBurney — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:58:28 +0000

The U.S. Department of Transportation, under the direction of the Obama administration, called for a review in January of regulations already on the books. This unprecedented action identified unnecessary, out-of-date, excessively burdensome or overly costly rules and regulations. In doing so, the government is eliminating dozens of burdensome regulations on traffic signs, which translates into [ Read more...]