This document was developed to assist small-sized agencies
without traffic engineering staff in meeting the new Federal
requirements for maintaining traffic sign retroreflectivity on roads
open to public travel. By considering the needs and capabilities
of small agencies, this document provides the necessary
information needed to be in compliance with the new traffic sign
retroreflectivity requirements.
This manual is designed to provide background information and offer an approach for reviewing safety conditions on local roads and streets. It also should help local officials with setting priorities and planning for both immediate action and future improvements. There are no federal or state requirements for the improvement of roadway safety hazards. This manual is not intended to be a standard. The specific examples and suggestions are given only as examples.
Copyright 1996
File: SAFER_96.pdfRegulations and deadline for compliance
What is retroreflectivity?
Maintaining sings a necessity
Compliance methods
Assessment methods
Management methods
Combining methods
Characteristics of an approved plan
Sign sheeting materials
Create a sign inventory
Copyright 2013
Background
Philosophy
Authority
Required studies
Speed zone recommendation
Proper signage
Enforcement
Minimum speed limits and slow moving vehicles
Advisory speed signs
Copyright 2009
Principles
Sign sizes and types
General sign information
Copyright 2005