1 City Road Sign Board Design

MULTAN CITY SIGNAGE CODE
Prepared by:
MULTAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MULTAN
Multan Development Authority
8. Symbol
The sign boards indicating or directing towards following places may also show
approved symbols for further conveyance and ease of understanding:-
8.1 Hospitals Letter “H” / Bed and Red crescent
8.2 Schools School Symbol
8.3 Libraries Book
8.4 University Graduation Vector Cap
8.5 Mosques/Shrines etc Doom and Minaret
8.6 Parks Trees
8.7 National Highway N-5/ N-70
8.8 Motorway Bridge over Road / Motorway Sign
8.9 Airport Taking Off Airplane
8.10 Metro Bus Station Metro Bus
8.11 Railway Station Train
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Arts Council /
8.12 Dramatics
Theaters /Cinema
8.13 Post Office Letter Box
8.14 Multan City Multan City
Symbols will be on the extreme left side of the specified space of Specimen-II
Sign Boards whereas symbols will be on the extreme opposite side of the
specified space of Specimen-III Sign Boards.
9. Implementation Strategy
Existing Sign Boards will be standardized by the concerned departments in their
areas of jurisdiction according to the prioritized action plan in a phased program as
per budget provisions. However directions in this code shall also be strictly followed
in future as well. For better standing and implementation, District Officer Road,
District Government Multan shall display a standard pattern for different sizes of
Boards at their Office for inspection and following by all departments.
10. List of Annexures
10.1. Specimen – I
10.2. Specimen - II
10.3. Specimen – III
10.4. Detailed Design of Specimen-I
10.5. Detailed Design of Specimen-II (A)
10.6. Detailed Design of Specimen-II (B)
10.7. Detailed Design of Specimen-II (C)
10.8. Detailed Design of Specimen-II (D)
10.9. Detailed Design of Specimen-III
10.10. Detailed Design of Sign Board Plates
Alongwith Detail of Writing Letters
10.11. Survey of Requisite Sign Boards for Multan City
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Specimen-I
Instructions
1. Every Government Department shall display this board outside /

near main gate of the office.
2. In case if some office or school etc. is desirous to display a large
board over two pillers of main gate, it can have it but with design ,
colour scheme and writing style as proposed vide this code.
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Specimen-II
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Instructions:
1. Minimum three strips and maximum six strips.

2. Sequence of locations / directions:
i) Locations ahead On top
ii) Locations towards right Below top
iii) Locations towards left On bottom
3. No. of strips and size of sign board may vary as per requirement,
location and space available for board.
4. All arrows indicating directions of the locations will be on right
side whereas names of the locations will be on left side of the
sign board.
5. Distance of the location will be written in Km between name of
the location and arrow.
6. Symbols of the locations will be on extreme left side of the
specified space of the sign board.
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Specimen-III
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LEFT
EXIT LEFT
17 EXIT 17
E1-3 Optional
EXIT 17
WEST INTERSTATE INTERSTATE EAST
8-4
270 495
Frederick 2 MILES Baltimore
96
15 31 15 20 15
7.5
30
10E 15E
EXIT
17 7.5
59 60 14
12
15E INTERSTATE
WEST 48
8-5
270 15
20EM 15
Frederick
2.5
14
INTERSTATE INTERSTATE
10
12 12
270 495 R=42
80° 80°
R=42
8-6
30
12 20
18E 12E
2.5
15 18 52
rick 2 MILES Balti
14
42.5 42.5
03/23/05
14 60 12 57
INTERSTATE 16.5E 15E
495 48
EAST
144
15
8-7
20EM
15
Baltimore
LEFT
03/23/05
10E
96
27
11 32 15 27 11
EXIT 7.5
56
30 10E 15E
2.5
NORTH
6
7.5
15.5
59 12 48
13.25E 12E
48
Lindale
114
22.25
15
28
20EM 20
17 15
45
EXIT ONLY
22 28 20 112 22 15.5
12E 12 30
49 38 20 48 49
204
8-8
56
1.75
12
03/23/05
14
18 18
36
VAR VAR 12
147 16 EM*
12 EM*
12
VAR VAR
12 EM* 16 EM*
12
VAR VAR
10 EM* 15 EM*
15
VAR
1.75 E1-1a *Series 2000 Standard Alphabets

12
14
VAR VAR
12 EM* 15 EM*
VAR VAR 12
98
16 EM*
12 EM*
12
VAR VAR
10 EM* 15 EM*
14
VAR
E1-2
COLORS: LEGEND —WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)
BACKGROUND —GREEN (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-9
1.75 8
7.5
VAR VAR
30 10E 15 EM*
7.5
VAR
E1-5
1.75
8
9
VAR VAR
30 12 EM*
VAR
E2-1
*Series 2000 Standard Alphabets.
1.75
8
9
VAR VAR
12 EM*
50
9
VAR VAR
12 EM*
VAR
E2-1a

8-10
108 for 4 Digits
90 for 3 Digits
72 for 2 Digits
8
12 EM
1.5
10 6
15 D
23
14
6
VAR VAR
24
E5-1a
Centerline for Numbers

8-11
1.75 8
03/23/05
56
16.752 16.752 11.5
10 D* 12 D*
18 18 12
104
36
VAR VAR 10
13 EM*
10 EM*
11.5
104
1.75 E6-2 8
33.505 12
9.527
10
12 D* 10 D*
46
92
9
VAR VAR
10 EM* 13 EM*
12
104
E6-2a

8-12
US 38 5
1.75
8
VAR 8
Greenville 40
8 EM*
St. Louis 125

8 VAR VAR VAR 8
52 8 EM*
6
VAR VAR VAR
8 EM*
104
E7

8-13
03/23/05
8
EXIT ONLY
1.75
1.75
56.522
2
2
**
VAR
16
56.522 9
12 EM*
E11-1
EXIT ONLY
6
45.954 45.954 9
30 12 EM*
110
E11-1a
**See page 6-3 for symbol design.
COLORS: LEGEND —BLACK

BACKGROUND —YELLOW (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-14
20
EXIT 17.973 18.854 21.936
52
22.697 4
12 EM*
4
5
EXIT ONLY
45
E11-1b
6
45.194 46.715 4
20 12 EM*
100
E11-1c
31.7 30.688 8
24 12 E*
1.25 1
72
E13-1
COLORS: LEGEND —BL ACK

BACKGROUND —YELLOW (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-15
Standard Highway Sign Border Specifications
Radius
A Radius
B
C
SIGN
SIZE
SIGN
SIZE
Variable
Radius B C
SIGN BORDER WIDTHS CORNER

SIZE A B C RADIUS
9 .375 .375 .375 1
12 .375 .375 .438 1.5
18 .5 .375 .625 1.5

SIGN
24 .5 .375 .625 1.5
SIZE
30 .75 .5 .75 1.875
36 .75 .625 .875 2.25
48 1 .75 1.25 3
60 1 .75 1.25 3
Variable
7-1
7-2
Pedestrian Signal Indicators
16 12
18
7-3
See following pages
for detail dimensions.
8-4
TEXAS SIGN
Adjust to
have 6"
Guideline
increments
14 45 18 12
12CV-5WR
36
12.75 13
8-5
16CV-5WR
12
15CV-5WR
14
16
TEXAS SIGN
1 x 6 inch lane lines with 6 inch gaps
14
10
*
*
80o
8-6
30
20 12
10CV-5WR 15CV-5WR
design
10 14
* See page 6-2

for arrowhead
2
TEXAS SIGN
Adjust to
have 6"
16 increments Guideline
12 45 18 14
12CV-5WR 36
13 12.75
8-7
16CV-5WR
12
15CV-5WR
14
TEXAS SIGN
FRACTIONS
1.5H
H
H
2H H
1.5H
H
H
.75H 2H H
Dimensions are typical, may be varied.
8-7.1
Adjust to
have 6"
Guideline increments
14 36 18
12CV-5WR
36
13.5 14
28
16CV-5WR
12 13
30
1
2
TEXAS SIGN
Adjust to
have 6"
2
increments Guideline
15 14
18 18
36
12
16CV-5WR
12
16
16CV-5WR
13 12
15CV-5WR
10CV-5WR 15 14
VAR
E1-1a
2
14 12
12CV-5WR 15CV-5WR
11
16CV-5WR
11
16
15CV-5WR
10CV-5WR 14
VAR
E1-2
COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

BACKGROUND - GREEN (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-9
TEXAS SIGNS
6 1 digit 72, 2 digit 90, 3 digit 102, 4 digit 120, 5 digit 144
(Lengths are typical - will vary with digits used)
4.5
24
10CV-4W 15CV-4W
2
4.5
E1-5a
1 digit E1-5a, 2 digit E1-5b, 3 digit E1-5c, 4 digit E1-5d, 5 digit E1-5e
6 1 & 2 digit 54, 3 digit 60, 4 digit 84, 5 digit 108

(Lengths are typical - will vary with digits used)
10CV-6W
3
36
15CV-4W
1
E1-5a-alternate
1 & 2 digit E1-5a-alt, 3 digit E1-5c-alt, 4 digit E1-5d-alt, 5 digit E1-5e-alt

8-10
TEXAS SIGNS
6 1 digit 72, 2 digit 90, 3 digit 102, 4 digit 120, 5 digit 144
(Lenghts are typical - will vary with digits used)
5.5
10CV-4W
36
2 5 15CV-4W
10CV-4W
5.5
E1-5La
1 digit E1-5La, 2 digit E1-5Lb, 3 digit E1-5Lc, 4 digit E1-5Ld, 5 digit E1-5Le

8-10.1
TEXAS SIGN
Match
Match Parent Sign Parent
Sign
6
24 12CV-4W
6
VAR
E2-1 Match
Match Parent Sign Parent
Sign
8
12CV-4W
48 8
12CV-4W
8
108 Match
E2-1a Parent
Match Parent Sign Sign
7
24 10CV-4W
7
120 TYPICAL, MAY VARY TO MATCH PARENT SIGN

E2-2
E2-3
E2-4

BACKGROUND - GREEN OR BLUE (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-10.2
TEXAS
J A
B F
K*
C G
H
* See page 6-3
E5-1 for arrow design
A B C D E F G H J K
48 42 1 9 8CV-6W 6 12.5 6.5 3 B1
72 60 2 12 12CV-6W 9.5 18.5 8 6 A2
1 & 2 digit 42, 3 digit 60, 4 digit 72

Match (Lengths are typical - will vary with digits used)
Parent
Sign
4.5
24 15CV-4W
Match
Parent
Sign 4.5
E5-2b
1 & 2 digit E5-2b, 3 digit E5-2c, 4 digit E5-2d

8-11
TEXAS SIGNS
K
A
H
B
F
C
J *
G
E5-3
* See page 6-1
for arrow design
A B C D E F G H J K
48 42 1 7 8CV-6W 13 14 3.5 E-3a 3
72 60 2 10 12CV-6W 19 19 5 E-3 6

BACKGROUND -GREEN (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-11.1
TEXAS SIGN
K A
B F
J
C * G
* See page 6-1

E5-4
for arrow design
A B C D E F G H J K
48 42 1 6 8CV-6W 12 16 3.5 E-4a 3
72 60 2 8 12CV-6W 17 23 5 E-4 6

8-11.2
TEXAS SIGN
Adjust to
have 6"
increments Guideline
2 12
12 14
12CV-5WR
10 11.25
108 36
16
10 12.75
16CV-5WR
12 14
VAR
E6-2
2 12
14
18
12CV-5WR 36
90
16 10 12.75
16CV-5WR
14
VAR
E6-2a

BACKGROUND - BROWN (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-12
TEXAS SIGNS
Adjust to
have 6"
increments
1.25
6 Guideline
9 9.25
8CV-5WR
6
8 8
54 8CV-5WR
8CV-5WR
9 9.25
VAR
E7-3
1.25
6
9 9.25
42
Greenville 40 8
8CV-5WR
8 6
St. Louis 125

8
8CV-5WR
9 9.25
VAR
E7-2
One line expressway destination sign shall use a 24 inch sign blank.

8-13
VAR. 144 min
6 min 32 6 min
4
9
30 12E
* 22
9
Match 1
E11-1
Parent * See page 6-3
Size for arrow design
VAR. 108 min
12 min
9
30 12E
9
Match 1
Parent E11-1a
Size
72
12 8E
2
3
E11-1c
COLORS: LEGEND - BLACK

BACKGROUND - YELLOW (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-14
TEXAS SIGNS
VAR. 144 min
22 22
9
30 * 15
12E
9
Match 1
Parent
Size E11-1aR
* See page 6-3
for 45 o B3
arrow design
VAR. 144 min
22 22
9
30 * 15
12E
9
Match 1
Parent
Size E11-1aL
* See page 6-3
for 45 o B3
arrow design

8-14.1
TEXAS SIGNS
Parent sign VAR. 264 min
156
6 6
9
30 12E
** ** 9
1 Match
144 Parent
** See page 6-3 Size
for Down
arrow design E11-1d
Parent sign VAR. 264 min
156
22 22
15 9
* 30 * 12E
9
1 Match
144 Parent
* See page 6-3 Size
for 45 o B3
arrow design E11-1e

8-15
TEXAS SIGNS
VAR. 210 min
156
12 min
9
30 12E
** ** 9
Match
Parent 1
Size ** See page 6-3
E11-1f for Down
arrow design
VAR. 210 min

156
12 min
9
30 * * 12E
15
9
Match
Parent 1
Size * See page 6-3
E11-1g for 45o B3
arrow design

8-16
TEXAS SIGNS
VAR. 108 min
12 min
9
30 12E
9
Match 1
Parent E11-2a
Size
VAR. 108 min
12 min
9
30 12E
9
3 E11-2c
72
12 8E
2
3
E11-2d

8-17
TEXAS SIGNS
31.7 30.688 8
24 12 E
1.25 1
72
E13-1

8-17.1
6 108
12
12CV-3W
60
12
15CV-3W 12CV-3W
2 12
E21-1T
6 120
12
12CV-3W
60
12
15CV-3W 12CV-3W
2 12
E21-4T

BACKGROUND - BLUE (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-18
TEXAS SIGNS
6 120
12
12CV-3W
60
12
12CV-3W
2 12
E21-2T
6 120
12
12CV-3W
60
12
12CV-3W
2 12
E21-5T

8-19
TEXAS SIGNS
6
78
12CV-6W
12CV-6W
78
7.5
* 23
2
7.5
E21-3T
6
78
12CV-4W
12CV-6W
78
7.5
* 23
2
7.5
* See page 6-3

for A-2 E21-6T
arrow design

8-20
TEXAS SIGNS
6
108
7
8CV-3W
36 6
8CV-3W
1.5
7
E21-7T
6
120
5
18
8CV-3W
1.5
5
E21-8T

8-21
TEXAS SIGNS
2
10
10
12CV-3W
12CV-3W
102
8
12CV-3W
15CV-3W 12CV-3W*
10
144
E21-9T
*
E21-10T

8-22
TEXAS
2
10
10
12CV-3W
12CV-3W**
102
8
12CV-3W*** 12
8 *
12CV-3W
12
10
120
E21-11T
* See page 6-3

for A-2
** arrow design
***
E21-12T

8-23
TEXAS
2 10
10
12CV-3W
12CV-3W
102
8
12CV-3W
15CV-3W 12CV-3W*
10
168
E21-13T
*
E21-14T

8-24
TEXAS
8
120
12CV-5WR
48 8
12CV-5WR
2
8
E90-1

8-25
TEXAS SIGN
12
216
14
3
16 CV-5WR
24
72 12
16 CV-5WR
14
168
E90-2
12 156
14
3
16 CV-5WR
12
108 16 CV-5WR
12
24
14
E90-3

8-26
TEXAS SIGNS
12
252
14
16 CV-5WR
3 12
16 CV-5WR
108
12
24
14
E90-4
12
252
11
16 CV-5WR
72 12
16 CV-5WR
3 6
11
168
E90-5

8-27
TEXAS SIGNS
10 76
12
48
96
2
20
2
10
E90-6 * See page 6-3

for arrow design
BACKGROUND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)
LOGO - RED, WHITE, BLUE, BLACK (AS SHOWN)
8-28
TEXAS SIGN
10
72
15
14E
11
96
14E
2 * 30
2
12
E90-7
* See page 6-3
for B-3 arrow
design
8-29
TEXAS SIGN
10 156
13
2 12E
2 8
20E
96
7
13
* 8 Emod
9
6
E90-8 * See page 6-3

for B-2 arrow
design

PLAQUE - YELLOW (RETROREFLECTIVE)
8-30
TEXAS SIGN
10
156
7
9
2
12E
11
8E
96 16E 5
8E
35
* 37
8.5 44
* See page 6-3

for A-2 arrow
design E90-9

8-31
TEXAS SIGN
10
156
12E
2
6
2 9E
5
2
96 4
10E
6
36 10E
6
8E
9
68
E90-10

8-32
TEXAS SIGN
Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings
- 9 II-25
SURAT
NH-6
lwjr
DHULE
/kqys
5500 (6000)
2.5%
VERGE PAVED SHOULDER CARRIAGEWAY
1500 3000 11250 750 500
NOTE: All Dimensions are in mm. and Typical

Design may change to suit the site condition.
Fig 9.01A Typical Overhead Mounted Structure
Optional: Solar Energy

- 9 II-25 Lighting may be Placed
NH-6 SURAT
VARIES
lwjr
DHULE
/kqys
VARIES
5.5m
Paved Shoulder
Fig. 9.01B Typical Exit Gore Sign
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Guidelines for Expressways VOLUME-II: DESIGN
sign. The exit number shall be displayed on a separate plaque at the top of the advance
Guide or Exit direction sign.
There are two approaches to interchange exit numbering: (1) Reference location sign
numbering (km-base) or (2) Consecutive numbering
• km – basis is recommended in Indian situation since it is flexible for future

additional interchanges.
• The start point (0 km) of the numbering shall be the start of the BOT project.
Each BOT project shall be identified such as I, II, III etc. along the national
Expressway (such as NE-9)
• It would be optional for the BOT concessionaire whether naming the
Interchange or not.
Fig. 9.02 presents below a typical Exit (km) numbering sign
Fig. 9.02 km - Numbering
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Expressway Symbol
Expressway No.
Exit No.
- 9 II-25
SURAT
NH-6 lwjr
DHULE
/kwys
2 KM
Fig. 9.03 Typical Interchange Advance Guide
- 9 II-25
NH-6 SURAT
lwjr
DHULE
/kwys
Fig. 9.04 Typical Exit Direction Sign
II-25
Fig. 9.05 Typical Exit Gore Sign
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9.2.3 Next exit supplemental signs
Where the distance to the next interchange is unusually long, Next Exit supplemental signs
may be installed to inform road users of the next interchange. The Next Exit supplemental
sign shall carry the legend NEXT EXIT X km. If the Next Exit supplemental sign is used, it
shall be placed below the advance guide sign nearest the interchange.
Fig. 9.06 shows typical next exit supplemental sign.
20 KM
15 KM
Fig. 9.06 Next Exit Supplemental Sign
9.2.4 Expressway symbol sign
Two, three wheelers shall be banned for expressway. One identical sign for expressway
should be useful such as Germany or UK in order to avoid listing too many “not allowed
vehicles”. Fig. 9.07 shows expressway symbol sign.
Fig. 9.07 Expressway Symbol Sign
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9.2.5 End of expressway
The minimum treatment for advance direction signing and conditions may warrant cantilever
or overhead signing. In the case where an interchange is located near the start or end of
expressway, the roads leading to expressway are treated with expressway type advance
exit signs. The advance exit signs are placed on the non-expressway section of the route.
Fig. 9.08.
Fig. 9.08 End of Expressway

9.2.6 Characteristics of rural signing
The tendency to group all signing in the immediate vicinity of rural interchanges should be
avoided by considering the entire route in the development of sign plans. Extra effort should
be given to the placement of signs at natural tangent locations to command the attention of
the road user, particularly when the message requires an action by the road user.
9.2.7 Post-Interchange signs
If space between interchanges permits, as in rural areas, and where undue repetition of
messages will not occur, a fixed sequence of signs should be displayed beginning 150 m
beyond the end of the acceleration lane. At this point a Route sign assembly should be
installed followed by a Distance sign as indicated in Fig. 9.09, at a spacing of 300 m. If
space between interchanges does not permit placement of these three post-interchange
signs without encroaching on or overlapping the Advance Guide signs necessary for the
next interchange, or in rural areas where the interchanging traffic is primarily local, one or
more of the post-interchange signs should be omitted.
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Fig. 9.09 Distance Sign (Reassurance Sign)
9.2.8 Distance sign
The post-interchange Distance sign shall consist of a two- or three-line sign carrying the
names of significant destination points and the distances to those points. The top line of
the sign shall identify the next interchange with the name of the community near or through
which the route passes and exit number, or if there is no community, the route number or
name of the intersected highway.
Second line is second next exit. The third, or bottom line, shall contain the name and distance
to a control city (if any) that has national significance for travelers using the route. When
Interchange spacing is more than 10 km, the distance sign shall be provided in between at
appropriate location. The distances displayed on these signs should be the actual distance
to the destination points and not to the exit from the expressway or expressway.
Fig. 9.09 shows typical distance sign.
9.2.9 Signing by class of interchange
Full signing of the interchange should also cover all approaches and ramp. For Expressway
there are two classes of interchange configurations i) System Interchange and ii) Service
Interchange.
- System Interchange may be Cloverleaf or T-type

- Service Interchange may be Diamond or Trumpet type
Fig. 9.10 and 9.11 presents significant features of signing plan for Trumpet and Diamond
Interchanges.
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Mumbai
Speed Limit Sign
40
I-25
Exit Gore Sign
ola
Ak
Bar code Type
40
Toll Plaza
Speed Limit Sign
- 9 I-25
NH-6
AKOLA
vdksyk Speed Limit Sign
MUMBAI
40
Exit Direction Sign

eqEcbZ
- 9 I-25
VADODARA
cMksnjk
NH-6 AKOLA vdksyk Compulsory Ahead Only

NAGPUR ukxiqj
500 m
No U - Turn
- 9 I-25
NH-6 AKOLA vdksyk

NAGPUR ukxiqj
1 Km
Vadodara
No U - Turn
- 9 I-25 Compulsory Ahead Only
NH-6 AKOLA vdksyk

NAGPUR ukxiqj
2 Km
Interchange Advance Guide.

Fig. 9.10 Typical Layout for Trumpet Interchange
(Note: One side only, other side will be similar)
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VADODARA
Route Marker
TOLL PLAZA
ON OFF
DHULE SURAT
NH-6 NH-6
- 9 II-25
SURAT OFF ON
NH-6
lwjr
DHULE
/kqys
Exit Direction Sign
- 9 II-25
II-25
NH-6 SURAT
lwjr
DHULE
/kqys
500M
- 9 II-25
NH-6 SURAT
lwjr
DHULE
/kqys
1KM
EXPRESSWAY
- 9 II-25
NH-6 SURAT
lwjr
DHULE
/kqys
2KM
Fig. 9.11 Typical Layout of Diamond Interchange Sign

(Note: One side only, other side will be similar)
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9.2.10 Entry to service interchange
Service interchange by design accommodates ingress and egress traffic between the
expressway and non-expressway. A typical arrangement is shown in Fig. 9.12.
MUMBAI
MUMBAI
SURAT eqEcbZ
VADODARA
NE-9
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MUMBAI
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Service Interchange
Fig. 9.12 Service Interchange
9.2.11 Direction sign at system interchange
The direction signs are rectangular with arrows and letters. The inscriptions should be in
English and other languages as necessary. The signs of this group include destination
signs, direction signs, Re-assurance signs, route marker and place identification signs.
Fig. 9.13 and 9.14 show typical system interchanges.
9.2.12 Lane drop exit type
Major guide signs for all the lane drops at interchange shall be mounted overhead. An exit
only panel shall be used for all interchange lane drops at which the through route is carried
on the mainline. Advance Guide signs for lane drops within 2 km of the interchange should
not contain the distance message. Wherever the dropped lane carries the through route,
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Exit Direction Sign
- 9 II-25
NE-10
VADODARA
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- 9 II-25 B
GANTRY SIGN
Mumbai Vadodara
EXPRESSWAY (NE-10)
- 9 II-25 A
- 9 II-25 - 9 II-25
NE-10 MUMBAI NE-10 VADODARA

eqEcbZ cMksnjk
Typical Exit Direction Sign
- 9 II-25 A-B
NE-10 MUMBAI
cMksnjk
VADODARA
eqEcbZ
1km
- 9 II-25 A-B
NE-10 MUMBAI
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VADODARA
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2km EXPRESSWAY (NE-9)
Fig. 9.13 Typical Layout for Full Cloverleaf Interchange Sign

(System Interchange)
(Note: One side only)
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NE-9 Vadodara NE-10 Surat
-9 - 10 EXIT
VADODARA SURAT
cMksnjk lwjr
VADODARA SURAT
cMksnjk lwjr
500 m
VADODARA SURAT
cMksnjk lwjr
1 km
VADODARA SURAT
cMksnjk lwjr
NE-9
2 km
Fig. 9.14 Diagrammatic Signs for Split with Dedicated Lanes

(System Interchange)
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II-25
- 9 II-25
SURAT
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EXIT ONLY
MAIN LANE TOLL PLAZA SIGN
- 9 II-25
SURAT
NH-6
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DHULE
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EXIT ONLY
MAIN LANE TOLL PLAZA SIGN
- 9 II-25
SURAT
NH-6 lwjr
DHULE
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EXIT ONLY
US 40 & SR7
Fig 9.15 Exit Only Panels for Left Lane Dropped at an Interchange
(Service Interchange)
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Legend
Ditection of Travel
Wrong-Way Arrows
Lane Use Arrows
Optional
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100m
50
50m
50
0m
200
100m
50
50m
50
0m
200
KEEP HEADWAY DISTANCE
200m AHEAD
Fig. 9.17 Keep Adequate Headway Distance
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EXIT
Fig. 9.18 Signing for Service Area

9.5 ROUTE MARKERS
Route markers on expressways are normally incorporated as shields or other distinctive

shapes in large directional guide signs.
Trail blazers erected at strategic locations, usually along major urban road, to indicate the
direction to the nearest or most convenient point of access. The use of the word to indicates
that the road where marker to posted is not part of the indicated route, and that a driver is
merely being directed progressively to the route.
A trail blazer assembly shall consist of two markers, a cardinal direction marker if needed
symbol and a single headed directional arrow pointed along the route leading to the facility.
Trail blazer assemblies may be erected with or without other route marker assemblies, in
the immediate vicinity of designated facilities.
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600
25
12
12
125
150
12 10
45
125
900
300
176
yp.)
R=12 (T
12
12
NOTES: 1. All dimensions are in millimetres.

2. Dimension of Number shall be taken from IRC : 67-2010
3. Dimension of letter shall be taken as from IRC : 8 -1980 and Enlarge Suitably.(Around 10 - 20%)
Fig. 9.19 Route Marker for Expressways
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NOTE : All Dimensions are in Milimeters

Fig. 9.20 Type Design for 100 m markers on Expressway
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60
470
600
NO PARKING
335
225
1. Dimensions showns are for normal sized signs.

2. All dimensions are in millimetres.
3. A definition plate may be attached with the No
Parking signs carrying the message in English
470 and other languages as necessary, as also any
additional information such as the period for
600 which restrictions will be in force or the
SPEED LIMIT particular class of vehicle to which it applies.
4. Speed limits for different classes of vehicles
may be indicated in a separate definition plate
attached to the Speed limit sign.
5. Colour and Border as Per IRC Practice.
Fig. 9.21 Various Types of Regulatory Signs
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Fig. 9.22 Large Arrow Sign
9.8.3 Chevron alignment signs
This sign may be used as an alternative or supplement to standard delineators and to the
large arrow sign as in Fig. 9.23. This is intended to be used to give notice of a sharp
change of alignment with the direction of travel. This sign is intended to provide additional
emphasis and guidance for vehicle operator as to changes in horizontal alignment at
roadway.
Chevron Alignment signs shall be installed on the outside of a turn or curve, in line with and
at approximately a right angle to approaching traffic. A Chevron Alignment sign may be
used on the far side of an intersection to inform drivers of a change of horizontal alignment
for through traffic. Spacing of Chevron Alignment signs should be such that the road user
always has at least two in view, until the change in alignment eliminates the need for the
signs. It should be visible for at least 150 m. Final position may be determined by trial
runs by day and night. This sign is used on interchange ramp and sharp curve on main
carriageway
Fig. 9.23 Chevron Alignment
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9.8.4 Merge sign
The merge sign is placed in advance of a point where two roadways (expressway and
other road) converge and where traffic from these roadways is moving in the same direction
of travel and must merge into one lane as given in Fig. 9.24.
The sign should be erected on the side of the encountered and in such entering roadway.
Where two roadways are of equal importance, a sign should be placed on each roadway.
Fig. 9.24 Merge Sign
9.8.5 Hill sign
The hill sign is used in advance of a downgrade/upgrade where the length, percent of
grade, horizontal curvature or other physical features requires special precautions on the
part of drivers. When the percent grade is shown within the hill sign, the message
X percent shall be placed below the inclined ramp/vehicle symbol, Fig. 9.25.
Fig. 9.25 Hill Sign
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9.8.6 Slippery when wet sign
Calculated safe wet speed is considered to be at least 10 percent lower than the
posted maximum speed. This sign should be installed in advance of the beginning
of the slippery section and at appropriate intervals on long section of such
pavement.
The Slippery When Wet sign (Fig. 9.26) may be used to warn that a slippery condition
might exist. When used, a Slippery When Wet sign should be placed in advance of the
beginning of the affected section and additional signs should be placed at appropriate
intervals along the road where the condition exists.
Fig. 9.26 Slippery When Wet Sign
9.8.7 Warning for animal crossing
The sign should be erected where there is danger due to farm animals or cattle crossing
on the road. The sign should not be used simply because animals are driven along or
across the road at frequent intervals. If an unexpected hazard is seasonal or temporary,
these signs shall be removed when the hazardous condition terminates, Fig. 9.27.
Fig. 9.27 Animal Crossing
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9.8.8 Slow traffic keep left sign
This sign, Fig. 9.28 is placed to maintain the traffic movement and to provide right of way
to faster vehicles.
Fig. 9.28 Slow Traffic Keep Left
9.8.9 Climbing lane/overtaking lane sign
At steep gradients when the heavy vehicles slow down, creating reduced platoon speed.
It is necessary to provide additional lanes for these heavy vehicles as shown in Fig. 9.29.
OVERTAKING TRAFFIC
OVERTAKING TRAFFIC
OVERTAKING
LANE END
TRAFFIC
LANE END
200 m
200 m
MEDIAN
Fig. 9.29 Climbing Lane
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iii) All other markings, e.g. at gore areas, junctions, main roads, state highways,
stop lines, painted islands etc., are by reflectorised hot spray thermoplastic;
iv) All paint markings are in white colour and some time yellow colour;
v) Red for use in the lane lines and median edge line.
Also for use on right hand side of ramps and at entry ramp in the continuity
line wherever the taper lane has reached a full lane width;
vi) White colour on median side edge lane marking and yellow colour on
shoulder side edge lane marking.
vii) Other Markings
All other markings, arrows, stop lines shall accord with current national highway standards
as preliminary guidelines or to be set out during detailed engineering stage.
Fig. 9.30 Lane Indication Arrows
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All these operations will take place in the transition zone. However, the complexity of
those operations will vary depending upon the toll plaza location i.e. on the expressway or
on the interchange ramp. Accordingly the length of transition will depend on the acceptable
rate of taper. Keeping all these in mind, the following taper rates are recommended for
both acceleration and deceleration lane.
Toll Plaza Location Rate of Taper for Transition Length
Desirable Minimum Exceptional
On Expressway 1 in 25 1 in 15 1 in 10
On Interchange Ramp 1 in 15 1 in 10 1 in 3*
* To be used in restricted situation coupled with low volume of traffic.
10.4.3 Removable barrier
Removable type barriers shall be provided for emergency or maintenance area cross
over and to accommodate reversible toll lanes.
10.4.4 Traffic signs
For expressways, closed system is considered, where toll plazas are provided along the
main roadway, advance guide signs should be provided at 1 km and 0.5 km in advance of
the area. Signs for toll plaza should be in white letters on a reflectorized blue background
and should carry the message TOLL GATE 1 km Fig. 10.04A presents details of traffic
signs and distance based toll rates shown in Fig. 10.04B.
To ll P la za
TO LL RATE FO R C AR
FRO M KO TPUTLI Rs 200
FROM M ANESAR Rs 250
Fig. 10.04 A Toll Plaza Sign

FROM GURGAON Rs 300
FRO M DELHI R s 350
Fig. 10.04B Toll Rate Sign at Exit Ramp

(Assumed : Sign Placed at Jaipur)
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Toll Plaza Design
Typical arrangements in Japan are shown below.
WIDE LANE
ETC LANE WIDTH

(ETC) · ETC - 3.5m
· Smart Card or Cash - 3.2m
EXIT
EXPRESSWAY (ETC) EXPRESSWAY
ETC
ETC
ENTRY
ETC
WIDE LANE
Layout of ETC (Main Carriageway)
ETC
Layout of ETC (IC with merging diverging)
ETC
Layout of ETC (Ramp Interchange)

Fig. 10.10D Schematic Arrangement of ETC Lanes
ETC
Fig. 10.11A Advance Gantry Sign Fig. 10.11B Guide Sign on Toll Lane Portal
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Service Areas
EXIT
2 Km
Fig. 11.02A Sign for Service Area
3 Km
80 Km
Fig. 11.02B Distance Assurance Sign for Service Area
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SLIPPERY WHEN WET signs should be used with an advisory exit speed sign,
RAMP XX MPH (W13-2).
SLIPPERY WHEN WET signs shall be placed in advance of all moveable and
non-moveable steel deck bridges. These signs should be placed in accordance
with Table 2C-4, Guidelines for Advance Placement of Warning Signs in the
MUTCD.
2.1.3 ENHANCEMENT
When roadway surface conditions exist that might adversely affect a motorcyclists’
ability to maintain control of their motorcycle under wet conditions, a MOTORCYCLE
(W8-15P) plaque as shown in Figure 2.1-1 may be mounted below the warning sign.
Additional warnings should be placed at appropriate intervals where the condition
exists.
Figure 2.1-1. Motorcycle Plaque
2.1.4 NOTIFICATION
(1) The District Maintenance Engineers will promptly notify in writing the District
Traffic Operations Engineer when SLIPPERY WHEN WET signs have been
erected.
(2) The District Traffic Operations Engineer shall request the District Maintenance
Engineer to remove SLIPPERY WHEN WET signs that are no longer warranted
under the above provisions.
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(7) Sign panels should be two-sided in order to provide for a sign display on both the
right and left side of each intersection approach.
Figure 2.2-1. Overhead Street Name Sign
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Section 2.8
MOVE VEHICLES FROM TRAVEL LANE SIGN
2.8.1 SIGN DESIGN

MOVE VEHICLES FROM TRAVEL LANE (R16-4) signs are found in Section 2B.65 of
the MUTCD. These signs are used in support of Section 316.061(2), F.S. and replaces
the experimental MOVE ACCIDENT VEHICLES FROM TRAVEL LANE sign (formerly
FTP 27-06 and FTP-28-06.)
Figure 2.8-1. Move Vehicles from Travel Lane Sign
2.8.2 LOCATION AND PLACEMENT

(1) On non-limited access highways a MOVE VEHICLES FROM TRAVEL LANE
(R16-4) sign may be used in urban areas when their use will reduce queue
lengths and delays, remove interference with traffic signal vehicle detectors, or
enhance intersectional capacity. The 42 x 84 inch standard panel uses 6-inch
Series C lettering. The 24 x 52 inch standard sign panel has 4-inch Series C
letters.
(2) On limited access highways, a 54 x 120 inch MOVE VEHICLES FROM TRAVEL
LANE (R16-4) sign using 8-inch Series D lettering may be placed on the right
side of urban freeways downstream from entrance ramps when their use will
improve driver behavior concerning unnecessary and unlawful constriction of
freeway travel lanes due to traffic crashes.
(3) The MOVE VEHICLES FROM TRAVEL LANE (R16-4) sign details are available
in the Standard Highway Signs and Markings Book – Interim Releases for
New and Revised Signs.
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Figure 2.9-1. No Passing Zone Pennant Sign.
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Figure 2.11-1. Share the Road Sign
2.11.5 SIGN PLACEMENT

(1) The SHARE THE ROAD signs should be installed according to Section 9B.19 of
the MUTCD.
(2) The signs shall be mounted according to height and lateral clearances specified
in the Department's Standard Plans, Index No. 700-101.
(3) The sign shall be installed only at locations reviewed and approved by the District
Traffic Operations Engineer to ensure that such signs do not interfere with
existing traffic control devices.
(4) Where a bike lane ends the SHARE THE ROAD sign (Figure 2.11-1) may be
used instead of the BIKE LANE ENDS sign (R3-16a).
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Figure 2.13-1. Florida Safety Belt Law
(2) On the exit from these rest areas and Welcome Centers, the existing “Buckle Up”
sign shall be replaced with the FLORIDA SAFETY BELT AND CHILD
RESTRAINT LAW sign (FTP-45-06), as signs need to be replaced.
2.13.5 OTHER LOCATIONS

The FLORIDA SAFETY BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT LAW sign (FTP-44-06 and
FTP-45-06) may be used at other locations on the State Highway System at the
discretion of the District Traffic Operations Engineer but should be limited to locations
where:
(1) There is documented evidence of a high crash location; or
(2) A high percentage of the traffic is composed of tourists or visitors; and
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Figure 2.14-1. Flip Up Sign
2.14.10 TRAVELER INFORMATION SIGNING DESIGN AND USE

(1) The Traveler Information sign shall have a blue background with a white legend
in accordance with the MUTCD Standard Signs D12 series and MUTCD Section
2I.09. An example is shown in Figure 2.14-2.
(2) When the local/regional CEMP plan includes the use of traveler information on
local shelters and other evacuation information, and a local radio station has a
written agreement to be the official traveler information station, the frequency of
the station may be signed for on the interstate system. This can be done with
Changeable Message Signs, or with permanent flip up signs as shown in
Figure 2.14-1. A default message for the “flip up” sign shall be the Safety Belt
Symbol sign.
Figure 2.14-2. Traveler Information Sign
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coverage area. Changes are to be modified with the addition of the radio
frequency panel. Additional locations to be modified are the beginning and
termination points of qualifying links.
(5) When long segments occur on both limited access and non-limited access
highways, confirmation Radio Frequency Information signs should be installed at
10-mile increments.
(6) Figure 2.14-4 represents the general statewide radio coverage area for this
program.
Figure 2.14-3. Radio Frequency Information Sign
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(2) Local names or logos will be retained for identification and a local sense of
ownership only. Local names or logos will continue to be used by resident
motorists, but those not familiar with the local system will rely on the numbering
system to navigate the statewide system of toll facilities.
(3) The numbering system will be consistent with the statewide numbering systems
for all state and county roads. In most cases the existing state road numbers will
be used to refer to the toll roads. For new tollways, a number will be assigned by
the Transportation Data and Analytics Office, consistent with the official
numbering program. In cases where future facilities will result in the completion
of a loop or beltway, connecting a series of shorter toll road segments, a single
road number will be retained, often requiring a change of road numbers on older
links.
(4) To express membership in the statewide toll system, and provide a consistent
method of identification throughout the State, a sign has been developed
(Figure 2.23-1) which depicts the toll road number on a unique sign shape. This
sign is similar to an interstate shield and is used as a route marker and as part of
the trailblaze assembly.
Figure 2.23-1. Toll Route Marker
2.23.4 SIGNING PROGRAM

(1) The toll route marker (Figure 2.23-1) is available in three sizes, depending on
application. To identify the facility along the mainline a 48 x 60-inch toll route
marker may be used. This sign may be used when leaving the toll plaza to
confirm the route and also erected periodically along the mainline.
(2) To maintain the local identity of the toll road, and provide for local area motorists,
the toll road name or logo may be erected on a confirmation guide sign
downstream from the mainline toll plazas. If used, the logo panel shall be
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sign. Once the control city moves up, the next control city must be shown as the
bottom name. There should always be a control city shown as the bottom name.
(5) Figure 2.25-1, Figure 2.25-2, Figure 2.25-3, and Figure 2.25-4 are examples of
distance signs for non-limited access highways.
(6) Placement of distance signs are specified in Section 2D.42 of the MUTCD.
(7) Control cities have populations of 10,000 or more and include county seats. A
matrix that includes the centroid defined for each municipality on the list can be
found on the Intercity Mileage Spreadsheet, maintained by the Transportation
Data and Analytics Office.
(8) The implementation of this distance signing program should be through normal
construction projects. The District Traffic Operations Engineer must develop
corridor distance signage plans for inclusion into existing work program projects.
Stand-alone distance signage projects are not required or desired.
Figure 2.25-1
Figure 2.25-2
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Figure 2.25-3
Figure 2.25-4
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Figure 2.31-1. Passenger Ship Sign
2.31.5 AMTRAK SIGN

(1) This AMTRAK symbol sign is currently approved for use on guide signs and
trailblazing to Amtrak stations.
(2) Approval to place the AMTRAK sign shall be in accordance with criteria specified
in Section 2.31.3.
(3) The AMTRAK sign (Figure 2.31-2) is a white symbol on green background.
(4) A 30-inch sign panel should be used on limited access highways and a 24-inch
panel on non-limited access highways.
(5) Electronic sign details are available in the Department's Sign Library.
Figure 2.31-2. Amtrak Sign
2.31.6 GREYHOUND SIGNING

(1) This 3-color sign will be used as a motorist service sign and also to trailblaze to
intra-city bus stations. Currently, there is no good way to sign for small bus
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stations that may be located within a building used for other businesses. The use
of this symbol sign will make it easier to trailblaze to these locations.
(2) Approval to place the GREYHOUND sign shall be in accordance with criteria
specified in Section 2.31.3.
(3) The GREYHOUND sign is (Figure 2.31-3) a 3-color symbol with a white border
on a green background
(4) A 30-inch panel should be used on limited access highways and a 24-inch panel
on non-limited access highways.
(5) Electronic sign details are available in the Department's Sign Library.
Figure 2.31-3. Greyhound Sign
2.31.7 INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT

(1) Where these signs are approved for use as trailblazer signs they shall be
installed in accordance with height and lateral clearance requirements shown in
the Department's Standard Plans, Index 700-101.
(2) Where these signs are approved for use as general service signs appended to
freeway guide signs, they must conform to the Department's Standard Plans,
Index 700-104 except for color scheme.
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Section 2.32
511 TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGN
2.32.1 PURPOSE
The 511 Telephone Service is part of a nationwide program where motorists who wish
to obtain traffic and transportation information can do so by dialing 511 from either their
cell or regular phones in areas where the service is available. Signs will be erected to
inform motorists of the phone number for this service.
The signing will extend to all Interstate and major State Highway System roadways
throughout the state that have the 511 Telephone Service.
2.32.2 SIGN DESIGN AND PLACEMENT

(1) The CALL 511 sign (Figure 2.32-1), as found in Section 2I.10 of the MUTCD,
has two standard sizes. Signs installed on limited access highways shall be 48 x
60 inches (FTP-66-06) while signs installed on non-limited access highways shall
be 36 x 48 inches (FTP-67-06).
Figure 2.32-1. TRAVEL INFO CALL 511 Sign
(2) The CALL 511 signs (FTP-66-06 and FTP 67-06) shall have a white legend on
blue background and the exact sign details are shown in the Department's
Standard Plans, Index No. 700-102.
(3) Electronic sign details can be found in the Department’s Sign Library.
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(c) Signs logos may use colors, but must contain a brown background of
Type III retro-reflective sheeting, per Section 994 of the Department’s
Standard Specifications. Inks must be transparent highway sign types.
(d) Signs should be installed along the State Highway System route with an
arrow pointing in the appropriate direction where cross streets must be
used to access the attraction. Confirmation signs, with straight-ahead
arrows, are used at appropriate intervals to let motorists know they are
on the right path (usually 3-5 miles depending upon length of the route
segments).
Figure 2.33-1. Logo for Gulf Heritage Trail
2.33.7 SIGN MAINTENANCE

(1) The sponsors of the proposed nature-based and/or heritage trails are responsible
for the maintenance of the signs used throughout the trail.
(2) A contract with a private sign installation contractor should be executed or a

maintenance agreement with local government secured for signs on the State
Highway System.
(3) Evidence of the contract or agreement must be presented to the appropriate

District Traffic Operations office prior to installation of the signing program.
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Figure 2.34-1. Florida Scenic Highway Sign Design
(2) When appropriate, the Florida Scenic Highway Sign shall be co-located with
existing route confirmation signs. The 16 x 24 sign panel should be installed on
top of this sign. The exact application is shown in Figure 2.34-2.
Figure 2.34-2. Co-Location on Route Confirmation Marker
(3) When the designated scenic highway intersects with another state road, the
16 x 24 sign panel should be installed on existing route directional signs. The
exact application is shown in Figure 2.34-3.
(4) The Department is responsible for the installation of the FSH signs on the State
Highway System.
(5) The local government is responsible for the installation of the FSH signs on their
system.
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2.34.5.4 MAINTENANCE
(1) The maintenance of the FSH signs used throughout the scenic highway corridor
depends on the government entity that is responsible for the roadway.
(a) The Department is responsible for the maintenance of FSH signs on the
State Highway System.
(b) Local government is responsible for the maintenance of FSH signs on

their roads.
Figure 2.34-3. Co-Location on Route Direction Marker
2.34.6 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY SIGNS
2.34.6.1 COORDINATION
(1) The Department provides advisory services when highway corridors are
proposed for eligibility or designation to the NSBP. Once the highway corridor is
designated, the District Scenic Highway Coordinator(s) facilitates the
coordination of the sign implementation process similar to the FSH process
outlined in Section 2.34.5.1. The only difference will be no need for an extra NSB
sign panel for the dedication ceremony.
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(5) Each district has their own signing process in place, and it varies as to which of
the above district offices initiates the process. However, it is important that all the
above district offices are notified and kept informed as to the status of roadway
designations within their district after each legislative session.
(6) Each district will coordinate the installation of the signs with the legislative
sponsor of the designation.
(7) Memorial names may not appear on guide signs or on any other than the
standard sign, in accordance with Section 2M.10 of the MUTCD
2.35.4 SIGN INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

(1) Signs shall be installed and maintained by the Department on the State Highway
System.
(2) On non-limited access facilities, one sign per direction shall be installed in
accordance with Section 2M.10 of the MUTCD.
(3) On limited access facilities, one sign per direction shall be installed in accordance
with Section 2M.10 of the MUTCD.
2.35.5 SIGN DESIGN

(1) The signs used for Memorial Roadway Designations shall be a brown panel with
yellow lettering. An example of this sign is shown in Figure 2.35-1.
Figure 2.35-1. Memorial Roadway Designation Sign
(2) The exact sign detail for this sign can be found at the Department’s Sign
Library.
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(5) Roadways posted at 35 mph or less, or when limited right of way is available a
single post sign design (Figure 2.37-2) shall be installed.
Figure 2.37-2. Advance Street Name Sign Design (Single Post)
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(6) Roadways posted at 40 mph or greater and have no limited right of way, a double
post design (Figure 2.37-3) shall be installed.
Figure 2.37-3. Advance Street Name Sign Design (Double Post)

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Figure 2.37-4. Standard Font Sizes for Advance Street Name Sign Legends
(7) When a cross street has a different name on each side of the intersection, both
names shall be shown on the advance sign with an arrow beside each name to
designate direction (Figure 2.37-5).
Figure 2.37-5. Advance Street Name Sign Using Different Names
2.37.6 ADVANCE STREET NAME SIGNS AT NON-SIGNALIZED

INTERSECTIONS
(1) Requests to install advance street name signs (Figure 2.37-6) at non-signalized
intersections must be initiated by District Traffic Operations or based on a request
received from the local agency having jurisdiction over the approaching cross

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street. The District Traffic Operations Engineer is responsible for the review and
approval of these signs.
(2) These signs may be installed on multi-lane divided highways that have a
dedicated left turn lane, not just a median opening for the approaching critical or
significant cross street. The posted speed of the roadway shall not be lower than
45 mph.
(3) Advance street name signs shall be designed in accordance with

Sections 2D.05 and 2D.39 of the MUTCD and the Standard Highway Signs
Manual.
(4) At a minimum, letter height (legend) shall conform to Error! Reference source not
found., Design Guidelines for Advance Street Name Signs.
Figure 2.37-6. Advance Street Name Signs at Non-Signalized Locations
2.37.7 ADVANCE STREET NAME PLAQUES ON INTERSECTION

WARNING AND ADVANCE TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
(1) Intersection Warning Signs (W2 series) (Figure 2.37-7) and Advance Traffic
Control Signs (W3 series) (Figure 2.37-8) should be installed when there is a
documented need based on sight restriction, crash history, or engineering
judgment.
(2) Advance street name plaques (Section 2C.49 of the MUTCD) should be
installed on these warning signs when there is:
(a) Minimum of 2000 AADT

(b) No street lighting along main arterial
(c) Documented history of turning, entering, or side-swipe crashes
(d) Limited sight distance due to horizontal or vertical curves
(e) A high 65 and older population
(f) The intersection is located in a Safe Mobility for Life Coalition Priority
County.

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Figure 2.37-7. Advance Street Name Plaque

on Intersection Warning Sign

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Figure 2.37-8. Advance Street Name Plaque

on Advance Traffic Control Warning Sign

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Figure 2.37-9. Advance Street Name Plaque on Advanced Route Marker

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Figure 2.38-6. Temporary Signing for Power Outage – Sign Dimensions
The above sign offset distances and height measurements are from the MUTCD.
During a Governor’s emergency declaration, these distances may vary at the discretion
of the District Traffic Operations Engineer.
Use of Generators and Portable Stop Signs at Non-Functioning Signalized Intersections 2-38-8
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Figure 2.42-1. Vehicle Eligibility Sign
2.42.3.2 EXPRESS LANES TERMINATION SIGN

The purpose of this sign is to inform motorists that the express lanes are ending. This
sign shall be mounted overhead and over the express lanes to which it applies. If space
permits, three signs are preferred, at sequential spacing. Due to the large number of
drivers over the age of 65 in Florida, increased letter height of 15 inches shall be used.
Examples of the Express Lanes Termination Sign are shown in Figure 2.42-2.
Figure 2.42-2. Express Lane Termination Signs
2.42.3.3 TOLL AMOUNT SIGN (TAS)

(1) As required by Rule 14-100.003, F.A.C. the TAS is used to display real-time toll
amount information to users by identifying the cost of using the express lanes to a
specific destination and the fee for toll violations. Since the TAS posts information that
influences driver decisions to use the express lanes, it is important that the sign be
clear, legible, and straightforward. Examples of the TAS are shown in Figure 2.42-3
and Figure 2.42-4. Note: the legend “TOLL” is to be used on signs that are for tolled
facilities.
Express Lanes Signing 2-42-2

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(2) No more than three destinations shall be displayed on the TAS.
(3) The toll violation message shall be black on white and displayed on the TAS.
(4) The TAS shall be mounted overhead and over the lane to which it applies. See
Section 2.42.4 for TAS sign placement and sequencing.
(5) Destinations and toll amounts shall not be repeated on the TAS for users within the
express lanes.
(6) Two TASs, indicating the toll amounts for the next set of toll destinations, shall be
installed (space permitting) over the express lanes prior to the last point of egress to
the general use or general toll lanes before beginning the new sequence of tolling
trips.
Figure 2.42-3. Toll Amount Sign for Non-Tolled Facilities
Figure 2.42-4. Toll Amount Sign for Tolled Facilities

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Figure 2.42-5. Ingress Signing (TYP)

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2.42.3.6 POINT OF EXIT/ EGRESS SIGNS

(1) Intermediate point of exit/egress guide signs, or local exit signs, inform express
lanes users which express lanes egress ramp serves their destination. Local exit
signs shall be mounted overhead and over the lane to which it applies.
(2) The destinations on the TASs shall be displayed the same way on the
corresponding general use or general toll lane exit sign.
(3) If three or more general use or general toll lane exits occur before the next
opportunity to exit the express lanes, the egress signing should reflect this
(Figure 2.42-6).
Figure 2.42-6. Egress Signing (TYP)

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2.42.4 SIGN PLACEMENT

(1) There shall be seven signs installed for an express lane entrance. Three
advanced guide signs, two TASs, one vehicle eligibility sign, and one regulatory
R3-44 (Section 2G.17 of the MUTCD). One 3-line full-matrix Dynamic Message
Sign (DMS) shall also be included, if space is available. The order in which the
signs shall be installed is shown in Figure 2.42-7.
Figure 2.42-7. Express Lanes Entrance Sign Sequence
(2) A minimum of two TASs shall be installed with the legend showing destination
and price, prior to the entrance to the express lanes. The MUTCD provides
minimum spacing requirements for express lanes signs including TASs.
(3) If the information on the sign is intended for the general use or general toll lanes,
the sign shall be installed over the general use or general toll lanes. If the
information on the sign is intended for the express lanes, the sign shall be
installed over the express lanes.

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Figure 2-6. Finite element model: (a) big picture of finite element model and close view of
connection, and (b) mesh pattern of members.
Figure 2-7. Artificial road profiles under three different road classes for a sample of 250.
30
Figure 2-10. Procedure of finding the most critical element of a member: (a) stress time histories
of all the elements located on one weld line, (b) elements location on one weld line, (c) stress
time histories of eight elements adjacent to the hole, and (d) elements location adjacent to the
hole. (1 ksi = 6.895 MPa)
Figure 2-11. Stress time histories at the middle and the connection of two truss members
obtained from FE simulations. (1 ksi = 6.895 MPa)
31
Figure 2-12. SCF changes and the corresponding mean value for Sensors S1 (left) and S2
(right).
Figure 2-13. Connection detail investigated in the current study.

54
Truss A Truss B
A9 B9
A13 A8 B13 B8
A11 B14
A12 B12
A11 B11
A10 B10
Side panel
Side panel
A2 B2
A6 A1 B1
A7 B6
B7
A5
B5
A4 B4
A3 B3
1
Middle panel Middle panel
B15 B16 B17 B18

A15 A16 A17 A18 - -
- -
Column
Column
Figure 3-2. Instrumentation layout used for Truss A and B.

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(a)
(b)
Figure 3-8. Details of the FE models of the sign-support structures generated for numerical simulations.
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Figure 4-1. Location of the DMS-support structure under consideration.
Truss A
(80’) A1 A8
A2 A9 Ann
A5 A12
A7 A14
A6 A13
A3
A4
A10
A11 a
Side panel Middle panel Side panel
Figure 4-2. Instrumentation layout form the side view.

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Figure 4-3. Overall configuration and instrumentation details of the DMS-support structure used for the
field study.
90
Figure 4-4. FE model of the DMS-support structure, including a close view of connections and the mesh
pattern of truss elements.
Figure 4-5. Simulated wind speed time histories for a range of mean wind speeds.

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MULTAN CITY SIGNAGE CODE

8.1 Hospitals Letter “H” / Bed and Red crescent

8.2 Schools School Symbol

8.3 Libraries Book

8.4 University Graduation Vector Cap

8.5 Mosques/Shrines etc Doom and Minaret

8.6 Parks Trees

8.7 National Highway N-5/ N-70

8.8 Motorway Bridge over Road / Motorway Sign

8.9 Airport Taking Off Airplane

8.10 Metro Bus Station Metro Bus

8.11 Railway Station Train

8.13 Post Office Letter Box

8.14 Multan City Multan City

1. Every Government Department shall display this board outside /

1. Minimum three strips and maximum six strips.

INTERSTATE 16.5E 15E

1.75 E1-1a *Series 2000 Standard Alphabets

COLORS: LEGEND —WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND —WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND —WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

St. Louis 125

COLORS: LEGEND —WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND —BLACK

EXIT 17.973 18.854 21.936

COLORS: LEGEND —BL ACK

SIGN BORDER WIDTHS CORNER

9 .375 .375 .375 1

12 .375 .375 .438 1.5

18 .5 .375 .625 1.5

36 .75 .625 .875 2.25

* See page 6-2

Dimensions are typical, may be varied.

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

6 1 & 2 digit 54, 3 digit 60, 4 digit 84, 5 digit 108

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

120 TYPICAL, MAY VARY TO MATCH PARENT SIGN

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

1 & 2 digit 42, 3 digit 60, 4 digit 72

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

* See page 6-1

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

St. Louis 125

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

VAR. 108 min

COLORS: LEGEND - BLACK

VAR. 144 min

COLORS: LEGEND - BLACK

Parent sign VAR. 264 min

COLORS: LEGEND - BLACK

VAR. 210 min

COLORS: LEGEND - BLACK

VAR. 108 min

COLORS: LEGEND - BLACK

COLORS: LEGEND - BLACK

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

* See page 6-3

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)

COLORS: LEGEND - WHITE (RETROREFLECTIVE)