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The article reports on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) deadline for the mandate to improve the nighttime visibility levels on the road. The mandate, which started in January 22, 2008, aims to help make the road a safe path for motorists at night by upgrading the street signs. It notes that there are four methods in conducting signs replacement including one which traces the date of installation and one that replaces signs according to how they are degrade.

The article focuses on the factors to consider in setting a radar speed signs. It mentions that one should ensure that the radar speed display complies with the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) if one wants to apply a grant for its purchase. It notes that the sign should be designed to gain attention, command respect, and convey clear message. It notes the importance of considering power source and scheduling and remote programming capabilities.

The article discusses the changes in the new version of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). It clarifies that open to public applies to privately-owned commercial and recreational facilities where the public is allowed to travel freely. It addresses situations unique to tollways, such as adding standards for sign messages on approaching lanes. It notes that the new manual also standardizes requirements for street signs.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Guidlines improve accessibility for all pedestrians," by Michele Ohmes, which appeared in Ohmes' online blog. It provides an answer to a question whether detectable warnings are still required at curb ramps and pedestrian crosswalks given that the 2010 U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards only address transportation facilities. Also discussed are the new proposed guidelines for ensuring the accessibility of public rights of way.

The article reports that Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania defend their historic street signs against the mandate of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 2009 that all street signs will be replaced with larger, retroreflective signs. It is stated that FHWA requires the township to replace its signs by January 2011. A brief historical overview of Lower Merion's street signs is provided.

The article evaluates the SOLR™ Primary Power System changeable message road sign from American Signal Co. (AMSIG).

The article discusses the newly developed device, an automated guidance system/rotary drum sign in El Paso, Texas. It says that the creation of the "automated diversion device" was the result of the request of a Texas state senator who was stuck in a road close to El Paso and cannot find alternative routes. It says that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was the one who developed the product. It describes how the high-grade aluminum-made automated diversion device works.

The article evaluates the 18-inch paddle signs from the American Safety Vest.

The article evaluates the internally illuminated flagger paddle from Safeco Industries LLC.

The article focuses on the modernization of the mile marker language in the Interstate 19 highway in Arizona. It notes that the replacement of signs will be financed by the $1.5 million fund approved by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) from the economic stimulus package. ADOT Linda Ritter states that the design of the I-19 sign replacement project will use the English system. Moreover, it notes that the replacement of the old signs will also meet the retroreflectivity standards.

The article focuses on the digital inventory of the 65,000 street signs in Anchorage, Alaska. The inventory was accomplished by summer interns equipped with the GeoResults Mobile custom GIS software from Marshall, and mobile tablet PCs from Xplore Technologies. The data collection started in June 2007 and was completed by the end of August 2007. According to associate traffic engineer Lee Coop, the city's sign management efforts became much more effective and flexible.

This section presents several photographs depicting amusing road signs.