903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) - Revision history

Smithk: Per CM and TS, provided guidance for readers to conveniently lcoate information about how to administer relocation of supplemental guide signs

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Per CM and TS, provided guidance for readers to conveniently lcoate information about how to administer relocation of supplemental guide signs

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	The rules contained within the CSR are based on, and are in conformance with, the [https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices''] and the ''AASHTO Guidelines for the Selection of Supplemental Guide Signs for Traffic Generators''.		The rules contained within the CSR are based on, and are in conformance with, the [https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices''] and the ''AASHTO Guidelines for the Selection of Supplemental Guide Signs for Traffic Generators''.

			'''Support.''' Construction project guidance for Design and Construction is available in [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects\|EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs)]]. Also reference "Supplemental Guide Signs" in the [https://www.modot.org/missouri-standard-specifications-highway-construction General Provisions] for contractual requirements.

	[[image:903.10 Tourism a.jpg\|center\|750px]]		[[image:903.10 Tourism a.jpg\|center\|750px]]
	[[Category:903 Highway Signing]]		[[Category:903 Highway Signing]]

Smithk: Per TS, article generally condensed to reflect TODS signs)

2020-10-02T16:02:54Z

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Smithk: Smithk moved page 903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs to 903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS): Per TS, clarified title

2020-10-02T15:51:38Z

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Smithk: Per TS, updated links

2020-07-23T16:22:06Z

Per TS, updated links

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	'''Support.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs are guide signs with one or more sign panels that display the business identification of and directional information for eligible business, service and activity facilities.		'''Support.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs are guide signs with one or more sign panels that display the business identification of and directional information for eligible business, service and activity facilities.

	This program is commonly referred to as the TODS Program. Pursuant to [~~http~~://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-22.pdf 7 CSR 10-22 of the Missouri Code of State Regulation] (CSR), MoDOT has established provision noted in this chapter to carry out a program that “provides signing for qualifying attractions. These signs are erected in advance of at grade intersections on state system.”		This program is commonly referred to as the TODS Program. Pursuant to [https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-17.pdf 7 CSR 10-17 of the Missouri Code of State Regulation] (CSR), MoDOT has established provision noted in this chapter to carry out a program that “provides signing for qualifying attractions. These signs are erected in advance of at grade intersections on state system.”

	This program is administered by an outside contractor and is governed by a set of rules and regulations that are contained in the Missouri CSR. The current CSR for the TODS program is contained in this chapter.		This program is administered by an outside contractor and is governed by a set of rules and regulations that are contained in the Missouri CSR. The current CSR for the TODS program is contained in this chapter.
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	'''Standard.''' The location of other traffic control devices shall take precedence over the location of tourist-oriented directional signs.		'''Standard.''' The location of other traffic control devices shall take precedence over the location of tourist-oriented directional signs.

	==903.12.7 State Policy 7CSR 10-22 (MUTCD Section 2K.07)==		==903.12.7 State Policy 7CSR 10-17 (MUTCD Section 2K.07)==

	'''Guidance.''' The rules and regulations for the Tourist Oriented Directional (TODS) Program, including guidelines for its administration, are available at the [~~http~~://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-22.pdf Code of State Regulations].		'''Guidance.''' The rules and regulations for the Tourist Oriented Directional (TODS) Program, including guidelines for its administration, are available at the [https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-17.pdf Code of State Regulations].

	===903.12.7.1 Contractor’s Role===		===903.12.7.1 Contractor’s Role===

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	If used, advance signs should be located approximately 1/2 mile from the intersection with 500 ft. between these signs. In the direction of travel, the order of advance sign placement should show the destinations to the left first, then destinations to the right, and last, the destinations straight ahead.		If used, advance signs should be located approximately 1/2 mile from the intersection with 500 ft. between these signs. In the direction of travel, the order of advance sign placement should show the destinations to the left first, then destinations to the right, and last, the destinations straight ahead.

	Position, height and lateral offset of signs should be governed by [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.26 Location ~~Standardization~~ (MUTCD Section 2A.16)\|EPG 903.2.26]] except as permitted in this article.		Position, height and lateral offset of signs should be governed by [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.18 Standardization of Sign Location (MUTCD Section 2A.16)\|EPG 903.2.18]] except as permitted in this article.

	'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be placed further from the edge of the road than other traffic control signs.		'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be placed further from the edge of the road than other traffic control signs.

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	'''Guidance.''' All letters and numbers on tourist-oriented directional signs, except on the logo sign panels, should be upper-case and at least 6 in. tall. Any legend on a logo should be proportional to the size of the logo.		'''Guidance.''' All letters and numbers on tourist-oriented directional signs, except on the logo sign panels, should be upper-case and at least 6 in. tall. Any legend on a logo should be proportional to the size of the logo.

	'''Standard.''' Design standards for letters, numerals and spacing shall be as provided by [http://~~wwwi~~/~~intranet~~/tr/ Central Office Traffic].		'''Standard.''' Design standards for letters, numerals and spacing shall be as provided by [http://sp/sites/ts/Pages/default.aspx Central Office Traffic].

	==903.12.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2K.04)==		==903.12.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2K.04)==

Smithk: /* 903.12.6 Sign Locations (MUTCD Section 2K.06) */ added photo

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	==903.12.6 Sign Locations (MUTCD Section 2K.06)==		==903.12.6 Sign Locations (MUTCD Section 2K.06)==
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	'''Guidance.''' If used, the intersection approach signs should be located at least 200 ft. in advance of the intersection. Signs should be spaced at least 200 ft. apart and at least 200 ft. from other traffic control devices.		'''Guidance.''' If used, the intersection approach signs should be located at least 200 ft. in advance of the intersection. Signs should be spaced at least 200 ft. apart and at least 200 ft. from other traffic control devices.

Smithk: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

2012-01-17T16:16:08Z

Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

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Smithk: 903.10 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs moved to 903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

2012-01-17T16:14:46Z

903.10 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs moved to 903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

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Smithk: minor clarifications

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minor clarifications

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	When used, tourist-oriented directional signs shall be used only on rural conventional roads and shall not be used on conventional roads in urban areas nor at interchanges on freeways or expressways.		When used, tourist-oriented directional signs shall be used only on rural conventional roads and shall not be used on conventional roads in urban areas nor at interchanges on freeways or expressways.

	'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be used in conjunction with [[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.49 General Service Signs (D9 Series) (MUTCD Section 2D.45)\|903.7.49,General Service signs]].		'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be used in conjunction with [[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.49 General Service Signs (D9 Series) (MUTCD Section 2D.45)\|EPG 903.7.49 General Service signs]].

	==903.10.2 Design (MUTCD Section 2G.02)==		==903.10.2 Design (MUTCD Section 2G.02)==
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	'''Standard.''' The TOURIST ACTIVITIES word message shall be a white legend and border on a blue background. If used, it shall be placed above and in addition to the panels.		'''Standard.''' The TOURIST ACTIVITIES word message shall be a white legend and border on a blue background. If used, it shall be placed above and in addition to the panels.

	'''Option.''' ~~The~~ [[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.49 General Service Signs (D9 Series) (MUTCD Section 2D.45)\|903.7.49~~, General Service sign symbols~~]] and the symbols for [[903.11 Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs\|~~903.11,~~ recreational and cultural interest area signs]] may be used.		'''Option.''' [[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.49 General Service Signs (D9 Series) (MUTCD Section 2D.45)\|General Service sign symbols (EPG 903.7.49)]] and the symbols for [[903.11 Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs\|recreational and cultural interest area signs (EPG 903.11)]] may be used.

	Logos for specific businesses, services, and activities may also be used. Based on engineering judgment, the hours of operation may be added on the panels.		Logos for specific businesses, services, and activities may also be used. Based on engineering judgment, the hours of operation may be added on the panels.

	'''Standard.''' When used, symbols and logos shall be an appropriate size (see [[903.10 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs#903.10.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2G.04)\|903.10.4]]). Logos resembling official traffic control devices shall not be permitted.		'''Standard.''' When used, symbols and logos shall be an appropriate size (see [[903.10 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs#903.10.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2G.04)\|EPG 903.10.4]]). Logos resembling official traffic control devices shall not be permitted.

	'''Support.''' Examples of tourist-oriented directional signs are shown in Figures 903.10.2 and 903.10.7.		'''Support.''' Examples of tourist-oriented directional signs are shown in Figures 903.10.2 and 903.10.7.
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	'''Guidance.''' All letters and numbers on tourist-oriented directional signs, except on the logos, should be upper case and at least 6 in. tall. Any legend on a logo should be proportional to the size of the logo.		'''Guidance.''' All letters and numbers on tourist-oriented directional signs, except on the logos, should be upper case and at least 6 in. tall. Any legend on a logo should be proportional to the size of the logo.

	'''Standard.''' Design standards for upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numerals, and spacing shall be as provided in Standard Highway Signs (see [[903.19 Highway Signing General Information#903.19.11 Relation to Other Publications (MUTCD Section 1A.11)\|903.19.11]]).		'''Standard.''' Design standards for upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numerals, and spacing shall be as provided in Standard Highway Signs (see [[903.19 Highway Signing General Information#903.19.11 Relation to Other Publications (MUTCD Section 1A.11)\|EPG 903.19.11]]).

	==903.10.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2G.04)==		==903.10.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2G.04)==

	'''Standard.''' The size of a tourist-oriented directional sign shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 ft. However, additional height shall be allowed to accommodate the addition of the optional TOURIST ACTIVITIES message discussed in 903.10.2 and the directional word messages discussed in 903.10.5.		'''Standard.''' The size of a tourist-oriented directional sign shall be limited to a maximum height of 6 ft. However, additional height shall be allowed to accommodate the addition of the optional TOURIST ACTIVITIES message discussed in EPG 903.10.2 and the directional word messages discussed in EPG 903.10.5.

	'''Guidance.''' The number of intersection approach signs (one sign for tourist-oriented destinations to the left, one for destinations to the right and one for destinations straight ahead) installed in advance of an intersection should not exceed three. The number of panels installed on each sign is not to exceed four. The panels for right-turn, left-turn and straight-ahead destinations should be on separate signs. The left-turn destination sign should be located farthest from the intersection, and then the right-turn destination sign with the straight-ahead destination sign located closest to the intersection (see Figure 903.10.7). Signs for facilities in the straight-ahead direction should be considered only when there are signs for facilities in either the left or right direction.		'''Guidance.''' The number of intersection approach signs (one sign for tourist-oriented destinations to the left, one for destinations to the right and one for destinations straight ahead) installed in advance of an intersection should not exceed three. The number of panels installed on each sign is not to exceed four. The panels for right-turn, left-turn and straight-ahead destinations should be on separate signs. The left-turn destination sign should be located farthest from the intersection, and then the right-turn destination sign with the straight-ahead destination sign located closest to the intersection (see Figure 903.10.7). Signs for facilities in the straight-ahead direction should be considered only when there are signs for facilities in either the left or right direction.
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	If used, advance signs should be located approximately 0.5 miles from the intersection with 500 ft. between these signs. In the direction of travel, the order of advance sign placement should show the facilities to the left first, then facilities to the right, and last, the facilities straight ahead.		If used, advance signs should be located approximately 0.5 miles from the intersection with 500 ft. between these signs. In the direction of travel, the order of advance sign placement should show the facilities to the left first, then facilities to the right, and last, the facilities straight ahead.

	Position, height and lateral clearance of signs should be governed by [[903.1 Extent of Signing#903.1.19 Dimensions (MUTCD Section 2A.12)\|903.1.19]] except as permitted in this article.		Position, height and lateral clearance of signs should be governed by [[903.1 Extent of Signing#903.1.19 Dimensions (MUTCD Section 2A.12)\|EPG 903.1.19]] except as permitted in this article.

	'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be placed further from the edge of the road than other traffic control signs.		'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be placed further from the edge of the road than other traffic control signs.