903.1 Highway Signing General Information - Revision history

Smithk: Per EPS, added "(for internal use only)" to a link

2021-03-11T14:23:30Z

Per EPS, added "(for internal use only)" to a link

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	The standards, guidance and options this article relates directly to the signing installed within the right of way of highways maintained by MoDOT.		The standards, guidance and options this article relates directly to the signing installed within the right of way of highways maintained by MoDOT.

	Because MoDOT does not use many of the "common" size signs in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book, we produced our own sign detail policy, [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System Sign (SMS) Catalog]. MoDOT's SMS Sign Catalog meets and/or exceeds the minimums of the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book. MoDOT's [http://sp/sites/ts/Pages/default.aspx Highway Safety and Traffic Division] is responsible for sign design on the state highway system. Any unique sign or sign that isn't currently in the SMS Sign Catalog will be designed using the principles and minimums in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book and the current MUTCD.		Because MoDOT does not use many of the "common" size signs in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book, we produced our own sign detail policy, [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System Sign (SMS) Catalog] (for internal use only). MoDOT's SMS Sign Catalog meets and/or exceeds the minimums of the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book. MoDOT's [http://sp/sites/ts/Pages/default.aspx Highway Safety and Traffic Division] is responsible for sign design on the state highway system. Any unique sign or sign that isn't currently in the SMS Sign Catalog will be designed using the principles and minimums in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book and the current MUTCD.

	The districts are responsible for proper review of signing plans for accuracy, to ensure that standards are met and deviations from the standards are justified.		The districts are responsible for proper review of signing plans for accuracy, to ensure that standards are met and deviations from the standards are justified.

Smithk: Per TS, minor clarifications

2020-09-09T19:57:37Z

Per TS, minor clarifications

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	'''Support.''' Sections 226.010 and 227.220 of the Revised Statutes ~~of the State~~ of Missouri authorize MoDOT to prescribe uniform traffic control devices on the state highways. Pursuant to the provisions of the above statutes, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at the July 10, 2001 ~~commission~~ meeting approved and adopted the [http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/index.htm ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'' (MUTCD)].		'''Support.''' Sections 226.010 and 227.220 of the ''Revised Statutes of Missouri'' authorize MoDOT to prescribe uniform traffic control devices on the state's highways. Pursuant to the provisions of the above statutes, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC), at the July 10, 2001 Commission meeting approved and adopted the [http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/index.htm ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'' (MUTCD)].
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	This article provides additional standards for design and application of traffic control devices in Missouri. This article is not a substitute for engineering judgment. It is the intent that the provisions of this article be standards for traffic control devices installed, but not a legal requirement for their installation. The need for a traffic control device will be based on the engineer's judgment and ~~of their~~ knowledge of its need.		This article provides additional standards for design and application of traffic control devices in Missouri. This article is not a substitute for engineering judgment. It is the intent that the provisions of this article be standards for traffic control devices installed, but not a legal requirement for their installation. The need for a traffic control device will be based on the engineer's judgment and knowledge of its need.

	The standards, guidance and options this article relates directly to the signing installed within the right of way of highways maintained by MoDOT.		The standards, guidance and options this article relates directly to the signing installed within the right of way of highways maintained by MoDOT.

	Because MoDOT does not use many of the "common" size signs in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book, we ~~have~~ produced our own sign detail policy, [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System Sign Catalog]. MoDOT's SMS Sign Catalog meets and/or exceeds the minimums of the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book. MoDOT's [http://~~wwwi~~/~~intranet~~/ts/default.~~htm~~ Highway Safety and Traffic Division] is responsible for sign design on the state highway system. Any unique sign or sign that isn't currently in the SMS Sign Catalog will be designed using the principles and minimums in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book and the current MUTCD.		Because MoDOT does not use many of the "common" size signs in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book, we produced our own sign detail policy, [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System Sign (SMS) Catalog]. MoDOT's SMS Sign Catalog meets and/or exceeds the minimums of the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book. MoDOT's [http://sp/sites/ts/Pages/default.aspx Highway Safety and Traffic Division] is responsible for sign design on the state highway system. Any unique sign or sign that isn't currently in the SMS Sign Catalog will be designed using the principles and minimums in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book and the current MUTCD.

	The districts are responsible for proper review of signing plans for accuracy, to ensure that standards are met and ~~that~~ deviations from the standards are justified.		The districts are responsible for proper review of signing plans for accuracy, to ensure that standards are met and deviations from the standards are justified.

	Any traffic control device design or application provision contained in this article shall be considered to be in the public domain. Traffic control devices contained in this article shall not be protected by a patent, trademark, or copyright except for the Interstate Shield and any other items owned by FHWA.		Any traffic control device design or application provision contained in this article shall be considered to be in the public domain. Traffic control devices contained in this article shall not be protected by a patent, trademark, or copyright except for the Interstate Shield and any other items owned by FHWA.

EPGsysop at 17:49, 29 June 2017

2017-06-29T17:49:25Z

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	The standards, guidance and options this article relates directly to the signing installed within the right of way of highways maintained by MoDOT.		The standards, guidance and options this article relates directly to the signing installed within the right of way of highways maintained by MoDOT.

	Because MoDOT does not use many of the "common" size signs in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book, we have produced our own sign detail policy, [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System Sign Catalog]. MoDOT's SMS Sign Catalog meets and/or exceeds the minimums of the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book. MoDOT's [http://wwwi/intranet/ts/default.htm ~~Traffic and~~ Highway Safety Division] is responsible for sign design on the state highway system. Any unique sign or sign that isn't currently in the SMS Sign Catalog will be designed using the principles and minimums in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book and the current MUTCD.		Because MoDOT does not use many of the "common" size signs in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book, we have produced our own sign detail policy, [http://wasprod/sms/ Sign Management System Sign Catalog]. MoDOT's SMS Sign Catalog meets and/or exceeds the minimums of the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book. MoDOT's [http://wwwi/intranet/ts/default.htm Highway Safety and Traffic Division] is responsible for sign design on the state highway system. Any unique sign or sign that isn't currently in the SMS Sign Catalog will be designed using the principles and minimums in the ''Standard Highway Signs and Markings'' book and the current MUTCD.

	The districts are responsible for proper review of signing plans for accuracy, to ensure that standards are met and that deviations from the standards are justified.		The districts are responsible for proper review of signing plans for accuracy, to ensure that standards are met and that deviations from the standards are justified.

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2014-05-23T13:07:45Z

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	'''Support.''' Sections 226.010 and 227.220 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri authorize MoDOT to prescribe uniform traffic control devices on the state highways. Pursuant to the provisions of the above statutes, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at the July 10, 2001 commission meeting approved and adopted the [http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/index.htm ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'' (MUTCD)].		'''Support.''' Sections 226.010 and 227.220 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri authorize MoDOT to prescribe uniform traffic control devices on the state highways. Pursuant to the provisions of the above statutes, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at the July 10, 2001 commission meeting approved and adopted the [http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/index.htm ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'' (MUTCD)].
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	This article provides additional standards for design and application of traffic control devices in Missouri. This article is not a substitute for engineering judgment. It is the intent that the provisions of this article be standards for traffic control devices installed, but not a legal requirement for their installation. The need for a traffic control device will be based on the engineer's judgment and of their knowledge of its need.		This article provides additional standards for design and application of traffic control devices in Missouri. This article is not a substitute for engineering judgment. It is the intent that the provisions of this article be standards for traffic control devices installed, but not a legal requirement for their installation. The need for a traffic control device will be based on the engineer's judgment and of their knowledge of its need.

Smithk: updated link

2012-08-23T18:15:17Z

updated link

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	'''Support.''' Sections 226.010 and 227.220 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri authorize MoDOT to prescribe uniform traffic control devices on the state highways. Pursuant to the provisions of the above statutes, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at the July 10, 2001 commission meeting approved and adopted the [http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/~~pdfs/2009/pdf_index~~.htm ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'' (MUTCD)].		'''Support.''' Sections 226.010 and 227.220 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri authorize MoDOT to prescribe uniform traffic control devices on the state highways. Pursuant to the provisions of the above statutes, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at the July 10, 2001 commission meeting approved and adopted the [http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/index.htm ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices'' (MUTCD)].

	This article provides additional standards for design and application of traffic control devices in Missouri. This article is not a substitute for engineering judgment. It is the intent that the provisions of this article be standards for traffic control devices installed, but not a legal requirement for their installation. The need for a traffic control device will be based on the engineer's judgment and of their knowledge of its need.		This article provides additional standards for design and application of traffic control devices in Missouri. This article is not a substitute for engineering judgment. It is the intent that the provisions of this article be standards for traffic control devices installed, but not a legal requirement for their installation. The need for a traffic control device will be based on the engineer's judgment and of their knowledge of its need.

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

2012-01-17T14:26:54Z

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

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Smithk: 903.19 Highway Signing General Information moved to 903.1 Highway Signing General Information: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

2012-01-17T14:25:40Z

903.19 Highway Signing General Information moved to 903.1 Highway Signing General Information: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

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Smithk: /* 903.19.13 Definitions (MUTCD Section 1A.13) */ added link

2011-04-13T16:00:41Z

903.19.13 Definitions (MUTCD Section 1A.13): added link

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	64. Principal Legend—place names, street names and route numbers placed on guide signs.		64. Principal Legend—place names, street names and route numbers placed on guide signs.
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	65. Public Road—any road or street under the jurisdiction of and maintained by a public agency and open to public travel.		65. Public Road—any road or street under the jurisdiction of and maintained by a public agency and open to public travel.

Smithk: /* 903.19.12 Color Code (MUTCD Section 1A.12) */ added photo

2010-11-05T18:01:35Z

903.19.12 Color Code (MUTCD Section 1A.12): added photo

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	==903.19.12 Color Code (MUTCD Section 1A.12)==		==903.19.12 Color Code (MUTCD Section 1A.12)==
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	'''Support.''' The following color code establishes general meanings for 10 colors of a total of 13 colors that have been identified as being appropriate for use in conveying traffic control information. Central values and tolerance limits for each color are available from the Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, HOTO, Washington, DC 20590, and at FHWA’s MUTCD website at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.		'''Support.''' The following color code establishes general meanings for 10 colors of a total of 13 colors that have been identified as being appropriate for use in conveying traffic control information. Central values and tolerance limits for each color are available from the Federal Highway Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, HOTO, Washington, DC 20590, and at FHWA’s MUTCD website at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.

Smithk: minor clarifications

2010-03-30T16:13:19Z

minor clarifications

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	The proper use of traffic control devices should provide the reasonable and prudent road user with the information necessary to reasonably safely and lawfully use the streets, highways, pedestrian facilities and bikeways.		The proper use of traffic control devices should provide the reasonable and prudent road user with the information necessary to reasonably safely and lawfully use the streets, highways, pedestrian facilities and bikeways.

	'''Support.''' Uniformity of the meaning of traffic control devices is vital to their effectiveness. The meanings ascribed to devices in this article are in general accord with the publications mentioned in [[903.19 Highway Signing General Information#903.19.11 Relation to Other Publications (MUTCD Section 1A.11)\|903.19.11]].		'''Support.''' Uniformity of the meaning of traffic control devices is vital to their effectiveness. The meanings ascribed to devices in this article are in general accord with the publications mentioned in [[903.19 Highway Signing General Information#903.19.11 Relation to Other Publications (MUTCD Section 1A.11)\|EPG 903.19.11]].

	==903.19.4 Design of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD Section 1A.03)==		==903.19.4 Design of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD Section 1A.03)==
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	'''Guidance.''' Devices should be designed so that features such as size, shape, color, composition, lighting or retroreflection, and contrast are combined to draw attention to the devices; that size, shape, color, and simplicity of message combine to produce a clear meaning; that legibility and size combine with placement to permit adequate time for response; and that uniformity, size, legibility, and reasonableness of the message combine to command respect.		'''Guidance.''' Devices should be designed so that features such as size, shape, color, composition, lighting or retroreflection, and contrast are combined to draw attention to the devices; that size, shape, color, and simplicity of message combine to produce a clear meaning; that legibility and size combine with placement to permit adequate time for response; and that uniformity, size, legibility, and reasonableness of the message combine to command respect.

	'''Standard.''' All symbols shall be unmistakably similar to or mirror images of the adopted symbol signs, all of which are shown 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]]). Symbols and colors shall not be modified unless otherwise stated herein. All symbols and colors for signs not shown in Standard Highway Signs shall follow the procedures for experimentation and change described in [[903.19 Highway Signing General Information#903.19.10 Interpretations, Experimentations, Changes and Interim Approvals (MUTCD Section 1A.10)\|903.19.10]].		'''Standard.''' All symbols shall be unmistakably similar to or mirror images of the adopted symbol signs, all of which are shown 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]]). Symbols and colors shall not be modified unless otherwise stated herein. All symbols and colors for signs not shown in Standard Highway Signs shall follow the procedures for experimentation and change described in [[903.19 Highway Signing General Information#903.19.10 Interpretations, Experimentations, Changes and Interim Approvals (MUTCD Section 1A.10)\|EPG 903.19.10]].

	'''Guidance.''' Aspects of a device’s design should be modified only if there is a demonstrated need.		'''Guidance.''' Aspects of a device’s design should be modified only if there is a demonstrated need.
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	The publication entitled Federal-Aid Highway Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes is available at the website http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/operations/hovguide01.htm, or write to the FHWA, 400 Seventh Street, SW, HOTM, Washington, DC 20590.		The publication entitled Federal-Aid Highway Program Guidance on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes is available at the website http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/operations/hovguide01.htm, or write to the FHWA, 400 Seventh Street, SW, HOTM, Washington, DC 20590.

	'''903.19.11.1 Other Useful Publications.''' Other publications that are useful sources of information with respect to use with this article are listed below. See 903.19.11.2 for ordering information for the following publications:		'''903.19.11.1 Other Useful Publications.''' Other publications that are useful sources of information with respect to use with this article are listed below. See EPG 903.19.11.2 for ordering information for the following publications:

	1. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 2001 Edition (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials—AASHTO)		1. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 2001 Edition (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials—AASHTO)
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	==903.19.13 Definitions (MUTCD Section 1A.13)==		==903.19.13 Definitions (MUTCD Section 1A.13)==

	'''Standard.''' Unless otherwise defined herein, or in the other articles of this manual, definitions contained in the most recent edition of the Uniform Vehicle Code, AASHTO Transportation Glossary (Highway Definitions), and other publications specified in 903.19.11 are also incorporated and adopted by reference.		'''Standard.''' Unless otherwise defined herein, or in the other articles of this manual, definitions contained in the most recent edition of the Uniform Vehicle Code, AASHTO Transportation Glossary (Highway Definitions), and other publications specified in EPG 903.19.11 are also incorporated and adopted by reference.

	The following words and phrases, when used in traffic articles, shall have the following meanings:		The following words and phrases, when used in traffic articles, shall have the following meanings: