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==903.9.1 Sizes of General Information Signs (MUTCD Section 2H.01)==
==903.9.1 Sizes of General Information Signs (MUTCD Section 2H.01)==


'''Standard.''' Except as provided in [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.21 Dimensions (MUTCD Section 2A.11)|EPG 903.2.21]], the sizes of General Information signs that have a standardized design shall be as shown in Table 903.9.1.
'''Standard.''' Except as provided in [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.13 Dimensions (MUTCD Section 2A.11)|EPG 903.2.13]], the sizes of General Information signs that have a standardized design shall be as shown in Table 903.9.1.


'''Support.''' EPG 903.2.21 contains information regarding the applicability of the various columns in Table 903.9.1.
'''Support.''' EPG 903.2.13 contains information regarding the applicability of the various columns in Table 903.9.1.


'''Option.''' Signs larger than those shown in Table 903.9.1 may be used (see EPG 903.2.21).
'''Option.''' Signs larger than those shown in Table 903.9.1 may be used (see EPG 903.2.13).
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===Table 903.9.1 Guide Sign Sizes===
===Table 903.9.1 Guide Sign Sizes===
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!Emergency Reference
!Emergency Reference
||D10-5||[[#903.9.4 Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5)|903.9.4]]|| -|| -|| -|| 18 X 60
||D10-5||[[#903.9.4 Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5 and D10-5a) (MUTCD Section 2H.06)|903.9.4]]|| -|| -|| -|| 18 X 60
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!Auto Tour
!Auto Tour
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!Acknowledgement
!Acknowledgement
||I9-1, I9-1P, I9-1a, I9-1aP, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3 ||[[#903.9.6 Acknowledgment Signs (I9-1, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3) (MUTCD Section 2H.08)|903.9.6]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
||I9-1, I9-1P, I9-1a, I9-1aP, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3 ||[[#903.9.6 Sponsorship Signs (I9-1, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3, I9-4) (MUTCD Section 2H.08)|903.9.6]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
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!Airport
!Airport
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!City Limit
!City Limit
||I4-1, I4-1a, I4-1P, I4-2, I4-2a, I4-2b, I4-2c, I4-2P|| [[#903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)|903.9.9]] || Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
||I4-1, I4-1a, I4-2, I4-2b|| [[#903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)|903.9.9]] || Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
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!Town
!Town
||I5-1, I5-1P ||[[#903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)|903.9.9]]|| Varies|| -|| -|| -
||I5-1 ||[[#903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)|903.9.9]]|| Varies|| -|| -|| -
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!County Line
!County Line
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!Custom City Limit
!Custom City Limit
||I4-1a, I4-2b, I4-2c ||[[#903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2b, I4-2c, I6-1a)|903.9.11]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
||I4-1a, I4-2b ||[[#903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2b, I6-1a)|903.9.11]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
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!Custom County Limit
!Custom County Limit
||I6-1a ||[[#903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2b, I4-2c, I6-1a)|903.9.11]]|| Var X 48|| Var X 48|| -|| Var X 48
||I6-1a ||[[#903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2b, I6-1a)|903.9.11]]|| Var X 48|| Var X 48|| -|| Var X 48
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!Accomplishment
||I4-1P, I4-2P, I5-1P, I6-1P ||[[#903.9.12 City and County Accomplishment Plaques (I4-1P, I4-2P, I5-1P, I6-1P)|903.9.12]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
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!Welcome To (for cities)
!Welcome To (for cities)
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!Missouri Welcomes You
!Missouri Welcomes You
||I2-2, I2-3 ||[[#903.9.14 State Line Signs (I2-1, I2-2, I2-3, I2-3P)|903.9.14]]|| 96 X 48|| 96 X 48|| -|| 144 X 74
||I2-2, I2-3 ||[[#903.9.14 State Line Signs (I2-1, I2-2, I2-3, I2-3P)|903.9.14]]|| 96 X 48|| 96 X 48|| -|| 144 X 72
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!Welcome Center (for state line only)
!Welcome Center (for state line only)
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!Stream
!Stream
|| I3-1, I3-1a||[[#903.9.15 Stream Name Signs (I3-1)|903.9.15]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
|| I3-1, I3-1a||[[#903.9.15 River and Major Lake Name (I3-1)|903.9.15]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
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!Transportation
!Transportation
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!College Generator
!College Generator
||E12-1, E12-2, E12-2a, E12-3, E12-3a ||[[#903.9.20.1 College Generator Signing (grade-separated interchanges only)|903.9.20.1]]|| -|| -|| -|| Varies
||E12-1, E12-2, E12-2a, E12-3, E12-3a ||[[#903.9.20 College Signing|903.9.20]]|| -|| -|| -|| Varies
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!College Emblem
!College Emblem
||E12-4, E12-4a, E12-5, E12-5a, E12-6, E12-6a ||[[#903.9.20.2 College Emblem Signing (grade-separated interchanges only)|903.9.20.2]]|| -|| -|| -|| Varies
||E12-4, E12-4a, E12-5, E12-5a, E12-6, E12-6a, E12-7, E12-8  ||[[#903.9.20 College Signing|903.9.20]]|| -|| -|| -|| Varies
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!College Destination
!College Destination
||E12-1a ||[[#903.9.20.3 College Destination Signing (at-grade intersections)|903.9.20.3]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| -
||E12-1a ||[[#903.9.20 College Signing|903.9.20]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| -
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!Correctional Center
!Correctional Center
|| - ||[[#903.9.21 Correctional Center Signs|903.9.21]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
|| - ||[[#903.9.21 State Correctional Center Signs|903.9.21]]|| Varies|| Varies|| -|| Varies
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!Lewis and Clark
!Lewis and Clark
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==903.9.2 General Information Signs (I Series) (MUTCD Section 2H.02)==
==903.9.2 General Information Signs (I Series) ([https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ MUTCD] Section 2H.02)==


'''Support.''' Of interest to the traveler, though not directly necessary for guidance, are numerous kinds of information that can properly be conveyed by General Information signs or miscellaneous information signs. They include such items as Missouri State line (I2-1), City limit (I4-1, I4-2), town signs (I5-1), County line (I6-1), stream names (I3-1), landmarks, and similar items of geographical interest, and safety and transportation-related messages. Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs contains recreational and cultural interest area symbol signs that are sometimes used in combination with General Information signs.  
'''Support.''' Of interest to the traveler, though not directly necessary for guidance, are numerous kinds of information that can properly be conveyed by General Information signs or miscellaneous information signs. They include such items as Missouri State line (I2-1), City limit (I4-1, I4-2a), unincorporated community signs (I5-1), County line (I6-1), and river names (I3-1).  


'''Guidance.''' General Information signs should not be installed within a series of guide signs or at other equally critical locations, unless there are specific reasons for orienting the road user or identifying control points for activities that are clearly in the public interest. On all such signs, the designs should be simple and dignified, devoid of any advertising and in general compliance with other guide signing.  
'''Option.''' The pictograph of a political jurisdiction (such as a state, county, or municipal corporation) may be displayed on custom city limit or custom county line signs (see [[#903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2c, I6-1a)|EPG  903.9.11]]).  Pictographs are only used in accordance with MUTCD guidelines. The display of a pictograph is not a standard application, if a jurisdiction chooses to display a pictograph there is a fee associated with the installation and maintenance of the special signs covered by a MoDOT TR15 signing agreement with the city/county.  


'''Standard.''' Except for political boundary signs, General Information signs shall have white legends and borders on green rectangular-shaped backgrounds.  
'''Standard.''' If used, the height of a pictograph on a political boundary General Information sign shall not exceed two times the height of the upper-case letters of the principal legend on the sign.  The pictograph shall comply with the provisions of [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.6 Sign Design (MUTCD Section 2A.06)|EPG 903.2.6]].


'''Option.''' An information symbol sign (I-5 through I-9) may be used to identify a route leading to a transportation or general information facility, or to provide additional guidance to the facility. The symbol sign may be supplemented by an educational plaque where necessary; also, the name of the facility may be used if needed to distinguish between similar facilities.
==903.9.3 Miscellaneous Information Signs ([https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ MUTCD] Section 2H.04)==


The Advance Turn (M5 series) or Directional Arrow (M6 series) auxiliary signs with white arrows on green backgrounds may be used with General Information symbol signs to create a General Information Directional Assembly.
'''Support.''' Miscellaneous information signs are used to point out geographical features, such as rivers and summits and other jurisdictional boundaries.  


Guide signs for commercial service airports and non-carrier airports may be provided from the nearest interstate, other freeway or conventional highway intersection directly to the airport, normally not to exceed 15 miles.  The Airport (I-5) symbol sign along with a supplemental plaque may be used to indicate the specific name of the airport.  An Airport symbol sign, with or without a supplemental name plaque or the word AIRPORT, and an arrow may be used as a trailblazer.
'''Option.''' Miscellaneous information signs may be used if they do not interfere with signing for interchanges or other critical points.  


'''Standard.''' Adequate trailblazer signs shall be in place prior to installing the airport guide signs.
'''Guidance.''' Miscellaneous information signs should not be installed unless there are specific reasons for orienting the travelers or identifying control points for activities that are clearly in the public interest. If Miscellaneous information signs are to be of value to the traveler, they should be consistent with other guide signs in design and legibility. On all such signs, the design should be simple and dignified, without any tendency toward flamboyant advertising and in general compliance with other signing.  


'''Support.''' Location and placement of all airport guide signs depends upon the availability of longitudinal spacing on highways.
==903.9.4 Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5 and D10-5a) ([https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ MUTCD] Section 2H.06)==


'''Option.''' The Recycling Collection Center (I-11) symbol sign may be used to direct road users to recycling collection centers.
[[image:903.9.4.jpg|center|60px|thumb|'''<center>D10-5'''</center>]]


'''Guidance.''' The Recycling Collection Center symbol sign should not be used on freeways and expressways.
'''Support.''' Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5 series) are used to assist travelers in estimating their progress, provide a means for identifying the location of emergency incidents and traffic crashes, and to aid in highway maintenance and servicing. The typical mile marker D10-1 series and intermediate mile marker D10-1a series of signs are not used by MoDOT as they do not provide the same level of information to the driver.


'''Standard.''' If used on freeways or expressways, the Recycling Collection Center symbol sign shall be considered one of the supplemental sign destinations.
The Directional Ramp Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5a) are placed on long directional ramps to provide motorists a means to report incidents and/or request assistance. These signs help responders identify not only the interchange, but also the specific ramp they need to respond to.  


When a sign is used to display a safety or transportation-related message, the display format shall not be of a type that would be considered similar to advertising displays. Messages and symbols that resemble any official traffic control device shall not be used on safety or transportation-related message signs.
'''Standard.''' Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5) shall be placed on Interstates (instead of traditional mile marker signs) at two-tenth mile intervals. An Emergency Reference Marker shall not be installed if it cannot be set within 200 ft. of its exact location.  


'''Option.''' The pictograph of a political jurisdiction (such as a State, county, or municipal corporation) may be displayed on a political boundary General Information sign.
Every attempt shall be made to install Emergency Reference Markers, even if this requires special mounting designs on walls, bridges or concrete median barrier.  


'''Standard.''' If used, the height of a pictograph on a political boundary General Information sign shall not exceed two times the height of the upper-case letters of the principal legend on the sign. The pictograph shall comply with the provisions of [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.14 Sign Design (MUTCD Section 2A.06)|EPG 903.2.14]].
'''Guidance.'''  Directional Ramp Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5a) should be installed on directional ramps. These signs should be spaced approximately every 0.1 mile along the ramp with spacings being adjusted by engineering judgement to adjust for conditions.  


==903.9.3 Miscellaneous Information Signs (MUTCD Section 2H.04)==
'''Standard.''' Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5) shall be vertical panels having green backgrounds with white numerals, letters and borders, except for the route shield, which shall be the standard color and shape. The top line shall consist of the cardinal direction for the roadway. The second line shall consist of the applicable route shield for the roadway. The third line shall identify the mile reference for the location and the bottom line of the Emergency Reference Marker shall give the tenth of a mile reference for the location displaying the decimal point.  


'''Support.''' Miscellaneous information signs are used to point out geographical features, such as rivers and summits and other jurisdictional boundaries.  
Directional Ramp Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5a) shall be vertical panels having green backgrounds with white numerals, letters, and borders, except for the route shield, which shall be the standard color and shape. The sign shall display the cardinal direction and route shield of the route being departed followed by “TO” and then display the cardinal direction and route shield of the route being accessed. Only the route shields for the primary routes shall be displayed on these signs, see [https://www.modot.org/media/16921 Standard Plan 903.03] for installation details.


'''Option.''' Miscellaneous information signs may be used if they do not interfere with signing for interchanges or other critical points.  
Emergency Reference Markers shall have a minimum mounting height of 4 ft. to the bottom of the sign according to the mounting height requirements of [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.18 Standardization of Sign Location (MUTCD Section 2A.16)|EPG 903.2.18 Standardization of Sign Location]] and per details found in [https://www.modot.org/media/16921 Standard Plan 903.03].  


'''Guidance.''' Miscellaneous information signs should not to be installed unless there are specific reasons for orienting the travelers or identifying control points for activities that are clearly in the public interest. If Miscellaneous information signs are to be of value to the traveler, they should be consistent with other guide signs in design and legibility. On all such signs, the design should be simple and dignified, without any tendency toward flamboyant advertising and in general compliance with other signing.  
The distance numbering shall be continuous for each route within the state, except where overlaps occur (see [[903.8 Freeway and Expressway Guide Signs#903.8.32 Interchange Exit Numbering (MUTCD Section 2E.31)|EPG 903.8.32]]). Where routes overlap, Emergency Reference Marker continuity shall be established for the route of higher classification. If two routes of the same class overlap each other, the route with the lower designation takes precedent unless that route overlaps for only a short segment.


==903.9.4 Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5)==
'''Guidance.''' The route selected for continuity of distance numbering should also have continuity in interchange exit numbering (see [[903.8 Freeway and Expressway Guide Signs#903.8.32 Interchange Exit Numbering (MUTCD Section 2E.31)|EPG 903.8.32]]). On a route without Emergency Reference Marker continuity, the first Emergency Reference Marker beyond the overlap should indicate the total distance traveled on the route so that travelers will have a means of correlating their travel distance between Emergency Reference Markers with that shown on their odometer.


[[image:903.9.4.jpg|center|60px|thumb|'''<center>D10-5'''</center>]]
'''Standard. ''' The distance measurement shall increase in the northbound and eastbound directions of travel. Emergency Reference Markers for southbound or westbound roadways shall be set at locations directly opposite to and displaying the same distance measurement as the Emergency Reference Marker for the northbound or eastbound roadways.


'''Support.''' Emergency Reference Marker (D10-5) signs enhance the reference location sign system by identifying the route. These signs are used to assist travelers in estimating their progress, provide a means for identifying the location of emergency incidents and traffic crashes, and to aid in highway maintenance and servicing.  
'''Guidance.''' The zero-distance should begin at the south and west state lines, or at the south and west terminus points where routes begin within a state.  


'''Standard.''' Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5) signs, which enhance the reference location sign system by identifying the route and show the tenth of a mile with a decimal point, shall be placed on Interstates (instead of Reference Location signs) at two tenth of a mile intervals. An Emergency Reference Marker sign shall not be installed if it cannot be set within 200 ft. of its exact location.  
'''Standard.''' Except as provided in the option below Emergency Reference Markers shall be installed on the right side of the roadway.  


Every attempt shall be made to install Emergency Reference Markers, even if this requires special mounting designs on walls, bridges or concrete median barrier.  
'''Option.''' Where conditions limit or restrict the use of Emergency Reference Markers on the right side of the roadway, they may be installed in the median. Emergency Reference Markers may be installed back-to-back if the median location is warranted.  
Emergency Reference Markers may be installed on non-interstate freeways and expressways under the following conditions:


If emergency reference markers are used, they shall be vertical panels having green backgrounds with white numerals, letters and borders, except for the route shield, which shall be the standard color and shape. The top line shall consist of the cardinal direction for the roadway. The second line shall consist of the applicable route shield for the roadway. The third line shall identify the mile reference for the location and the bottom line of the Emergency Reference Marker shall give the tenth of a mile reference for the location. The bottom line of the Emergency Reference Marker shall contain a decimal point.  
:1. Written support from the local response agency must first be obtained.


The background color shall be the same for all intermediate enhanced reference location signs within a jurisdiction.  
:2. A logical beginning and ending point must be chosen. Examples of logical beginning or ending points include state boundaries, transitions from two to four lanes, or major intersections. District borders, county lines or construction project limits are not logical beginning and ending points.


Emergency Reference Markers shall have a minimum mounting height of 4 ft. to the bottom of the sign according to the mounting height requirements of delineators (see [[620.5 Delineators (MUTCD Chapter 3F)|EPG 620.5 Delineators]]), and shall not be governed by the mounting height requirements prescribed in [[903.3 Post-Mounted Signing#903.3.3 Mounting Height (MUTCD Section 2A.18)|EPG 903.3.3]].  
:3. All districts along the route must be involved in the decision to install Emergency Reference Markers on a route to ensure consistency of application.


The distance numbering shall be continuous for each route within the state, except where overlaps occur (see [[903.8 Freeway and Expressway Guide Signs#903.8.32 Interchange Exit Numbering (MUTCD Section 2E.31)|EPG 903.8.32]]). Where routes overlap, Emergency Reference Marker continuity shall be established for only one of the routes. If one of the overlapping routes is an interstate route, that route shall be selected for continuity of distance numbering.  
'''Guidance.'''  Emergency Reference markers should not be installed on routes which are likely to change in length due to future realignments. Roadway realignments would require the replacement of Emergency Reference Markers in the future to correct the distance measurement displayed on these signs.


The distance measurement shall be made on the northbound and eastbound roadways. Emergency Reference Markers for southbound or westbound roadways shall be set at locations directly opposite the enhanced reference location signs for the northbound or eastbound roadways.
==903.9.5 Auto Tour Route Signs (M17 series) ([https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ MUTCD] Section 2H.07)==
 
'''Guidance.''' The route selected for continuity of distance numbering should also have continuity in interchange exit numbering (see EPG 903.8.32). On a route without Emergency Reference Marker continuity, the first Emergency Reference Marker beyond the overlap should indicate the total distance traveled on the route so that travelers will have a means of correlating their travel distance between Emergency Reference Markers with that shown on their odometer.
 
'''Standard.''' Except as provided in the option below Emergency Reference Markers shall be installed on the right side of the roadway.
 
'''Option.''' Where conditions limit or restrict the use of enhanced reference location signs on the right side of the roadway, they may be installed in the median. In urban areas, Emergency Reference Markers may be installed on the right side of the roadway, in the median, or on ramps to replace or to supplement the reference location signs. Emergency Reference Markers may be installed back-to-back in median locations.
 
==903.9.5 Auto Tour Route Signs (M17 series) (MUTCD Section 2H.07)==


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'''Support.''' At times individuals or groups who want historic recognition for a road or section of a road approach MoDOT. This policy defines what is needed and by whom before consideration can be given to signing an historic route.  
'''Support.''' An auto tour route is a path along a historic route or a historic trail with the auto tour route traversing existing roadways. The roadway the auto tour route traverses may be the actual historic road or represent the exact location of a historic trail, however, it is more common the auto tour route traverses existing roadways which represent the closest approximation of where the historic route or trail originally existed.
 
'''Standard.''' The Commission will consider marking of an historic road when the following provisions have been met:
 
A. The road has been recognized by an organized federal or state group as a road having significant historical importance to the transportation system.  


B. There shall be an organized group that sponsors and determines the exact route of the historical road.  
MoDOT does not typically initiate auto tour routes, this action is typically initiated by historical organizations like the National Park Service or private organizations like the Historic Route 66 Association of Missouri who have an interest in preserving the history of a historic route or trail. These organizations are the technical experts on the history of the historic route or trail.  


C. There shall be a minimum length of 50 miles required for a historic road. Short disconnected segments are discouraged.  
Auto tour signing is expensive to install and maintain and these costs are generally borne by the sponsoring organization requesting the signing. One of the primary issues with auto tour routes is they traditionally rely on signs to guide motorists along the path. If just one sign is stolen or damaged and taken out of service, the path is broken, and motorists can lose their way.  In today’s technology and GPS guidance, there may be better more cost-effective ways of guiding motorists along an auto tour route. A sponsoring organization may want to consider instead of signing, such as a navigational map app for smart phone or GPS system. These types of apps are cheaper, can be easily updated, and are not as susceptible to failures like physical signs.


D. Any part of the Commission-maintained system shall be limited to a maximum of three concurrent historic route and/or trail designations.
'''Standard.''' The Commission will consider marking an auto tour trail  if the historic route or historic trail meets these minimum qualifications:


E. There shall be an agreement between the sponsoring group and the Commission to define the responsibilities of each.  
:A. The road has been designated historic in one of the following ways:
::1. The route is listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.
::2. The route is a National Park Service National Historic Trail
::3. The route has been designated as historic through state legislation or congressional action. 
:B. An organization shall exist who sponsors the historic route and who shall be responsible for determining the exact path of the historical road.
:C. The historic route shall be a minimum of 50 miles long and contiguous in length.  


The agreement shall contain the following provisions:  
Once a historic route or trail has been determined to qualify for auto tour signing, there are additional conditions and terms which must be met before signs can be installed on Commission right of way:


A. The Commission shall coordinate the fabrication of the approved historic route signs and install and maintain these signs on the approved segments of the historic route within the Commission's current highway system.  
:A. There shall be an agreement between the sponsoring organization and the Commission to define the responsibilities of each party. The agreement will have a 10-year term with options to renew the agreement. A new agreement will be executed as part of the renewal period. Any changes to the agreement during the 10-year period will void the agreement.
:B. The sponsoring organization shall be responsible for paying a fee for the auto tour trail signing placed on Commission right of way. The fee shall be determined by the Commission and will cover the cost for initial sign installations as well as the estimated maintenance costs for the life of the 10-year agreement. If at the end of the 10-year term the sponsoring organization wishes to renew the agreement, the organization will be responsible for paying a renewal fee to cover the estimated maintenance costs for the subsequent 10 years. If a renewal is not executed with the Commission following the end date of the previous agreement the auto tour trail signing will no longer be maintained and will be removed from Commission right of way.
:C. Historic route signs located on MoDOT right of way shall be installed and maintained by MoDOT per the agreement. These signs will always remain the property of the Commission and at the end of their life span will be disposed of as scrap material. 
:D. The Commission shall approve the path of the historic route prior to execution of the agreement. 
:E. The design of the sign used to mark the historic route shall be approved by the Commission as well as the Federal Highway Administration. The size of the sign shall not be larger than 24” x 30”.
:F. The Commission shall coordinate the fabrication of the approved historic route signs for both state route and non-state route portions of the historic route or path to assure uniformity in signing. 
:G. The installation of signs on Commission right of way shall be in accordance with MoDOT standards and specifications and approved by MoDOT prior to the execution of an agreement. The sign installations on routes outside of the Commission’s current right of way shall match the sign design and sign placement established for the state right of way, with the post selection meeting the approval of the local jurisdiction who owns the right of way the signs are being installed on. 
:H. If the path of the historic route travels on roadways outside of the Commission’s current highway system, the sponsoring organization shall acquire written commitments from local jurisdictions to allow the historic route’s path to traverse the local jurisdiction’s routes prior to the execution of the agreement with the Commission. These written commitments must also address how the signs will be initially installed along the local jurisdiction’s route as well as the commitments for the long-term maintenance of the signs.  If these commitments cannot be obtained the historic route signing cannot be installed.
:I. The auto tour path for the historic route shall be installed in a single phase within a year or less.
:J. Any part of the Commission-maintained system shall be limited to a maximum of three concurrent historic route and/or trail designations.
:K. The approved auto tour path shall be marked using trailblazer assemblies and confirmation assemblies installed on their own independent sign supports. The trailblazing assemblies shall comprise of one approved auto tour sign and the appropriate directional arrow. The confirmation assembly shall be comprised of only the approved auto tour sign. The confirmation assemblies shall be placed in advance of an intersection where the auto tour route makes a directional change, the confirmation assembly shall be installed downstream of the intersection where the auto tour route made the directional change. No other signs shall be installed along the route unless approved by the Commission. The Commission will work with the sponsoring organization to establish the sign installation plan identifying sign installation locations. 
:L. Cardinal Direction plaques shall not be used with auto tour route signing.
:M. The AUTO TOUR (M17-1) auxiliary sign was an educational plaque, it is no longer used. All existing signs shall be removed from assemblies at the end of their life cycle.


B. The sponsoring group shall install and maintain the approved historic route signs on those portions of the approved historic route, which are not a part of the Commission's current highway system. These installations will be at no cost to the Commission.
The TR15 agreement for the auto tour route signing for sponsoring organizations who are not state or federal agencies shall contain the following provisions:


C. The sponsoring group shall reimburse the Commission for the cost of fabricating the approved historic route signs regardless of where the signs are placed. The sponsoring group shall also reimburse the Commission for the cost of installing and maintaining those signs, which are placed on the Commission's current highway system.  
:A. The sponsoring organization for the historic route shall provide a detailed map and description for the path of the historic route to be included in the agreement between the sponsoring organization and the Commission.
:B. The sponsoring organization shall have the funding for the installation and 10 years of maintenance in place before the agreement will be executed.
:C. If the historic road crosses a state line, there must be agreement with the adjoining state or states on the signing and the routing of the historic route. If agreements with the other states cannot be reached the historic signing shall end at the last intersection in Missouri.
:D. If approved, Auto Tour Route signs shall not be installed on freeways or expressways, except as necessary to provide continuity between disconnected segments of conventional roadways that are designated as auto tour routes, for which the freeway or expressway provides the only connection between the segments. If installed on freeways or expressways, Auto Tour Route signs shall be installed as independent trailblazer assemblies and shall not be installed with other Route signs or confirmation assemblies or on guide signs. If installed on freeways or expressways, Auto Tour Route trailblazer assemblies shall be installed at less frequent intervals than route confirmation assemblies.  


D. The approved historic signs shall be mounted as an independent confirmation marker at locations agreed upon by the Commission and the sponsoring group.  
'''Support.''' Auto trail signing with state or federal sponsorship are typically installed under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that is drafted specifically for each trail.


If the historic road crosses a state line, there must be agreement with the adjoining state or states on the signing and the routing of the historic route. If agreements with the other states cannot be reached the historic signing shall end at the last intersection in Missouri.
The Mississippi River Trail (MRT), while listed here, is a US Bike route which was established through the AASHTO Route Marking process. The MRT Trail is a designated bicycle and pedestrian trail that traverses the shores of the Mississippi River in the United States. The trail extends from the headwaters at Lake Itasca in Minnesota to near the mouth of the river in Venice, Louisiana. Much of the trail’s 3,000 miles (4,800 km) follows roadways used by motor vehicles, although some of the route is on multi-use trails.  


If approved, Auto Tour Route signs shall not be installed on freeways or expressways, except as necessary to provide continuity between discontinuous segments of conventional roadways that are designated as auto tour routes, for which the freeway or expressway provides the only connection between the segments. If installed on freeways or expressways, Auto Tour Route signs shall be installed as independent trailblazer assemblies and shall not be installed with other Route signs or confirmation assemblies or on guide signs. If installed on freeways or expressways, Auto Tour Route trailblazer assemblies shall be installed at less frequent intervals than route confirmation assemblies.
There are several approved historic routes and trails that follow state-maintained routes which include: 


'''Support.''' Auto Tour Route signs are informational signs, plaques, or shields designed to provide travelers with guidance in following an auto tour route of particular cultural, historical or educational significance.
:A. [http://www.nps.gov/lecl/index.htm Lewis and Clark Trail] (M17-2)
 
Signed auto tour routes are used to generally follow the historical route of a trail. There are several approved trails or overlays that follow state maintained routes. Approved trail overlays are:  
 
A. [http://www.nps.gov/lecl/index.htm Lewis and Clark Trail] (M17-2)
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B. [http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2247/travel.html Great River Road] (M17-6)
:B. [http://www.missouri66.org/ Historic 66] (M17-8, M17-8a)


C. [http://www.missouri66.org/ Historic 66] (M17-8, M17-8a)
:C. [http://www.nps.gov/safe/index.htm Santa Fe Trail] (M17-4)


D. [http://www.nps.gov/safe/index.htm Santa Fe Trail] (M17-4)
:D. [http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm Oregon Trail] (M17-3)


E. [http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm Oregon Trail] (M17-3)
:E. [http://www.nps.gov/trte/index.htm Trail of Tears] (M17-5)


F. [http://www.nps.gov/trte/index.htm Trail of Tears] (M17-5)
:F. [http://www.nps.gov/poex/ Pony Express] (M17-10)


G. [http://www.modot.org/northeast/61_27AveofSts.htm Avenue of the Saints] (M17-9)
:G. [http://www.nps.gov/cali/index.htm California Trail] (M17-11)


H. [http://www.nps.gov/miss/mrt.htm Mississippi River Trail] (MRT) or [http://tower-rock-winery.com/biking.htm bike trail] (M17-7)
:H. Mississippi River Trail (MRT) bike trail / US Bike Route 45 (M17-7)


I. [http://www.nps.gov/poex/ Pony Express] (M17-10)
'''Option.'''  Exclusive to the Lewis and Clark Trail (M17-2) marker, signing may be placed on the Guide Signs to provide guidance along the approved path on freeways and expressways. If there is insufficient space on the guide sign to display the Lewis and Clark Trail, the trail sign may be hung below the guide sign in accordance with MoDOT Standards and Specifications. 


J. [http://www.nps.gov/cali/index.htm California Trail] (M17-11)
[[image:Fig. 903.9.5.jpg|center|600px|thumb|'''<center>Fig. 903.9.5, Standard Application of Trail Signing'''</center>]]


'''Standard.''' The State Traffic Engineer shall approve signing for any additional trails.  
===903.9.5.1 Corridor Designations===
The general principles for signing trail or overlays are:


A. Where the Trail or overlay continues over a marked route at a junction with another numbered or lettered route and no turn is involved, the Trail Route Marker shall be mounted at the lower-most portion of the confirmation assembly on the far side of the intersection. This will require a total of two markers per intersection with numbered or lettered routes.  
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B. Where the Trail or overlay makes a turn at a junction, there shall be a separate advance turn assembly consisting of the Trail Route Marker and Advance Turn Arrow black on white series sign beneath it. The Trail Route Marker shall be added to the confirmation assembly beyond the junction. The advance turn assembly shall be located between the junction assembly and destination sign.
'''Support.'''  Corridor designations are typically multi-state route names established and/or implemented by neighboring state DOTs.  In Missouri, the adoption of corridor designations was accomplished through Commission action.  
There are two approved corridor designations currently in the state:


C. If two or more trails or overlays run concurrently on a route, the trail or overlay confirmation assemblies shall be erected on a separate post after the route confirmation.
:[https://www.modot.org/us-route-61avenue-saints '''Avenue of the Saints] (M17-9)''' - The Avenue of the Saints was the concept of businessman Ernest Hayes of Mount Pleasant, Iowa who in the 1980s envisioned a four-lane highway between St. Paul and St. Louis. It was named by Gary Smith, who at the time was Executive Director of the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission. Smith and Hayes convened a group of area business and political leaders, who organized an effort to convince the Iowa Department of Transportation to study the idea, which they did in 1988.  
Cardinal Direction plaques shall not be used with trails or overlay route markers.
The AUTO TOUR (M17-1) auxiliary sign shall be used in combination with the Santa Fe (M17-4), Trail of Tears (M17-5), and Oregon Trail (M17-3) markers.  


'''Guidance.''' If shields or other similar signs are used to provide route guidance in following an auto tour route, they should be designed in accordance with the sizes and other design principles for route signs, such as those described in [[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.10 Route Signs and Auxiliary Signs (MUTCD Section 2D.10)|EPG 903.7.10 through EPG 903.7.12]].  
:In 1990 the FHWA chose its route for the Avenue of the Saints: the signed highway would follow the existing Interstate 35 from St. Paul to a point south of Clear Lake, Iowa; U.S. Route 18 to Charles City, Iowa; U.S. Route 218 to Cedar Falls, Iowa; U.S. Route 20 and Iowa Highway 58 around Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa; Interstate 380 from Waterloo through Cedar Rapids to Interstate 80 near Coralville, Iowa and Iowa City, Iowa; U.S. Route 218 to Donnellson, Iowa; Iowa Highway 394 and Route B to Wayland, Missouri; and Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 61 from Wayland to St. Louis. The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 made the Avenue of the Saints an official "high-priority corridor," and signs were put along the route by the end of the year.


Typically exclusive to the Lewis and Clark Trail (M17-2) marker, signing should be placed on the Advance Guide Sign where the Lewis and Clark trail crosses an expressway or freeway.  
:On July 25, 2008, the final nine miles (14 km) of highway between the Lewis—Clark county line and Wayland, Missouri, was open to four-lane traffic. A ceremony was held at the intersection of US 61 and Route 27 to commemorate the completion of the four-lane highway in Missouri. The Avenue of the Saints is now complete from St. Paul to suburban St. Louis.


'''Option.''' The Lewis and Clark Trail marker may be placed either on the Advance Guide sign if there is adequate green space at the top of the sign or mounted to hang below the Advance Guide Sign.  
:'''Chicago - Kansas City Expressway (CKC)''' – The Chicago–Kansas City Expressway is a highway that runs between Chicago, Illinois, and Claycomo, Missouri. The road is known as Route 110 in Missouri and Illinois Route 110 (IL 110) in Illinois. The Illinois Route 110 was created through legislation on May 27, 2010, as the designated route for the Illinois portion of the Chicago–Kansas City Expressway.


[[image:Fig. 903.9.5.jpg|center|600px|thumb|'''<center>Fig. 903.9.5, Standard Application of Trail Signing'''</center>]]
:Missouri Route 110 and the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway designations were established through the actions of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission on January 4, 2012.


==903.9.6 Acknowledgment Signs (I9-1, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3) (MUTCD Section 2H.08)==
==903.9.6 Sponsorship Signs (I9-1, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3, I9-4) ([https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ MUTCD] Section 2H.08)==


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'''Support.''' Acknowledgment signs are a way of recognizing a company, business, or volunteer group that provides a highway-related service.  Acknowledgment signs include, but are not limited to, sponsorship signs for adopt-a-highway litter removal programs, maintenance of a parkway or interchange, and other highway maintenance or beautification sponsorship programs.
'''Support.''' Acknowledgment signs are a way of recognizing a company, business, or volunteer group that provides a highway-related service.  Acknowledgment signs include, but are not limited to, sponsorship signs for adopt-a-highway litter removal programs, maintenance of a parkway or interchange, and other highway maintenance or beautification sponsorship programs.
Refer to [[141.8 Sponsorship Programs|EPG 141.8 Sponsorship Programs]] for more information on MoDOT's Sponsorship Policy.


'''Guidance.''' Refer to [[:Category:171 Maintenance Policy and Operations|EPG 171 Maintenance Policy and Operations]] for acknowledgment sign program policy.
'''Guidance.''' Refer to [[:Category:171 Maintenance Policy and Operations|EPG 171 Maintenance Policy and Operations]] for acknowledgment sign program policy.
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Acknowledgment signs shall not be installed at any of the following locations:
Acknowledgment signs shall not be installed at any of the following locations:


A. On the front or back of, adjacent to, or around any other traffic control device, including traffic signs, highway traffic signals and changeable message signs;
:A. On the front or back of, adjacent to, or around any other traffic control device, including traffic signs, highway traffic signals and changeable message signs;


B. On the front or back of, adjacent to, or around the supports or structures of other traffic control devices, or bridge piers; or
:B. On the front or back of, adjacent to, or around the supports or structures of other traffic control devices, or bridge piers; or


C. At key decision points where a road user’s attention is more appropriately focused on other traffic control devices, roadway geometry or traffic conditions, including exit and entrance ramps, intersections, grade crossings, toll plazas, temporary traffic control zones and areas of limited sight distance.
:C. At key decision points where a road user’s attention is more appropriately focused on other traffic control devices, roadway geometry or traffic conditions, including exit and entrance ramps, intersections, grade crossings, toll plazas, roundabouts, temporary traffic control zones and areas of limited sight distance.


'''Guidance.''' The minimum spacing between acknowledgment signs and any other traffic control signs, except parking regulation signs, should be:
'''Guidance.''' The minimum spacing between acknowledgment signs and any other traffic control signs, except parking regulation signs, should be:


A. 150 ft. on roadways with speed limits of less than 30 mph,
:A. 150 ft. on roadways with speed limits of less than 30 mph,


B. 200 ft. on roadways with speed limits of 30 to 45 mph, and  
:B. 200 ft. on roadways with speed limits of 30 to 45 mph, and  


C. 500 ft. on roadways with speed limits greater than 45 mph.
:C. 500 ft. on roadways with speed limits greater than 45 mph.


If the placement of a newly-installed higher-priority traffic control device, such as a higher-priority sign, a highway traffic signal or a temporary traffic control device, conflicts with an existing acknowledgment sign, the acknowledgment sign should be relocated, covered or removed.
If the placement of a newly installed higher-priority traffic control device, such as a higher-priority sign, a highway traffic signal or a temporary traffic control device, conflicts with an existing acknowledgment sign, the acknowledgment sign should be relocated, covered or removed.


'''Option.''' Acknowledgment signs may have their own designs and may also use their own pictograph and/or a brief jurisdiction-wide program slogan as part of any portion of the acknowledgment sign, provided that the signs comply with the provisions for shape, color, and lettering style in this article and in [[903.2 Extent of Signing|EPG 903.2 Extent of Signing]].
'''Option.''' Acknowledgment signs may have their own designs and may also use their own pictograph and/or a brief jurisdiction-wide program slogan as part of any portion of the acknowledgment sign, provided that the signs comply with the provisions for shape, color, and lettering style in this article and in [[903.2 Extent of Signing|EPG 903.2 Extent of Signing]].
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'''Standard.''' Acknowledgment signs shall comply with the following provisions:
'''Standard.''' Acknowledgment signs shall comply with the following provisions:


A. Neither the sign design nor the sponsor acknowledgment logo shall contain any contact information, directions, slogans (other than a brief jurisdiction-wide program slogan, if used), telephone numbers, or internet addresses, including domain names and uniform resource locators (URL);
:A. Neither the sign design nor the sponsor acknowledgment logo shall contain any contact information, directions, slogans (other than a brief jurisdiction-wide program slogan, if used), telephone numbers, or internet addresses, including domain names and uniform resource locators (URL);
 
:B. Except for the lettering, if any, on the sponsor acknowledgment logo, all lettering shall be in upper-case letters;


B. Except for the lettering, if any, on the sponsor acknowledgment logo, all of the lettering shall be in upper-case letters;
:C. In order to keep the focus on the highway-related service and not on the sponsor acknowledgment logo, the area reserved for the sponsor acknowledgment logo shall not exceed 1/3 of the total area of the sign and shall be a maximum of 8 sq. ft., and shall not be located at the top of the sign;


C. In order to keep the main focus on the highway-related service and not on the sponsor acknowledgment logo, the area reserved for the sponsor acknowledgment logo shall not exceed 1/3 of the total area of the sign and shall be a maximum of 8 sq. ft., and shall not be located at the top of the sign;
:D. The entire sign display area shall not exceed 24 sq. ft.;


D. The entire sign display area shall not exceed 24 sq. ft.;
:E. The sign shall not contain any messages, lights, symbols or trademarks that resemble any official traffic control devices;


E. The sign shall not contain any messages, lights, symbols or trademarks that resemble any official traffic control devices;
:F. The sign shall not contain any external or internal illumination, light-emitting diodes, luminous tubing, fiber optics, luminescent panels, or other flashing, moving or animated features; and


F. The sign shall not contain any external or internal illumination, light-emitting diodes, luminous tubing, fiber optics, luminescent panels, or other flashing, moving or animated features; and
:G. The sign shall not distract from official traffic control messages such as regulatory, warning, or guidance messages.


G. The sign shall not distract from official traffic control messages such as regulatory, warning, or guidance messages.
'''Guidance.''' In the spring of 2012 the design of Adopt-A-Highway signs changed from an all blue background (I9-1) to a blue and white background with an interchangeable plaque system (I9-1a and I9-1aP). This plaque system is designed to allow Adopt-A-Highway signs to remain standing when adopters enter and leave the program.
 
For new adoptions, the basic sign has a message of “AVAILABLE 888-ASK-MODOT” (I9-1a)  and the plaque bearing the adopter’s name or message (I9-1aP) is installed over this message. When an adopter ceases participation in the program, the plaque should be removed, revealing the “available” message.
 
Additionally, “AVAILABLE 888-ASK-MODOT” plaques (I9-1P) may be placed on the older style signs (I9-1) when an adopter stops participating if the existing sign still has some remaining service life. Once a new adopter chooses this section of roadway, the “available” plaque (I9-1P) may be changed out with a new plaque bearing the adopters name or message (I9-1aP).


==903.9.7 Airport Sign (D4-10)==
==903.9.7 Airport Sign (D4-10)==
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'''Support.''' The D4-10 airport signs are intended for small public airfields or airports.  
'''Support.''' MoDOT signs for both general aviation airports (public airports that do not offer commercial flights) and airports offering regularly scheduled commercial air service.


'''Option.''' The Airport (D4-10) signs may be mounted back-to-back on the same post(s) or erected separately.
'''Standard.''' The Airport (D4-10) sign shall be used to sign general aviation airports and only at the first order sign location.  If the first order signing location is at an interchange, only ramp terminal signing will be provided. Airport signing shall not be provided for privately owned airports or flying fields.  


Third order signing may be provided for small airports that provide some commercial service.
Supplemental guide signing shall only be used to sign for airports offering regularly scheduled commercial air service and only up to the third order sign location or the first interchange encountered.


'''Standard.''' First order signing shall be provided for airports or flying fields that do not offer commercial flights. The local Transit Authority shall pay a participation fee for the signs for 10 years. After 10 years, the signs will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic.
The Airport (I-5) Symbol sign shall be reserved for guidance to airports offering regularly scheduled commercial service and shall not be used to provide guidance for airports that do not provide commercial flights. Airport (I-5) Symbol shall be incorporated into the supplemental guide sign designs.  


The Airport sign shall not be used for privately owned airports or flying fields.  
'''Option.'''  Signing for St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Kansas City International Airport may have additional guide signing beyond the third order locations and beyond the first interchange due to the fact they draw motorist from all over the state as well as neighboring states.


'''Guidance.''' Interchange signing with structural signs should be considered only for public airports with regularly scheduled commercial passenger service.
Airport (I-5) Symbol sign, with an arrow plaque, may be used as a trailblazer for airports offering commercial air service.  The Airport (I-5) Symbol may be included on primary guide signs for exits which lead motorists in the direction of an airport offering regularly scheduled commercial air service.


==903.9.8 BUSINESS DISTRICT and INDUSTRIAL PARK Signs (D4-15, D4-16)==
==903.9.8 BUSINESS DISTRICT and INDUSTRIAL PARK Signs (D4-15, D4-16)==
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'''Standard.''' If a route passes through the central business district, this sign shall not be used.  
'''Standard.''' If a route passes through the central business district, this sign shall not be used.  
If a route passes through the industrial park, this sign shall not be used.


'''Option.''' The INDUSTRIAL PARK (D4-16) sign may be erected on a highway within the city limits at the principal intersection leading to the central industrial park when truck traffic tends to get lost or miss turns.  
'''Option.''' The INDUSTRIAL PARK (D4-16) sign may be erected on a highway within the city limits at the principal intersection leading to the central industrial park when truck traffic tends to get lost or miss turns.  


'''Guidance.''' If used, the INDUSTRIAL PARK sign should be installed at first order signing for the most direct path.  
'''Guidance.''' If used, the INDUSTRIAL PARK sign should be installed at first order signing for the most direct path.  
'''Standard.''' If a route passes through the industrial park, this sign shall not be used.


==903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)==
==903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)==
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'''Standard.''' The City Limit (I4 series) signs shall be erected at the city limit of each incorporated area, at the point where the city limit crosses the right of way.  
'''Standard.''' The City Limit (I4 series) signs shall be erected at the city limit of each incorporated area, at the point where the city limit crosses the right of way. If there is inadequate space at this location to install a sign, the city limit sign shall be moved to the closest appropriate location within the city limit boundaries.


The population of the I4 series signs shall be according to the latest U.S. Census published by the United States Department of Commerce or in accordance with a special census by the governor.  
County Line (I6 series) signs shall be erected on all state routes at the county line boundary.  If there is inadequate space at this location to install a sign, the county line sign shall be moved to the closest appropriate location within the county boundaries.


The population shall not be shown on a Town sign.  
'''Support.'''  Beginning July 1, 2021, city populations will no longer be included on city limit signs to comply with new guidance which will be included in the 11<sup>th</sup> edition of the MUTCD.  The decision to phase out the display of populations on city limit signs prior to the release of the 11<sup>th</sup> edition of the MUTCD was due to the pending release of the updated US Census numbers.  This was to avoid the significant expenditure of resources to update all existing city limit signs with new populations.  Existing city limit signs will continue to display the city population until the end of the sign’s service life with no option to update the display.  City limit and county line sign designs will also be modified to match the MUTCD standard layout of jurisdictional boundary signs currently used on Missouri’s State Line signs, displaying the proper name of the boundary followed by the boundary type.


The County Line (I6 series) signs shall be erected on all routes at county lines.  
'''Standard.'''  City limit and county line signs shall only display the proper name of the incorporated community, or the proper name of the county, these jurisdictional boundary signs are marking, followed by the jurisdictional boundary description of “CITY LIMIT” or “COUNTY LINE” respectively. Names of elected officials or promotional messages, such as notable accomplishments or claims, shall not be displayed on, or with, city limit or county line signs.


'''Guidance.''' The County Line sign should not be erected at the state line.  
'''Guidance.''' The County Line sign should not be erected at the state line.  


'''Support.''' See [[903.17 Typical Signing Applications|EPG 903.17 Typical Signing Applications]] of City Limit signs.  
'''Support.''' See [[903.16 Typical Signing Applications|EPG 903.16 Typical Signing Applications]] of City Limit signs.  


'''Option.''' The Town sign may be erected at the entrance to an unincorporated area.  
'''Option.''' Unincorporated Community signs (I5-1) may be installed at the approximate entrance of an unincorporated community, similar to a city limit sign. Unincorporated communities eligible for signing are those that the traveling public would view or recognize as an organized community as they pass through the area. These unincorporated communities would typically have businesses, community centers, or other non-residential structures that are visible from the highway, in addition to their residential areas. They would also be significant enough to typically justify a reduction in the posted speed limit and/or be considered as a destination on highway signs. Eligible unincorporated communities are typically structured enough to also have some form of governing board or council.  


A Speed Limit sign may be mounted above the Town sign.
Residential neighbor developments or subdivisions are not to be considered unincorporated communities that would qualify for highway signing. Regions that once were recognized by the traveling public as an unincorporated community but now have very little or no community recognizable features would no longer be eligible for signing. Existing Community boards installed for regions that are no longer eligible for signing shall remain in place until the end of their service life.  


Town Signs (I5-1) may be installed at the approximate entrance of an unincorporated town, similar to a city limit sign.  Towns eligible for signing are those that the traveling public would view or recognize as an organized town as they pass through the area.  These towns would typically have businesses, community centers or other non-residential structures that are visible from the highway, in addition to their residential areas.  They would also be significant enough to typically justify a reduction in the posted speed limit and/or be considered as a destination on highway signs.  Eligible towns are typically structured enough to also have some form of governing board or council.
A Speed Limit sign may be mounted above the Unincorporated Community sign if the speed limit changes at that location.
 
Residential neighbor developments or subdivisions are not to be considered towns that would qualify for highway signing.  Regions that once were recognized by the traveling public as a town but now have very little or no community recognizable features would no longer be eligible for signing.  Existing Community boards installed for regions that are no longer eligible for signing shall remain in place until the end of their service life.  


==903.9.10 Special Supplemental Signing==
==903.9.10 Special Supplemental Signing==


'''Support.''' Special supplemental signing policies contained in EPG 903.9.11 and EPG 903.9.12 refer to signs that are either modifications of existing MoDOT signs or special guide signs that have been approved for use. In many cases these signs are provided by MoDOT and have a participation fee associated with the fabrication, installation and maintenance of these special supplementary signs.  
'''Support.''' Special supplemental signing policies contained in EPG 903.9.11 and [[#903.9.12 City and County Accomplishment Plaques (I4-1P, I4-2P, I5-1P, I6-1P)|EPG 903.9.12]] refer to signs that are either modifications of existing MoDOT signs or special guide signs that have been approved for use. In many cases these signs are provided by MoDOT and have a participation fee associated with the fabrication, installation and maintenance of these special supplementary signs.  


'''Guidance.''' Care should be taken when considering adding supplemental signs to make sure they do not interfere with or distract from regulatory, warning or guide signs. Sufficient spacing, at least 800 ft. on freeways or expressways, should be allowed for drivers to be able to read and comprehend the sign messages.  
'''Guidance.''' Care should be taken when considering adding supplemental signs to make sure they do not interfere with or distract from regulatory, warning or guide signs. Sufficient spacing of at least 800 ft. on freeways or expressways should be allowed for drivers to be able to read and comprehend the sign messages.  


==903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2b, I4-2c, I6-1a)==
==903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2b, I6-1a)==


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|[[image:I4-1a 2021.jpg|center|thumb|150px|'''<center>I4-1a and I4-2b'''</center>]]|| ||[[image:I6-1a 2021.jpg|center|thumb|150px|'''<center>I6-1a'''</center>]]
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'''Support.''' Many cities and counties want to enhance their identity and presence to the traveling public. A way to do this is by placing customized city or county limit signs in lieu of the MoDOT standard sign. Standards have been developed, according to the MUTCD, as to what the signs will look like and what is allowed to be added to customize the signs. Custom signs are not required at city or county limits on the state system.  
'''Support.''' Many cities and counties want to enhance their identity and presence to the traveling public. A way to do this is by requesting MoDOT to install customized city or county limit signs in lieu of the MoDOT standard jurisdictional boundary signs. Displaying the city or county logo or emblem along with the jurisdictional boundary information is in compliance with MUTCD standards. Standards have been developed, according to the MUTCD, as to what the signs will look like and what is allowed to be added to customize the signs. Custom signs are not required at city or county limits on the state system.  


Incorporated communities are permitted to request that custom city limit signs be installed on the state system.  
Incorporated communities are permitted to request that custom city limit signs be installed on the state system.  
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MoDOT shall fabricate customized signs, for consistency, according to the standards described below. Graphics or messages requested by the city or county shall have the approval of the department prior to fabrication.  
MoDOT shall fabricate customized signs, for consistency, according to the standards described below. Graphics or messages requested by the city or county shall have the approval of the department prior to fabrication.  


The signs shall be white legend on a green background. The signs shall be made of reflectorized material according to MoDOT standards. Lettering on the signs shall be of the approved size and style as contained in the MUTCD for the type of facility where the signs will go.  
The signs shall be white legend on a green background. The signs shall be made of reflectorized material according to MoDOT standards. Lettering on the signs shall be of the approved size and style as contained in the [https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ MUTCD] for the type of facility where the signs will go.  


The left side of the signs shall be the standard message used on MoDOT-supplied city or county limit signs that is the wording “City Limit”, the name of the city and the population or “Entering” and name of county. The right side of the sign, in a square area, dependent on the height of the sign, shall be where the city or county will be allowed to put their custom legend. The use of a city or county logo or emblem shall be allowed. Logos of individual organizations shall not be allowed.  
The left side of custom boundary signs shall display the standard message used on standard MoDOT-supplied city limit or county line signs with the right side of the sign displaying the official city or county logo or emblem (the square area in the sign images shown above).  Logos of individual organizations shall not be allowed. The maximum size of the city or county logo (height and width) shall be two times the upper-case legend height of the city or county name displayed on the sign.  


When a city or county elects to use a customized limit sign, MoDOT shall replace the standard sign with the custom sign. If there is a need for a speed limit sign, the speed limit sign shall be installed the same as if a standard city limit sign were used.
When a city or county elects to use a customized limit sign, MoDOT shall replace the standard sign with the custom sign. If there is a need for a speed limit sign, the speed limit sign shall be installed the same as if a standard city limit sign were used.


A participation fee shall be paid for by the city/county which will include all cost for fabrication, installation, and maintenance of the signs. Refer to [[903.16 Signing Agreements|EPG 903.16]] for contract process.
A participation fee shall be paid for by the city/county which will include all cost for fabrication, installation, and maintenance of the signs. Refer to [[903.15 Signing Agreements|EPG 903.15 Signing Agreements]] for contract process.


Lighting of these signs shall not be allowed.  
Lighting of these signs shall not be allowed.  


'''Guidance.''' The [http://wwwi/intranet/cc/contracts.asp?f=TR&nav=modot TR-15 contract] should be executed between the city or county and MoDOT before the sign is installed.  
'''Guidance.''' The [[153.21 Traffic|TR-15 contract]] should be executed between the city or county and MoDOT before the sign is installed.  


The legend of the sign should be simple, dignified and void of any commercial advertising.  
The legend of the sign should be simple, dignified and void of any commercial advertising.  
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==903.9.12 City and County Accomplishment Plaques (I4-1P, I4-2P, I5-1P, I6-1P)==
==903.9.12 City and County Accomplishment Plaques (I4-1P, I4-2P, I5-1P, I6-1P)==


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'''Support.''' MoDOT did have a city/county accomplishment program where a city or county could display up to three accomplishments below their jurisdictional boundary sign.  This program was discontinued September 1, 2021 in response to pending federal rule changes that would prohibit such displays on jurisdictional boundary signs.
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|[[image:I4-1P.jpg|center|thumb|150px|'''<center>I4-1P'''</center>]]||[[image:I4-2P.jpg|center|thumb|150px|'''<center>I4-2P'''</center>]]||[[image:I5-1P.jpg|center|thumb|150px|'''<center>I5-1P'''</center>]]||[[image:I6-1P.jpg|center|thumb|150px|'''<center>I6-1P'''</center>]]
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'''Support.''' Many cities and counties want to announce the academic and/or athletic accomplishments of their local schools.  


'''Option.''' A city may elect to recognize the academic and athletic accomplishments of their schools by placing a maximum of three supplemental plaques, 1 ft. tall, under the custom or standard city limit sign and a county may place a maximum of two supplemental plaques, 1 ft. tall under the custom or standard county line sign.
'''Standard.''' No new accomplishment plaque requests will be considered after September 1, 2021. All existing accomplishment plaques shall be maintained for the remainder of the 10-year term in accordance with the latest TR15 contract executed for each installation. No accomplishment contract will be renewed or extended beyond the contract termination date. All existing accomplishments listed on the plaques shall remain unchanged for the remainder of the contract terms. No additions, modifications or updates will be permitted.
 
In order to accommodate legends with a sizeable amount of text, several plaques may be used for the message. See Fig. 903.9.12.
 
[[image:903.9.12.jpg|center|thumb|500px|'''<center>Fig. 903.9.12'''</center>]]
 
'''Standard.''' Supplemental plaques shall be allowed under city/county limit or custom city/county signs. The city or county shall select the accomplishments to be displayed with MoDOT’s concurrence.
 
One accomplishment shall be displayed on one plaque, except as provided herein.
 
Each plaque shall be variable by 12 in. with a maximum width of 60 in. for flat sheet and 120 in. for structural.
 
If a new accomplishment plaque is requested and the maximum amount already exists, the city or county shall determine which existing plaque gets removed, if any.
[[image:903.9.13 monument.jpg|right|350px|thumb|'''<center>[[941.37 Welcome To Monuments for Cities|"Welcome To" Monument]]</center>''']]
The plaques shall be white legend on green background. All minimum ground clearance and breakaway requirements shall be followed. No commercial advertising or business logos shall be permitted.
 
The participation fee shall be paid for by the city or county. Department forces shall fabricate, install and maintain these plaques.
'''Guidance.''' When several plaques are used to accommodate legends with a sizeable amount of text the sum of square footage of 3 supplemental plaques is not to be exceeded for cities and 2 supplemental plaques for counties.


==903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities==
==903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities==
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File:welcome_to_sign.png|'''<center>"Welcome To" Sign</center>'''
File:903.9.13 monument.jpg|'''<center>[[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “Welcome To” Monument|"Welcome To" Monument]]</center>'''
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'''Option.''' Cities may place Welcome To signs on MoDOT right of way within city limits as a gateway to welcome visitors to their city.


'''Option.''' Cities may place Welcome To signs on MoDOT right of way to welcome visitors to their city when their city limits encompass the intersection.
'''Standard.''' Welcome To signs shall fit on one or two MoDOT breakaway signposts (wood, PSST, pipe, structural) choosing the post type that properly supports the size of sign being installed using the post selection tools in [[903.3_Ground-Mounted_Sign_Supports|EPG 903.3]]. MoDOT posts may be painted, but no other alterations may be applied as this can affect the safety performance of the post. The requirements for Welcome To signs include:
 
:* Welcome To signs shall only be installed as ground mounted signs, Welcome To signs shall not be mounted overhead or on bridge structures, i.e. girders, columns abutment walls, etc.  
Welcome To signs may be made retroreflective.
:* Welcome To signs shall not be illuminated electrically.
[[image:903.9.13 sign.jpg|right|350px|thumb|'''<center>"Welcome To" Sign</center>''']]
:* Welcome To signs shall not contain advertisement of any kind.
 
:* Welcome To signs shall not provide directional guidance by displaying destinations with or without arrows.
'''Standard.''' Welcome To signs shall fit on one or two MoDOT breakaway sign posts (wood, PSST, pipe, structural).
:* Welcome to signs shall not display accomplishments, such as school related athletic achievements or city awards.  
 
:* A  [[153.21 Traffic|TR-42 agreement]] agreement shall be executed and a permit issued (to address traffic control, locate utilities and other aspects of the installation not addressed in the TR42 contract) before a Welcome To sign is installed.  A city ordinance is required with the agreement. An ordinance provides evidence of the city’s assent to enter into an agreement with the Commission.
Welcome To signs shall not be illuminated electrically.
 
Welcome To signs shall not contain advertisement of any kind.  
 
'''Guidance.''' Welcome To signs should be installed in a location that does not interfere with normal highway signs and posses the least possible threat to the motorist should they leave the roadway.  
 
The district should consider a [http://wwwi/intranet/cc/contracts.asp?f=TR&nav=modot TR-42 agreement] or at least a permit that would be tied to the installation of Welcome To signs. Issues such as locating utilities and maintenance of the  


Welcome To sign should be addressed.
'''Guidance.''' Welcome To signs should be installed in a location that does not interfere with normal highway signs and possess the least possible threat to the motorist should they leave the roadway.


'''Support.''' The content and design of the sign face is up to the city.
'''Option.''' The content and design of the sign face is up to the city, design aspects which are optional and permissible include:
:* Making the sign retroreflective so they are visible at night and have the same appearance at night as they do during the day.
:* The sign can display a city slogan or recognition statement that does not change over time, such as, but limited to:
::* “Sister City To…”
::* “Home of…”
::* The City Population
::* The year the city was established


Guidance for Welcome To monuments can be found in [[941.37 Welcome To Monuments for Cities|EPG 941.37]].
Guidance for Welcome To monuments can be found in [[:Category:941 Permits and Access Requests#941.5 Request by a City to Construct a “Welcome To” Monument|EPG 941.5]].


==903.9.14 State Line Signs (I2-1, I2-2, I2-3, I2-3P)==
==903.9.14 State Line Signs (I2-1, I2-2, I2-3, I2-3P)==
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|[[image:I2-1.jpg|center|thumb|140px|'''<center>I2-1'''</center>]]||[[image:903.9.14_I2-2_I2-3_03-31-2023.png|center|thumb|140px|'''<center>I2-2'''</center>]]||[[image:903.9.14_I2-2_I2-3_03-31-2023.png|center|thumb|140px|'''<center>I2-3'''</center>]]||[[image:I2-3P.jpg|center|thumb|140px|'''<center>I2-3P'''</center>]]
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'''Standard.''' The MISSOURI STATE LINE (I2-1) sign shall be erected at the state line on all lettered routes.  
'''Standard.''' The MISSOURI STATE LINE (I2-1) sign shall be erected at the state line on all lettered routes.  


The large Welcome to Missouri (I2-3) sign shall be erected at or near the state line on numbered routes where the traffic volume is 1,000 AADT or greater. The Welcome to Missouri Welcome Center (I2-3P) plaque shall be installed below a Welcome to Missouri (I2-3) sign on interstates when there is a welcome center located downstream from the state line.
The large MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU (I2-3) sign shall be erected at or near the state line on numbered routes where the traffic volume is 1,000 AADT or greater. The Welcome to Missouri Welcome Center (I2-3P) plaque shall be installed below a Welcome to Missouri (I2-3) sign on interstates when there is a welcome center located downstream from the state line.


The smaller sign (I2-2) shall be erected at or near the state line on numbered routes where the traffic volume is less than 1,000 AADT.  
The smaller sign (I2-2) shall be erected at or near the state line on numbered routes where the traffic volume is less than 1,000 AADT.  


'''Guidance.''' At locations where it may be impractical to erect the Welcome to Missouri sign at or near the state line, the MISSOURI STATE LINE sign should be used. At such locations the Welcome to Missouri sign shall be erected in addition to the MISSOURI STATE LINE sign, preferable within ¼ mile of the state line.  
'''Guidance.''' At locations where it may be impractical to erect the MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU sign at or near the state line, the MISSOURI STATE LINE sign should be used. At locations where the MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU sign is erected in addition to the MISSOURI STATE LINE sign, the MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU should be installed within ¼ mile of the state line.  


'''Option.''' The MISSOURI STATE LINE sign may be erected on other routes where it is impractical to use the Welcome to Missouri sign.  
'''Option.''' The MISSOURI STATE LINE sign may be erected on other routes where it is impractical to use the Welcome to Missouri sign.


==903.9.15 Stream Name Signs (I3-1)==
==903.9.15 River and Major Lake Name (I3-1)==


[[image:I3-1.jpg|center|120px|thumb|'''<center>I3-1'''</center>]]
[[image:I3-1.jpg|center|120px|thumb|'''<center>I3-1'''</center>]]


'''Guidance.''' Stream Name (I3-1) signs should be erected at all bridge type structures, excluding box culverts, on the interstate and all numbered routes where the official name can be determined. If the name of the stream cannot be determined, the Stream Name sign should be omitted.  
'''Guidance.''' River and Major Lake Name (I3-1) signs should be erected at all bridges on the interstate and numbered routes.  


'''Standard.''' Stream Name signs shall not be installed on letter routes.
'''Standard.''' River and Major Lake Name signs shall not be installed on letter routes.  
 
Signs shall only be installed at bridges crossing the rivers and major lakes listed in Table 903.9.15; all other river and lake name signs currently in place shall be removed at the end of their life cycle. 
In those cases where signing for a body of water, which is a part of or connected to a lake, names (such as branch, river, creek, etc.) shall be incorporated in the sign as required. A typical example of this type of signing would be “LAKE OF THE OZARKS-OSAGE RIVER”.  
<center>
'''Table 903.9.15'''
{| border="1" class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto" style="text-align:center"
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! style="background:#BEBEBE" width="230" colspan="2"| Rivers That Will Receive<br/>"Stream Name Signs" !! style="background:white" rowspan="43" width="15" | !!style="background:#BEBEBE" width="230"| Lakes That Will Receive<br/>"Stream Name Signs"
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| Big Piney River || Locust Creek || Bull Shoals Lake
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| Big River || Meramec River || Harry S Truman Lake
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|Black River||Mississippi River||Lake of the Ozarks
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|Blackwater River||Missouri River||Mark Twain Lake
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|Bourbeuse River||Moreau River||Norfork Lake
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|Cache River ||Nishnabotna River||Pomme de Terre Lake
|-
|Chariton River||North Fork White River||Smithville Lake
|-
|Cuivre River||Niangua River||Stockton Lake
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|Current River||Nodaway River||Table Rock Lake
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|Des Moines River||North River||Thomas Hill Reservoir
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|Eleven Point River||Osage River||Wappapello Lake
|-
|Elk River||Platte River||
|-
|Fabius River||Pomme de Terre River||
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|Fox River||Sac River||
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|Gasconade River||Salt River||
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|Grand River||South Grand River||
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|Headwater Diversion||Spring River||
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|Jacks Fork River||St. Francis River||
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|James River||Tarkio River||
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|Kansas River||White River||
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|Lamine River||Wyaconda River||
|}
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Rivers which receive signing are those which drain the major watersheds of the state; however, individual watersheds of any size shall not be signed on MoDOT roadways.
'''Option.'''  Individual arms of major lakes may be signed on interstate and numbered routes.


==903.9.16 Transportation Signs (I-5, I-7, E11-1)==
==903.9.16 Transportation Signs (I-5, I-7, E11-1)==
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'''Option.''' Guide signs for commercial service airports may be provided from the nearest Interstate, or other freeway intersection directly to the airport, normally not to exceed 15 miles. The Airport (I-5) symbol sign along with a supplemental plaque may be used to indicate the specific name of the airport. An Airport symbol sign, with or without a supplemental name plaque or the word AIRPORT, and an arrow may be used as a trailblazer.  
'''Option.''' Guide signs for commercial service airports may be provided from the nearest interstate, or other freeway intersection directly to the airport, normally not to exceed 15 miles. The Airport (I-5) symbol sign along with a supplemental plaque may be used to indicate the specific name of the airport. An Airport symbol sign, with or without a supplemental name plaque or the word AIRPORT, and an arrow may be used as a trailblazer.  


'''Standard.''' Adequate trailblazer signs shall be in place prior to installing the airport guide signs.  
'''Standard.''' Adequate trailblazer signs shall be in place prior to installing the airport guide signs.  
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'''Support.''' The Amtrak Station sign is a supplemental guide sign of variable size.  
'''Support.''' The Amtrak Station sign is a supplemental guide sign of variable size.  
'''Standard.'''  The “Missouri Train Service – 1-800-USA-RAIL – morail.org” sign has been discontinued. Existing signs shall be removed at the end of their service life.


==903.9.17 Historic Downtown Signs ==
==903.9.17 Historic Downtown Signs ==


'''Standard.''' Historic Downtown Signs has been discontinue. MoDOT shall no longer provide signing for the historic business district of a community/city.  
'''Standard.''' Historic Downtown Signs have been discontinued. MoDOT shall no longer provide signing for the historic business district of a community/city.  


Existing Historic Downtown Signs shall be left in place until they reach the end of their service life.  
Existing Historic Downtown Signs shall be removed at the end of their service life.  


'''Option.''' Signing for Historic Downtown Districts may be accomplished through the TODS ([[903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs|EPG 903.12]]) or Logo ([[903.11 Specific Service Signs#903.11.3 Logos and Logo Sign Panels (MUTCD Section 2J.03)|EPG 903.11.3]]) programs.
'''Option.''' Signing for Historic Downtown Districts may be accomplished through the TODS ([[903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS)|EPG 903.12]]) or Logo ([[903.11 Specific Service Signs - Logos|EPG 903.11]]) programs.


==903.9.18 Missouri Regional Port Authorities==
==903.9.18 Missouri Regional Port Authorities==


'''Support.''' Signing for port authorities is done with coordination with Multimodal Operations. For more information contact [http://wwwi/intranet/mo/ Multimodal Operations].
'''Support.''' Signing for port authorities is done in coordination with Multimodal Operations. For more information contact [http://sp/sites/mo/Pages/default.aspx Multimodal Operations].


==903.9.19 Veterans Signing==
==903.9.19 Veterans Signing==
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Signing may be allowed for veterans’ homes that are owned and operated by the Missouri Veterans Commission.
Signing may be allowed for veterans’ homes that are owned and operated by the Missouri Veterans Commission.


'''Standard.''' See [[903.10 General Service Signs#903.10.9 HOSPITAL Signs (D9-2, D9-2P, D9-27, D9-27P)|EPG 903.10.9 HOSPITAL Signs]] for signing of Veterans hospitals
'''Standard.''' See [[903.10 General Service Signs#903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs (D9-2, D9-2P, D9-27, D9-27P)|EPG 903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs]] for signing of Veterans hospitals


==903.9.20 College Signing==
==903.9.20 College Signing==


'''Support.''' MoDOT uses two methods for signing colleges and universities on freeways and expressways:
'''Support.''' Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s college signing was managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. The rules for college signing were contained in the Code of State Regulations for Traffic Generator Signing as these signs are a form of traffic generator.


1. College generator signs are used to sign the main campuses of traditional 4-year colleges and theological schools and seminaries.
Effective July 1, 2015 a new Code of State Regulations,  [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiQ6qWFw-bsAhUPS60KHXNYDQsQFjAAegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sos.mo.gov%2Fcmsimages%2Fadrules%2Fcsr%2Fcurrent%2F7csr%2F7c10-17.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0MB3kNkZkj3-ANJUO-dYLG 7 CSR Division 10, Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program], went into effect that incorporated the rules for college signing.  


2. College emblem signs are used to sign traditional 2-year colleges including community colleges, professional/technical schools, extension sites and satellite campuses.
College signing is now part of the Supplemental Guide Sign Program which is managed by a 3<sup>rd</sup> party contractor, beginning July 1, 2015.  
 
   
For signing that would originate at at-grade intersections, refer to EPG 903.9.21.3 College Destination Signing.
'''Standard.''' All requests for college signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.  
 
'''Option.''' College emblem signs may also be used for qualifying 4-year and theological colleges if the institution wishes.
This new CSR replaced those state administrative rules for individual programs and combined them into one unified rule. This new rule eliminated the duplications, corrected inequities and standardized definitions and requirements between programs. The new Supplemental Guide Sign Program CSR also permitted all programs contained within the rule to be outsourced. Outsourcing the management of these programs not only freed up MoDOT resources, but also provided one point of contact for interested applicants who prior to this may have had to contact both MoDOT and MoDOT’s former TODS and Logo program managing contractor.
 
 
'''Standard.''' No college shall be granted both college generator signs and college emblem signs. Both college generator and college emblem signs shall only be used for signing that would originate at interchanges on freeways and expressways (up to 3rd order).
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised for the new Supplemental Guide Sign program and a contract was awarded on July 1, 2015. The signing programs managed under the Supplemental Guide Sign Program include:
 
:* Tourist Oriented Directional Signing (TODS)
To qualify for college generator or college emblem signing, the appropriate criteria outlined below shall be met.  
:* Specific Service Signing (Logos)
:* Traffic Generator Signing for privately owned and operated tourist-oriented activity sites
:* College Signing
:* Signing for State and Federal recreational and historic sites
:* State Correctional Center signing
:* Welcome Center Affiliate signing.


===903.9.20.1 College Generator Signing (grade-separated interchanges only)===
==903.9.21 State Correctional Center Signs==


'''Support.''' College generator signs are allowed at interchanges on freeways and expressways for qualifying colleges.
'''Support.''' Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s State Correctional Center Signing was managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. The rules for correctional signing were contained in  MoDOT policy in the EPG.


'''Standard.''' These signs shall not be used for at-grade intersections. For signing at-grade intersections, refer to EPG 903.9.21.3 College Destination Signing.
Effective July 1<sup>st</sup> 2015, a new Code of State Regulations went into effect, [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiQ6qWFw-bsAhUPS60KHXNYDQsQFjAAegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sos.mo.gov%2Fcmsimages%2Fadrules%2Fcsr%2Fcurrent%2F7csr%2F7c10-17.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0MB3kNkZkj3-ANJUO-dYLG 7 CSR Division 10 , Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program], which incorporated the rules for State Correctional Center Signing. State Correctional Center Signing is now part of the Supplemental Guide Sign Program which is managed by a 3<sup>rd</sup> party contractor, beginning July 1, 2015.
 
 
The following requirements shall be met for a college to receive college generator signs:
'''Standard.''' All requests for State Correctional Center Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.
:* The college shall be identified by the Missouri Department of Higher Education as one of the following types of schools:
 
::• Public 4-year
 
::• Independent 4-year
 
::• Theological
 
:* The college shall offer, at a minimum, a 4-year bachelor’s degree or master’s degree accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education.
 
:* The site being signed shall be the primary campus of the college.  
 
:* The site being signed shall have housing on campus.  
 
:* The site being signed shall offer traditional, face-to-face classroom settings between students and faculty as a primary source of education. Web-based or telecommunication centers do not meet this requirement.
 
:* The primary purpose of the site shall be for educational classes and not for administrative operations.
 
'''Support.''' Colleges meeting the above criteria qualify for college generator signing up to 3rd order.
 
'''Standard.''' The college shall be within 20 miles of the interchange being signed, and shall be limited to one sign per direction per route. Signs are not required to be at the same interchange. In addition, there shall be no signs installed directing traffic from freeway to freeway or from expressway to freeway (ex: I-270 to I-44). A freeway shall be defined as a multi-lane highway with full access control and only grade separated intersections. An expressway shall be defined as a multi-lane highway with some limited access such as at-grade intersections, but without driveways and private entrances. Any exceptions shall be approved by the State Traffic Engineer.
 
The college shall pay a participation fee for the signs for 10 years. After 10 years, the signs will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic.
 
Logos shall be designed using standard highway signing colors with a maximum of three colors being used. Logos shall only be used on mainline signs. Logos used on the signs shall be approved by Traffic.
 
'''Guidance.''' Logos used on the signs should be the typical logo used by the school to represent their academic programs.
 
'''Option.''' All logos may be modified by Traffic for production purposes.
 
'''Standard.''' If more than one college qualifies and requests generator signs at the same interchange, these colleges shall be combined onto the same sign, with a maximum of three colleges on one sign.
 
Trailblazing signs for college generator signing shall consist of standard college destination signs. The trailblazing signs shall include the name of the college with the appropriate arrow. The trailblazing signs shall not contain the logos.
 
===903.9.20.2 College Emblem Signing (grade-separated interchanges only)===
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'''Support.''' College emblem signs are allowed at interchanges on freeways and expressways for qualifying colleges.
 
'''Standard.''' These signs shall not be used for at-grade intersections. For signing at-grade intersections, refer to EPG 903.9.21.3 College Destination Signing.
 
The following requirements shall be met for a college to receive college emblem signs:
 
:* The college shall be recognized by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
 
:* The college shall offer, at a minimum, a 2-year associate’s degree accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education.
 
:* The site being signed shall offer traditional, face-to-face classroom settings between students and faculty as a primary source of education. Web-based or telecommunication centers do not meet this requirement.
 
:* The primary purpose of the site shall be for educational classes and not for administrative operations.
 
'''Support.''' Colleges meeting the above criteria qualify for college emblem signing up to 3rd order.
 
'''Standard.''' The college shall be within 20 miles of the interchange being signed, and shall be limited to one sign per direction per route. Signs are not required to be at the same interchange. In addition, there shall be no signs installed directing traffic from freeway to freeway or from expressway to freeway (ex: I-270 to I-44). A freeway shall be defined as a multi-lane highway with full access control and only grade separated intersections. An expressway shall be defined as a multi-lane highway with limited access such as at-grade intersections, but without driveways and private entrances. Any exceptions shall be approved by the State Traffic Engineer.
 
The college shall pay a participation fee for the signs for 10 years. After 10 years, the signs will either be removed or renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic.
 
Emblems used on the signs shall be restricted to a 36 in. x 48 in. area and should consist of the typical logo used to represent the college’s academic programs and any legend necessary for adequate identification. Emblems shall be designed using standard highway signing colors with a maximum of three colors being used. All emblems shall be approved by Traffic and may be modified for production purposes.
 
No emblem sign shall contain more than 6 colleges and no interchange shall contain more than one emblem sign.
 
In the event that an interchange requires a college generator sign and a college emblem sign, yet has insufficient spacing to accommodate both, colleges using the generator signs should be incorporated into the emblem signing if possible. Four-year colleges and theological schools and seminaries may choose to use the emblem signs over generators.
 
Trailblazers for college emblem signing shall consist of a 30 in. x 24 in. replica of the emblem used on the mainline sign. These signs shall be accompanied by the appropriate arrow.
 
===903.9.20.3 College Destination Signing (at-grade intersections)===
 
'''Option.''' The college destination sign may be used for colleges qualifying for generator or emblem signs, but whose signs would originate at an at-grade intersection as opposed to an interchange.
 
'''Support.''' These signs are intended for colleges who are too far away from an interchange, but otherwise meet all necessary requirements to receive college signs.
 
'''Option.''' College destination signs may be used up to 3rd order.
 
'''Standard.''' The college shall be within 20 miles of the intersection being signed. College destination signs shall not contain any logos. College destination signs shall contain the name of the college with the appropriate arrow directing traffic to the location.
 
The college shall pay a participation fee for the signs for 10 years. After 10 years, the signs will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic.
 
'''Support.''' College destination signs will also be used as trailblazers for the college generator signs.
 
==903.9.21 Correctional Center Signs==
 
'''Standard.''' This policy allows for the signing of correctional centers (prisons), which are operated by the state of Missouri. City, county, private or other correctional centers, jails or prisons shall not qualify under this policy.
 
MoDOT shall allow first order signing for state-run [http://doc.mo.gov/ Department of Corrections] correctional centers. Signs shall be allowed only if the community where the correctional center is located concurs with signing the facility. The correctional center shall pay a participation fee for the signs for 10 years. After 10 years, the signs will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic.
 
Additional signing, if required, off our system to reach the facility shall be the responsibility of the local community or the Department of Corrections.
 
'''Guidance.''' Prisons within a community can be a sensitive issue. That is why the policy requires the community agree to sign for the facility. This should be in written form from local political jurisdiction.
 
The signs should be placed at the most direct route from the state system to the prison.
 
'''Option.''' Appropriate turn signing at the ramp terminals may also be required.


==903.9.22 Lewis and Clark Historic Site Sign (M17-2a)==
==903.9.22 Lewis and Clark Historic Site Sign (M17-2a)==


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'''Standard.''' MoDOT shall provide signing for certified Lewis and Clark historic sites. Signing for sites shall direct motorists from the Lewis and Clark trail to the certified historic site. Signing for a certified site shall be limited to the nearest junction on the trail to the site. Second and third order signing on the trail shall not be allowed. Along the Mississippi River, where there is not an official Lewis and Clark trail, signing shall be provided from the “pseudo-trail” as designated by MoDOT.  
'''Standard.''' MoDOT shall provide signing for certified Lewis and Clark historic sites. Signing for sites shall direct motorists from the Lewis and Clark trail to the certified historic site. Signing for a certified site shall be limited to the nearest junction on the trail to the site. Second and third order signing on the trail shall not be allowed. Along the Mississippi River, where there is not an official Lewis and Clark trail, signing shall be provided from the “pseudo-trail” as designated by MoDOT.  
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Requests for Lewis and Clark historic signing for a non-state owned location shall only be considered if the location has been certified by the National Park Service.  
Requests for Lewis and Clark historic signing for a non-state owned location shall only be considered if the location has been certified by the National Park Service.  
Signing for certified sites shall be in accordance with the normal Lewis and Clark historic site policy. The owner of the site shall be responsible for the cost and installation of the trailblazer signs and securing approval from the appropriate local agencies for locating and maintaining the trailblazer signs.  
Signing for certified sites shall be in accordance with the normal Lewis and Clark historic site policy. The owner of the site shall be responsible for the cost and installation of the trailblazer signs and securing approval from the appropriate local agencies for locating and maintaining the trailblazer signs.  


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::1709 Jackson Street  
::1709 Jackson Street  
::Omaha, NE 68102-2571  
::Omaha, NE 68102-2571  
::or at [http://www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/site-certification.htm www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/site-certification.htm].  
::[http://www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/site-certification.htm www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/site-certification.htm].  


Information regarding the trail in Missouri can be found at:  
Information regarding the trail in Missouri can be found at:  
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::Jefferson City, MO 65101  
::Jefferson City, MO 65101  
::573-522-9019  
::573-522-9019  
::or at [http://www.dnr.mo.gov/parks/lewisclark.htm www.dnr.mo.gov/parks/lewisclark.htm].  
::[https://mostateparks.com/park/lewis-and-clark-state-park https://mostateparks.com/park/lewis-and-clark-state-park].  


Signing for certified sites will normally be from the approved Lewis and Clark trail. There are, however, several sites along the Missouri River in the north part of St. Louis County that are not conveniently located near the Lewis and Clark trail. Signing for a certified historic site located from the I-64 bridge over the Missouri River to its confluence with the Mississippi River will be allowed signing at an interchange along I-270 or I-64. Any signing provided along these routes will be in accordance with the normal Lewis and Clark historic site policy.
Signing for certified sites will normally be from the approved Lewis and Clark trail. There are, however, several sites along the Missouri River in the north part of St. Louis County that are not conveniently located near the Lewis and Clark trail. Any signing provided along these routes will be in accordance with the normal Lewis and Clark historic site policy.


==903.9.23 Historical Site Signs==
==903.9.23 Historical Site Signs==
'''Support.''' Historical sites, buildings, or district may be signed at the expense the facility.


'''Standard.''' To qualify for signing the historical site, building, or district shall meet the criteria of [[903.8 Freeway and Expressway Guide Signs#903.8.37 Traffic Generator Signing|EPG 903.8.37 Traffic Generator Signing]], [[903.11 Specific Service Signs#903.11.3 Logos and Logo Sign Panels (MUTCD Section 2J.03)|EPG 903.11.3 Logos]] or [[903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs|EPG 903.12 TODS]]. Signing shall not be permitted where a commercial or recreational concessionaire serve as the primary activity or attraction. Minor concessionaire serving refreshments to the visitors shall not be considered the primary activity or attraction. No signing shall be provided for any individual site, building or event located within a larger signed area. The facility shall pay a participation fee for the signs.
'''Support.''' Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s historic signing was accomplished through several different programs, Traffic Generator Signing and State and Federal Historic Site signing, these programs were managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. In addition, historic sites could also be signed through MoDOT’s TODS and Logos program, managed by MoDOT’s TODS and Logos 3<sup>rd</sup> party contract manager. The rules for Traffic generator signing and well as TODS and Logos signing were all contained in individual Codes of State Regulations while the rules for state and federal historic site signing were contained in policy within the EPG.
 
Effective July 1st 2015, a new Code of State Regulations went into effect, [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiQ6qWFw-bsAhUPS60KHXNYDQsQFjAAegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sos.mo.gov%2Fcmsimages%2Fadrules%2Fcsr%2Fcurrent%2F7csr%2F7c10-17.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0MB3kNkZkj3-ANJUO-dYLG 7 CSR Division 10 , Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program], which incorporated the rules for Traffic Generator Signing, TODS, Logos as well as for State and Federal Historic site signing.
These programs are now part of the Supplemental Guide Sign Program which is managed by a 3<sup>rd</sup> party contractor, beginning July 1, 2015.  
'''Standard.''' All requests for Historic Site Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.


'''Support.''' Historical sites, buildings or places that have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” may be signed at the Commission’s expense provided they meet the following criteria. Table 903.9.23 shows the list of sites that are considered to have “national prominence” and are “nationally known”.
'''Support.''' There are some historical sites which MoDOT staff still install and maintain signs for, these are sites that have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are signed at the Commission’s expense.. Table 903.9.23 shows the list of sites that are considered to have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are the historic sites the Commission deemed to be of such importance as to justify such signing per Missouri State Statue 226.525 for the signing of natural wonders and historic attractions.  Other historic sites have the option for signing under the Supplemental Guide Sign Program.


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===Table 903.9.23 National Known, National Prominent Sites===
===Table 903.9.23 Nationally Known, Nationally Prominent Sites===
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|Harry S Truman's Birthplace
|Harry S Truman's Birthplace
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|Mark Twain's Birthplace
|Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home and Museum
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|Route 66 State Park
|Route 66 State Park
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|Trail of Tears State Park
|Trail of Tears State Park
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|Wilson's Creek national Battlefield Park
|Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
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|Winston Churchill Memorial
|Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Park
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|National Churchill Museum
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'''Standard.''' To qualify for signing the historical site, building, or place shall be listed in the National Register of Historical Places, open to the general public during normal hours, public owned or non-profit foundation owned and operated. Signing shall not be permitted where a commercial or recreational concessionaire serve as the primary activity or attraction. Minor concessionaire serving refreshments to the visitors shall not be considered the primary activity or attraction. MoDOT shall provide a maximum of second order signing. No signing shall be provided for any individual site, building or event located within a larger signed area.
For purposes of interpretation of this policy “national prominence” and “nationally known” persons, places, or events shall include but not be limited to the following: presidents, writers, battlefields, generals, educators and landmarks of national historical significance. Table 903.9.23 shows the list of sites that qualifies for signing.


==903.9.24 [[:Category:140 Encroachments and Items Permitted on MoDOT’s Right of Way#140.2.1 Blue Star Markers|Blue Star Markers]] (TR42-4)==
==903.9.24 [[:Category:140 Encroachments and Items Permitted on MoDOT’s Right of Way#140.2.1 Blue Star Markers|Blue Star Markers]] (TR42-4)==
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'''Option.''' Blue Star Markers may be placed on the following routes: Route 36, Route 50, Route 67, I-44 and I-70. These signs are normally located in a rest area or roadside park. These signs are provided and maintained by others.  
'''Option.''' Blue Star Markers may be placed on the following routes: Route 36, Route 50, Route 67, I-44 and I-70. These signs are normally located in a rest area or roadside park. These signs are provided and maintained by others.  


'''Standard.''' Approval for signing shall be obtained from the [http://www.gardenclub.org/home.aspx National Garden Clubs, Inc.] prior to the erection of any new signs.  
'''Standard.''' Approval for signing shall be obtained from the [http://gardenclub.org/ National Garden Clubs, Inc.] prior to the erection of any new signs.  


==903.9.25 [[:Category:140 Encroachments and Items Permitted on MoDOT’s Right of Way#140.2.2 State Historical Society Markers|State Historical Society Markers]]==
==903.9.25 [[:Category:140 Encroachments and Items Permitted on MoDOT’s Right of Way#140.2.2 State Historical Society Markers|State Historical Society Markers]]==
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'''Support.''' On November 1952, the Commission entered into an agreement with the Missouri Historical Society for the erection of markers along the highways of Missouri at points of great historic interest. These signs are provided by others, normally in a rest area, roadside park or at a specific location of historical interest.  
'''Support.''' On November 1952, the Commission entered into an agreement with the Missouri Historical Society for the erection of markers along the highways of Missouri at points of great historic interest. These signs are provided by others, normally in a rest area, roadside park or at a specific location of historical interest.  


==903.9.26 Local Reference/Community Awareness Signs==
==903.9.26 Local Reference Signs==
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'''Option.''' Signing may be allowed on collector type roads that would not be considered appropriate for freeway/expressway roads. Local reference signs not described in [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903 Highway Signing]] may be considered for conventional type roads. Examples are signing for libraries, recycling centers, local parks, etc.
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Cities and counties are permitted to provide directional signing to the city hall or courthouse. The sign location should provide the most direct route to the city hall or courthouse.  
'''Support.'''  Local Reference signs are small informational signs installed and maintained by a city or county on state right of way per the terms of a Roles and Responsibilities document. These signs provide guidance to city or county owned and maintained community sites which do not qualify for one of MoDOT’s supplemental guide sign programs.  


'''Guidance.''' Local reference signs and posts should be provided, installed, and maintained by the local political entity, and the district should approve all locations. Sign design for local reference signs should follow the principles of the ''MUTCD'' and EPG 903 Highway Signing for size, color and reflectorization.
Typical examples of sites that would qualify for Local Reference signing include, but are not limited to:
:* City Hall
:* Police Station
:* Courthouse
:* City/County Park
:* City/County Pool
:* Senior Center
:* Recycling Center


Local reference signs are not to be allowed on interstates without approval from the State Traffic Engineer.  
'''Standard.'''  Local Reference signs shall be 24 in. x 24 in. white legend on green guide signs with a directional arrow below the sign legend. The sign legend shall be limited to the generic name of the site, such as CITY PARK, and shall not include the proper name of the facility or the city / county name. Central Office Highway Safety and Traffic shall approve site types being requested for Local Reference signs and shall provide the sign design detail these signs shall be fabricated to match.


Supplemental or trailblazing signing for the city hall or courthouse over city or county streets should be the responsibility of the local jurisdiction. Only first order signs on conventional routes should be allowed. The city or county should provide the signing installation and maintenance at approved locations as determined by district personnel. The sign should meet our specifications and have reflective green background, white legend and border.
Local Reference signs shall only be placed at the first order sign location where motorists leave the state highway system. If the first order location is an interchange, the Local Reference sign shall only be placed at the ramp terminal. Local Reference signs shall not be placed on interstate highways or freeways.  These signs shall only be installed on expressways with speed limits of 45 mph or less or on any conventional two-lane route.
 
 
Traffic Division should approve any local reference signing.  
A maximum of two Local Reference Signs on a maximum of one post shall be permitted at any given first order location. Local Reference signs shall direct motorists to the site along the most direct path possible. If the most direct path is not the same for the two directions of travel on the state route, the Local Reference signs for each direction shall be placed at two appropriate first order locations.
 
Local reference and community awareness signs should have a maximum height and width of 24 inches.  
Local Reference signs and posts shall be provided, installed, and maintained by the city/county per the terms of a Roles and Responsibilities document, and the district shall approve all locations. Local reference signs shall be fabricated to MoDOT’s sign design details and shall meet minimum [https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/  ''MUTCD''] standards for color and retroreflection. A permit shall be issued by MoDOT to the city/county prior to the installation of Local Reference Signs. These signs shall be installed in accordance with the exhibits included with the Roles and Responsibilities document.
 
'''Support.''' Many communities participate in programs sponsored by different agencies or groups. Some of these programs provide signs that the cities want to post to acknowledge their participation. Signing for the following programs are approved for installation on right of way.
 
1. The National Weather Service sponsors the storm ready program. Communities that qualify for the program are provided signs by the program. MoDOT will allow Storm Ready signing to be placed adjacent to city limit signs.  
 
2. The disaster resistant community program is sponsored by FEMA and locally coordinated by the SEMA. Communities that qualify for the program are provided standard signs by the program. MoDOT will allow DISASTER RESISTANT COMMUNITY signing to be placed adjacent to city limit signs.  
 
3. Communities will be eligible for the Missouri Community Betterment signs when they become an active member in the Missouri Community Betterment Program and will lose their eligibility if they become inactive for more than one year.  


4. MoDOT will allow TREE CITY U.S.A. signs to be placed adjacent to city limit signs.  
'''Guidance.'''  Sites receiving Local Reference signing on MoDOT right of way could require additional trailblazer signing on city/county right of way to provide a complete path to the site. This signing is also the responsibility of the city/county to install and maintain. Trailblazer signs should match the same design, color and size as Local Reference signs so they are clearly associated with the first signs they see on MoDOT right of way.
The National Arbor Day Foundation sponsors the Tree City U.S.A. program for a year at a time. Upon meeting the requirements for the program a sign or signs are provided to the city.  


5. MoDOT will allow Neighborhood Watch signs to be placed at the right of way line.  
==903.9.27 Community Awareness Signs==


6. Mothers against drunk driving, MADD, sponsors a community recognition program. MADD provides signs to the communities that qualify for signing. We will allow MADD signing to be placed adjacent to city limit signs.  
'''Support.''' Many cities/counties participate in programs sponsored by different organizations. Some of these programs provide signs the cities/counties then wish to post with their city limit sign to acknowledge their participation. Cities/counties must achieve the minimum program requirements outlined by each sponsoring organization in order to qualify and/or continue to qualify for one or more of these programs. Signing for the following programs are approved for installation on MoDOT right of way:


7. MoDOT will allow DARE signing to be placed adjacent to city limit signs and  
:A. '''Storm Ready Program –''' Administered by National Weather Service program.
:B. '''Disaster Resistant Community Program -''' Sponsored by FEMA and locally coordinated by SEMA.
:C. '''Missouri Community Betterment Program -''' Administered by the Missouri Community Betterment Education Fund, Inc. 
:D. '''TREE CITY U.S.A. Program –''' Administered by National Arbor Day Foundation.
:E. '''National Neighborhood Watch Program –''' Administered by the National Sheriff’s Association
:F. '''MADD Program –''' Administered by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
:G. '''D.A.R.E. Program -''' Administered by the MSHP in conjunction with local law enforcement
:H. '''Purple Heart City/County –''' Administered by the Military Order of the Purple Heart
:I. '''POW-MIA City/County –''' Administered by the Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum
:J. '''Agri-Ready County -''' Administered by Missouri Farmers Care / Dept. of Agriculture
:K. '''Firewise USA Program –''' Administered by the National Fire Protection Association
:L. '''Main Street America –''' Administered by the Missouri Main Street Connection


'''Standard.''' Community awareness signs shall not detract from MoDOT signs and maintenance of the roadway. The signs shall look professional, not contain advertising of any kind, shall be limited to 2 posts with 2 signs per post and be located near the city limits sign.  
'''Standard.''' Community awareness signs shall not detract from, or interfere with, MoDOT signs or maintenance of the roadway. The signs shall look professional and shall not, contain advertising of any kind. These signs shall not be displayed on interstates or freeways. These signs shall only be installed on expressways with speed limits of 45 mph or less or on any conventional two-lane route. These sign assemblies shall be placed to the right of the city/county limit sign to tie the message to the community/county. The number of community awareness signs adjacent to any given city/county limit will be limited to two signs installed on one common post supplied and maintained by the city/county. No community awareness sign shall be mounted to a MoDOT post assembly.


The Storm Ready signs shall be erected on a separate post, to be maintained by the city. Signs and signposts shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the participating community.  
Cities/counties shall not install signs on MoDOT right of way before signing the Roles and Responsibilities agreement and receiving a permit from the local MoDOT district office. The roles and responsibilities agreement contains the guidance for how and where signs are to be installed on MoDOT right of way.


DISASTER RESISTANT COMMUNITY signs shall be erected on a separate post, to be maintained by the city. Signs and signposts shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the participating community.  
Cities/counties shall be approved by the sign program sponsoring organization before acquiring signs. Cities shall not fabricate their own copies and/or versions of the official community awareness program signs, only those signs provided by the sponsoring organization shall be installed on MoDOT right of way. Signs shall be removed from the right of way if the city/county no longer qualifies for the program the sign represents.


The Missouri Community Betterment (I-15) signs shall be placed in the upper left hand corner of the city limit signs of eligible communities. The signs shall be 12 in.x 12 inches. Communities shall be charged a fee for the cost, erection, and maintenance of each sign.  
'''Option.'''  If there is not room to place community awareness signs adjacent to the city limit sign, the community awareness assembly may be located 200 feet down stream of the city limit sign.


Communities shall petition the [http://ded.mo.gov/ Department of Economic Development] for the signs. The Department of Economic Development shall request MoDOT to erect the signs, collect fees from the communities for the erection of these signs with checks made payable to the Director of Revenue - Credit State Road Fund, and be responsible for maintenance and replacement of worn, faded, or damaged signs.  
DARE signs may also be located at the right of way line on routes that pass along school properties.


The Department of Economic Development through the office of the Missouri Community Betterment Program shall be responsible for certifying the eligibility of a community for the Missouri Community Betterment Signs, request the Missouri.  
If a city has a Welcome To sign on MoDOT right of way ([[903.9_General_Information_Signs#903.9.13_Welcome_To_Signs_for_Cities|see EPG 903.9.13]]) or a Welcome To monument on right of way ([[:Category:941_Permits_and_Access_Requests#941.5_Request_by_a_City_to_Construct_a_.E2.80.9CWelcome_To.E2.80.9D_Monument|see EPG 941.5]]), they have the option to install their community awareness signs at these locations. However, the city must choose their preferred location for their community awareness signs, they cannot be displayed at both their Welcome To sign/monument location and their MoDOT city limit sign location, and the city is still limited to a maximum of two community awareness signs per Welcome To sign/monument. If the city elects to install the community awareness signs on the city Welcome To sign, they must be installed on the sign posts directly below the city Welcome To sign, one community awareness sign per post. If these signs are associated with a city Welcome To monument, the community awareness signs must be attached to the monument.


To obtain a TREE CITY U.S.A. sign city must supply documentation by submitting a copy of their approved application to the district office for the present year. This must be done each year in order for the signs to remain next to the city limit signs.  
==903.9.28 Municipal Bus Stop Signing==


TREE CITY U.S.A. and Neighborhood Watch signs shall be erected on a separate post, to be maintained by the city or others. Signs and signposts should be furnished, installed, and maintained by the participating community.
'''Support.''' Many cities operate public transportation that includes bus service.  With many MoDOT routes running through cities and serving as city streets, bus stop locations many times are located on MoDOT routes.
 
'''Option.''' Where there is a need for several of these awareness signs to be installed at a particular location they may be combined into an assembly with a maximum of two awareness signs per post and two posts per location.
 
If there is not room to place the DISASTER RESISTANT COMMUNITY, Missouri Community Betterment, TREE CITY U.S.A., MADD, or DARE sign next to the city limit sign they may be located 200 ft. downstream from the city limit sign. Counties participating in the storm ready program may have signs installed adjacent to county line signs with requirements similar to city installations.
Any year beyond the first year a decal may be attached to the Tree City U.S.A. sign.
 
DARE signs may also be located at the right of way line on routes that pass along school properties. Counties participating in the DARE program may have signs installed adjacent to county line signs with requirements similar to city installations.  


'''Guidance.''' Bus stops should not be permitted on freeways and should be established only with the approval of the District Engineer.  
'''Guidance.''' Bus stops should not be permitted on freeways and should be established only with the approval of the District Engineer.  
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The shoulder width should be sufficient to allow clearance between the parked bus and the pavement and also permit storage of passengers and loading of the bus.  
The shoulder width should be sufficient to allow clearance between the parked bus and the pavement and also permit storage of passengers and loading of the bus.  


Signing for bus stops should be performed by municipality forces with standard red on white "No Parking - Bus Stop" signs following enactment of an enabling ordinance either on a blanket or specific location basis.  
Signing for bus stops should be installed and maintained by municipality forces with standard red on white "No Parking - Bus Stop" signs following enactment of an enabling ordinance either on a blanket or specific location basis.  


No other bus system signing, such as trail blazing for bus routes, should be permitted on the state system.  
No other bus system signing, such as trail blazing for bus routes, should be permitted on the state system.  
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'''Option.''' Where a special need exists, the shoulder may be improved for safety and maintenance reasons.  
'''Option.''' Where a special need exists, the shoulder may be improved for safety and maintenance reasons.  


Local bus officials may be permitted to install supplementary plates bearing schedules for the particular stop and other information relating to the bus operation. Distinctive bus system logos may be permitted on the supplementary signs provided they are of a configuration, which will not prove distracting to motorists. These supplementary signs should be installed beneath the municipality signs.  
Local bus officials may be permitted to install supplementary plates bearing schedules for the particular stop and other information relating to the bus operation. Distinctive bus system logos may be permitted on the supplementary signs provided they are of a configuration which will not prove distracting to motorists. These supplementary signs should be installed beneath the municipality signs.  


Signing for other mass transit systems, including park and ride lots associated with the system, will be allowed under guidelines similar to bus stops.  
Signing for other mass transit systems, including park and ride lots associated with the system, will be allowed under guidelines similar to bus stops.  


If the mass transit system has a logo they may incorporate it in to their sign.
If the mass transit system has a logo, they may incorporate it into their sign.
 
==903.9.27 School Awareness Signs==
 
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'''Support.''' Signs stating THIS IS A DARE DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE will be allowed at the right of way line on routes that pass along school property.
 
A channel type post is recommended for the installation of the school awareness signs.
 
'''Standard.''' DARE signs shall be erected on a separate post, to be maintained by the city.
 
In conjunction with Missouri Statues ([http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C100-199/1950000214.HTM RSMo 195.214]) that addresses distribution of controlled substances near schools, one DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE sign shall be allowed per direction at the right of way line on routes where the right of way adjacent to school properties. Schools wishing to erect these signs shall contact the district office prior to installation.
 
Signs and signposts for the THIS IS A DARE FREE SCHOOL ZONE and DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE shall be furnished, installed and maintained by the participating community. Each sign should be installed 1,000 ft. from the end of school property.
 
'''Guidance.''' The school should be informed of the importance of contacting utility companies since the sign will likely be in the utility corridor.  





Latest revision as of 14:17, 26 July 2024

903.9.1 Sizes of General Information Signs (MUTCD Section 2H.01)

Standard. Except as provided in EPG 903.2.13, the sizes of General Information signs that have a standardized design shall be as shown in Table 903.9.1.

Support. EPG 903.2.13 contains information regarding the applicability of the various columns in Table 903.9.1.

Option. Signs larger than those shown in Table 903.9.1 may be used (see EPG 903.2.13).

Table 903.9.1 Guide Sign Sizes

Sign Sign Designation EPG Article Conventional Road (in. x in.) Freeway/Expressway (in. x in.)
Single Lane Multi-Lane Oversized Mainline & Ramps
Emergency Reference D10-5 903.9.4 - - - 18 X 60
Auto Tour M17 Series 903.9.5 Varies Varies - Varies
Acknowledgement I9-1, I9-1P, I9-1a, I9-1aP, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3 903.9.6 Varies Varies - Varies
Airport D4-10 903.9.7 Var X 36 - - -
Business District D4-15 903.9.8 36 X 18 36 X 18 - -
Industrial Park D4-16 903.9.8 48 X 36 48 X 36 - -
City Limit I4-1, I4-1a, I4-2, I4-2b 903.9.9 Varies Varies - Varies
Town I5-1 903.9.9 Varies - - -
County Line I6 Series 903.9.9 Varies Varies - Varies
Custom City Limit I4-1a, I4-2b 903.9.11 Varies Varies - Varies
Custom County Limit I6-1a 903.9.11 Var X 48 Var X 48 - Var X 48
Welcome To (for cities) - 903.9.13 Varies Varies - Varies
Missouri State Line I2-1 903.9.14 36 X 18 72 X 36 - 72 X 36
Missouri Welcomes You I2-2, I2-3 903.9.14 96 X 48 96 X 48 - 144 X 72
Welcome Center (for state line only) I2-3P 903.9.14 - - - 144 X 36
Stream I3-1, I3-1a 903.9.15 Varies Varies - Varies
Transportation I-5, I-7 903.9.16 24 X 24 24 X 24 - 30 X 30
Veterans - 903.9.19 Varies Varies - Varies
College Generator E12-1, E12-2, E12-2a, E12-3, E12-3a 903.9.20 - - - Varies
College Emblem E12-4, E12-4a, E12-5, E12-5a, E12-6, E12-6a, E12-7, E12-8 903.9.20 - - - Varies
College Destination E12-1a 903.9.20 Varies Varies - -
Correctional Center - 903.9.21 Varies Varies - Varies
Lewis and Clark M17-2a 903.9.22 24 X 30 24 X 30 - 24 X 30

903.9.2 General Information Signs (I Series) (MUTCD Section 2H.02)

Support. Of interest to the traveler, though not directly necessary for guidance, are numerous kinds of information that can properly be conveyed by General Information signs or miscellaneous information signs. They include such items as Missouri State line (I2-1), City limit (I4-1, I4-2a), unincorporated community signs (I5-1), County line (I6-1), and river names (I3-1).

Option. The pictograph of a political jurisdiction (such as a state, county, or municipal corporation) may be displayed on custom city limit or custom county line signs (see EPG 903.9.11). Pictographs are only used in accordance with MUTCD guidelines. The display of a pictograph is not a standard application, if a jurisdiction chooses to display a pictograph there is a fee associated with the installation and maintenance of the special signs covered by a MoDOT TR15 signing agreement with the city/county.

Standard. If used, the height of a pictograph on a political boundary General Information sign shall not exceed two times the height of the upper-case letters of the principal legend on the sign. The pictograph shall comply with the provisions of EPG 903.2.6.

903.9.3 Miscellaneous Information Signs (MUTCD Section 2H.04)

Support. Miscellaneous information signs are used to point out geographical features, such as rivers and summits and other jurisdictional boundaries.

Option. Miscellaneous information signs may be used if they do not interfere with signing for interchanges or other critical points.

Guidance. Miscellaneous information signs should not be installed unless there are specific reasons for orienting the travelers or identifying control points for activities that are clearly in the public interest. If Miscellaneous information signs are to be of value to the traveler, they should be consistent with other guide signs in design and legibility. On all such signs, the design should be simple and dignified, without any tendency toward flamboyant advertising and in general compliance with other signing.

903.9.4 Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5 and D10-5a) (MUTCD Section 2H.06)

D10-5

Support. Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5 series) are used to assist travelers in estimating their progress, provide a means for identifying the location of emergency incidents and traffic crashes, and to aid in highway maintenance and servicing. The typical mile marker D10-1 series and intermediate mile marker D10-1a series of signs are not used by MoDOT as they do not provide the same level of information to the driver.

The Directional Ramp Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5a) are placed on long directional ramps to provide motorists a means to report incidents and/or request assistance. These signs help responders identify not only the interchange, but also the specific ramp they need to respond to.

Standard. Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5) shall be placed on Interstates (instead of traditional mile marker signs) at two-tenth mile intervals. An Emergency Reference Marker shall not be installed if it cannot be set within 200 ft. of its exact location.

Every attempt shall be made to install Emergency Reference Markers, even if this requires special mounting designs on walls, bridges or concrete median barrier.

Guidance. Directional Ramp Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5a) should be installed on directional ramps. These signs should be spaced approximately every 0.1 mile along the ramp with spacings being adjusted by engineering judgement to adjust for conditions.

Standard. Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5) shall be vertical panels having green backgrounds with white numerals, letters and borders, except for the route shield, which shall be the standard color and shape. The top line shall consist of the cardinal direction for the roadway. The second line shall consist of the applicable route shield for the roadway. The third line shall identify the mile reference for the location and the bottom line of the Emergency Reference Marker shall give the tenth of a mile reference for the location displaying the decimal point.

Directional Ramp Emergency Reference Markers (D10-5a) shall be vertical panels having green backgrounds with white numerals, letters, and borders, except for the route shield, which shall be the standard color and shape. The sign shall display the cardinal direction and route shield of the route being departed followed by “TO” and then display the cardinal direction and route shield of the route being accessed. Only the route shields for the primary routes shall be displayed on these signs, see Standard Plan 903.03 for installation details.

Emergency Reference Markers shall have a minimum mounting height of 4 ft. to the bottom of the sign according to the mounting height requirements of EPG 903.2.18 Standardization of Sign Location and per details found in Standard Plan 903.03.

The distance numbering shall be continuous for each route within the state, except where overlaps occur (see EPG 903.8.32). Where routes overlap, Emergency Reference Marker continuity shall be established for the route of higher classification. If two routes of the same class overlap each other, the route with the lower designation takes precedent unless that route overlaps for only a short segment.

Guidance. The route selected for continuity of distance numbering should also have continuity in interchange exit numbering (see EPG 903.8.32). On a route without Emergency Reference Marker continuity, the first Emergency Reference Marker beyond the overlap should indicate the total distance traveled on the route so that travelers will have a means of correlating their travel distance between Emergency Reference Markers with that shown on their odometer.

Standard. The distance measurement shall increase in the northbound and eastbound directions of travel. Emergency Reference Markers for southbound or westbound roadways shall be set at locations directly opposite to and displaying the same distance measurement as the Emergency Reference Marker for the northbound or eastbound roadways.

Guidance. The zero-distance should begin at the south and west state lines, or at the south and west terminus points where routes begin within a state.

Standard. Except as provided in the option below Emergency Reference Markers shall be installed on the right side of the roadway.

Option. Where conditions limit or restrict the use of Emergency Reference Markers on the right side of the roadway, they may be installed in the median. Emergency Reference Markers may be installed back-to-back if the median location is warranted. Emergency Reference Markers may be installed on non-interstate freeways and expressways under the following conditions:

1. Written support from the local response agency must first be obtained.
2. A logical beginning and ending point must be chosen. Examples of logical beginning or ending points include state boundaries, transitions from two to four lanes, or major intersections. District borders, county lines or construction project limits are not logical beginning and ending points.
3. All districts along the route must be involved in the decision to install Emergency Reference Markers on a route to ensure consistency of application.

Guidance. Emergency Reference markers should not be installed on routes which are likely to change in length due to future realignments. Roadway realignments would require the replacement of Emergency Reference Markers in the future to correct the distance measurement displayed on these signs.

903.9.5 Auto Tour Route Signs (M17 series) (MUTCD Section 2H.07)

M17-1
M17-2
M17-3
M17-4
M17-5
M17-8
M17-8a
M17-10
M17-11

Support. An auto tour route is a path along a historic route or a historic trail with the auto tour route traversing existing roadways. The roadway the auto tour route traverses may be the actual historic road or represent the exact location of a historic trail, however, it is more common the auto tour route traverses existing roadways which represent the closest approximation of where the historic route or trail originally existed.

MoDOT does not typically initiate auto tour routes, this action is typically initiated by historical organizations like the National Park Service or private organizations like the Historic Route 66 Association of Missouri who have an interest in preserving the history of a historic route or trail. These organizations are the technical experts on the history of the historic route or trail.

Auto tour signing is expensive to install and maintain and these costs are generally borne by the sponsoring organization requesting the signing. One of the primary issues with auto tour routes is they traditionally rely on signs to guide motorists along the path. If just one sign is stolen or damaged and taken out of service, the path is broken, and motorists can lose their way. In today’s technology and GPS guidance, there may be better more cost-effective ways of guiding motorists along an auto tour route. A sponsoring organization may want to consider instead of signing, such as a navigational map app for smart phone or GPS system. These types of apps are cheaper, can be easily updated, and are not as susceptible to failures like physical signs.

Standard. The Commission will consider marking an auto tour trail if the historic route or historic trail meets these minimum qualifications:

A. The road has been designated historic in one of the following ways:
1. The route is listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.
2. The route is a National Park Service National Historic Trail
3. The route has been designated as historic through state legislation or congressional action.
B. An organization shall exist who sponsors the historic route and who shall be responsible for determining the exact path of the historical road.
C. The historic route shall be a minimum of 50 miles long and contiguous in length.

Once a historic route or trail has been determined to qualify for auto tour signing, there are additional conditions and terms which must be met before signs can be installed on Commission right of way:

A. There shall be an agreement between the sponsoring organization and the Commission to define the responsibilities of each party. The agreement will have a 10-year term with options to renew the agreement. A new agreement will be executed as part of the renewal period. Any changes to the agreement during the 10-year period will void the agreement.
B. The sponsoring organization shall be responsible for paying a fee for the auto tour trail signing placed on Commission right of way. The fee shall be determined by the Commission and will cover the cost for initial sign installations as well as the estimated maintenance costs for the life of the 10-year agreement. If at the end of the 10-year term the sponsoring organization wishes to renew the agreement, the organization will be responsible for paying a renewal fee to cover the estimated maintenance costs for the subsequent 10 years. If a renewal is not executed with the Commission following the end date of the previous agreement the auto tour trail signing will no longer be maintained and will be removed from Commission right of way.
C. Historic route signs located on MoDOT right of way shall be installed and maintained by MoDOT per the agreement. These signs will always remain the property of the Commission and at the end of their life span will be disposed of as scrap material.
D. The Commission shall approve the path of the historic route prior to execution of the agreement.
E. The design of the sign used to mark the historic route shall be approved by the Commission as well as the Federal Highway Administration. The size of the sign shall not be larger than 24” x 30”.
F. The Commission shall coordinate the fabrication of the approved historic route signs for both state route and non-state route portions of the historic route or path to assure uniformity in signing.
G. The installation of signs on Commission right of way shall be in accordance with MoDOT standards and specifications and approved by MoDOT prior to the execution of an agreement. The sign installations on routes outside of the Commission’s current right of way shall match the sign design and sign placement established for the state right of way, with the post selection meeting the approval of the local jurisdiction who owns the right of way the signs are being installed on.
H. If the path of the historic route travels on roadways outside of the Commission’s current highway system, the sponsoring organization shall acquire written commitments from local jurisdictions to allow the historic route’s path to traverse the local jurisdiction’s routes prior to the execution of the agreement with the Commission. These written commitments must also address how the signs will be initially installed along the local jurisdiction’s route as well as the commitments for the long-term maintenance of the signs. If these commitments cannot be obtained the historic route signing cannot be installed.
I. The auto tour path for the historic route shall be installed in a single phase within a year or less.
J. Any part of the Commission-maintained system shall be limited to a maximum of three concurrent historic route and/or trail designations.
K. The approved auto tour path shall be marked using trailblazer assemblies and confirmation assemblies installed on their own independent sign supports. The trailblazing assemblies shall comprise of one approved auto tour sign and the appropriate directional arrow. The confirmation assembly shall be comprised of only the approved auto tour sign. The confirmation assemblies shall be placed in advance of an intersection where the auto tour route makes a directional change, the confirmation assembly shall be installed downstream of the intersection where the auto tour route made the directional change. No other signs shall be installed along the route unless approved by the Commission. The Commission will work with the sponsoring organization to establish the sign installation plan identifying sign installation locations.
L. Cardinal Direction plaques shall not be used with auto tour route signing.
M. The AUTO TOUR (M17-1) auxiliary sign was an educational plaque, it is no longer used. All existing signs shall be removed from assemblies at the end of their life cycle.

The TR15 agreement for the auto tour route signing for sponsoring organizations who are not state or federal agencies shall contain the following provisions:

A. The sponsoring organization for the historic route shall provide a detailed map and description for the path of the historic route to be included in the agreement between the sponsoring organization and the Commission.
B. The sponsoring organization shall have the funding for the installation and 10 years of maintenance in place before the agreement will be executed.
C. If the historic road crosses a state line, there must be agreement with the adjoining state or states on the signing and the routing of the historic route. If agreements with the other states cannot be reached the historic signing shall end at the last intersection in Missouri.
D. If approved, Auto Tour Route signs shall not be installed on freeways or expressways, except as necessary to provide continuity between disconnected segments of conventional roadways that are designated as auto tour routes, for which the freeway or expressway provides the only connection between the segments. If installed on freeways or expressways, Auto Tour Route signs shall be installed as independent trailblazer assemblies and shall not be installed with other Route signs or confirmation assemblies or on guide signs. If installed on freeways or expressways, Auto Tour Route trailblazer assemblies shall be installed at less frequent intervals than route confirmation assemblies.

Support. Auto trail signing with state or federal sponsorship are typically installed under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), that is drafted specifically for each trail.

The Mississippi River Trail (MRT), while listed here, is a US Bike route which was established through the AASHTO Route Marking process. The MRT Trail is a designated bicycle and pedestrian trail that traverses the shores of the Mississippi River in the United States. The trail extends from the headwaters at Lake Itasca in Minnesota to near the mouth of the river in Venice, Louisiana. Much of the trail’s 3,000 miles (4,800 km) follows roadways used by motor vehicles, although some of the route is on multi-use trails.

There are several approved historic routes and trails that follow state-maintained routes which include:

A. Lewis and Clark Trail (M17-2)
B. Historic 66 (M17-8, M17-8a)
C. Santa Fe Trail (M17-4)
D. Oregon Trail (M17-3)
E. Trail of Tears (M17-5)
F. Pony Express (M17-10)
G. California Trail (M17-11)
H. Mississippi River Trail (MRT) bike trail / US Bike Route 45 (M17-7)

Option. Exclusive to the Lewis and Clark Trail (M17-2) marker, signing may be placed on the Guide Signs to provide guidance along the approved path on freeways and expressways. If there is insufficient space on the guide sign to display the Lewis and Clark Trail, the trail sign may be hung below the guide sign in accordance with MoDOT Standards and Specifications.

Fig. 903.9.5, Standard Application of Trail Signing

903.9.5.1 Corridor Designations

M17-9
M17-12

Support. Corridor designations are typically multi-state route names established and/or implemented by neighboring state DOTs. In Missouri, the adoption of corridor designations was accomplished through Commission action.

There are two approved corridor designations currently in the state:

Avenue of the Saints (M17-9) - The Avenue of the Saints was the concept of businessman Ernest Hayes of Mount Pleasant, Iowa who in the 1980s envisioned a four-lane highway between St. Paul and St. Louis. It was named by Gary Smith, who at the time was Executive Director of the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission. Smith and Hayes convened a group of area business and political leaders, who organized an effort to convince the Iowa Department of Transportation to study the idea, which they did in 1988.
In 1990 the FHWA chose its route for the Avenue of the Saints: the signed highway would follow the existing Interstate 35 from St. Paul to a point south of Clear Lake, Iowa; U.S. Route 18 to Charles City, Iowa; U.S. Route 218 to Cedar Falls, Iowa; U.S. Route 20 and Iowa Highway 58 around Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa; Interstate 380 from Waterloo through Cedar Rapids to Interstate 80 near Coralville, Iowa and Iowa City, Iowa; U.S. Route 218 to Donnellson, Iowa; Iowa Highway 394 and Route B to Wayland, Missouri; and Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 61 from Wayland to St. Louis. The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 made the Avenue of the Saints an official "high-priority corridor," and signs were put along the route by the end of the year.
On July 25, 2008, the final nine miles (14 km) of highway between the Lewis—Clark county line and Wayland, Missouri, was open to four-lane traffic. A ceremony was held at the intersection of US 61 and Route 27 to commemorate the completion of the four-lane highway in Missouri. The Avenue of the Saints is now complete from St. Paul to suburban St. Louis.
Chicago - Kansas City Expressway (CKC) – The Chicago–Kansas City Expressway is a highway that runs between Chicago, Illinois, and Claycomo, Missouri. The road is known as Route 110 in Missouri and Illinois Route 110 (IL 110) in Illinois. The Illinois Route 110 was created through legislation on May 27, 2010, as the designated route for the Illinois portion of the Chicago–Kansas City Expressway.
Missouri Route 110 and the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway designations were established through the actions of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission on January 4, 2012.

903.9.6 Sponsorship Signs (I9-1, I9-2, I9-2P, I9-3, I9-4) (MUTCD Section 2H.08)

I9-1 Series
I9-2
I9-2P
I9-3

Support. Acknowledgment signs are a way of recognizing a company, business, or volunteer group that provides a highway-related service. Acknowledgment signs include, but are not limited to, sponsorship signs for adopt-a-highway litter removal programs, maintenance of a parkway or interchange, and other highway maintenance or beautification sponsorship programs.

Refer to EPG 141.8 Sponsorship Programs for more information on MoDOT's Sponsorship Policy.

Guidance. Refer to EPG 171 Maintenance Policy and Operations for acknowledgment sign program policy.

Standard. Because regulatory, warning, and guide signs have a higher priority, acknowledgment signs shall only be installed where adequate spacing is available between the acknowledgment sign and other higher priority signs. Acknowledgment signs shall not be installed in a position where they would obscure the road users’ view of other traffic control devices.

Acknowledgment signs shall not be installed at any of the following locations:

A. On the front or back of, adjacent to, or around any other traffic control device, including traffic signs, highway traffic signals and changeable message signs;
B. On the front or back of, adjacent to, or around the supports or structures of other traffic control devices, or bridge piers; or
C. At key decision points where a road user’s attention is more appropriately focused on other traffic control devices, roadway geometry or traffic conditions, including exit and entrance ramps, intersections, grade crossings, toll plazas, roundabouts, temporary traffic control zones and areas of limited sight distance.

Guidance. The minimum spacing between acknowledgment signs and any other traffic control signs, except parking regulation signs, should be:

A. 150 ft. on roadways with speed limits of less than 30 mph,
B. 200 ft. on roadways with speed limits of 30 to 45 mph, and
C. 500 ft. on roadways with speed limits greater than 45 mph.

If the placement of a newly installed higher-priority traffic control device, such as a higher-priority sign, a highway traffic signal or a temporary traffic control device, conflicts with an existing acknowledgment sign, the acknowledgment sign should be relocated, covered or removed.

Option. Acknowledgment signs may have their own designs and may also use their own pictograph and/or a brief jurisdiction-wide program slogan as part of any portion of the acknowledgment sign, provided that the signs comply with the provisions for shape, color, and lettering style in this article and in EPG 903.2 Extent of Signing.

Guidance. Acknowledgment signs should clearly indicate the type of highway services provided by the sponsor.

Standard. Acknowledgment signs shall comply with the following provisions:

A. Neither the sign design nor the sponsor acknowledgment logo shall contain any contact information, directions, slogans (other than a brief jurisdiction-wide program slogan, if used), telephone numbers, or internet addresses, including domain names and uniform resource locators (URL);
B. Except for the lettering, if any, on the sponsor acknowledgment logo, all lettering shall be in upper-case letters;
C. In order to keep the focus on the highway-related service and not on the sponsor acknowledgment logo, the area reserved for the sponsor acknowledgment logo shall not exceed 1/3 of the total area of the sign and shall be a maximum of 8 sq. ft., and shall not be located at the top of the sign;
D. The entire sign display area shall not exceed 24 sq. ft.;
E. The sign shall not contain any messages, lights, symbols or trademarks that resemble any official traffic control devices;
F. The sign shall not contain any external or internal illumination, light-emitting diodes, luminous tubing, fiber optics, luminescent panels, or other flashing, moving or animated features; and
G. The sign shall not distract from official traffic control messages such as regulatory, warning, or guidance messages.

Guidance. In the spring of 2012 the design of Adopt-A-Highway signs changed from an all blue background (I9-1) to a blue and white background with an interchangeable plaque system (I9-1a and I9-1aP). This plaque system is designed to allow Adopt-A-Highway signs to remain standing when adopters enter and leave the program.

For new adoptions, the basic sign has a message of “AVAILABLE 888-ASK-MODOT” (I9-1a) and the plaque bearing the adopter’s name or message (I9-1aP) is installed over this message. When an adopter ceases participation in the program, the plaque should be removed, revealing the “available” message.

Additionally, “AVAILABLE 888-ASK-MODOT” plaques (I9-1P) may be placed on the older style signs (I9-1) when an adopter stops participating if the existing sign still has some remaining service life. Once a new adopter chooses this section of roadway, the “available” plaque (I9-1P) may be changed out with a new plaque bearing the adopters name or message (I9-1aP).

903.9.7 Airport Sign (D4-10)

D4-10

Support. MoDOT signs for both general aviation airports (public airports that do not offer commercial flights) and airports offering regularly scheduled commercial air service.

Standard. The Airport (D4-10) sign shall be used to sign general aviation airports and only at the first order sign location. If the first order signing location is at an interchange, only ramp terminal signing will be provided. Airport signing shall not be provided for privately owned airports or flying fields.

Supplemental guide signing shall only be used to sign for airports offering regularly scheduled commercial air service and only up to the third order sign location or the first interchange encountered.

The Airport (I-5) Symbol sign shall be reserved for guidance to airports offering regularly scheduled commercial service and shall not be used to provide guidance for airports that do not provide commercial flights. Airport (I-5) Symbol shall be incorporated into the supplemental guide sign designs.

Option. Signing for St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Kansas City International Airport may have additional guide signing beyond the third order locations and beyond the first interchange due to the fact they draw motorist from all over the state as well as neighboring states.

Airport (I-5) Symbol sign, with an arrow plaque, may be used as a trailblazer for airports offering commercial air service. The Airport (I-5) Symbol may be included on primary guide signs for exits which lead motorists in the direction of an airport offering regularly scheduled commercial air service.

903.9.8 BUSINESS DISTRICT and INDUSTRIAL PARK Signs (D4-15, D4-16)

D4-15
D4-16

Option. The BUSINESS DISTRICT (D4-15) sign may be erected on a highway within the city limits at the principal intersection leading to the central business district.

Standard. If a route passes through the central business district, this sign shall not be used.

If a route passes through the industrial park, this sign shall not be used.

Option. The INDUSTRIAL PARK (D4-16) sign may be erected on a highway within the city limits at the principal intersection leading to the central industrial park when truck traffic tends to get lost or miss turns.

Guidance. If used, the INDUSTRIAL PARK sign should be installed at first order signing for the most direct path.

903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)

I4-1 and I4-2
I5-1
I6-1

Standard. The City Limit (I4 series) signs shall be erected at the city limit of each incorporated area, at the point where the city limit crosses the right of way. If there is inadequate space at this location to install a sign, the city limit sign shall be moved to the closest appropriate location within the city limit boundaries.

County Line (I6 series) signs shall be erected on all state routes at the county line boundary. If there is inadequate space at this location to install a sign, the county line sign shall be moved to the closest appropriate location within the county boundaries.

Support. Beginning July 1, 2021, city populations will no longer be included on city limit signs to comply with new guidance which will be included in the 11th edition of the MUTCD. The decision to phase out the display of populations on city limit signs prior to the release of the 11th edition of the MUTCD was due to the pending release of the updated US Census numbers. This was to avoid the significant expenditure of resources to update all existing city limit signs with new populations. Existing city limit signs will continue to display the city population until the end of the sign’s service life with no option to update the display. City limit and county line sign designs will also be modified to match the MUTCD standard layout of jurisdictional boundary signs currently used on Missouri’s State Line signs, displaying the proper name of the boundary followed by the boundary type.

Standard. City limit and county line signs shall only display the proper name of the incorporated community, or the proper name of the county, these jurisdictional boundary signs are marking, followed by the jurisdictional boundary description of “CITY LIMIT” or “COUNTY LINE” respectively. Names of elected officials or promotional messages, such as notable accomplishments or claims, shall not be displayed on, or with, city limit or county line signs.

Guidance. The County Line sign should not be erected at the state line.

Support. See EPG 903.16 Typical Signing Applications of City Limit signs.

Option. Unincorporated Community signs (I5-1) may be installed at the approximate entrance of an unincorporated community, similar to a city limit sign. Unincorporated communities eligible for signing are those that the traveling public would view or recognize as an organized community as they pass through the area. These unincorporated communities would typically have businesses, community centers, or other non-residential structures that are visible from the highway, in addition to their residential areas. They would also be significant enough to typically justify a reduction in the posted speed limit and/or be considered as a destination on highway signs. Eligible unincorporated communities are typically structured enough to also have some form of governing board or council.

Residential neighbor developments or subdivisions are not to be considered unincorporated communities that would qualify for highway signing. Regions that once were recognized by the traveling public as an unincorporated community but now have very little or no community recognizable features would no longer be eligible for signing. Existing Community boards installed for regions that are no longer eligible for signing shall remain in place until the end of their service life.

A Speed Limit sign may be mounted above the Unincorporated Community sign if the speed limit changes at that location.

903.9.10 Special Supplemental Signing

Support. Special supplemental signing policies contained in EPG 903.9.11 and EPG 903.9.12 refer to signs that are either modifications of existing MoDOT signs or special guide signs that have been approved for use. In many cases these signs are provided by MoDOT and have a participation fee associated with the fabrication, installation and maintenance of these special supplementary signs.

Guidance. Care should be taken when considering adding supplemental signs to make sure they do not interfere with or distract from regulatory, warning or guide signs. Sufficient spacing of at least 800 ft. on freeways or expressways should be allowed for drivers to be able to read and comprehend the sign messages.

903.9.11 Custom City Limit and Custom County Line Signs (I4-1a, I4-2b, I6-1a)

I4-1a and I4-2b
I6-1a

Support. Many cities and counties want to enhance their identity and presence to the traveling public. A way to do this is by requesting MoDOT to install customized city or county limit signs in lieu of the MoDOT standard jurisdictional boundary signs. Displaying the city or county logo or emblem along with the jurisdictional boundary information is in compliance with MUTCD standards. Standards have been developed, according to the MUTCD, as to what the signs will look like and what is allowed to be added to customize the signs. Custom signs are not required at city or county limits on the state system.

Incorporated communities are permitted to request that custom city limit signs be installed on the state system.

Standard. Any custom sign not conforming to this policy shall be removed.

MoDOT shall fabricate customized signs, for consistency, according to the standards described below. Graphics or messages requested by the city or county shall have the approval of the department prior to fabrication.

The signs shall be white legend on a green background. The signs shall be made of reflectorized material according to MoDOT standards. Lettering on the signs shall be of the approved size and style as contained in the MUTCD for the type of facility where the signs will go.

The left side of custom boundary signs shall display the standard message used on standard MoDOT-supplied city limit or county line signs with the right side of the sign displaying the official city or county logo or emblem (the square area in the sign images shown above). Logos of individual organizations shall not be allowed. The maximum size of the city or county logo (height and width) shall be two times the upper-case legend height of the city or county name displayed on the sign.

When a city or county elects to use a customized limit sign, MoDOT shall replace the standard sign with the custom sign. If there is a need for a speed limit sign, the speed limit sign shall be installed the same as if a standard city limit sign were used.

A participation fee shall be paid for by the city/county which will include all cost for fabrication, installation, and maintenance of the signs. Refer to EPG 903.15 Signing Agreements for contract process.

Lighting of these signs shall not be allowed.

Guidance. The TR-15 contract should be executed between the city or county and MoDOT before the sign is installed.

The legend of the sign should be simple, dignified and void of any commercial advertising.

Landscaping around any of these signs should be coordinated and reviewed by the department’s roadside management personnel.

903.9.12 City and County Accomplishment Plaques (I4-1P, I4-2P, I5-1P, I6-1P)

Support. MoDOT did have a city/county accomplishment program where a city or county could display up to three accomplishments below their jurisdictional boundary sign. This program was discontinued September 1, 2021 in response to pending federal rule changes that would prohibit such displays on jurisdictional boundary signs.

Standard. No new accomplishment plaque requests will be considered after September 1, 2021. All existing accomplishment plaques shall be maintained for the remainder of the 10-year term in accordance with the latest TR15 contract executed for each installation. No accomplishment contract will be renewed or extended beyond the contract termination date. All existing accomplishments listed on the plaques shall remain unchanged for the remainder of the contract terms. No additions, modifications or updates will be permitted.

903.9.13 Welcome To Signs for Cities

Option. Cities may place Welcome To signs on MoDOT right of way within city limits as a gateway to welcome visitors to their city.

Standard. Welcome To signs shall fit on one or two MoDOT breakaway signposts (wood, PSST, pipe, structural) choosing the post type that properly supports the size of sign being installed using the post selection tools in EPG 903.3. MoDOT posts may be painted, but no other alterations may be applied as this can affect the safety performance of the post. The requirements for Welcome To signs include:

  • Welcome To signs shall only be installed as ground mounted signs, Welcome To signs shall not be mounted overhead or on bridge structures, i.e. girders, columns abutment walls, etc.
  • Welcome To signs shall not be illuminated electrically.
  • Welcome To signs shall not contain advertisement of any kind.
  • Welcome To signs shall not provide directional guidance by displaying destinations with or without arrows.
  • Welcome to signs shall not display accomplishments, such as school related athletic achievements or city awards.
  • A TR-42 agreement agreement shall be executed and a permit issued (to address traffic control, locate utilities and other aspects of the installation not addressed in the TR42 contract) before a Welcome To sign is installed. A city ordinance is required with the agreement. An ordinance provides evidence of the city’s assent to enter into an agreement with the Commission.

Guidance. Welcome To signs should be installed in a location that does not interfere with normal highway signs and possess the least possible threat to the motorist should they leave the roadway.

Option. The content and design of the sign face is up to the city, design aspects which are optional and permissible include:

  • Making the sign retroreflective so they are visible at night and have the same appearance at night as they do during the day.
  • The sign can display a city slogan or recognition statement that does not change over time, such as, but limited to:
  • “Sister City To…”
  • “Home of…”
  • The City Population
  • The year the city was established

Guidance for Welcome To monuments can be found in EPG 941.5.

903.9.14 State Line Signs (I2-1, I2-2, I2-3, I2-3P)

I2-1
I2-2
I2-3
I2-3P

Standard. The MISSOURI STATE LINE (I2-1) sign shall be erected at the state line on all lettered routes.

The large MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU (I2-3) sign shall be erected at or near the state line on numbered routes where the traffic volume is 1,000 AADT or greater. The Welcome to Missouri Welcome Center (I2-3P) plaque shall be installed below a Welcome to Missouri (I2-3) sign on interstates when there is a welcome center located downstream from the state line.

The smaller sign (I2-2) shall be erected at or near the state line on numbered routes where the traffic volume is less than 1,000 AADT.

Guidance. At locations where it may be impractical to erect the MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU sign at or near the state line, the MISSOURI STATE LINE sign should be used. At locations where the MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU sign is erected in addition to the MISSOURI STATE LINE sign, the MISSOURI WELCOMES YOU should be installed within ¼ mile of the state line.

Option. The MISSOURI STATE LINE sign may be erected on other routes where it is impractical to use the Welcome to Missouri sign.

903.9.15 River and Major Lake Name (I3-1)

I3-1

Guidance. River and Major Lake Name (I3-1) signs should be erected at all bridges on the interstate and numbered routes.

Standard. River and Major Lake Name signs shall not be installed on letter routes. Signs shall only be installed at bridges crossing the rivers and major lakes listed in Table 903.9.15; all other river and lake name signs currently in place shall be removed at the end of their life cycle.

Table 903.9.15

Rivers That Will Receive
"Stream Name Signs"
Lakes That Will Receive
"Stream Name Signs"
Big Piney River Locust Creek Bull Shoals Lake
Big River Meramec River Harry S Truman Lake
Black River Mississippi River Lake of the Ozarks
Blackwater River Missouri River Mark Twain Lake
Bourbeuse River Moreau River Norfork Lake
Cache River Nishnabotna River Pomme de Terre Lake
Chariton River North Fork White River Smithville Lake
Cuivre River Niangua River Stockton Lake
Current River Nodaway River Table Rock Lake
Des Moines River North River Thomas Hill Reservoir
Eleven Point River Osage River Wappapello Lake
Elk River Platte River
Fabius River Pomme de Terre River
Fox River Sac River
Gasconade River Salt River
Grand River South Grand River
Headwater Diversion Spring River
Jacks Fork River St. Francis River
James River Tarkio River
Kansas River White River
Lamine River Wyaconda River

Rivers which receive signing are those which drain the major watersheds of the state; however, individual watersheds of any size shall not be signed on MoDOT roadways.

Option. Individual arms of major lakes may be signed on interstate and numbered routes.

903.9.16 Transportation Signs (I-5, I-7, E11-1)

I-5
I-7
E11-1

Option. Guide signs for commercial service airports may be provided from the nearest interstate, or other freeway intersection directly to the airport, normally not to exceed 15 miles. The Airport (I-5) symbol sign along with a supplemental plaque may be used to indicate the specific name of the airport. An Airport symbol sign, with or without a supplemental name plaque or the word AIRPORT, and an arrow may be used as a trailblazer.

Standard. Adequate trailblazer signs shall be in place prior to installing the airport guide signs.

Support. Location and placement of all airport guide signs depends upon the availability of longitudinal spacing on highways.

Standard. When a sign is used to display a safety or transportation-related message, the display format shall not be of a type that would be considered similar to advertising displays. Messages and symbols that resemble any official traffic control device shall not be used on safety or transportation-related message signs.

The Amtrak Station (I-7) sign shall not be installed if a city will not provide supplemental signing for these locations.

The Amtrak Station and the appropriate M6 series arrow shall be used for ramp signs.

Guidance. The Amtrak Station sign should be compatible with the color and size of existing signing design.

Support. The Amtrak Station sign is a supplemental guide sign of variable size.

Standard. The “Missouri Train Service – 1-800-USA-RAIL – morail.org” sign has been discontinued. Existing signs shall be removed at the end of their service life.

903.9.17 Historic Downtown Signs

Standard. Historic Downtown Signs have been discontinued. MoDOT shall no longer provide signing for the historic business district of a community/city.

Existing Historic Downtown Signs shall be removed at the end of their service life.

Option. Signing for Historic Downtown Districts may be accomplished through the TODS (EPG 903.12) or Logo (EPG 903.11) programs.

903.9.18 Missouri Regional Port Authorities

Support. Signing for port authorities is done in coordination with Multimodal Operations. For more information contact Multimodal Operations.

903.9.19 Veterans Signing

Standard. MoDOT shall provide signing for veterans cemeteries in Missouri. The cemeteries shall be owned and operated by either the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (for national cemeteries) or the Missouri Veterans Commission (for state cemeteries). First order signing, on the state system, shall be provided for all cemeteries that meet the above upon request.

The Missouri Veterans Commission shall pay a participation fee for veterans’ home signs for 10 years. After 10 years, the signs will either be removed or renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic. First order signing, on the state system, shall be provided for all veterans’ homes that meet the above upon request.

Option. Second order signing may be considered if there is an intersection of a state route or an interchange within 6 miles of the cemetery or of the veterans’ home.

Signing may be allowed for veterans’ homes that are owned and operated by the Missouri Veterans Commission.

Standard. See EPG 903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs for signing of Veterans hospitals

903.9.20 College Signing

Support. Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s college signing was managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. The rules for college signing were contained in the Code of State Regulations for Traffic Generator Signing as these signs are a form of traffic generator.

Effective July 1, 2015 a new Code of State Regulations, 7 CSR Division 10, Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program, went into effect that incorporated the rules for college signing.

College signing is now part of the Supplemental Guide Sign Program which is managed by a 3rd party contractor, beginning July 1, 2015.

Standard. All requests for college signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.

This new CSR replaced those state administrative rules for individual programs and combined them into one unified rule. This new rule eliminated the duplications, corrected inequities and standardized definitions and requirements between programs. The new Supplemental Guide Sign Program CSR also permitted all programs contained within the rule to be outsourced. Outsourcing the management of these programs not only freed up MoDOT resources, but also provided one point of contact for interested applicants who prior to this may have had to contact both MoDOT and MoDOT’s former TODS and Logo program managing contractor.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised for the new Supplemental Guide Sign program and a contract was awarded on July 1, 2015. The signing programs managed under the Supplemental Guide Sign Program include:

  • Tourist Oriented Directional Signing (TODS)
  • Specific Service Signing (Logos)
  • Traffic Generator Signing for privately owned and operated tourist-oriented activity sites
  • College Signing
  • Signing for State and Federal recreational and historic sites
  • State Correctional Center signing
  • Welcome Center Affiliate signing.

903.9.21 State Correctional Center Signs

Support. Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s State Correctional Center Signing was managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. The rules for correctional signing were contained in MoDOT policy in the EPG.

Effective July 1st 2015, a new Code of State Regulations went into effect, 7 CSR Division 10 , Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program, which incorporated the rules for State Correctional Center Signing. State Correctional Center Signing is now part of the Supplemental Guide Sign Program which is managed by a 3rd party contractor, beginning July 1, 2015.

Standard. All requests for State Correctional Center Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.

903.9.22 Lewis and Clark Historic Site Sign (M17-2a)

M17-2a

Standard. MoDOT shall provide signing for certified Lewis and Clark historic sites. Signing for sites shall direct motorists from the Lewis and Clark trail to the certified historic site. Signing for a certified site shall be limited to the nearest junction on the trail to the site. Second and third order signing on the trail shall not be allowed. Along the Mississippi River, where there is not an official Lewis and Clark trail, signing shall be provided from the “pseudo-trail” as designated by MoDOT.

Signing shall consist of the Lewis and Clark Historical Marker (M17-2a) sign and an appropriate Advance Turn Arrow placed in advance of the junction where motorists leave the trail. If additional trailblazers on the state system are required, the Lewis and Clark Historical Marker sign with the appropriate Advance Turn Arrow shall be used.

Additional trailblazing off the state system may be required to reach the certified historic site. This signing shall consist of the smaller version of the Lewis and Clark Historical Marker (M17-2a) sign, which is installed and maintained by others. MoDOT shall manufacture the Lewis and Clark Historical Marker signs with the cost of manufacturing reimbursed according to the following subarticles. Signing on the state system shall not be allowed unless the appropriate trailblazer signs off the state system are also installed, if required.

If a Public Area Directional sign does not exist for the facility, signing shall be provided according to the normal Lewis and Clark historic site policy.

Trailblazers shall be reimbursed by the appropriate state agency.

Requests for Lewis and Clark historic signing for a non-state owned location shall only be considered if the location has been certified by the National Park Service.

Signing for certified sites shall be in accordance with the normal Lewis and Clark historic site policy. The owner of the site shall be responsible for the cost and installation of the trailblazer signs and securing approval from the appropriate local agencies for locating and maintaining the trailblazer signs.

Guidance. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Department of Conservation have erected special interpretive signs at some of their sites. The advance signs for these sites should be incorporated into any signing that currently exists for the facility by adding it above the existing Public Area Directional sign (see assembly above).

The Lewis and Clark Historical Marker sign should be mounted to either the left or right side of the Public Area Directional sign based on the turn required to reach the site.

Support. Information for certification can be found at:

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
1709 Jackson Street
Omaha, NE 68102-2571
www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/site-certification.htm.

Information regarding the trail in Missouri can be found at:

The Missouri Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission
100 Jefferson Street, Suite 200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-522-9019
https://mostateparks.com/park/lewis-and-clark-state-park.

Signing for certified sites will normally be from the approved Lewis and Clark trail. There are, however, several sites along the Missouri River in the north part of St. Louis County that are not conveniently located near the Lewis and Clark trail. Any signing provided along these routes will be in accordance with the normal Lewis and Clark historic site policy.

903.9.23 Historical Site Signs

Support. Prior to July 2015, MoDOT’s historic signing was accomplished through several different programs, Traffic Generator Signing and State and Federal Historic Site signing, these programs were managed, installed and maintained by MoDOT. In addition, historic sites could also be signed through MoDOT’s TODS and Logos program, managed by MoDOT’s TODS and Logos 3rd party contract manager. The rules for Traffic generator signing and well as TODS and Logos signing were all contained in individual Codes of State Regulations while the rules for state and federal historic site signing were contained in policy within the EPG.

Effective July 1st 2015, a new Code of State Regulations went into effect, 7 CSR Division 10 , Chapter 17 – Supplemental Guide Sign Program, which incorporated the rules for Traffic Generator Signing, TODS, Logos as well as for State and Federal Historic site signing.

These programs are now part of the Supplemental Guide Sign Program which is managed by a 3rd party contractor, beginning July 1, 2015.

Standard. All requests for Historic Site Signing shall be sent to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program manager for processing.

Support. There are some historical sites which MoDOT staff still install and maintain signs for, these are sites that have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are signed at the Commission’s expense.. Table 903.9.23 shows the list of sites that are considered to have “national prominence” and are “nationally known” and are the historic sites the Commission deemed to be of such importance as to justify such signing per Missouri State Statue 226.525 for the signing of natural wonders and historic attractions. Other historic sites have the option for signing under the Supplemental Guide Sign Program.

Table 903.9.23 Nationally Known, Nationally Prominent Sites

Non-contractual Sites
Daniel Boone's Home
General Pershing's Boyhood Home
George Washington Carver Nat'l Monument
Harry S Truman's Birthplace
Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home and Museum
Route 66 State Park
Scott Joplin House
Trail of Tears State Park
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Park
National Churchill Museum

903.9.24 Blue Star Markers (TR42-4)

TR42-4

Option. Blue Star Markers may be placed on the following routes: Route 36, Route 50, Route 67, I-44 and I-70. These signs are normally located in a rest area or roadside park. These signs are provided and maintained by others.

Standard. Approval for signing shall be obtained from the National Garden Clubs, Inc. prior to the erection of any new signs.

903.9.25 State Historical Society Markers

Support. On November 1952, the Commission entered into an agreement with the Missouri Historical Society for the erection of markers along the highways of Missouri at points of great historic interest. These signs are provided by others, normally in a rest area, roadside park or at a specific location of historical interest.

903.9.26 Local Reference Signs

Support. Local Reference signs are small informational signs installed and maintained by a city or county on state right of way per the terms of a Roles and Responsibilities document. These signs provide guidance to city or county owned and maintained community sites which do not qualify for one of MoDOT’s supplemental guide sign programs.

Typical examples of sites that would qualify for Local Reference signing include, but are not limited to:

  • City Hall
  • Police Station
  • Courthouse
  • City/County Park
  • City/County Pool
  • Senior Center
  • Recycling Center

Standard. Local Reference signs shall be 24 in. x 24 in. white legend on green guide signs with a directional arrow below the sign legend. The sign legend shall be limited to the generic name of the site, such as CITY PARK, and shall not include the proper name of the facility or the city / county name. Central Office Highway Safety and Traffic shall approve site types being requested for Local Reference signs and shall provide the sign design detail these signs shall be fabricated to match.

Local Reference signs shall only be placed at the first order sign location where motorists leave the state highway system. If the first order location is an interchange, the Local Reference sign shall only be placed at the ramp terminal. Local Reference signs shall not be placed on interstate highways or freeways. These signs shall only be installed on expressways with speed limits of 45 mph or less or on any conventional two-lane route.

A maximum of two Local Reference Signs on a maximum of one post shall be permitted at any given first order location. Local Reference signs shall direct motorists to the site along the most direct path possible. If the most direct path is not the same for the two directions of travel on the state route, the Local Reference signs for each direction shall be placed at two appropriate first order locations.

Local Reference signs and posts shall be provided, installed, and maintained by the city/county per the terms of a Roles and Responsibilities document, and the district shall approve all locations. Local reference signs shall be fabricated to MoDOT’s sign design details and shall meet minimum MUTCD standards for color and retroreflection. A permit shall be issued by MoDOT to the city/county prior to the installation of Local Reference Signs. These signs shall be installed in accordance with the exhibits included with the Roles and Responsibilities document.

Guidance. Sites receiving Local Reference signing on MoDOT right of way could require additional trailblazer signing on city/county right of way to provide a complete path to the site. This signing is also the responsibility of the city/county to install and maintain. Trailblazer signs should match the same design, color and size as Local Reference signs so they are clearly associated with the first signs they see on MoDOT right of way.

903.9.27 Community Awareness Signs

Support. Many cities/counties participate in programs sponsored by different organizations. Some of these programs provide signs the cities/counties then wish to post with their city limit sign to acknowledge their participation. Cities/counties must achieve the minimum program requirements outlined by each sponsoring organization in order to qualify and/or continue to qualify for one or more of these programs. Signing for the following programs are approved for installation on MoDOT right of way:

A. Storm Ready Program – Administered by National Weather Service program.
B. Disaster Resistant Community Program - Sponsored by FEMA and locally coordinated by SEMA.
C. Missouri Community Betterment Program - Administered by the Missouri Community Betterment Education Fund, Inc.
D. TREE CITY U.S.A. Program – Administered by National Arbor Day Foundation.
E. National Neighborhood Watch Program – Administered by the National Sheriff’s Association
F. MADD Program – Administered by Mothers Against Drunk Driving
G. D.A.R.E. Program - Administered by the MSHP in conjunction with local law enforcement
H. Purple Heart City/County – Administered by the Military Order of the Purple Heart
I. POW-MIA City/County – Administered by the Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum
J. Agri-Ready County - Administered by Missouri Farmers Care / Dept. of Agriculture
K. Firewise USA Program – Administered by the National Fire Protection Association
L. Main Street America – Administered by the Missouri Main Street Connection

Standard. Community awareness signs shall not detract from, or interfere with, MoDOT signs or maintenance of the roadway. The signs shall look professional and shall not, contain advertising of any kind. These signs shall not be displayed on interstates or freeways. These signs shall only be installed on expressways with speed limits of 45 mph or less or on any conventional two-lane route. These sign assemblies shall be placed to the right of the city/county limit sign to tie the message to the community/county. The number of community awareness signs adjacent to any given city/county limit will be limited to two signs installed on one common post supplied and maintained by the city/county. No community awareness sign shall be mounted to a MoDOT post assembly.

Cities/counties shall not install signs on MoDOT right of way before signing the Roles and Responsibilities agreement and receiving a permit from the local MoDOT district office. The roles and responsibilities agreement contains the guidance for how and where signs are to be installed on MoDOT right of way.

Cities/counties shall be approved by the sign program sponsoring organization before acquiring signs. Cities shall not fabricate their own copies and/or versions of the official community awareness program signs, only those signs provided by the sponsoring organization shall be installed on MoDOT right of way. Signs shall be removed from the right of way if the city/county no longer qualifies for the program the sign represents.

Option. If there is not room to place community awareness signs adjacent to the city limit sign, the community awareness assembly may be located 200 feet down stream of the city limit sign.

DARE signs may also be located at the right of way line on routes that pass along school properties.

If a city has a Welcome To sign on MoDOT right of way (see EPG 903.9.13) or a Welcome To monument on right of way (see EPG 941.5), they have the option to install their community awareness signs at these locations. However, the city must choose their preferred location for their community awareness signs, they cannot be displayed at both their Welcome To sign/monument location and their MoDOT city limit sign location, and the city is still limited to a maximum of two community awareness signs per Welcome To sign/monument. If the city elects to install the community awareness signs on the city Welcome To sign, they must be installed on the sign posts directly below the city Welcome To sign, one community awareness sign per post. If these signs are associated with a city Welcome To monument, the community awareness signs must be attached to the monument.

903.9.28 Municipal Bus Stop Signing

Support. Many cities operate public transportation that includes bus service. With many MoDOT routes running through cities and serving as city streets, bus stop locations many times are located on MoDOT routes.

Guidance. Bus stops should not be permitted on freeways and should be established only with the approval of the District Engineer.

The location and spacing of the stops shall be consistent with both the needs of the bus passenger and a desirability of minimizing traffic flow disruption and operational hazards. Where bus stops are located at intersections, every effort should be made to place them on the far side unless operational considerations clearly indicate otherwise. Every effort should be made to locate the bus stops off the traveled portion of the roadway.

The shoulder width should be sufficient to allow clearance between the parked bus and the pavement and also permit storage of passengers and loading of the bus.

Signing for bus stops should be installed and maintained by municipality forces with standard red on white "No Parking - Bus Stop" signs following enactment of an enabling ordinance either on a blanket or specific location basis.

No other bus system signing, such as trail blazing for bus routes, should be permitted on the state system.

Option. Where a special need exists, the shoulder may be improved for safety and maintenance reasons.

Local bus officials may be permitted to install supplementary plates bearing schedules for the particular stop and other information relating to the bus operation. Distinctive bus system logos may be permitted on the supplementary signs provided they are of a configuration which will not prove distracting to motorists. These supplementary signs should be installed beneath the municipality signs.

Signing for other mass transit systems, including park and ride lots associated with the system, will be allowed under guidelines similar to bus stops.

If the mass transit system has a logo, they may incorporate it into their sign.