Unique, Odd, or Interesting Signs aka The good, the bad, and the ugly

[roadman65]

Frankford, NJ?   Not even on the map, but listed as NJ 15's control city NB from US 46 on this sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/phttfjRMnntsBjP79

[kphoger]

Frankfort, NJ?   Not even on the map, but listed as NJ 15's control city NB from US 46 on this sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/phttfjRMnntsBjP79

Frankford Township.

https://goo.gl/maps/xbNPLQy6pUWTFMsc8

[roadman65]

Frankfort, NJ?   Not even on the map, but listed as NJ 15's control city NB from US 46 on this sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/phttfjRMnntsBjP79

Frankford Township.

https://goo.gl/maps/xbNPLQy6pUWTFMsc8

Autocorrect again.  Frankford like in Philly.  It did it again typing, butcorrected it back.

[kphoger]

Frankfort, NJ?   Not even on the map, but listed as NJ 15's control city NB from US 46 on this sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/phttfjRMnntsBjP79

Frankford Township.

https://goo.gl/maps/xbNPLQy6pUWTFMsc8

Autocorrect again.  Frankford like in Philly.  It did it again typing, butcorrected it back.

Anyway, Frankford Township is the northern terminus of NJ-15, hence the control.

[roadman65]

Frankfort, NJ?   Not even on the map, but listed as NJ 15's control city NB from US 46 on this sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/phttfjRMnntsBjP79

Frankford Township.

https://goo.gl/maps/xbNPLQy6pUWTFMsc8

Autocorrect again.  Frankford like in Philly.  It did it again typing, butcorrected it back.

Anyway, Frankford Township is the northern terminus of NJ-15, hence the control.

should  be Lafayette.

[JayhawkCO]

I drove by this the other day and had to do a double take.  I don't think I had ever seen this verbiage before.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5659872,-104.8756183,3a,75y,96.33h,101.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sj3e7G9r8THyEQf6g30HLGQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Chris

[roadman65]

I drove by this the other day and had to do a double take.  I don't think I had ever seen this verbiage before.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5659872,-104.8756183,3a,75y,96.33h,101.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sj3e7G9r8THyEQf6g30HLGQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Chris

😅

[kphoger]

Frankfort, NJ?   Not even on the map, but listed as NJ 15's control city NB from US 46 on this sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/phttfjRMnntsBjP79

Frankford Township.

https://goo.gl/maps/xbNPLQy6pUWTFMsc8

Autocorrect again.  Frankford like in Philly.  It did it again typing, butcorrected it back.

Anyway, Frankford Township is the northern terminus of NJ-15, hence the control.

should  be Lafayette.

Why?  NJ-15 extends beyond the Lafayette/Frankford township line.

[1995hoo]

I drove by this the other day and had to do a double take.  I don't think I had ever seen this verbiage before.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5659872,-104.8756183,3a,75y,96.33h,101.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sj3e7G9r8THyEQf6g30HLGQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Chris

Do you mean "Ramp Only"? I've seen that in several places in Florida on surface streets where the lane in question isn't really an "exit" but is a turn-only lane leading to a highway on-ramp. For this circumstance, I like this better than using a small white sign saying "Right Lane Must Turn Right."

[plain]

I drove by this the other day and had to do a double take.  I don't think I had ever seen this verbiage before.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5659872,-104.8756183,3a,75y,96.33h,101.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sj3e7G9r8THyEQf6g30HLGQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Chris

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

The sign over the #2 lane is especially dumb. Just E. County Line, without Rd. Does I-25 NB take you to the east county line? Lol


Also, and off topic, spin the camera around. That is a very interesting signal setup..

[JayhawkCO]

Do you mean "Ramp Only"? I've seen that in several places in Florida on surface streets where the lane in question isn't really an "exit" but is a turn-only lane leading to a highway on-ramp. For this circumstance, I like this better than using a small white sign saying "Right Lane Must Turn Right."

Yep.  I've just always only seen "Exit Only" when in a configuration like that.

Chris

[JayhawkCO]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

That's the typical abbreviation for BGSs here.  Probably because Colorado Springs is around the largest amount of letters for a control city in the country.

Chris

[1995hoo]

Do you mean "Ramp Only"? I've seen that in several places in Florida on surface streets where the lane in question isn't really an "exit" but is a turn-only lane leading to a highway on-ramp. For this circumstance, I like this better than using a small white sign saying "Right Lane Must Turn Right."

Yep.  I've just always only seen "Exit Only" when in a configuration like that.

Chris

I assume the theory is what I note above–it's not necessarily an "exit" per se, especially if the ramp in question begins at a signal-controlled intersection. As someone who can be very particular in word usage, I kind of appreciate that someone at a transportation department respected the distinction!

[kphoger]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

That's the typical abbreviation for BGSs here.  Probably because Colorado Springs is around the largest amount of letters for a control city in the country.

Yep.  Totally normal.

The yellow tabs in that last one, though...

[LilianaUwU]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

I keep reading it as Colorado Spaghettis. I don't know why.

[kphoger]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

I keep reading it as Colorado Spaghettis. I don't know why.

Pie?

[plain]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

That's the typical abbreviation for BGSs here.  Probably because Colorado Springs is around the largest amount of letters for a control city in the country.

Yep.  Totally normal.

The yellow tabs in that last one, though...

Is that allowed (the advisory speed in the yellow aspect of the BGS)?

[JoePCool14]

I drove by this the other day and had to do a double take.  I don't think I had ever seen this verbiage before.

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.5659872,-104.8756183,3a,75y,96.33h,101.61t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sj3e7G9r8THyEQf6g30HLGQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

Chris

Mmmmm, it's one of those assemblies that isn't technically "wrong" per-say, but everything just looks off enough for it to be bad.

[thenetwork]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

I keep reading it as Colorado Spaghettis. I don't know why.

And most of the time, Coloradans refer to Colorado Springs as just "The Springs".  Conversely, most all other Colorado towns with "Springs" (Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs, Steamboat Springs,...) are commonly referred to by their first name only (Glenwood, Manitou,  Steamboat,...)

[JayhawkCO]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

I keep reading it as Colorado Spaghettis. I don't know why.

And most of the time, Coloradans refer to Colorado Springs as just "The Springs".  Conversely, most all other Colorado towns with "Springs" (Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs, Steamboat Springs,...) are commonly referred to by their first name only (Glenwood, Manitou,  Steamboat,...)

And then Idaho Springs is just Idaho Springs.  We definitely lack consistency.

Chris

[ClassicHasClass]

Interesting less for the sign itself and more for where it's placed.

https://goo.gl/maps/8fFk1zXmGrEL2AQM7

[kphoger]

And most of the time, Coloradans refer to Colorado Springs as just "The Springs".  Conversely, most all other Colorado towns with "Springs" (Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs, Steamboat Springs,...) are commonly referred to by their first name only (Glenwood, Manitou,  Steamboat,...)

And then Idaho Springs is just Idaho Springs.  We definitely lack consistency.

Honestly, though, it would be awkward if people referred to it as "Idaho".

– Want to go hike up Saint Mary's Glacier with us this weekend?
– Sounds fun.  Where is that?
– It's over by Idaho.
– Geez, I'd love to, but...

[roadman65]

Frankfort, NJ?   Not even on the map, but listed as NJ 15's control city NB from US 46 on this sign.
https://goo.gl/maps/phttfjRMnntsBjP79

Frankford Township.

https://goo.gl/maps/xbNPLQy6pUWTFMsc8

Autocorrect again.  Frankford like in Philly.  It did it again typing, butcorrected it back.

Anyway, Frankford Township is the northern terminus of NJ-15, hence the control.

should  be Lafayette.

Why?  NJ-15 extends beyond the Lafayette/Frankford township line.

It's not listed on maps like Lafayette.  They could even use Milford being most traffic goes there anyhow.  Just like Montague is used for Route 23 north at the West Milford line.  True NJ 23 does end there, but the map shows it on Route 206 and no one ever looks for Montague on Route 23 but Port Jervis, NY post Suffern.

[zachary_amaryllis]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

I keep reading it as Colorado Spaghettis. I don't know why.

And most of the time, Coloradans refer to Colorado Springs as just "The Springs".  Conversely, most all other Colorado towns with "Springs" (Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs, Steamboat Springs,...) are commonly referred to by their first name only (Glenwood, Manitou,  Steamboat,...)

And then Idaho Springs is just Idaho Springs.  We definitely lack consistency.

Chris

i drove through there a few months ago and can't remember... is it 65 through there? seemed like the curves and traffic were a little dense for that speed.. especially below it, around the us-6 / central city pkwy exits...

or maybe i was a little dense..

[JayhawkCO]

Colo Spgs  that just looks funny for some reason.

I keep reading it as Colorado Spaghettis. I don't know why.

And most of the time, Coloradans refer to Colorado Springs as just "The Springs".  Conversely, most all other Colorado towns with "Springs" (Glenwood Springs, Manitou Springs, Steamboat Springs,...) are commonly referred to by their first name only (Glenwood, Manitou,  Steamboat,...)

And then Idaho Springs is just Idaho Springs.  We definitely lack consistency.

Chris

i drove through there a few months ago and can't remember... is it 65 through there? seemed like the curves and traffic were a little dense for that speed.. especially below it, around the us-6 / central city pkwy exits...

or maybe i was a little dense..

Yep.  65 as I remember.  There's definitely a couple of turns coming into town from Denver that don't have advisory speed limits that 65 is a little too high unless you're driving a Porsche.

Chris