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

[Scott5114]

I think it would be better if it were inverted (white crown and green shield with white numbers).

[formulanone]

A couple days ago I saw an "Arrive Alive" posting on a sign that is very Pennsylvania keystone-like, but in Virginia. Couldn't get a pic but here it is on GSV.

US 60 Warwick Blvd in front of Warwick High School in Newport News

Yeah, I forgot about how odd that was...it's Virginia, not Pennsylvania. And "Arrive Alive" has been a common mantra by FDOT for decades.

(Maybe someone had relatives in both states?)

Here's the one I found on VA 105, also in Newport News:

[1995hoo]

I have the day off and I went for a walk around Lake Accotink. Found this along an auxiliary trail in the woods near where it connects to the main four-mile loop trail. Thought it was quite unusual to find this in this sort of location, and I thought the modified T-intersection sign was interesting (entirely correct, too). The main trail to which this connects down at the bottom of the hill in the first picture is unpaved, BTW, so I kind of thought something more than "Yield" might be appropriate.





Here's roughly where it is. No Street View or user photos there.

[Amtrakprod]

Bikes use this signal, I don't like this sign used on Pennsylvanian avenue in DC. My least favorite use is at Constitution Ave instead of buying a bike signal they make all the cars stop for no pedestrians, or conflicting movements.


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[jakeroot]

My least favorite use is at Constitution Ave instead of buying a bike signal they make all the cars stop for no pedestrians, or conflicting movements.

Normally the signs don't bother me, but that intersection is indeed a point where that style of signal isn't sufficient. I've seen many drivers just blow through the red light there when left turns are going. But who can blame them? There's no conflicts (except for bikes).

[Amtrakprod]

My least favorite use is at Constitution Ave instead of buying a bike signal they make all the cars stop for no pedestrians, or conflicting movements.

Normally the signs don't bother me, but that intersection is indeed a point where that style of signal isn't sufficient. I've seen many drivers just blow through the red light there when left turns are going. But who can blame them? There's no conflicts (except for bikes).

Yeah, it's a dumb light, I wish they had a crosswalk on the east end there, maybe they planned to. Btw Jake you've been there before?


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[Bruce]

Everett has a waterfront trail that runs along part of SR 529, but has its own separate mileposts that are divided into half-mile increments (something that isn't common in WA).

[jakeroot]

Btw Jake you've been there before?

Yes I live in DC about 8-10 weeks each year.

[Amtrakprod]

Btw Jake you've been there before?

Yes, I live in DC about 8-10 weeks each year.

Wow, that's very cool!!! I thought you were in Washington State for 100% of the year, not around 83%.

[Scott5114]

Btw Jake you've been there before?

Yes, I live in DC about 8-10 weeks each year.

Wow, that's very cool!!! I thought you were in Washington State for 100% of the year, not around 83%.

He cycles between places named "Washington", apparently.

Give me a heads-up when you end up in Washington, Oklahoma.

[Hot Rod Hootenanny]

As I've described it elsewhere, my new favorite roadsign...


This particular one was in the NW corner of Cedar County, Iowa (about 17 miles east of Cedar Rapids).
Truth in advertising, in Iowa?

[kphoger]

I'm less amused by the main sign (having seen similar signage elsewhere) as by the very specific information provided in the plaque:  LEVEL B SERVICE.  Am I supposed to believe the average Iowan knows what Level B service is?

[Hot Rod Hootenanny]

I'm less amused by the main sign (having seen similar signage elsewhere) as by the very specific information provided in the plaque:  LEVEL B SERVICE.  Am I supposed to believe the average Iowan knows what Level B service is?

<shrugs shoulders>
I just think its interesting that Iowa (local gov'ts?) appears to be publicly "throwing their hands up" with some of their roads.

[Rothman]

NYSDOT "throws its hands up" with "ROUGH ROAD" signs, notably on NY 85's limited access section before a crack and seat job was finally done.

[Big John]

^^ ROUGH ROAD is a MUTCD standard sign (W8-8)

[jakeroot]

Wow, that's very cool!!! I thought you were in Washington State for 100% of the year, not around 83%.

I legally only live in Washington State, but I live part of the year in DC with my mother (who lives there full-time). I don't reside in Vancouver either, but am there for school and other activities so frequently that I feel I can mention it on my profile as a location without harm, especially given my knowledge of the area.

He cycles between places named "Washington", apparently.

Give me a heads-up when you end up in Washington, Oklahoma.

I love a good Washington! Washington, OK, and then Washington, England...and then the four-hundred other Washington's eventually. Maybe even a tribute to Western Australia is in order.

[D-Dey65]

NYSDOT "throws its hands up" with "ROUGH ROAD" signs, notably on NY 85's limited access section before a crack and seat job was finally done.

NYSDOT has been throwing their hands up since they realized they were never going to build the roads they needed.

[Rothman]

NYSDOT "throws its hands up" with "ROUGH ROAD" signs, notably on NY 85's limited access section before a crack and seat job was finally done.

NYSDOT has been throwing their hands up since they realized they were never going to build the roads they needed.

In a way, yes.  You could call the whole "Preservation First" approach to capital programming as NYSDOT giving up in the face of underfunding given the actual needs of the system.

[Revive 755]

Not sure I've seen an island shown on an advance lane usage sign:  WB I-88 Exit to Cermak/22nd Street in Oak Brook, IL.

[Amtrakprod]

Not sure I've seen an island shown on an advance lane usage sign:  WB I-88 Exit to Cermak/22nd Street in Oak Brook, IL.

Hmm, strange idea but I think it works well! I've never seen anything like that! No surprise it's IL


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[roadman65]

Looks like they just put together a bunch of sign pieces here to make the shield assembly.  Also Disney World is left over from when signs on the Turnpike used to send folks in via the back door down 27 to 192 before the sprawl changed it and of course now FL 429 which goes there faster and easier several miles to the south.

[rarnold]

I'm less amused by the main sign (having seen similar signage elsewhere) as by the very specific information provided in the plaque:  LEVEL B SERVICE.  Am I supposed to believe the average Iowan knows what Level B service is?

I cannot speak for "average" Iowans, but most Iowans that live in the country better know what those signs mean, or have a wrecker on speed dial to pull them out.

[roadman65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/40937567543/in/dateposted-public/
This one is interesting that they would add an Exit Closed tab on it instead of covering it with a tarp once its raised up.

[roadfro]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/40937567543/in/dateposted-public/
This one is interesting that they would add an Exit Closed tab on it instead of covering it with a tarp once its raised up.

A tab mounting *is* unusual...

In Nevada, sometimes we cover the whole sign with tarp. But more often, that orange "exit closed" placard (or simply a "closed" placard; or even a standard "ramp closed" sign) would just be mounted at an angle over the sign text.

[mrsman]

I'm less amused by the main sign (having seen similar signage elsewhere) as by the very specific information provided in the plaque:  LEVEL B SERVICE.  Am I supposed to believe the average Iowan knows what Level B service is?

What is meant by Level B service?