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

[7/8]

I found this "Stop Before Crossing" sign in Cambridge, ON: https://goo.gl/maps/Nw5rQ2nQGtq. Why not use a stop sign?



I saw dozens of cars drive by and no one stopped for the railway tracks. But judging from how overgrown they are, I'm guessing they're out of commission, so it's not really necessary.

[jakeroot]

I found this "Stop Before Crossing" sign in Cambridge, ON: https://goo.gl/maps/Nw5rQ2nQGtq. Why not use a stop sign?

https://i.imgur.com/NfoV5Oq.jpg

I saw dozens of cars drive by and no one stopped for the railway tracks. But judging from how overgrown they are, I'm guessing they're out of commission, so it's not really necessary.

I'm not sure I've ever seen a stop sign at a railway crossing in Canada before. At least not in BC. Not sure they're allowed. Perhaps the local municipality was worried about impacts so they worded the warning sign how they did to reduce liability. Lol

[7/8]

Here's a few photos taken today in (or around) Montreal, QC.

Black-on-white right-turn lane sign on Boulevard Des Sources at Boulevard Brunswick (instead of the usual white-on-black)


One large arrow shared for two autoroutes


Not really a sign, but Chemin Lucerne between Rue Jean-Talon Ouest and A-40 had these 40 km/h banners on the light posts to try and emphasize the slow speed limit.

[1995hoo]

Look to the left over the yet-to-open I-75 express lanes near Weston, FL. Can't say I've ever seen this sort of thing on a BGS anywhere else.

https://www.google.com/maps/@26.1011334,-80.3605591,3a,75y,24.36h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCnDg1boXhnNZFUIXs4BviQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[jakeroot]

Look to the left over the yet-to-open I-75 express lanes near Weston, FL. Can't say I've ever seen this sort of thing on a BGS anywhere else.

https://www.google.com/maps/@26.1011334,-80.3605591,3a,75y,24.36h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCnDg1boXhnNZFUIXs4BviQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

The bottom panel ought to be yellow instead of green, since the information is more of a warning than a guide.

[tckma]

Bad curve?

Found on Rhode Island 117 near Washington, RI:

Bad curve!  No biscuit!

[D-Dey65]

One large arrow shared for two autoroutes

Interesting, but I'm too easily distracted by the big Kraft sign and the digital mac and cheese. Is that some sort of factory or distributor there?

[thenetwork]

One large arrow shared for two autoroutes

Interesting, but I'm too easily distracted by the big Kraft sign and the digital mac and cheese.

<BUZZ>  Oooh, i'm sorry...The correct answer in Canada is "Kraft Dinner", or "KD". Those Canooks think the Mac(aroni) and Cheese term is below them.

[D-Dey65]

<BUZZ>  Oooh, i'm sorry...The correct answer in Canada is "Kraft Dinner", or "KD". Those Canooks think the Mac(aroni) and Cheese term is below them.

Just be glad I didn't post with my second guess; A Kraft gas station/convenience store.

[roadman65]

Inconsistent casing when FDOT decided to go along with Disney and their change of names for Downtown Disney now to Disney Springs.

You think they would align it all upward and use the blank space that once read World Drive.

[1995hoo]

Look to the left over the yet-to-open I-75 express lanes near Weston, FL. Can't say I've ever seen this sort of thing on a BGS anywhere else.

https://www.google.com/maps/@26.1011334,-80.3605591,3a,75y,24.36h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCnDg1boXhnNZFUIXs4BviQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

The bottom panel ought to be yellow instead of green, since the information is more of a warning than a guide.

Either way, I still can't think of any other sign of that sort above an Interstate-grade highway on which I've seen that sort of message.

[Tom958]

I've already talked myself out about this on Facebook. Maybe people here will enjoy it. Apologies if it's already been posted.

[jakeroot]

^^
Nice! Love the creativity, although the spacing needs work.

Look to the left over the yet-to-open I-75 express lanes near Weston, FL. Can't say I've ever seen this sort of thing on a BGS anywhere else.

https://www.google.com/maps/@26.1011334,-80.3605591,3a,75y,24.36h,90t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCnDg1boXhnNZFUIXs4BviQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

The bottom panel ought to be yellow instead of green, since the information is more of a warning than a guide.

Either way, I still can't think of any other sign of that sort above an Interstate-grade highway on which I've seen that sort of message.

Definitely not a message I've seen before. I've seen various warnings on overhead signs (the most unique of which said "SLOW MOVING VEHICLES"), but nothing like the sign you posted.

[jeffandnicole]

I've already talked myself out about this on Facebook. Maybe people here will enjoy it. Apologies if it's already been posted.

Does the split occur between the two lanes?  Per the sign, both lanes are two the left of the split?  And that split should be a bit wider to clarify that it's truly a split.

[Tom958]

Does the split occur between the two lanes?  Per the sign, both lanes are two the left of the split?  And that split should be a bit wider to clarify that it's truly a split.

I dunno. What this sign tells me is that I need to beware of a WTF ahead. 

(I'm getting my second wind...)

I'm more interested in the green part of the sign. with that two-headed arrow that bears no resemblance to anything found in the MUTCD. There's no reason why the US 69 split wouldn't have been adequately and accurately indicated by using straight arrows, with additional signage (visible beyond) at the split. I also surmised from the previous discussion that roadgeeks tend to be forgiving of serious design mistakes as long as the presentation looks good. 

[freebrickproductions]

IMHO, it's an arrow that's needed though, if it's the middle green arrow that's the one that you're talking about. IMHO, it shows that a lane that exits is also an option lane for another exit right before it. It gives more accurate information to the drivers, so you're less likely to have people stay in that lane thinking it's a through lane.

[jakeroot]

This is what the sign tells me...

Lane 5: Quivira Road SOUTH
Lane 4: Quivira Road NORTH and US-69
Lane 3: US-69 and I-435
Lane 2 and 1: I-435 with a brief median

Correct? Can't tell from GMaps.

[Eth]

This is what the sign tells me...

Lane 5: Quivira Road SOUTH
Lane 4: Quivira Road NORTH and US-69
Lane 3: US-69 and I-435
Lane 2 and 1: I-435 with a brief median

Correct? Can't tell from GMaps.

Having had plenty of time to study the sign, I would agree with this interpretation. On the fly at highway speed, though, I might be misled by the fact that the second head of the lane 4 arrow is pointing directly at "Quivira Road NORTH" and not at US 69.

[jakeroot]

This is what the sign tells me...

Lane 5: Quivira Road SOUTH
Lane 4: Quivira Road NORTH and US-69
Lane 3: US-69 and I-435
Lane 2 and 1: I-435 with a brief median

Correct? Can't tell from GMaps.

Having had plenty of time to study the sign, I would agree with this interpretation. On the fly at highway speed, though, I might be misled by the fact that the second head of the lane 4 arrow is pointing directly at "Quivira Road NORTH" and not at US 69.

That is definite issue. My suggestion would be to remove the "EXIT" plaques (keep the "ONLY" plaques), scoot the right-most vertical divider over to the right, lower the "NORTH" and "SOUTH" messages down a bit (towards their respective arrows), and then finally, scoot the second-to-right vertical divider over so that it's just to the right of the taller curved arrow. Mostly MUTCD-spec at that point. Although the MUTCD is, arguably, the reason that people might have a hard time interpreting this sign.

[D-Dey65]

A sign for a donut shop in Lima, Ohio doing double-duty as a street name signpost.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14696209@N02/37550489286/in/dateposted/

[roadfro]

A sign for a donut shop in Lima, Ohio doing double-duty as a street name signpost.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14696209@N02/37550489286/in/dateposted/

Zoom in...the street name signs are actually attached to a tall pole (akin to a street light pole) that is just behind the donut sign pole from this camera angle. You can see the metal pole top next to the donut.

[tckma]

A sign for a donut shop in Lima, Ohio doing double-duty as a street name signpost.

That kind of reminds me of this sign for a butcher shop in Manchester, MD -- also used to hold up a street blade sign:

https://goo.gl/maps/RRCqRJpAeAk

[kkt]

Bad curve?

Found on Rhode Island 117 near Washington, RI:

This is a curve that has stepped off the straight and narrow and needs to turn its life around.

[D-Dey65]

A sign for a donut shop in Lima, Ohio doing double-duty as a street name signpost.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14696209@N02/37550489286/in/dateposted/

Zoom in...the street name signs are actually attached to a tall pole (akin to a street light pole) that is just behind the donut sign pole from this camera angle. You can see the metal pole top next to the donut.

Aww, crap!

[MCRoads]

A diagrammatic sign in Oklahoma! And it is actually good!



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