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

[7/8]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/H65XMmtmXE8bUAnW6

I'm fascinated by the road design. The centreline of the road looks somewhat flat, but the sides have a steep crossfall (this view shows how tilted the cars are along the curbs). I'm used to 2% crossfalls directly from the centreline which looks very discreet in comparison (example in Kitchener, ON).

[plain]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/H65XMmtmXE8bUAnW6

I'm fascinated by the road design. The centreline of the road looks somewhat flat, but the sides have a steep crossfall (this view shows how tilted the cars are along the curbs). I'm used to 2% crossfalls directly from the centreline which looks very discreet in comparison (example in Kitchener, ON).

Yeah many streets in the city are like that, especially the older ones. It does help with drainage, except if a drain happens to be blocked or clogged it will create the opposite effect. Happens around my neighborhood quite often.

[Big John]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/H65XMmtmXE8bUAnW6

I'm fascinated by the road design. The centreline of the road looks somewhat flat, but the sides have a steep crossfall (this view shows how tilted the cars are along the curbs). I'm used to 2% crossfalls directly from the centreline which looks very discreet in comparison (example in Kitchener, ON).

The parabolic cross-section. Less prevalent now as modern grading equipment have more trouble with variable cross slopes.

[Kniwt]

Just before an Ironman competition today in St. George UT:

[Scott5114]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/H65XMmtmXE8bUAnW6

I'm fascinated by the road design. The centreline of the road looks somewhat flat, but the sides have a steep crossfall (this view shows how tilted the cars are along the curbs). I'm used to 2% crossfalls directly from the centreline which looks very discreet in comparison (example in Kitchener, ON).

The parabolic cross-section. Less prevalent now as modern grading equipment have more trouble with variable cross slopes.

I have an old driving book that refers to this as a "crowned" surface. Crowned roads have also fallen out of style because they guide cars toward the outsides of curves, rather than through them like banked curves do.

[LilianaUwU]

Just before an Ironman competition today in St. George UT:

This has to be the weirdest sign I ever saw. It's a great example of why QR codes don't belong on road sign.

[roadman65]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FocYdxDYbFTX4Sxe6
The AC Expressway in NJ always had strange signing practices, but this one where the arrow on top of the shield is a common thing where the contractor isn't paying attention.

Plus the ACE using destinations rather than directions was always unusual. Now they're slowly phasing them out for direction banners.

[Rothman]

I liked this newer take on the old --X--> MA signage at MA 9 and MA 30:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WkBwhhPpbtPBvtWT7

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https://maps.app.goo.gl/FocYdxDYbFTX4Sxe6
The AC Expressway in NJ always had strange signing practices, but this one where the arrow on top of the shield is a common thing where the contractor isn't paying attention.

It's been a couple years since I've been on the ACE but most of the ones I've seen indeed had the arrow on top.

Plus the ACE using destinations rather than directions was always unusual. Now they're slowly phasing them out for direction banners.

This I'm kinda sad about this because the ACE is like the equivalent of Canada's QEW in this regard.

[74/171FAN]

On PA 819 SB on the south side of Mount Pleasant (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284469342389&set=a.10220284547184335)



On PA 88 NB at Baptist Rd/Corrigan Dr in Bethel Park (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284528903878&set=a.10220284547184335)







At the north end of the PA 88/PA 837 Concurrency in Monongahela (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284522023706&set=a.10220284547184335)



Now farther north on PA 88 in Castle Shannon (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284533743999&set=a.10220284547184335)







(https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284536744074&set=a.10220284547184335)



On Lebanon Church Rd at PA 51 SB (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284442621721&set=a.10220284547184335)



On 5th Ave in McKeesport, PA (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284452301963&set=a.10220284547184335)



Now more in McKeesport along PA 148 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220284454422016&set=a.10220284547184335)

[roadman65]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/o46rwNAewy62oRk39
Wrong arrow. Should be a direct right arrow for the 11' 0" warning.

[plain]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/o46rwNAewy62oRk39
Wrong arrow. Should be a direct right arrow for the 11' 0" warning.

This could've went in the Erroneous Road Signs thread.

[roadman65]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wLRNFqrzenhmc4uM8
Time for an APL here.

[Shedingtonian]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wLRNFqrzenhmc4uM8
Time for an APL here.

Eh, not really. This approach is the one used in Spain, and I think it's clear enough. I do wonder what the federal MUTCD thinks of this though.

[mglass87]

This dead end sign kind of looks like a no parking sign:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CiLyRmYKD5QHZFJm9

[Scott5114]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wLRNFqrzenhmc4uM8
Time for an APL here.

That's just what Ohio does.

[roadman65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/53706706719
Interesting that the locomotive used on the train station shield is a unit that hasn't been used in over five decades. The train power depicted is an A Unit Locomotive and is been out of service since the early 60's.

The sign in the photo was just installed at a brand new roundabout in Lakeland, FL.

[CoreySamson]

Found this temporary detour signage in Prague, OK after the main drag through town was closed for some kind of oversize load or construction or something:



It leaves quite a bit to be desired.

[D-Dey65]

Still looking for that thread on the "Do Not Enter" signs with messages in the middle, because I found a pic of one in Daytona Beach.

[74/171FAN]

On US 30 WB in Gettysburg, PA. (https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10220308707068317&set=a.10220308852231946)

[ClassicHasClass]

Is that Gettysburg, SD? US 30 doesn't go there. 

[74/171FAN]

Is that Gettysburg, SD? US 30 doesn't go there. 

Yes.

[freebrickproductions]

The train power depicted is an A Unit Locomotive and is been out of service since the early 60's.

Not too be too pedantic, but "A Unit" locomotives are still very much in use, and are easily the most common variety of diesel locomotives out there. All that an "A Unit" is is just a diesel locomotive that has a cab.

What's depicted on the station sign is specifically a Streamliner A Unit, which haven't been used on most passenger trains since about the time Amtrak took over in the early-70s. That being said, streamliners have a very iconic design that people will easily recognize as a passenger train, so I can see why it's still used on signs directing people to passenger stations. See also how a lot of countries around the world warn of an approaching railroad crossing with a depiction of a steam locomotive, usually an 0-6-0.

[LilianaUwU]

The train power depicted is an A Unit Locomotive and is been out of service since the early 60's.

Not too be too pedantic, but "A Unit" locomotives are still very much in use, and are easily the most common variety of diesel locomotives out there. All that an "A Unit" is is just a diesel locomotive that has a cab.

What's depicted on the station sign is specifically a Streamliner A Unit, which haven't been used on most passenger trains since about the time Amtrak took over in the early-70s. That being said, streamliners have a very iconic design that people will easily recognize as a passenger train, so I can see why it's still used on signs directing people to passenger stations. See also how a lot of countries around the world warn of an approaching railroad crossing with a depiction of a steam locomotive, usually an 0-6-0.

Similarly, the pictogram for city buses in Québec is the GMC New Look, probably also because it's an iconic bus design:

Bus-only street by Liliana Vess, on Flickr

[Rothman]

Is that Gettysburg, SD? US 30 doesn't go there. 

So?×