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

[jakeroot]

Ah that reminds me of this little gem in Vancouver BC, which was removed when the intersection was converted to a roundabout a few years ago.  Location: https://goo.gl/maps/fe686W83KiD2

http://i.imgur.com/kcprfx3.png

What is equally interesting is the use of 'ONLY' on the pavement in the right turn lane in the Aug 2015 streetview. I haven't seen that anywhere else in the country.

I always thought the "only" bit was redundant, so I'm not pleased to see this making its way up north. Though, it doesn't surprise me. BC's design manual seems to borrow a lot from the US.

[PHLBOS]

Not a road sign per say, but Series D button-copy no less along Long Beach Township, NJ.

This one's tough to see via GSV but it's actually a wrong-way sign directed towards cyclists that ride against the flow of vehicular traffic along Long Beach Blvd. (CR 607).

Single-Digit Country Route shield (CR 6) on street blade sign in Stafford Twp. (Ocean County), NJ for Mill Creek Rd.

[jakeroot]

Single-Digit Country Route shield (CR 6) on street blade sign in Stafford Twp. (Ocean County), NJ for Mill Creek Rd.

Is this uncommon in New Jersey (route shields on street blades)? This is a very common practice here in the NW.

[tckma]

Single-Digit Country Route shield (CR 6) on street blade sign in Stafford Twp. (Ocean County), NJ for Mill Creek Rd.

Is this uncommon in New Jersey (route shields on street blades)? This is a very common practice here in the NW.

It's fairly common in NJ, in fact, that's about the only place I have ever seen it.

[jeffandnicole]

Single-Digit Country Route shield (CR 6) on street blade sign in Stafford Twp. (Ocean County), NJ for Mill Creek Rd.

Is this uncommon in New Jersey (route shields on street blades)? This is a very common practice here in the NW.

It's uncommon to have a single digit county route in NJ.  Most county routes are 5xx, 6xx & 7xx.  2 counties (or 3) have an older system for county routes which allows them to have single and double digit county routes. 

[jakeroot]

Single-Digit Country Route shield (CR 6) on street blade sign in Stafford Twp. (Ocean County), NJ for Mill Creek Rd.

Is this uncommon in New Jersey (route shields on street blades)? This is a very common practice here in the NW.

It's uncommon to have a single digit county route in NJ.  Most county routes are 5xx, 6xx & 7xx.  2 counties (or 3) have an older system for county routes which allows them to have single and double digit county routes.

I wasn't sure if it was the route or the street blade that was unique. My mistake.

[tckma]

It's uncommon to have a single digit county route in NJ.  Most county routes are 5xx, 6xx & 7xx.  2 counties (or 3) have an older system for county routes which allows them to have single and double digit county routes.

My understanding was that NJ's 5xx routes were actually considered secondary routes and maintained by the state, even though they are signed as county routes, whereas the 6xx (and possibly 7xx) routes were "true" county routes.

[ekt8750]

It's uncommon to have a single digit county route in NJ.  Most county routes are 5xx, 6xx & 7xx.  2 counties (or 3) have an older system for county routes which allows them to have single and double digit county routes.

My understanding was that NJ's 5xx routes were actually considered secondary routes and maintained by the state, even though they are signed as county routes, whereas the 6xx (and possibly 7xx) routes were "true" county routes.

Correct. Also there's even a few 8xx routes out there.

[TheHighwayMan3561]

It's not really odd or interesting, but wasn't sure where else to post it.

Minnesota goes ahead and fully embraces the "winter and road construction" jokes.

[bzakharin]

Single-Digit Country Route shield (CR 6) on street blade sign in Stafford Twp. (Ocean County), NJ for Mill Creek Rd.

Is this uncommon in New Jersey (route shields on street blades)? This is a very common practice here in the NW.

It's uncommon to have a single digit county route in NJ.  Most county routes are 5xx, 6xx & 7xx.  2 counties (or 3) have an older system for county routes which allows them to have single and double digit county routes. 

Bergen County, aside from using single and double-digit county routes, also still signs them on white squares and not blue pentagons (except on traffic light blades)

[peterj920]

OK? Is it normal to put OK?

The OK for a lane that could turn left or go straight was very common in Wisconsin on freeway off ramps at one time.  Most of them have been replaced in the last few years and do not have anything under the arrows. 

[AsphaltPlanet]

Unique signage at the end of Highway 108 in Ontario.

[jeffandnicole]

It's uncommon to have a single digit county route in NJ.  Most county routes are 5xx, 6xx & 7xx.  2 counties (or 3) have an older system for county routes which allows them to have single and double digit county routes.

My understanding was that NJ's 5xx routes were actually considered secondary routes and maintained by the state, even though they are signed as county routes, whereas the 6xx (and possibly 7xx) routes were "true" county routes.

Correct. Also there's even a few 8xx routes out there.

Nope...all county routes are maintained by the counties (generally speaking).  5xx routes are generally primary county routes which tend to go longer distances and have heavier traffic counts.  They are also generally the first to be plowed.  They can also transverse several counties.  And there will only be one of each 5xx in the state (ie: there's only one 501, 502, etc).  6xx and 7xx routes tend to be more localized and contained within the county, although it's not terribly uncommon for a road to go from one county to another to have the same number.   Those route numbers can be repeated as well throughout the state.  There could be a Rt. 601 in Gloucester County and another Rt. 601 in Middlesex County, completely unrelated to each other. 

There's only one 8xx route in the state, and it's unsigned.

There are rare occasions where the state may be the primary agency for a county route.  There's also cases where the county is the primary agency for a state route as well (NJ 347 & a portion of US 322 are examples).  But there's no real rhyme as to which routes are maintained by other agencies...it's all up to individual agreements.

[tckma]

OK? Is it normal to put OK?

The OK for a lane that could turn left or go straight was very common in Wisconsin on freeway off ramps at one time.  Most of them have been replaced in the last few years and do not have anything under the arrows.

Generally I only see "OK" in situations like this:  https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4455976,-77.3958664,3a,49.4y,210.75h,80.96t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sfqQwAtoB-s9YEXT1_LEWwQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[ethanhopkin14]

OK? Is it normal to put OK?

The OK for a lane that could turn left or go straight was very common in Wisconsin on freeway off ramps at one time.  Most of them have been replaced in the last few years and do not have anything under the arrows.

Generally I only see "OK" in situations like this:  https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4455976,-77.3958664,3a,49.4y,210.75h,80.96t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sfqQwAtoB-s9YEXT1_LEWwQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I always thought this was a little weird:

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.4152532,-93.7908066,3a,19.1y,122.71h,95.86t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s7TL3yzzHE23olQ6B97pVKw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[noelbotevera]

OK? Is it normal to put OK?

The OK for a lane that could turn left or go straight was very common in Wisconsin on freeway off ramps at one time.  Most of them have been replaced in the last few years and do not have anything under the arrows.

Generally I only see "OK" in situations like this:  https://www.google.com/maps/@39.4455976,-77.3958664,3a,49.4y,210.75h,80.96t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sfqQwAtoB-s9YEXT1_LEWwQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I've seen New York City use "OK" and "NO" at intersections. Yes, "NO" is actually bolded.

[opspe]

BC at it again, with its sunburst signs and irregular typefaces.  This one's from Saanich.

[roadfro]

OK? Is it normal to put OK?

The OK for a lane that could turn left or go straight was very common in Wisconsin on freeway off ramps at one time.  Most of them have been replaced in the last few years and do not have anything under the arrows.

I used to see this on some lane assignment signage in the Las Vegas for optional lanes. I feel like it was an old MUTCD standard or option that is no longer present.

[Eth]

I saw "OK" occasionally in Georgia back in the '90s on overhead lane assignment signage like that, though as I recall it was limited to lanes from which you could turn either left or right. I don't think I saw it with a straight movement.

[jakeroot]

I see the "OK" message around Seattle on the ground sometimes:

[freebrickproductions]

Took a trip down to Birmingham, AL yesterday and saw several unique signs.
Cullman, AL on I-65:
Exit 310 by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

Gardendale, AL:
Robin Dr by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
Dooley Rd by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
Speed Limit 35 Strictly Enforced by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
Pedestrian Crossing by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
Black Creek Park by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

Cordova:
Caution! by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
Caution! by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

This APL at the end of I-22 in Birmingham appears to use Caltrans spec arrows? They seem to be shorter than standard ones:
APL sign by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

And then I saw these in downtown Birmingham:
Stop Sign by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
One Way by freebrickproductions, on Flickr
Pedestrian Crossing by freebrickproductions, on Flickr

[MASTERNC]

Posted this in the PA Turnpike thread, but thought some might not see it there since it also applies to this sign topic.

I was on the PA Turnpike today and encountered a new graphic (wordless) sign they are using in the construction zone near Carlisle (they displayed it on the VMS and on freestanding signs).  It is a long white rectangular sign and shows two trucks side by side, bordered by side profiles of guard rail on the right and median on the left.  A green circle surrounds the truck in the left lane while a red "no" symbol is over the truck in the right lane (indicating trucks are to be in the left lane).  It reminds me somewhat of the European "no passing" signs but it uses the same color circles as the small hazmat signs you sometimes see in the Midwest.

[hotdogPi]

Posted this in the PA Turnpike thread, but thought some might not see it there since it also applies to this sign topic.

I was on the PA Turnpike today and encountered a new graphic (wordless) sign they are using in the construction zone near Carlisle (they displayed it on the VMS and on freestanding signs).  It is a long white rectangular sign and shows two trucks side by side, bordered by side profiles of guard rail on the right and median on the left.  A green circle surrounds the truck in the left lane while a red "no" symbol is over the truck in the right lane (indicating trucks are to be in the left lane).  It reminds me somewhat of the European "no passing" signs but it uses the same color circles as the small hazmat signs you sometimes see in the Midwest.

Trucks are required to be in the left lane? I thought that they were prohibited from the left lane.

[cl94]

Posted this in the PA Turnpike thread, but thought some might not see it there since it also applies to this sign topic.

I was on the PA Turnpike today and encountered a new graphic (wordless) sign they are using in the construction zone near Carlisle (they displayed it on the VMS and on freestanding signs).  It is a long white rectangular sign and shows two trucks side by side, bordered by side profiles of guard rail on the right and median on the left.  A green circle surrounds the truck in the left lane while a red "no" symbol is over the truck in the right lane (indicating trucks are to be in the left lane).  It reminds me somewhat of the European "no passing" signs but it uses the same color circles as the small hazmat signs you sometimes see in the Midwest.

Trucks are required to be in the left lane? I thought that they were prohibited from the left lane.

In some construction zones (see added emphasis above), the right lane is on the shoulder, which may not have the same structural capacity as the travel lanes. Quite common, except the sign is usually all-text ("trucks use left lane").

[MASTERNC]

Posted this in the PA Turnpike thread, but thought some might not see it there since it also applies to this sign topic.

I was on the PA Turnpike today and encountered a new graphic (wordless) sign they are using in the construction zone near Carlisle (they displayed it on the VMS and on freestanding signs).  It is a long white rectangular sign and shows two trucks side by side, bordered by side profiles of guard rail on the right and median on the left.  A green circle surrounds the truck in the left lane while a red "no" symbol is over the truck in the right lane (indicating trucks are to be in the left lane).  It reminds me somewhat of the European "no passing" signs but it uses the same color circles as the small hazmat signs you sometimes see in the Midwest.

Trucks are required to be in the left lane? I thought that they were prohibited from the left lane.

In some construction zones (see added emphasis above), the right lane is on the shoulder, which may not have the same structural capacity as the travel lanes. Quite common, except the sign is usually all-text ("trucks use left lane").

That, and the Turnpike sometimes has one lane narrower than the other in construction zones (trucks are restricted to the wider lane).

This is normally signed with a text sign "Trucks Buses Left Lane Only", and a few of the text signs were also present. This was the first time a non-text sign has been used for this anywhere I've seen.