The recent controversy regarding street sign reflectivity mandates has prompted the US Department of Transportation to open up a new round of comments on key traffic regulations.
The comment period, which begins December 1 and will be open for 45 days, will allow for additional input on compliance dates for a number of items from road sign reflectivity to crosswalk timing.
In announcing the new comment period, US Transportation Secretary LaHood noted that asking for addtional input is the right thing to do given the difficult economic conditions. "I believe that this regulation makes no sense, LaHood said. It does not take into account the high costs that local governments would have to bear. States, cities, and towns should not be required to spend money that they don't have to replace perfectly good traffic signs."
"We want to be sure these safety requirements are reasonable, fair and cost-effective," he stated.
Comments can be directed to http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home
Arnold Weinfeld covers federal issues for the Michigan Municipal League. He can be reached at 517-908-0304 or by e-mail
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