You may recall that in 2011, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration suspended implementation of a rule that would require cities replace their street signs by a certain date.
However, questions still arise especially because a second requirement which does remain in affect. This requirement is that local agencies have until January 22, 2012 to develop a plan for managing their signs.
Below, you'll find a fact sheet prepared the American Traffic Safety Services Association and a report from the Congressional Research Service detailing the safety rules and their status.
Arnold Weinfeld is Director of Strategic Initiatives and Federal Affairs for the Michigan Municipal League. He can be reached at 517-908-0304 or by e-mail.
Street sign guidelines_January 2012 update.pdf (677.57 kb)
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