Monthly Archives: November 2020
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November 18, 2020
Pedestrian Crosswalk Signs Are A Great Way To Improve Pedestrian Safety
Crosswalk signs are designed to alert oncoming divers of upcoming crosswalks and nearby pedestrians. They'e most commonly installed by state and local transportation departments, but are also used in private areas that are open to the public like malls, theme parks, shopping centers, sports arenas and other similar locations. They're highly visible, they encourage drivers to either stop or yield when approaching the intersection, and because the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) considers them to be regulatory signs, they must follow the requirements set by the MUTCD. Below is a breakdown of the important guidelines when installing pedestrian crosswalk signs, including
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November 04, 2020
What is the signpost definition?
Whether you type "signpost definition" into Google or you go completely old-school and look up the term in a dictionary, you're going to get the same results. Below are three different, yet very similar, signpost definitions.
- Merriam-Webster: "a post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers."
- Cambridge Dictionary: "a pole at the side of a road, especially at a point where two or more roads meet, that gives information about routes and distances."
- Oxford Dictionary: "a sign giving information
