Signing/Markings/Misc.TopicsSigning/Markings/Misc.Topics

Presented By:Presented By:

Jeff WolfeJeff Wolfe

Proposed ChangesProposed ChangesChapter 2 of the TOGMChapter 2 of the TOGM

Approval Authority:Approval Authority:

Deputy State Highway Engineer:Deputy State Highway Engineer:All Interchange LightingAll Interchange Lighting

Unwarranted lighting recommended by Project TeamsUnwarranted lighting recommended by Project Teams

LED enhanced signsLED enhanced signs

Division of Traffic Operations:Division of Traffic Operations:Added Right-Turn OverlapsAdded Right-Turn Overlaps

District:District: Dual-redsDual-reds Retro backplatesRetro backplates Flashing yellow arrow displaysFlashing yellow arrow displays

Fluorescent Yellow SheetingFluorescent Yellow Sheeting

Roadway Departure (30% collisions, 70% Roadway Departure (30% collisions, 70% fatalities)fatalities)

HSIP funding for diamond grade/ HSIP funding for diamond grade/ fluorescent yellow sheeting for horizontal fluorescent yellow sheeting for horizontal alignment warning signsalignment warning signs

Fluorescent Yellow SheetingFluorescent Yellow Sheeting

High Water SignsHigh Water Signs

Standardize signing for High Water eventsStandardize signing for High Water events

Permanent signs – use ROAD MAY FLOOD signs Permanent signs – use ROAD MAY FLOOD signs (W8-18) instead of HIGH WATER POSSIBLE (W8-18) instead of HIGH WATER POSSIBLE signs (black on yellow)signs (black on yellow)

Temporary signs – “may” use black on fluorescent Temporary signs – “may” use black on fluorescent orange “WATER OVER ROADWAY” signsorange “WATER OVER ROADWAY” signs

Does not address when/how to close roadwaysDoes not address when/how to close roadways

Water Protection SignsWater Protection Signs

Redesigned SignRedesigned Sign Easier FabricationEasier Fabrication More Consistent with MUTCDMore Consistent with MUTCD Two sizesTwo sizes

Signs being delivered (10 of 12 Districts)Signs being delivered (10 of 12 Districts)

Old:Old: New:New:

Road and Bridge NamingsRoad and Bridge Namings

25% of named bridges in Letcher County25% of named bridges in Letcher County

Always has been a requirement for petitioners to Always has been a requirement for petitioners to paypay

Asked by 6Asked by 6thth floor to reevaluate process floor to reevaluate process

Pending policy will ensure that task order Pending policy will ensure that task order (and/or permit) is submitted to Central Office (and/or permit) is submitted to Central Office before Official Order will be signedbefore Official Order will be signed

Trauma Center SigningTrauma Center SigningRequest by the Kentucky Trauma Request by the Kentucky Trauma Advisory Committee (includes Advisory Committee (includes Transportation)Transportation)

Ten hospitals meet rigorous Ten hospitals meet rigorous standards/review (two side by side)standards/review (two side by side)

Supplement existing Hospital signs with Supplement existing Hospital signs with “TRAUMA CENTER” plaque (MD19-13dp)“TRAUMA CENTER” plaque (MD19-13dp)

Qualifying HospitalsQualifying HospitalsDistrict 1District 1

Livingston County Hospital, Salem (Level-IV)Livingston County Hospital, Salem (Level-IV)

District 4District 4 Taylor Regional Hospital, Campbellsville (Level-III)Taylor Regional Hospital, Campbellsville (Level-III)

District 7District 7 Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville (Level-III)Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville (Level-III) James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg (Level-IV)James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg (Level-IV) Kentucky Children’s Hospital at UK, Lexington (Level I –Pediatric)Kentucky Children’s Hospital at UK, Lexington (Level I –Pediatric) Marcum and Wallace Hospital, Irvine (Level-IV)Marcum and Wallace Hospital, Irvine (Level-IV) University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington (Level-I, Adult)University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington (Level-I, Adult)

District 5District 5 Kosair Children’s Hospital, Louisville (Level-I Pediatric)Kosair Children’s Hospital, Louisville (Level-I Pediatric) University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville (Level-1, Adult)University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville (Level-1, Adult)

District 8District 8 Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Stanford (Level-IV)Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Stanford (Level-IV)

Wayfinding SignsWayfinding Signs

Permits working towards abolishing Cultural and Permits working towards abolishing Cultural and Recreational Sign KAR.Recreational Sign KAR.

Replace with Wayfinding Signs in MUTCD.Replace with Wayfinding Signs in MUTCD.

May mean more work for Traffic Engineers. May mean more work for Traffic Engineers.

Old:Old: New: New:

Motorcycle Awareness SignsMotorcycle Awareness Signs

Established by KRS 177.072Established by KRS 177.072

Shall consist of two signs:Shall consist of two signs:

Not compliant with MUTCDNot compliant with MUTCD

Will only install by others (permit process)Will only install by others (permit process)

State Park SignsState Park Signs

25, 20, 15, 10, 5 mile signs do not need to be maintained25, 20, 15, 10, 5 mile signs do not need to be maintained

State Parks would prefer to utilize limited funding at more State Parks would prefer to utilize limited funding at more high-profile sign locationshigh-profile sign locations

Other directional signs, check with Heidi Franklin in Permits Other directional signs, check with Heidi Franklin in Permits before replacingbefore replacing

Should be funded out of FE01 funds (intended for State Should be funded out of FE01 funds (intended for State Park signing)Park signing)

Work Ready Community SignsWork Ready Community SignsInitiative of Kentucky Workforce Investment BoardInitiative of Kentucky Workforce Investment Board

Road/Infrastructure are not the most critical component of economic Road/Infrastructure are not the most critical component of economic developmentdevelopment

Trained/skilled workforce is most importantTrained/skilled workforce is most important

Initial order of four-hundred signsInitial order of four-hundred signs

Not to be installed along state right-of-way. Suggested locations:Not to be installed along state right-of-way. Suggested locations: In public facilitiesIn public facilities In public parking areasIn public parking areas Along local roadwaysAlong local roadways Off right-of-way/outside clear zone (as part of community sign assemblies)Off right-of-way/outside clear zone (as part of community sign assemblies)

Scenic Byways (Proposed Changes)Scenic Byways (Proposed Changes)

Cabinet will install standard State or Cabinet will install standard State or National Scenic Byway signs for approved National Scenic Byway signs for approved byways.byways.

Specialty signs may be installed by others Specialty signs may be installed by others via permit. via permit.

Raised Pavement MarkersRaised Pavement MarkersKTC Research found no safety benefit on two-lane roadwaysKTC Research found no safety benefit on two-lane roadways

System officially reduced to Interstates, Parkways, multi-lane System officially reduced to Interstates, Parkways, multi-lane roadways, and TWLTL sectionsroadways, and TWLTL sections

Proposed system including Interstates, Parkways, and TWLTL Proposed system including Interstates, Parkways, and TWLTL sectionssections

Currently only being installed on Interstates, Parkways, and left-Currently only being installed on Interstates, Parkways, and left-turn lane of TWLTL sectionsturn lane of TWLTL sections

No funding for new castings or lens replacementNo funding for new castings or lens replacement

KTC research – looking for alternativeKTC research – looking for alternative

Road DietsRoad Diets

Cabinet should not be making such Cabinet should not be making such decisions without public involvement & decisions without public involvement & outreachoutreach

Guardrail/Barrier Wall DelineationGuardrail/Barrier Wall Delineation

MUTCD, Section 3F.03:MUTCD, Section 3F.03:A series of delineators should be used wherever guardrail or A series of delineators should be used wherever guardrail or other longitudinal barriers are present along a roadway or ramp.other longitudinal barriers are present along a roadway or ramp.

Developed New Sepia DrawingsDeveloped New Sepia Drawings

Simplified Spacing in MUTCD (not based Simplified Spacing in MUTCD (not based on radius of curve)on radius of curve)

Guardrail/Barrier Wall DelineationGuardrail/Barrier Wall Delineation

Centerline Rumble StripsCenterline Rumble Strips

Joint Traffic Operations/ Maintenance/Highway Design Joint Traffic Operations/ Maintenance/Highway Design Memo 01-12Memo 01-12

No longer experimental or require approval of Central No longer experimental or require approval of Central OfficeOffice

Standard on roadways with:Standard on roadways with: Significant lengthSignificant length Speed limit greater than 45 MPH, andSpeed limit greater than 45 MPH, and Lane width of eleven feetLane width of eleven feet

Developed Standard Drawings and SepiasDeveloped Standard Drawings and Sepias

Centerline Rumble StripsCenterline Rumble Strips