[TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
[TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
Regarding to supersobes' topic about Washington state road signage, we would like to collect similar information about all the states.
In this case we are focusing on EXIT TABS.
Example of the differences:
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(thank you Mr. supersobes)
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa |
Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire |
New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota |
Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming All covered
We would like to cover all the states from the list above.
If there is some difference we would like to have a link (Google maps street view) from concrete place / state.
In case it's the same, write that's like in Oregon (Washington, New Mexico, Virginia) for example. Once is done, each state will be crossed eventually.
Thank you very much in advance.... [ external image ]
In this case we are focusing on EXIT TABS.
Example of the differences:
[ external image ]
(thank you Mr. supersobes)
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa |
Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire |
New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota |
Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming All covered
We would like to cover all the states from the list above.
If there is some difference we would like to have a link (Google maps street view) from concrete place / state.
In case it's the same, write that's like in Oregon (Washington, New Mexico, Virginia) for example. Once is done, each state will be crossed eventually.
Thank you very much in advance.... [ external image ]
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Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
Bear in mind that, as far as I know, the centred exit tabs in Oregon are obsolete and all new signs have them on the side. Examples:
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Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
Most states use the off centered style where the exit tab is on the right half of the sign for right exits such as my example from I-40 in New Mexico and on the left for left half of the sign exits such as my example from I-81 in Virginia. This style is the MUTCD standard.
As Glutinous Rice mentioned, as states with their own supplements change the standards, the signs get updated with the new design. Replacing signs is pretty common in the United States because the signs usually have a 10 year life span before they will need replaced. In Glutinous Rice's examples, you can see that the old signs that were replaced had signs of damage, reduced legibility, and rust. The state DOTs usually keep an eye on the age of the signs to decide when and if to replace them. You can also see that the designs of the signs were changed in order to meet the standards that are spelled out in the newer versions of the MUTCD and the Oregon state supplement.
Also, there are a lot of exceptions when it comes to exit tabs, as not all of them are the same. This could be for a number of reasons:
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I'll try to get a list going of all of the exit tab designs that are from a state supplement. It will take some time to finish though. I'll start with California and Washington because they are the two states that really stick out from the crowd.
California:
Washington:
As Glutinous Rice mentioned, as states with their own supplements change the standards, the signs get updated with the new design. Replacing signs is pretty common in the United States because the signs usually have a 10 year life span before they will need replaced. In Glutinous Rice's examples, you can see that the old signs that were replaced had signs of damage, reduced legibility, and rust. The state DOTs usually keep an eye on the age of the signs to decide when and if to replace them. You can also see that the designs of the signs were changed in order to meet the standards that are spelled out in the newer versions of the MUTCD and the Oregon state supplement.
Also, there are a lot of exceptions when it comes to exit tabs, as not all of them are the same. This could be for a number of reasons:
- The sign is older, and therefore it was made off of old standards.
- There was something that was being dealt with on a case-by-case basis, and therefore the sign is unique from the others.
- The sign was built wrong by accident, ignoring the state supplement and going for the MUTCD standard.
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I'll try to get a list going of all of the exit tab designs that are from a state supplement. It will take some time to finish though. I'll start with California and Washington because they are the two states that really stick out from the crowd.
California:
- Left Exit: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.741821, ... 312!8i6656
- Right Exit: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.7406511 ... 312!8i6656
Washington:
- Left and Right Exits: https://www.google.com/maps/@47.4852276 ... 384!8i8192
Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
Delaware
Yellow "Left" for non-numbered exits and welcome center/rest area:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7146406 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.669866, ... 312!8i6656
Numbered left exit:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6675131 ... 312!8i6656
Numbered exit using offset tabs for right and left exits, as well as "Must Exit" instead of the more common "Exit Only":
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.705569, ... 312!8i6656
Closed exit:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6950889 ... 312!8i6656
Maryland
Examples of left exits:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7047842 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2071967 ... 312!8i6656
New Jersey
Left exits use yellow tabs on non-numbered exits:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6819368 ... 312!8i6656
Numbered exits:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8642614 ... 312!8i6656
NJ Turnpike exit signs are entirely different:
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.1226544 ... 312!8i6656
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West Virginia
On some of the gore point exit signs for I-64, I-77, and I-79, the exit number is placed above the "Exit ->" sign:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6254877 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3343346 ... 312!8i6656
And on other gore exit signs, the exit number is on the exit sign:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.3900439 ... 312!8i6656
Yellow "Left" for non-numbered exits and welcome center/rest area:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7146406 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.669866, ... 312!8i6656
Numbered left exit:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6675131 ... 312!8i6656
Numbered exit using offset tabs for right and left exits, as well as "Must Exit" instead of the more common "Exit Only":
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.705569, ... 312!8i6656
Closed exit:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6950889 ... 312!8i6656
Maryland
Examples of left exits:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7047842 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2071967 ... 312!8i6656
New Jersey
Left exits use yellow tabs on non-numbered exits:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6819368 ... 312!8i6656
Numbered exits:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.8642614 ... 312!8i6656
NJ Turnpike exit signs are entirely different:
https://www.google.com/maps/@40.1226544 ... 312!8i6656
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West Virginia
On some of the gore point exit signs for I-64, I-77, and I-79, the exit number is placed above the "Exit ->" sign:
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.6254877 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@39.3343346 ... 312!8i6656
And on other gore exit signs, the exit number is on the exit sign:
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.3900439 ... 312!8i6656
Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
Texas usually has "normal" exit tabs. Some exceptions exist. Plan for everything.
Speaking of which, Left Exits are inconsistently signed if at all. Surprise! Hope you knew ahead of time! (The tab is on the left, but good luck noticing that if you're not looking for it.)
Speaking of which, Left Exits are inconsistently signed if at all. Surprise! Hope you knew ahead of time! (The tab is on the left, but good luck noticing that if you're not looking for it.)
Last edited by Sora on 28 Feb 2019 17:36, edited 1 time in total.
Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
Hey!.....that first link is the exit to go to my job. I work in that tall brown building in this reference. Sora you spying on me, lol.
My post are only thoughts and ideas. Don't assume it makes ATS.
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Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
@flight50 I have a question about that intersection then since you seem to know it quite well. What are the reinforced traffic signal poles for as depicted here?
Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
This Exit Tab is In new york, As you see its on I84 to Route 6 and Route 23
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3550884 ... 312!8i6656
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.3550884 ... 312!8i6656
Re: [TRAFFIC SIGNAGE] Exit tabs in the US
I am also wondering [ external image ].supersobes wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019 02:56 @flight50 I have a question about that intersection then since you seem to know it quite well. What are the reinforced traffic signal poles for as depicted here?
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