Part 2E: Guide Signs Freeways and Expressways

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Part 2E Guide SignsFreeways and Expressways
Millennium EditionSummary of Changes
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Combined Parts
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• 2E Guide Signs - Expressways
• 2F Guide Signs - Freeways

• 2E Guide Signs - Freeways and Expressways

Section 2E, 2F
Section 2E
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Retroreflective Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Sign backgrounds may be retroreflective or
  non-retroreflective

• Sign backgrounds that are not independently
  illuminated shall be retroreflective

Section 2E-6
Section 2E.5
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Legends and Borders on Overhead Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Shall be reflectorized unless internally
  illuminated

• Shall be retroreflective

Section 2E-6
Section 2E.5
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Characteristics of Urban Signing
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• Add Visual Clutter from Roadside Development

Section 2F-4
Section 2E.6
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Special Sign Treatments
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• Add Frequent Use of Street Names as Principal
  Message

Section 2E-18
Section 2E.6
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Memorial Highway Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Interstate routes should not be signed as
  memorial highways

• Freeways and Expressways should not be signed as
  memorial highways

Section 2F-2
Section 2E.8
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Number of Destination Names
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• On Any Major Guide Sign

• On Any Advance Guide or Exit Direction Sign

Section 2E-9
Section 2E.9
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Selection of Control Cities
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• States and local agencies are Responsible for
  Selecting Control Cities

Section 2F-7
Section 2E.12
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Periods on Guide Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• Used only when cardinal direction is part of a
  destination name (example E. Baltimore)

Section 2E-13
Section 2E.16
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Symbol Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Symbol designs should match the MUTCD

• Symbol designs shall match the MUTCD

Section 2E-13
Section 2E.17
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Diagrammatic Sign Design
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• One destination may be shown for each arrowhead

• One destination should be shown for each arrowhead

Section 2F-24
Section 2E.19
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Diagrammatic Sign Design
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• EXIT ONLY panel shall not be used at interchange
  splits

Section 2F-25
Section 2E.19
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Changeable Message Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Design guidance not covered in Chapter 2E

• Design guidance in accordance to Part 6 and
  Letter Height of 450 mm (18)

Section 2E.21
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Horizontal Clearance
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• Reference clear zones and breakaway supports

Section 2E.23
Section 2A-24, 2A-27, 2F-17
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Vertical Dimension of Exit Number Sign Panel
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• 24 Inch vertical dimension

• 30 Inch vertical dimension

Section 2F-19
Section 2E.28
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Interchange Exit Numbering
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in MUTCD

• Milepost numbering is preferred method

Section 2F-19
Section 2E.28
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Interchange Exit Numbering
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not in MUTCD

• Option to add the word LEFT to the exit number
  plaque

Section 2F-19
Section 2E.28
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Advance Guide Sign Placement
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• ¼ to ½ mile from the exit gore

• 1 to 2 km (½ to 1 mile) from the exit gore

Section 2E.26
Section 2E.30
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Advance Guide Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• When exit numbers are used, the word EXIT may be
  omitted from bottom line of sign

• No change

Section 2E-26
Section 2E.30
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Supplemental Guide Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Only one supplemental guide sign may be used

• No more than one supplemental guide sign should
  be used

Section 2E-28
Section 2E.32
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Exit Direction Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD
• On overpass Install On Cantilevered Support

• Population Figures not allowed
• On overpass Install on Overhead Support

Section 2E-29
Section 2E.34
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Signing by Type of Interchange
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• For one exit ramps signing should be similar
  regardless of the interchange type

Section 2F-22
Section 2E.40
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Overhead Guide Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• May be used at 1 km (½ Mi) and 4 km (2 Mi)

Section 2F-23
Section 2E.41
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General Service Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Tire Repair Service
• Not In MUTCD

• Criteria for tire repair deleted
• Add Sanitary Rest Room Facilities to General
  Service Criteria

Section 2F-33
Section 2E.51
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General Service Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• Include NEXT RIGHT on signs without exit numbers

Section 2F-33
Section 2E.51
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General Service Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• The distance to services should be shown when
  service is gt 1 mile from interchange

Section 2F-33
Section 2E.51
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General Service Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• 7 days a week
• Not in MUTCD

• 6 or 7 days a week
• Seasonal application

Section 2F-33
Section 2E.51
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Radio Information Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• May be used with traffic management systems

Section 2F-36
Section 2E.56
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Radio Information Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• May Show Maximum of 4 Frequencies

• No more than 3 Frequencies shall be shown

Section 2F-36
Section 2E.56
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Carpool Information Signs
1988 MUTCD 2000 MUTCD

• Not In MUTCD

• Language for Park and Ride logo on Carpool
  Information sign is added

Section 2F-37
Section 2E.57
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