Cultural Interest Area Guide Signs Design Guidelines - Revision history

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], ~~2009~~ or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2023 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

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Signing Standards:: Removed "or trapezoidal in shape."

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	For most “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area” signs, the legends are so variable that a standardized size is not appropriate. The sign size is determined primarily by the length of the message and the size of lettering and spacing necessary for proper legibility.		For most “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area” signs, the legends are so variable that a standardized size is not appropriate. The sign size is determined primarily by the length of the message and the size of lettering and spacing necessary for proper legibility.

	“Recreational or cultural interest area” signs should be rectangular ~~or trapezoidal~~ in shape.		“Recreational or cultural interest area” signs should be rectangular in shape to match KDOT practice.

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-~~2940~~ Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://~~www~~.~~opkansas~~.~~org~~/wp-~~content/uploads/downloads~~/~~1204~~-~~overland~~-~~park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf~~ Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-2940 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

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	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==
	The purpose of “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Guide” (RS Series) signs is to guide road users to a general area and then to specific facilities or activities within the area. [[~~File~~:RS_Park.png\|right]]Recreational or cultural interest areas are attractions or traffic generators that are open to the general public for the purpose of play, amusement, or relaxation. Recreational attractions include such facilities as parks, campgrounds, gaming facilities, and ski areas, while examples of cultural attractions include museums, art galleries, and historical buildings or sites.[[Image:RS_Park2.png\|right]] “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs directing road users to significant traffic generators may be used on freeways and expressways where there is direct access to these areas. “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs may be used off the road network, as appropriate.		The purpose of “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Guide” (RS Series) signs is to guide road users to a general area and then to specific facilities or activities within the area. [[Image:RS_Park.png\|right]]Recreational or cultural interest areas are attractions or traffic generators that are open to the general public for the purpose of play, amusement, or relaxation. Recreational attractions include such facilities as parks, campgrounds, gaming facilities, and ski areas, while examples of cultural attractions include museums, art galleries, and historical buildings or sites.[[Image:RS_Park2.png\|right]] “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs directing road users to significant traffic generators may be used on freeways and expressways where there is direct access to these areas. “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs may be used off the road network, as appropriate.

	== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==		== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

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	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==
	The purpose of “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Guide” (RS Series) signs is to guide road users to a general area and then to specific facilities or activities within the area. [[File:RS_Park.png\|right]]Recreational or cultural interest areas are attractions or traffic generators that are open to the general public for the purpose of play, amusement, or relaxation. Recreational attractions include such facilities as parks, campgrounds, gaming facilities, and ski areas, while examples of cultural attractions include museums, art galleries, and historical buildings or sites.[[~~File~~:RS_Park2.png\|right]] “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs directing road users to significant traffic generators may be used on freeways and expressways where there is direct access to these areas. “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs may be used off the road network, as appropriate.		The purpose of “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Guide” (RS Series) signs is to guide road users to a general area and then to specific facilities or activities within the area. [[File:RS_Park.png\|right]]Recreational or cultural interest areas are attractions or traffic generators that are open to the general public for the purpose of play, amusement, or relaxation. Recreational attractions include such facilities as parks, campgrounds, gaming facilities, and ski areas, while examples of cultural attractions include museums, art galleries, and historical buildings or sites.[[Image:RS_Park2.png\|right]] “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs directing road users to significant traffic generators may be used on freeways and expressways where there is direct access to these areas. “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs may be used off the road network, as appropriate.

	== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==		== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==

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	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==
	The purpose of “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Guide” (RS Series) signs is to guide road users to a general area and then to specific facilities or activities within the area. [[File:RS_Park.png\|right]]Recreational or cultural interest areas are attractions or traffic generators that are open to the general public for the purpose of play, amusement, or relaxation. Recreational attractions include such facilities as parks, campgrounds, gaming facilities, and ski areas, while examples of cultural attractions include museums, art galleries, and historical buildings or sites.[[File:RS_Park2.png\|right]] “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs directing road users to significant traffic generators may be used on freeways and expressways where there is direct access to these areas. “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs may be used off the road network, as appropriate.		The purpose of “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Guide” (RS Series) signs is to guide road users to a general area and then to specific facilities or activities within the area. [[File:RS_Park.png\|right]]Recreational or cultural interest areas are attractions or traffic generators that are open to the general public for the purpose of play, amusement, or relaxation. Recreational attractions include such facilities as parks, campgrounds, gaming facilities, and ski areas, while examples of cultural attractions include museums, art galleries, and historical buildings or sites.[[File:RS_Park2.png\|right]] “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs directing road users to significant traffic generators may be used on freeways and expressways where there is direct access to these areas. “Recreational and cultural interest area guide” signs may be used off the road network, as appropriate.
	~~== Signing Standards: ==~~
	The “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area” signs shall have a white message and border on a brown background. All messages, borders, and legends shall be retro-reflective and all backgrounds shall be retro-reflective.

	For most “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area” signs, the legends are so variable that a standardized size is not appropriate. The sign size is determined primarily by the length of the message and the size of lettering and spacing necessary for proper legibility.

	~~“Recreational or cultural interest area” signs should be rectangular or trapezoidal in shape.~~

	== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==		== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==
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	A minimum number of signs shall be installed to provide guidance to the traveling public via the shortest or most direct route. Signs will be placed in advance of the intersection where the motorist is required to change direction. Intermediate mid-block signs will not be installed. Signs will not be installed to direct the motorist to any private drives off of a city street.		A minimum number of signs shall be installed to provide guidance to the traveling public via the shortest or most direct route. Signs will be placed in advance of the intersection where the motorist is required to change direction. Intermediate mid-block signs will not be installed. Signs will not be installed to direct the motorist to any private drives off of a city street.

	Signing Standards:		== Signing Standards: ==
	The “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area” signs shall have a white message and border on a brown background. All messages, borders, and legends shall be retro-reflective and all backgrounds shall be retro-reflective.		The “Recreational and Cultural Interest Area” signs shall have a white message and border on a brown background. All messages, borders, and legends shall be retro-reflective and all backgrounds shall be retro-reflective.