CHANGEABLE SIGN MESSAGES

CHANGEABLE HIGHWAY MESSAGE SIGNS ARE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING INSTALLATION, WHAT THEY CONSIST OF, AND HOW THEY CONTRIBUTE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION. THE UNIT IS BASICALLY A ROTATING DRUM OF RECTANGULAR, TRIANGULAR OR SQUARE CONFIGURATION, PIVOTED AT THE ENDS AND MECHANICALLY ROTATED. IT IS DESIGNED FOR EITHER HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL OPERATION. A MANUFACTURER OF SUCH SIGNS REPORTS INSTALLATIONS NOW OR SOON IN USE ON NEW JERSEY, ILLINOIS AND CALIFORNIA HIGHWAYS. /AUTHOR/

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 9, No 1, PP 14-15
• Publication Date: 1971-1

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Rural and Urban Roads

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Facilities; Installation; Prevention; Safety; Traffic control; Variable message signs
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00225930
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 10 1971 12:00AM