EXPRESSWAY SIGNS IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA

IN 1949, THE TRAFFIC SUBCOMMITTEE WAS ASSIGNED THE BROAD TASK OF DEVELOPING A SYSTEM OF SIGNS FOR THE EXPRESSWAY SYSTEM IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA. ALL PHASES OF SIGN DESIGN WERE COVERED FROM LETTER SIZE, COLOR COMBINATION, REFLECTORIZATION AND ILLUMINATION TO PLACEMENT AND SIGN ERECTION. THE BASIC SYSTEM DESCRIBED AND ILLUSTRATED PROVED SATISFACTORY AND CONTINUING STUDIES WILL LEAD TO MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING SIGNS RATHER THAN REVISION OF THE SYSTEM.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • Vol 24, No 5, PP 33-39, 6 FIG, 4 REF
  • Authors:
    • Bauch, W F
  • Publication Date: 1954-5

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  • Accession Number: 00226243
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS, TRB
  • Created Date: May 29 1972 12:00AM