Chapter 7: Guide Signs
Section 1: Overview
Introduction
Chapters 2D and 2E of the (TMUTCD) provide detailed information on the application of highway guide signs. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (SCFB) contains further detailed information on the types and uses of guide signs on conventional highways, including detailed discussions and illustrations of:
- guide sign components
- arrangement of guide signs on the sign assemblies
- placement of guide signs at intersection approaches and departures.
This chapter provides additional information and guidelines specific to TxDOT operations. See the for details of signing layouts on freeway facilities.
The recommendations and guidelines contained in this chapter should be treated as general goals intended to improve the guidance of motorists; they are not necessarily applicable to every situation.
Purpose of Guide Signs
Guide signs are used to
- guide motorists along streets and highways
- inform motorists of intersecting routes
- direct motorists to streets, highways, cities, towns, villages, or other important destinations
- provide other information of value to road users.
Guide sign messages should generally be as simple and as direct
as possible.
Use of Brown Background
Brown background color should be used for recreational, cultural
interest, and historical areas signing.
Use of Blue Background
Blue background color should be used for road user services
guidance, tourist information, and evacuation routes.