Millennium Edition Summary of Changes MUTCD Part 2

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Millennium Edition Summary of Changes MUTCD Part 2 F: Specific Service Signs

Millennium Edition Summary of Changes MUTCD Part 2 F: Specific Service Signs

Renumbered Chapter 1988 MUTCD u Chapter 2 G Specific Service Signing 2000 MUTCD u

Renumbered Chapter 1988 MUTCD u Chapter 2 G Specific Service Signing 2000 MUTCD u Chapter 2 F Specific Service Signs Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Terms Defined 1988 MUTCD u Inconsistent meanings for terms: sign, sign panel, and sign

Terms Defined 1988 MUTCD u Inconsistent meanings for terms: sign, sign panel, and sign assembly 2000 MUTCD u Terms defined for consistency Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Title 6 Requirements 1988 MUTCD u Recommends Services comply with Title VI (Civil Rights

Title 6 Requirements 1988 MUTCD u Recommends Services comply with Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964) Section 2 G-5. 7 2000 MUTCD u Requires Services comply with Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964) Section 2 F. 1 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

New “Attraction” Category 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD Section 2 G-5. 7 2000

New “Attraction” Category 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD Section 2 G-5. 7 2000 MUTCD u Add “Attractions” Service Category Sections 2 F. 1 and 2 F. 2 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Specific Service Sign Eligibility 1988 MUTCD u Distance to eligible service addressed only services

Specific Service Sign Eligibility 1988 MUTCD u Distance to eligible service addressed only services not available Section 2 G-5. 7 2000 MUTCD u Eligibility distance also addresses services which choose not to participate Section 2 F. 1 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Specific Service Sign Eligibility 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD Section 2 G-5. 7

Specific Service Sign Eligibility 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD Section 2 G-5. 7 2000 MUTCD u Added Criteria for Alternative Fuel and FOOD services Section 2 F. 1 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Logos and Logo Panels 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD 2000 MUTCD u Additional

Logos and Logo Panels 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD 2000 MUTCD u Additional messages may be installed at bottom of GAS and FOOD logo panels Section 2 G-5. 7 Section 2 F. 3 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Number of Service Categories Displayed on the Same Sign 1988 MUTCD u Logos for

Number of Service Categories Displayed on the Same Sign 1988 MUTCD u Logos for 2 service categories may be displayed on the same sign Section 2 G-5. 5 2000 MUTCD u No more than 3 service categories shall be displayed on the same sign Section 2 F. 2 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Maximum Number of Logo Panels 1988 MUTCD u 6 for GAS u 4 for

Maximum Number of Logo Panels 1988 MUTCD u 6 for GAS u 4 for Other Categories Section 2 G-5. 5 2000 MUTCD u 6 for Any Category u 4 and 2 for Combination Category Sign Section 2 F. 4 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Maximum Logo Panel Size 1988 MUTCD u Based on Table II-4 Section 2 G-5.

Maximum Logo Panel Size 1988 MUTCD u Based on Table II-4 Section 2 G-5. 3 2000 MUTCD u Table deleted u Fwy & Expwy size is 60” x 36” u Conv. Roads & Ramps is 24” x 18” Section 2 F. 4 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Minimum Letter Sizes 1988 MUTCD u Based on Table II-5 Section 2 G-5. 4

Minimum Letter Sizes 1988 MUTCD u Based on Table II-5 Section 2 G-5. 4 2000 MUTCD u Fwy and Expwy Min. 250 mm (10”) u Conventional Rds. & Ramps Min. 150 mm (6”) Section 2 F. 5 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Ramp Sign Spacing for Specific Service Signs 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD Section

Ramp Sign Spacing for Specific Service Signs 1988 MUTCD u Not In MUTCD Section 2 G-5. 7 2000 MUTCD u Should be spaced 30 m (100 ft) from exit gore sign, from each other, and from ramp terminal Section 2 F. 6 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Exit Numbers Options 1988 MUTCD u Not in the MUTCD Section 2 G-5. 5

Exit Numbers Options 1988 MUTCD u Not in the MUTCD Section 2 G-5. 5 2000 MUTCD u Option to use Exit Number plaque (E 1 -5) on top of sign assembly Section 2 F. 7 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard

Visibility of Facilities 1988 MUTCD u Logos should not be displayed for facilities visible

Visibility of Facilities 1988 MUTCD u Logos should not be displayed for facilities visible from 300 ft of intersection Section 2 G-5. 6 2000 MUTCD u No specific distance given Section 2 F. 9 Yellow Text Denotes a Standard