DEAD END STREET SIGNING POLICY

On November 30, 1999, the Selectboard adopted a motion for the creation of a dead end street signing policy.  Their motion stated that dead end streets will be signed upon request from:   
(1) people on the dead end street,
(2) the Department of Public Works,

or

(3) the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. 

The sign wording will be determined by the TSAC but will be based on “the way the world is going”, meaning what is the experts’ choice for dead end street sign language.  The signs are to be installed on a breakaway post in conformance with the MUTCD, on the street name post, and visible to oncoming traffic if possible.

After considering the Selectboard’s directions regarding sign wording, the TSAC recommends using “NO OUTLET”.

Again abiding by the Selectboard’s guidance, the TSAC recommends (in conformance with the MUTCD) the signs be placed on the right of the dead end street about 50 feet from the intersection.  Generally, 24" x 24" signs will be used, except a 36" x 36" sign will be used when the main (through) street is a high speed road.

11/30/99