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FHWA Street Sign Retroreflectivity Levels & Inventory Management
Compliance Deadlines
January 2012
Must have established and implemented a sign assessment or management method to maintain minimum levels of sign retroreflectivity.
 
January 2015
Regulatory, warning, and ground-mounted guide signs must meet the minimum retroreflectivity requirements.
 
January 2018 
Overhead guide signs and street name signs must be in compliance.
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The Federal Highway Administration's ruling for minimum levels of traffic signs retroreflectivity went into effect on January 22, 2008. By 2012 government agencies must establish, implement, and continue using a sign assessment or management method to maintain these minimum levels. Being proactive now will give you a better idea of exactly what your options are and what compliance is going to cost your organization.
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How Do I Become Compliant? 
We have developed and successfully implemented a sign collection process that is both efficient and accurate. Whether you have an existing sign inventory that needs to be updated or you are starting from scratch, we can customize the sign application so it is specific to your needs. Our method is designed to work on a laptop or a GPS unit, depending on your desire for accuracy. We can collect the sign data for you or train your staff on the process.
How Will This Benefit My Community? 
Once your sign inventory data is collected, not only will your community be compliant with regulations, but your sign-related activities will be more efficient, accurate, and manageable. In addition, you will be able to use the sign data for GASB34 compliance, planning, traffic studies, and for added protection in legal matters. We will also work with you and your staff to develop a process for updating and maintaining your sign inventory so you can continue to count on accurate information down the road.
If you have any questions or are interetsed in seeing an onsite demonstration, please do not hesitate to contact me at 800.302.7700 or nicholsg@crispell-snyder.com
 
Sincerely,
Greg Nichols, GIS Manager
Crispell-Snyder, Inc.
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