Larger Street Signs

Why are the street signs for city streets printed so small? With the size of the text currently being used, you are almost on top of the street sign before you get a chance to read it. If you are not familiar with the neighborhood you are driving in, you need to be able to read the signs from a distance. That way, you can change lanes or make a turn, as necessary.

I have been wondering whether the small size of the letters in street signs are responsible for traffic accidents in cities. I realize that whoever orders the signs wants them to be uniform in appearance and that it probably costs less for a smaller sign, but if this is affecting public safety, then I think cities should find the money somewhere and start replacing the existing signs for larger versions.

We have heard the news media talking about our aging population and, sooner or later, the signs are probably going to have to be replaced to make them easier for seniors to read. If we know that is going to happen anyway, why not just bite the bullet and do it now? It just makes good sense and if it means that city streets are a bit safer, then that is a good thing too.

Jodee Redmond

October 10th, 2008 by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | (0)