6-Attachment A - Sign Guidelines and Applications Manual.pdf

The document is the Sign Guidelines and Applications Manual published by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in August 2023. The manual provides internal procedures and guidance for the placement and use of various types of signs on state roadways, with a focus on supplementing the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). The August 2023 revision includes several key updates: adding Section 10 to Chapter 5 on regulatory signs for left lane passing, adding Section 6 to Chapter 6 on warning signs for gravel roads, revising Chapter 7 Section 20 on guide signs for city limits, adding Section 23 to Chapter 7 on alternative fuel facility eligibility requirements, revising Chapter 8 Section 8 on cell phone use and miscellaneous signs, and adding Section 11 to Chapter 8 on prohibiting fireworks in rest areas.

The manual details technical specifications for sign materials, supports, retroreflectorization, and maintenance. TxDOT specifies four primary retroreflective sheeting types: Type A (High Intensity), Type B or C (Prismatic), Type D (Prismatic), and Acrylic Non-Reflective Film. Fluorescent sheeting is also available across these types. The document emphasizes the importance of sign visibility, replacement standards, and adherence to TxDOT's Traffic Engineering Standard Sheets. For information or inquiries about the manual, users can contact Rafael Riojas by email at Rafael.Riojas@txdot.gov or by phone at 512-416-3120. Previous editions of the manual can be found in the department's archives.