Attachment 1-3_02870_ARRA SIGN INSTALLATION Spec.doc

SECTION 02870

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Sign INSTALLATION part 1 - GENERAL

SUMMARY –Furnish, deliver, and install one sign at the entrance of the Jemez Falls Campground.

1.1 Sign Design

A. All economic recovery sign design layout and color should be similar to the sign design attached.

1.2 Sign placement

A. With respect to placement of traffic control signs, regulatory, warning, and guide signs have a higher priority than the economic recovery signs.

B. In no case shall these signs be placed such that it obscures road users' view of other traffic control devices.

C. Economic recovery signs should be placed where they can be easily identified with the corresponding projects.

D. If the placement of economic recovery signs conflicts with newly installed higher priority signs, or traffic signals, or temporary traffic control devices, or other priority devices, the economic recovery sign should be relocated.

E. Economic recovery signs should not be allowed at the following locations:

1. On the front, back, adjacent to or around any traffic control device, including traffic signs, signals, changeable message signs, traffic control device posts or structures, or bridge piers.

2. At key decision points where a driver's attention is more appropriately focused on traffic control devices, roadway geometry, or traffic conditions. These locations include, but are not limited to exit and entrance ramps, intersections controlled by traffic signals or by stop or yield signs, highway-rail grade crossings, and areas of limited sight distance.

1.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install units in with perimeter lines level, straight, and plumb. Provide grounds, clips, backing materials, adhesives, brackets, anchors, trim, and accessories necessary for complete installation.

B. Coordinate Project-site-assembled units with grounds, trim, and accessories. Join parts with a neat, precise fit.

C. Do not remove signs. They will become property of the US Forest Service. The US Forest Service will remove signs.

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