903.11 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2K) - Revision history

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	'''History.''' MoDOT’s TODS program first became affective in 2000 and has been managed by a third party contractor from the beginning. Up to 2010, MoDOT had a heavy involvement in the management of the program, this involved final execution of applicant contracts, maintaining a data base of participants, depositing funds collected from the applicant and redistributing funds back to the contractor for services rendered. Unlike the Logo program, the TODS signs were originally owned by the contractor and MoDOT would have to purchase the signs should a new contractor be awarded the contract in the future.

	~~In 2010, the TODS contract was renegotiated and the TODS and Logo contracts were combined into one program under one contract. This renegotiated contract reformatted the way the program was managed~~. The new format was designed to align the program, applicant contracts and fee collection schedules with MoDOT’s fiscal year and the renewal date of the contract between the Commission and the contractor. Part of this renegotiation also transitioned the ownership of all existing TODS sign to the Commission at no cost. This was all done to prepare the program to be rebid in 2015 and allow for a clean transition should a new contractor be awarded the contract. From this point forward, MoDOT’s contractor assumed full responsibility of the program to execute contracts, collect and track revenue as well as install and maintain all signs with their portion of the revenue. MoDOT would receive a guaranteed annual revenue from this new combined program which would be deposited in the road fund to help maintain the state’s road and bridge network.		'''Support.''' See [[903.10 Specific Service Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2J) #903.10\|EPG 903.10]] for history of MoDOT’s Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) program.
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	~~In 2015, the new Supplemental Guide Sign Program was created which included both the~~ TODS and Logo programs as well as Traffic Generator signing, College Signing, State and Federal site signing, Welcome Center Affiliate Signing and State Correctional Center Signing. A new CSR was also established for this new program and replaced the CSRs for TODS, Logos, Traffic Generator and College signing and including rules for State and Federal site signing, Welcome Center Affiliate Signing and State Correctional Center Signing that once were MoDOT policy. A Request for Proposal was issued for the Supplemental Guide Sign Program and a new contract awarded, both the new CSR and the new contract became effective July 1, 2015.

	~~A significant modification was made to~~ the TODS program ~~as part of~~ the ~~new~~ CSR, ~~this was~~ the ~~addition of motorist services (GAS~~, ~~FOOD~~, ~~LODGING) to~~ the ~~TODS~~ program~~. Prior~~ to ~~2015~~, ~~only tourist-oriented activity sites could participate in~~ the ~~TODS program~~. ~~Motorist services were only eligible under Missouri’s original program if~~ the ~~business and~~ signs ~~were located on a scenic byway as outdoor advertising~~ is ~~not permitted on these types of routes~~.		'''Standard.''' All requests for participation in the TODS program shall be forwarded to MoDOT’s Supplemental Guide Sign Program contractor for processing. Per the CSR, it is the program manager’s responsibility to receive all requests, evaluate eligibility, and administer the contract with the applicant.
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			MoDOT districts’ role in the program is limited to reviewing and approving site plan reviews for new sign installations to assure these new sign installations are appropriate, looking for items such as, but not limited to, ensuring new installations do not conflict with existing traffic control devices, have sight distance issues, or create an issue for maintaining the right of way. Another critical responsibility is to identify and report damage and/or deficiencies with any of the signs the program manager is responsible for.

	~~August of 2020, a new RFP was initiated advertising~~ the Supplemental Guide Sign Program ~~contract for~~ the ~~next 5- year management period. This contract became effective July 1~~, ~~2021 with no changes to~~ the CSR.		Central Office Highway Safety and Traffic Division shall be responsible for managing the Supplemental Guide Sign Program Contract, updating the CSR, and interpreting the intent of the CSR and the program contract if there are questions or appeals from prospective applicants. Highway Safety and Traffic Division shall also be responsible for working with Governmental Relations on legislative issues.

	~~'''Standard.''' All requests for participation in the~~ TODS program shall be ~~forwarded to MoDOT’s~~ Supplemental Guide Sign Program contractor ~~for processing~~. ~~Per the~~ CSR~~, it~~ is the ~~program manager’s responsibility to receive all requests, evaluate eligibility,~~ and ~~administer~~ the ~~contract~~ with the ~~applicant~~.		The TODS program shall be managed in accordance with the Code of State Regulations 7 CSR 10-17 Supplemental Guide Sign Program and the Supplemental Guide Sign Program contract between the Commission and MoDOT’s third party contractor. The CSR is binding and has the effect of law. Exceptions and/or variations from the CSR are not permitted under normal conditions with the Director having the only authority to authorize such actions.

	~~MoDOT districts’ role in~~ the ~~program is limited to reviewing~~ and ~~approving site plan reviews for new sign installations to assure these new sign installations~~ are ~~appropriate, looking for items such as, but not limited to, assuring new installations do not conflict~~ with ~~existing traffic control devices~~, ~~sight distance issues, or create an issue for maintaining~~ the ~~right of way. Another critical responsibility is to identify and report damage~~ and~~/or deficiencies with any of~~ the ~~signs~~ the ~~program manager is responsible~~ for.		The rules contained within the CSR are based on, and are in conformance with, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the AASHTO Guidelines for the Selection of Supplemental Guide Signs for Traffic Generators.

	[~~http://sp/sites/ts/Pages/default~~.~~aspx Central Office Highway Safety and Traffic Division~~] ~~shall be responsible for managing the~~ Supplemental Guide ~~Sign Program Contract, updating the CSR, interpreting the intent of the CSR and~~ the ~~program contract if there are questions or appeals from prospective applicants. Highway Safety and Traffic Division shall also be responsible~~ for working with Governmental Relations on issues which may need to be addressed on the legislative side. If the Highway Safety and Traffic Division is unable to resolve an issue or concern it will be addressed by the Chief Safety and Operations Officer, Deputy Director and Chief Engineer; if necessary, the Director.		'''Support.''' Construction project guidance for Design and Construction is available in [[616.23 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616 #616.23\|EPG 616.23]]. Also reference "Supplemental Guide Signs" in the General Provisions for contractual requirements.

	The TODS program shall be managed in accordance with the Code of State Regulations 7 CSR 10-17 Supplemental Guide Sign Program and the Supplemental Guide Sign Program contract between the Commission and MoDOT’s 3<sup>rd</sup> party contractor. ~~The CSR is binding and has the effect of law~~. ~~Exceptions and/or variations from the CSR are not permitted under normal conditions with the Director only having the authority to authorize such actions~~.		[[File:Figure 903.11.3.jpg\|center\|800px]]

	~~The rules contained within the CSR are based on, and are in conformance with, the~~ [~~https~~:~~//mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices''] and the ''AASHTO Guidelines for the Selection of Supplemental Guide Signs for Traffic Generators''.~~		[[Category:903 Highway Signing (MUTCD Part 2)\|903.11]]

	~~'''Support.''' Construction project guidance for Design and Construction is available in [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#Relocation of Service Signs~~ (~~Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs~~) ~~on Construction Projects~~\|EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs)]]. Also reference "Supplemental Guide Signs" in the [https://www.modot.org/missouri-standard-specifications-highway-construction General Provisions] for contractual requirements.

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Hoskir moved page 903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) to 903.11 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2K): renumbered due to MUTCD Update (See Special Ballot)

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Smithk: Per CM and TS, provided guidance for readers to conveniently lcoate information about how to administer relocation of supplemental guide signs

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Per CM and TS, provided guidance for readers to conveniently lcoate information about how to administer relocation of supplemental guide signs

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	The rules contained within the CSR are based on, and are in conformance with, the [https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices''] and the ''AASHTO Guidelines for the Selection of Supplemental Guide Signs for Traffic Generators''.		The rules contained within the CSR are based on, and are in conformance with, the [https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ ''Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices''] and the ''AASHTO Guidelines for the Selection of Supplemental Guide Signs for Traffic Generators''.

			'''Support.''' Construction project guidance for Design and Construction is available in [[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects\|EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs)]]. Also reference "Supplemental Guide Signs" in the [https://www.modot.org/missouri-standard-specifications-highway-construction General Provisions] for contractual requirements.

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Smithk: Per TS, article generally condensed to reflect TODS signs)

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Smithk: Smithk moved page 903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs to 903.12 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS): Per TS, clarified title

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	'''Support.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs are guide signs with one or more sign panels that display the business identification of and directional information for eligible business, service and activity facilities.		'''Support.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs are guide signs with one or more sign panels that display the business identification of and directional information for eligible business, service and activity facilities.

	This program is commonly referred to as the TODS Program. Pursuant to [~~http~~://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-22.pdf 7 CSR 10-22 of the Missouri Code of State Regulation] (CSR), MoDOT has established provision noted in this chapter to carry out a program that “provides signing for qualifying attractions. These signs are erected in advance of at grade intersections on state system.”		This program is commonly referred to as the TODS Program. Pursuant to [https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-17.pdf 7 CSR 10-17 of the Missouri Code of State Regulation] (CSR), MoDOT has established provision noted in this chapter to carry out a program that “provides signing for qualifying attractions. These signs are erected in advance of at grade intersections on state system.”

	This program is administered by an outside contractor and is governed by a set of rules and regulations that are contained in the Missouri CSR. The current CSR for the TODS program is contained in this chapter.		This program is administered by an outside contractor and is governed by a set of rules and regulations that are contained in the Missouri CSR. The current CSR for the TODS program is contained in this chapter.
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	'''Standard.''' The location of other traffic control devices shall take precedence over the location of tourist-oriented directional signs.		'''Standard.''' The location of other traffic control devices shall take precedence over the location of tourist-oriented directional signs.

	==903.12.7 State Policy 7CSR 10-22 (MUTCD Section 2K.07)==		==903.12.7 State Policy 7CSR 10-17 (MUTCD Section 2K.07)==

	'''Guidance.''' The rules and regulations for the Tourist Oriented Directional (TODS) Program, including guidelines for its administration, are available at the [~~http~~://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-22.pdf Code of State Regulations].		'''Guidance.''' The rules and regulations for the Tourist Oriented Directional (TODS) Program, including guidelines for its administration, are available at the [https://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/7csr/7c10-17.pdf Code of State Regulations].

	===903.12.7.1 Contractor’s Role===		===903.12.7.1 Contractor’s Role===

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	If used, advance signs should be located approximately 1/2 mile from the intersection with 500 ft. between these signs. In the direction of travel, the order of advance sign placement should show the destinations to the left first, then destinations to the right, and last, the destinations straight ahead.		If used, advance signs should be located approximately 1/2 mile from the intersection with 500 ft. between these signs. In the direction of travel, the order of advance sign placement should show the destinations to the left first, then destinations to the right, and last, the destinations straight ahead.

	Position, height and lateral offset of signs should be governed by [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.26 Location ~~Standardization~~ (MUTCD Section 2A.16)\|EPG 903.2.26]] except as permitted in this article.		Position, height and lateral offset of signs should be governed by [[903.2 Extent of Signing#903.2.18 Standardization of Sign Location (MUTCD Section 2A.16)\|EPG 903.2.18]] except as permitted in this article.

	'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be placed further from the edge of the road than other traffic control signs.		'''Option.''' Tourist-oriented directional signs may be placed further from the edge of the road than other traffic control signs.

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	'''Guidance.''' All letters and numbers on tourist-oriented directional signs, except on the logo sign panels, should be upper-case and at least 6 in. tall. Any legend on a logo should be proportional to the size of the logo.		'''Guidance.''' All letters and numbers on tourist-oriented directional signs, except on the logo sign panels, should be upper-case and at least 6 in. tall. Any legend on a logo should be proportional to the size of the logo.

	'''Standard.''' Design standards for letters, numerals and spacing shall be as provided by [http://~~wwwi~~/~~intranet~~/tr/ Central Office Traffic].		'''Standard.''' Design standards for letters, numerals and spacing shall be as provided by [http://sp/sites/ts/Pages/default.aspx Central Office Traffic].

	==903.12.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2K.04)==		==903.12.4 Arrangement and Size of Signs (MUTCD Section 2K.04)==

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	==903.12.6 Sign Locations (MUTCD Section 2K.06)==		==903.12.6 Sign Locations (MUTCD Section 2K.06)==
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	'''Guidance.''' If used, the intersection approach signs should be located at least 200 ft. in advance of the intersection. Signs should be spaced at least 200 ft. apart and at least 200 ft. from other traffic control devices.		'''Guidance.''' If used, the intersection approach signs should be located at least 200 ft. in advance of the intersection. Signs should be spaced at least 200 ft. apart and at least 200 ft. from other traffic control devices.

Smithk: Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

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Per Traffic, revision to bring policy into substantial compliance with the 2009 MUTCD.

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