903.11 Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2K)
Support. See EPG 903.10 for history of MoDOT’s Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Support. Construction project guidance for Design and Construction is available in EPG 616.23. Also reference "Supplemental Guide Signs" in the General Provisions for contractual requirements.
