STREET NAME SIGNS 101: RETROREFLECTIVE STREET NAME SIGNS

摘要

I am starting this article off with an everyday occurrence. Somewhere, in the US, an invitation is received for a social event. The hostess is called with a request for directions. Her response to the traveler is to enter the address 123 Orange St. into Google Maps. The traveler responds with "I do not have a smart device. Can you please give me the directions?" "Here goes... take exit 5 to left on Lime St. Go for about 5 miles and turn right onto Pineapple Ave. and make the first left onto Date St. 123 Orange St. is on the left 2 blocks." What's so important with this scenario? Street name signs - or lack of. This situation occurs daily and that is why I am writing this article.