Sign Industry News

Traffic signage around the world follows a certain pattern of colors that have become familiar in various contexts. If we see a “Do Not Enter” sign that features white lettering on a red background, we automatically associate it with a red traffic light instructing drivers to stop. These color connotations make more sense to us now than they did when they were introduced in the 19th century. Historical Background Of Traffic Sign Colors The earliest use of different colors for traffic control purposes featured a non-electric system installed for the benefit of train conductors and pedestrians who shared the busy...

Keeping road signage in good condition is a task typically handled by municipalities or property management organizations. At the Municipal Supply and Sign Company, many of our customers are maintenance specialists who work for gated communities, school districts, or the public works departments of cities, townships, counties, and states. Depending on the size of the jurisdiction, street sign maintenance can be a year-round process. Why Traffic Sign Maintenance Is A Must When we stop to think about transportation in our daily lives, we understand the importance of keeping traffic signs visible and in good shape. Imagine what would happen if...

Have you ever been cruising through a neighborhood only to find that a Stop or Yield sign just seems to be laying down on the side of the road? Whether through vandalism, accidents or weather, there’s a good chance that the lifespan of some signs are going to be cut short.

Consumers often get in touch with Municipal Supply & Sign Company to ask what to do in these cases.

Spoiler Alert:  The word retroreflective simply means the most of the light returns to the source of the light (think headlights). You just got some new stop signs in your subdivision and you noticed how much better the place looked.  But did you realize how much more effective the new signs were?  You may not have noticed during the day, but at night the newer signs really show their stuff.  Look at the diagram above.  Engineer Grade is no longer an acceptable alternative in the MUTCD- the bible for traffic signs.  Here’s the thing:  it may cost a bit more,...