Resident urges county to invest in road signs and clarify public vs. private road classification
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A member of the public urged Anderson County to create a county sign shop and clarify which roads are public or private after reporting multiple missed turns and safety concerns; he said mapping shows about 150 unsigned roads and recounted mapping work dating to 2006.
A resident raised safety concerns during public comment at the June 9 Anderson County Commissioners Court meeting, urging the county to invest in a county sign shop and to clarify which roads are public and which are private.
The speaker, introduced as Tony Rome, said he had tracked county roads and found about 150 roads without signage. He told the court that when he mapped the county he divided roads into those requiring permission to enter and those that did not, reporting he found 32 gated roads and 118 that were accessible without permission. He described frequent instances of drivers missing turns and said clearer signage would reduce safety risks, particularly for older residents.
The resident described potential legal differences between public and private (bridle) roads, citing the Transportation Code and saying the county has obligations to keep obstructions off public roads while private roads may be subject to trespass laws. He recommended developers be allowed to name roads in new subdivisions so conflicts over classification could be reduced.
No court action was taken during public comment. The judge and commissioners acknowledged the concerns; the judge asked the court to consider a county sign shop if funding becomes available. The speaker noted he first prepared mapping materials in February 2006 and later provided a copy to county mapping staff.
