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Town works with DOT on programmable, breakaway speed signs for Redwood
Summary
Board discussed state DOT requirements for programmable, breakaway speed signs and permit delays; staff is coordinating sign types and locations to meet DOT programming and breakaway standards.
Board members reported they have been exchanging permit materials with DOT about programmable speed signs; DOT requires specific breakaway hardware and programming capabilities that complicate the permit and sign selection process. Staff said signs must be sited where existing speed-limit signs allow and that DOT specifications around how the signs operate (including speed-triggered displays) limit vendor choices and locations.
A staff member summarized DOT needs for the signs, saying, "It's got to be a breakaway sign that shears off somebody hits it. It's got to be able to be programmed." The board said staff will continue coordination with DOT and local placements, and will look for sign types already in use in comparable towns.
