ATTACHMENT A Sign Inventory Criteria, Attributes and Deliverables

Sign inventory criteria and deliverables: • Easy to use. • Search or sort capability. • Paper and electronic traffic sign log. • Map of sign locations in county plane coordinates. (i.e. a map layer for use in a Geographic Information System

[GIS], providing the following file type .shp, .shx, .bdf ). • Form and instructions for using traffic sign log and inventory. Attributes of the inventory: • Sign location

1. Route number 2. Route name 3. Reference/tracking number to be used in conjunction with a map showing sign locations. 4. Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates (x,y) with minimum 3 foot accuracy in the x and y direction. 5. Distance from beginning of the route, measured from west to east, south to north and centerline to centerline.

(Route link ID / i.e. County Road 53 to Ohio Avenue) 6. Sign orientation (direction front of sign is facing) 7. Sign position (left or right) 8. Sign offset (i.e. 7 feet – 6 inches) 9. Mounting height (vertical distance from the closet edge of the travel lane to the bottom of the sign panel

expressed in feel and inches) • Sign properties

1. Minnesota Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MNMUTCD) sign number/code 2. Sign legend 3. Sign substrate (aluminum, etc.) 4. Width and height of sign (inches) 5. Sheeting type 6. Sign structure (including post type) 7. Structure condition 8. Sign condition 9. Sign manufacture/vendor 10. Sign owner

• Sign History Log

1. When 2. Activity (Install, maintenance, inspection, replacement) 3. Who performed the activity 4. Why (because of accident, vandalism) 5. Notes

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RFP ATTACHMENT A (continued) Example Sign Layout – Roadway Direction Correct Signs with Leader Line Showing Location.

APPENDIX A A-3

CITY: Middle RiverDATE: 2/18/2014

BY: MEV

SEQ ROUTE ID YEARINSTALLED PICTURE

Type No. Post Condition011357R581 R1-1 1 STOP 30 x 30 XI A A U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 3RD ST (M-6) 357 CR 60 R 58 N011357R581A R1-3P 1A ALL-WAY 18 x 6 XI A A U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 3RD ST (M-6) 357 CR60 R 58 Y011038R582 R2-1 2 SPEED LIMIT 20MPH 18 x 24 VIII B B U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 038 3RD ST (M-6) R 58 Y SPRAY PAINTED, SPEED AUTHORIZATION ON FILE?011100R583 W11-1 3 BICYCLE 24 x 24 III A A U 1 P HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 100 3RD ST (M-6) R 58 Y011153R584 NA 4 WATCH FOR CHILDERN 24 x 24 III C C U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 153 3RD ST (M-6) R 58 Y CONSIDER FOR REMOVAL011530R585 NA 5 WATCH FOR CHILDERN 24 x 24 III B B U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 530 3RD ST (M-6) R 58 Y CONSIDER FOR REMOVAL011589R586 W11-1 6 BICYCLE 24 x 24 III A A U 1 P HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 589 3RD ST (M-6) R 58 Y011620L587 R2-1 7 SPEED LIMIT 20MPH 18 x 24 III A B U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 620 3RD ST (M-6) L 58 Y SPEED AUTHORIZATION ON FILE?011682L588 D3-X1 8 HILL ST 36 x 8 III C C U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 682 3RD ST (M-6) L 58 Y NOT PLUMB, UNDER SIZED AND UPPER LOWER CASE011038L589 D3-X1 9 5TH AVE 36 x 8 III C C U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 038 3RD ST (M-6) L 58 Y NOT PLUMB, UNDER SIZED AND UPPER LOWER CASE011038L5810 R1-1 10 STOP 30 x 30 XI A A U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 038 3RD ST (M-6) L 58 Y BLOCKED AND DAMAGED BY TREE011038L5810A R1-3P 10A ALL-WAY 18 x 6 XI B A U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 5TH ST (M-22) 038 3RD ST (M-6) L 58 Y011345L5811 NA 11 CHILDREN AT PLAY 24 x 24 III C B U 1 F HILL ST (M-11) 011 6TH ST (M-24) 345 5TH ST (M-22) L 58 N PLACEMENT ISSUES

x A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P Fx A       B      C   A       B      C   W     U     C 1P       2P        A  P     Fx A B C A B C W U C 1P 2P A P F

Type I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X or XI

A = AdequateB = MarginalC = Fail

W = WoodU = U ChannelS= Square Tube

1P = One Post2P = Two PostA= Support Post

P = PassF=Fail

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XXX - Route IDXXX - Distance Ahead (FT)X - OffsetXX- Year InstalledXXX - Sequence

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SMALL CITY SIGN INVENTORY/INSPECTION FORM

ROUTE ROUTE AHEADDESCRIPTIONMN MUTCD CODE

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Sign ID No. 620 Township Name WINSTED Sign Owner WINSTED

Sign Code W1-1(L) Sign Width (inches) 30 County Name MCLEODSign Legend Turn - LEFT Sign Height (inches) 30

Installation Date JUNE 2009Route EAGLE AVE Direction Sign is Facing W

Reference Point HWY 7 Substrate ALUMINUM Sign Manufacturer M&RReference Pt. Dist. (FT) 17,160 Sheeting Material DG3 - TYPE XI

GPS Latitude 44.9534715 Sign Condition A CommentsGPS Longitude -94.1140081 Mounting Height (FT) 7

Offset (FT) 5Inspected By JB

Date Inspected 10/1/2009 Sign Structure Type 2UReason Inspected CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE Structure Condition P

Date Inspector Name Action Required Comments2009 JB YEARLY INSPECTION NO ACTION REQUIRED2010 DF YEARLY INSPECTION POST DAMAGED IN CRASH, REPLACED2011 RK YEARLY INSPECTION NO ACTION REQUIRED2012 PL YEARLY INSPECTION SNOW PLOW DAMAGE TO POST, STRAIGHTEN2013 PS YEARLY INSPECTION NO ACTION REQUIRED2014 MV YEARLY INSPECTION NO ACTION REQUIRED

Township Traffic SignField Inventory Report

Sign Maintenance History

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Oak GroveWatonwan2009

Sign ID Sign Code Sign Panel Legend Size GPS Lat. GPS Long. Action Reason Comments Date1245 R2-1 SPEED LIMIT 30 24" x 30" Trim Bushes Sign not visible 4/9/200973 W1-2R Curve Right 30" x 30" Replace Hit by vehicle New sign panel and post 5/20/2009

8080 R1-1 STOP 30" x 30" 44.862092 -94.0890116 New sign-needed GPS for records 6/13/20091500 W2-1 Crossroad 30" x 30" Replaced Panel Graffiti 6/13/2009120 W1-8 Chevron 18" x 24" Replaced Panel Retroreflectivity Does not meet minimums 6/14/2009216 W21-X8 MINIMUM MAINT ROAD 36" x 30" Replaced Posts Bent 6/14/2009772 R1-2 YIELD 36" x 36" Replaced Panel Bullet Holes Legend becoming unreadable 6/14/2009829 W13-1 30 MPH 18" x 18" Replace Hit by vehicle New sign panel and post 8/1/2009224 W20-100p 500 FEET 24" x 18" Replaced Panel Stolen Post still in ground 9/27/2009

Date of Annual Inspection: 6/13/2009 to 6/14/2009

General Comments:Utilized the assessment method of a Visual Nighttime Inspection to measure sign retroreflectivity.

The Town of Oak Grove certifies that the inventory of all township road signs have been inspected and maintained for inspactionyear ________ 2009 pursuant to the retroreflectivity requirements set forth by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and sign requirementsset forth by the current Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD).

SIGNATURE- TOWNSHIP CHAIRPERSON DATE

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Year:

Township Annual Sign Maintenance and Inspection Form

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APPENDIX A

SIGN INVENTORY SUMMARY

SOUTH FORK TOWNSHIP KANABEC COUNTY, MINNESOTA

SUMMARY

A sign inventory and evaluation was completed in December of 2013. Using a combination of visual inspection and a RoadVista 922 Retroreflectometer, select signs were measured to display compliance with the minimum levels of retroreflectivity.

A total of 100 signs were located and evaluated, 27 of which are guide signs. Our analysis of your inventory has also generated a list of 18 signs that are not required according to the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and can be considered for removal rather than replacement. 16 additional signs are deemed necessary in the township and 3 signs need a relocation or change of panel type.

Below are bullet points regarding the removal of signs in the township: • Sign 4 (Stop Ahead), the Stop Sign is visible at the correct distance.

• Sign 5 (Cross Road), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 12 (Intersection Left), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 13 (Intersection Right), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 14 (Stop Ahead), the Stop Sign is visible at the correct distance.

• Sign 32 (Intersection Right), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 43 (Stop), the road serves no residences, is minimally maintained, the intersection is visible, and is very low in traffic volume.

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• Sign 44 (Dead End), this sign repeats a previous posting, Sign 40.

• Sign 45 (Turn Right), this sign is found on a dead end road and is for outbound traffic. It serves one residence and very low traffic volume.

• Sign 52 (Stop Ahead), the Stop Sign is visible at the correct distance.

• Sign 56 (Stop Ahead), the Stop Sign is visible at the correct distance.

• Sign 57 (Cross Road), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 73 (Intersection Right), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 74 (Intersection Right), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 75 (Intersection Left), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 76 (Cross Road), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 81 (T Intersection), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

• Sign 83 (Cross Road), the intersection is controlled and visible when driven at the statutory speed.

Below are bullet points regarding the adding of signs in the township:

• Sign 1001 - On Garden St at the intersection with 130th Ave, install DOUBLE ARROW SIGN for north-bound traffic.

• Sign 1002 - On 110th Ave at the intersection with Eagle Street, install DEAD END SIGN at 75 feet from the intersection for west-bound traffic.

• Sign 1003 - On Dove Street north from the intersection with 150th Ave, install TURN LEFT SIGN at 100 feet from the intersection for north-bound traffic.

• Signs 1004 & 1005 - On 110th Ave at the ditch crossing near 911 House Number 1348, install OBJECT MARKER LEFT & RIGHT SIGNS. These signs can be installed back-to-back with signs 10 & 11. (4 total signs required at this location.)

• Signs 1006 & 1007 - On 125th Ave at the creek crossing approximately 300 feet east of CR 9, install OBJECT MARKER LEFT SIGNS. These signs to be installed on separate posts. (4 total signs required at this location.)

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• Signs 1008, 1009, & 1010 - On 110th Ave at the creek crossing approximately 1950 feet east of Bluebird Rd, install OBJECT MARKER LEFT(2) and RIGHT SIGNS. These signs to be installed on separate posts. (4 total signs required at this location.)

• Signs 1011 & 1012 - On 421st Ave NW at the ditch crossing approximately 18470 feet east of 50th Ave, install OBJECT MARKER LEFT SIGNS. These signs can be installed back-to-back with signs 50 & 51. (4 total signs required at this location.)

• Signs 1013 & 1014 - On 140th Ave at the creek crossing approximately 3250 feet east of STH 47, install OBJECT MARKER LEFT SIGNS. These signs to be installed on separate posts. (4 total signs required at this location.)

• Signs 1015 & 1016 - On 150th Ave at the ditch crossing approximately 4000 feet east of 911 House Number 1248, install OBJECT MARKER LEFT SIGNS. These signs can be installed back-to-back with signs 85 & 86. (4 total signs required at this location.)

Below are bullet points regarding the changing or the relocation of sign panel type in the township:

• Sign 50, on 421st Ave NW, replace Object Marker X4-4L with Object Marker X4-4R.

• Sign 66, on 150th Avenue, replace WINDING ROAD LEFT SIGN with a WINDING ROAD RIGHT SIGN.

• Sign 91, on Dove Street, replace TURN LEFT SIGN with a STOP AHEAD SIGN.

• Sign 92, on Dove Street, replace CURVE RIGHT SIGN with a REVERSE TURN RIGHT SIGN.

*** Signs 62, 72, and 80, SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD SIGNS – If the bus does not stop at these locations, the signs should be removed.

GENERAL NOTES REGARDING SIGNAGE

The majority of signs suggested for removal are warning signs. Warning signs, other than those that are mandatory, are only suggested for use when the warned condition is not apparent. Excessive use of signs should be avoided as they are not enforceable and it creates the potential for inconsistent application (liability).

The T Intersection Sign is recommended for removal unless the intersection is not controlled or visible. If the intersection is visible and not controlled, the judgment of our engineering staff indicates that the placement of a Two Direction Large Arrow (W1-7) is a better, more visible alternative to a T Intersection sign, unless a driveway or field entrance prevents installation. If the intersection is not visible, but controlled, a Stop Ahead or Yield Ahead is a better alternative.

All Watch for Children signs are also shown as not required. Studies have shown that these signs are not effective. Furthermore, as with all warning signs, they are not enforceable. Some townships have chosen to have the party/parties requesting these signs to reimburse the township for the installation and maintenance. Please note that the requesting party/parties should not install the signs themselves. All signs must be installed properly and meet state requirements.

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Statutory Speed Limit on all rural roads is 55 M.P.H. and 35 M.P.H. in a rural residential area according to Minnesota State Statutes, unless legally adopted otherwise. Our analysis suggests the removal of Speed Limit Signs. We suggest their removal because, they restate a statutory condition, are repetitive, or state a non-statutory speed limit that may be improperly applied and, as such, are not enforceable. Speed limitation or zoning within a local area may be changed upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Investigation (See MN Statute 169.14, Subd. 5). If a non-statutory speed limit has been properly adopted, the Speed Limit Signs may remain in place provided that they adequately delineate the speed zone (additional signage may be required). NOTE: Rural Residential Areas must be legally adopted and properly signed to be enforceable.

Dead End and No Outlet signs are not required per the MMUTCD. These signs are for the convenience of the road user and also reduce traffic that may inadvertently use the road. The township is encouraged to develop a consistent policy on when and where this type of signage is used. Object Marker (X4-4) signs are commonly used to mark bridge ends and culvert ends that are close to the road edge. These alternating yellow and black diagonally striped signs shall be reflective and be placed such that the stripes are pointing down toward the center of the road. Minimum Maintenance Roads must be property designated by resolution and posted on either end and at points of entry along the roadway. According to Minn. Stat. § 160.095, Subd. 4, any road that is properly designated as Minimum Maintenance “must be maintained at the level required to serve the occasional or intermittent traffic”. This maintenance requirement applies year round. Additional information regarding Minimum Maintenance roads is available from the MN Association of Townships. Per MMUTCD Requirements, all Sign Posts on roadways with speed limits 50MPH or greater must meet crashworthy standards. Unless officially adopted otherwise, the majority of township roads have a statutory speed limit of 55MPH. See plans for posts required to be replaced and structural details.

The ultimate decision to remove any of the above suggested signs is up to the Township. Documentation and consistency is paramount in reducing township liability. It should also be noted that the list of signs that are not required are based on field conditions at the time of field review. It is the responsibility of the township to review the necessity of certain signs if field conditions change in the future.

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RFP ATTACHMENT B Work Type Definitions for Signing Plan Design and Special Provisions

• Inputs

1. State Aid Operation and Rules Chapter 8820. 2. Minnesota Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MNMUTCD), Part 2B, 2C and 5 for signing locations and

sign spacing standards. 3. Sign Structure details meeting current American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM), American

Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Federal and State standards and specifications.

4. Replace all engineering grade (ASTM Type I) and all 3870 high intensity (ASTM Type II) regulatory (exceptions: Parking, Standing and Stopping signs (R7 and R8 series) and Walking, Hitchhiking and Crossing signs (R9 series, R10-1 through R10-4b)), warning, markers (X4-2, X4-4 and 4X-11) and street name signs (D3-1).

5. Replace all visual impact performance (VIP) and all 3930 high intensity (ASTM Type III) regulatory (exceptions: Parking, Standing and Stopping signs (R7 and R8 series) and Walking, Hitchhiking and Crossing signs (R9 series, R10-1 through R10-4b)), warning, markers (X4-2, X4-4 and 4X-11) and street name signs (D3-1) 6 years or older.

6. Replacement signs will be ASTM Type XI for sign face and legend, exception – warning signs will be fluorescent yellow ASTM Type XI.

7. Replace all sign structures not meeting current crash worthiness requirements

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