Section 50.10. Aids to cities, villages or towns for route signs.

 

(1)   Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the posting of route signs and directional arrows and for the implementation of an aids program for cities, villages or towns for the initial purchase of snowmobile route signs and for purchase of signs briefly explaining the intoxicated snowmobile law along snowmobile routes under ss. 23.09 (26) and 350.12 (4) , Stats.

(2)   Applicability. The provisions of this section are applicable to all cities, villages or towns. Aids are available to cities, villages, or towns for up to 100 percent for approved eligible project costs of initial signing of snowmobile routes which connect authorized trails or which offer entrance to or exit from trails leading to such municipalities. Aids are also available to cities, villages, or towns for up to 100 percent of the cost to purchase signs explaining the intoxicated snowmobile law along snowmobile routes.

(3)   General provisions:

(a) Snowmobile route sign standards.

1. Snowmobile route signs. Signs for use on highways and sidewalks designated for use by snowmobile operators by the governmental agency having jurisdiction or authorized by s. 350.04 , Stats., are as follows:

a. The snowmobile route (D11-6) sign shall have a reflectorized white symbol, margin and message on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size of this sign is 24 inches by 18 inches. The design of the stylized snowmobile symbol and the word message "SNOWMOBILE ROUTE" shall essentially conform to the standard design on file in the division of highways, department of transportation.

am. The combination snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle route sign (Drawing D11-8) may be used when the highway or sidewalk is designated for use by both snowmobile and all terrain vehicles. The sign shall have a reflectorized white symbol, margin and message on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size for this sign is 24 inches by 8 inches. The design of the stylized snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle symbol and the word message "ROUTE" shall essentially conform to the standard design on file in the division of highways, department of transportation.

b. A directional arrow marker (Drawing M7 series) shall have a reflectorized white arrow and margin on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size of a directional arrow marker is 12 inches by 9 inches.

c. A snowmobile route sign with appropriate directional arrow shall be placed at the beginning of a snowmobile route and at such locations and intervals as necessary to enable snowmobile operators to follow the route.

d. All snowmobile route signing shall be done by or under the direction of and is the responsibility of the unit of government which designates the snowmobile routes. The department of transportation reserves the right to require such changes in the signing of snowmobile routes marked over the state trunk highway system as it deems necessary in the interest of efficient and safe operation of the highway.

2. Reflectorization. The reflective material for all reflectorized signs shall meet the specifications of paragraph 637.2.2.1 on reflective sheeting in the state of Wisconsin department of transportation division of highways standard specifications for road and bridge construction, edition of 1981.

(b) Intoxicated snowmobile law sign standards. Signs explaining the intoxicated snowmobile law, to be used on highways or sidewalks designated as snowmobile routes by the governmental agency having jurisdiction, shall meet all of the following standards:

1. The intoxicated snowmobile law sign shall have reflectorized black letters and border on a reflectorized white background.

2. The standard size of this sign shall be 24 inches by 24 inches. - See PDF for diagram

(4)   Allowable costs and billing.

(a) Snowmobile route signs and route arrows, trail crossing warning signs, intoxicated snowmobile law signs, and sign posts are eligible for aid.

(b) Signs and posts may not be purchased until funds are approved for the project by the department.

(c) Labor costs to install signs are not eligible for reimbursement.

(d) Sponsors may submit a claim for payment upon placement of signs.

(5)   Application procedure. Application forms and instructions are available from any department regional office. Completed applications shall be submitted to the appropriate regional office by April 15.

Cr. Register, March, 1975, No. 231 , eff. 4-1-75; am. (3), Register, March, 1976, No. 243 , eff. 4-1-76; r. and recr., Register, June, 1980, No. 294 , eff. 7-1-80; r. and recr. (1), renum. (2), (3) and (4) to be (3), (4) and (5), cr. (2), am. (3) (a) 2., r. (5) (b), Register, May, 1983, No. 329 , eff. 6-1-83; am. (1) and (2), cr. (3) (b), r. and recr. (4) and (5), Register, November, 1989, No. 407 , eff. 12-1-89; am. (1), (2) and (3) (a) 1. b., cr. (3) (a) 1. am., Register, February, 1996, No. 482 , eff. 3-1-96; r. and recr. (3) (a) 2., am. (5), Register, December, 1999, No. 528 , eff. 1-1-00.

Note

Copies of sign designs may be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Office of Traffic Engineering, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 - See PDF for diagram Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 - See PDF for diagram Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1