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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2G-26. Example of Guide Signs for Direct Managed Lane Entrance and Exit Ramps

Figure 2G-26. Example of Guide Signs for Direct Managed Lane Entrance and Exit Ramps

This figure shows an example of guide signs for direct managed lane entrance and exit ramps.

A legend shows a black arrow indicating the direction of travel on the highway.

The figure shows a horizontal two-way local street with entrance and exit access from the north to managed lanes on a vertical highway. The vertical highway is shown as a divided highway with one managed lane to the left of three general purpose lanes in each direction. In advance of the horizontal local street, a left exit lane is shown added to the left of the northbound managed lane and exiting to the local street. The word "EXPRESS" in white is shown marked several times on the managed lanes. On the southbound lanes, an entrance ramp from the horizontal local street is shown being added to the left of the southbound managed lane. These entrance and exit lanes are shown separated by yellow diagonal crosshatch markings to the left of each exit lane, and a solid barrier is shown separating them from each other. A dotted white line is shown separating the exit and entrance lanes from the managed through lanes, changing to a theoretical gore composed of white chevron markings in advance of a solid barrier between the lanes.

The local street is shown with one lane in each direction separated by a solid double yellow line and a center lane island composed of solid double yellow lines and diagonal yellow lines. Midway in the eastbound lane, an intersection is shown of one lane that exits the local street to a managed lane and one lane that enters the local street from the managed lane. East of the intersection, a left-turn lane is shown in place of the center island. A dotted white line that changes to a solid white line is shown separating the left-turn lane from the through lane, and the words "EXPRESS ONLY" in sequence followed by a white left-turn arrow are marked in the turn lane. A dotted curved yellow line is shown marked to the left of the left-turn lane, extending from the solid double yellow lines to the solid yellow line on the left side of the managed lane entrance ramp. The words "EXPRESS ONLY" in white are shown marked in sequence on the pavement of the ramp from the local street to the southbound managed lane. A white stop line is shown marked on the pavement of the ramp that exits the northbound managed lane and intersects the local street.

Six signs and sign assemblies are shown:

• At the bottom of the figure, the first sign assembly is shown mounted over the managed lane. it is shown at a dimensioned distance of ½ mile in advance of the second sign. It is shown with the note: "(all exits displayed are to the left)." It is shown as a horizontal rectangular green sign with white letters and a white border. At the top of the sign, the words "EXPRESS EXITS" are shown on one line. Underneath these words, a horizontal white line extends from the left border to the right border, separating the sign into two horizontal portions. In the lower portion of the sign, a black numeral "48" on a white disk to the left of the word "Midvale" to the left of the numeral "2" on the top line. On the middle line, a red and blue Interstate shield for I-215 is shown to the left of the numeral "3 1/2." On the bottom line, the numerals "89" are shown on a white U.S. shield to the left of the word "DOWNTOWN" to the left of the numeral "12." A smaller horizontal rectangular yellow plaque with a black border and the word "LEFT" in black is shown above the top left side of the sign. The sign is shown with the note: "For access-restricted facilities. Destinations may be augmented to accompany routes on Interchange Sequence signs (see Figure 2E-30)."
• The second sign is shown mounted over the managed lane. It is shown at a dimensioned distance of ½ mile in advance of the third sign. It is shown as a horizontal rectangular green sign with a white border and legend. The words "EXPRESS EXIT" are shown above a horizontal white line that extends from the left border to the right. Below this dividing line, the numeral "48" in black on a white disk is shown centered on the top line, the word "Midvale" is shown centered on the middle line, and the words "1 MILE" are shown centered on the bottom line. A smaller horizontal rectangular yellow plaque with a black border and the word "LEFT" in black is shown above the top left side of the sign.
• The third sign is shown mounted over the managed lane. It is shown at a dimensioned distance of ½ mile in advance of the fourth and fifth signs. It is shown as the same sign assembly as the second sign assembly except the words "1/2 MILE" are shown instead of the words "1 MILE."
• The fourth and fifth signs are shown in a horizontal array across the entrance to the managed lane exit and the continuing managed lane. They are shown at the gore where the exit lane to the local street diverges from the managed lane. The fourth sign, on the left, over the exit lanes, is shown as the same sign as the second sign assembly except the distance is not shown and a short diagonal arrow pointing up and to the left is shown to the left of the word "Midvale." The fifth sign, on the right, over the managed lane, is shown as a horizontal rectangular green sign with a white border and legend. The words "EXPRESS LANE" are shown on two lines above a short downward-pointing vertical arrow. Below this is shown the word "OR" and another sign. It is shown as a horizontal rectangular green sign with white legend and border. The words "EXPRESS LANE" are shown above a horizontal white line that extends from the left border to the right. Below this dividing line, a red and blue Interstate shield for I-15 is shown to the left of the word "NORTH" above a downward-pointing vertical arrow.
• The sixth sign is shown mounted at the front of the barrier between the left exit lane and the managed through lane. It is shown as a horizontal rectangular green sign with a white border and legend. The words "EXPRESS EXIT" are shown above a diagonal arrow pointing up and to the left.

The following notes are included:

1. See Chapter 3D for pavement markings.
2. Sign locations are approximate.
3. The managed lane could be barrier-separated, buffer-separated, or contiguous.
4. See Figures 2G-28 and 2G-29 for examples of signs for the direct entrance to the managed lane from the crossroad.

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