Knowledge Base

Requesting Additional Traffic Signage

Overview

The City of Georgetown follows the Texas Manuel on Uniform Control Devices (TMUTCD) for traffic control devices.

All signage must comply to TMUTCD standards, including:

• Type & Purpose – Ensure signs serve the appropriate regulatory, warning, or guidance function.

• Placement & Spacing – Position signs at correct intervals for maximum visibility and effectiveness.

• Design Specifications – Maintain proper height, shape, color, and reflectivity as outlined by TMUTCD guidelines.

The City is continuously monitoring traffic conditions on City streets to evaluate where new traffic signals may be needed. An intersection is evaluated on nine different factors to determine if a signal is warranted.

Those include:

• Eight-hour vehicular traffic counts

• Four-hour vehicular traffic counts

• Peak hour traffic count

• Pedestrian traffic count

• School crossing at intersection

• Coordination with other signals in the vicinity

• Crashes at the intersection

• Roadway network in the vicinity

• Intersection near an at-grade rail crossing

An engineering and traffic study is conducted at an intersection and scored on these nine factors, which are based on guidelines set by the Federal Highway Administration and Texas Department of Transportation.

 Related Information: Deer Crossing Signs

While the City understands safety concerns related to wildlife, deer crossing signs are not installed at specific points where deer have been seen crossing. Due to the migratory nature of deer, they move across wide areas, making it impractical to mark individual crossing spots. Drivers are encouraged to remain alert in areas known for wildlife activity.

For additional information, please review the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) website.