Thursday, January 22, 2009
300,000 aging Dallas traffic signs replaced for aging Dallas population
Each new sign will also come with a Werther's Original dispenser.
According to this article, older people can't see so well. As such, Dallas will be replacing 300,000 traffic signs with newer models. The new signs, mostly street signs, will have larger letters and be more reflective. They'll also last a decade or more, which is at least three years longer than the previous signs.
The question is, however, will your eyesight last that long before signs have to be three feet tall and 20 feet long?
Posted by Erin
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Great. So when our elderly drivers break a hip after hitting some pothole in our lousy streets, they'll be able to tell 911 where they are.
Matt Anderson Verified
10 months ago
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Hey, hey, old people aren't the only ones that enjoy a Werther's Original here and there.
I loved those things when I was young(er).
Jesus Valadez Verified
10 months ago
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No one better let the Latinos know...
Clay213 Anonymous
10 months ago
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Too late Clay. I know... I know...
Jesus Valadez Verified
10 months ago
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Well crap. Now they are all going to demand the signs all say Cesar Chavez
Clay213 Anonymous
10 months ago
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Why not just name it after me? I'm important, I think.
Jesus Valadez Verified
10 months ago
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Jesus Valdez!!!
I'm there! At least I'm relatively sure you've been to Texas.
Jason Rice Verified
10 months ago
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The Muslims might get upset and demand Mohammad. And then what will happen?
Clay213 Anonymous
10 months ago
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"more worthwhile news and comments"
Hmmm.
tx_dem41 Anonymous
10 months ago
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This City is going to get more make up and in the making bigger news, silly sign story, lets face it and read it and wear it....A/T, Face lift is a ...Sign ...of the times,
alexander troup Verified
10 months ago
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I'm 41 and I can't read half of the signs in this town after dark. It's not the size so much, but the fact that the reflective paint has worn off of so many of them. They seem to just soak up headlights.
David Gates Verified
10 months ago
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