https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775016 Sun, 7 Jun 2026 17:13:05 GMT Thu, 4 Apr 2024 16:24:57 GMT Copyright © 2024 Institute of Highway Engineers https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775016 https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775016 Thu, 4 Apr 2024 16:42:47 GMT https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775019 https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775019
However, "logically" you'd think nearest destination would be listed at the top of the sign and then in ascending order as is done on route confirmation signs. This isn't the case.

We really need that proper chapter of TSM dedicated to direction signs, but it appears not to be forthcoming due to other pressures. ]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 16:55:37 GMT https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775020 https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775020
TSM Ch.7 is your friend here as there a section about this.

On Advance Direction Signs, it's slightly different, but for the signs you've shown, I'd be working smallest mileage to largest from top to bottom of the sign plate. ]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 17:01:27 GMT https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775021 https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775021 Thu, 4 Apr 2024 17:02:58 GMT https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775026 https://members.theihe.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=214541&topic=1775026
However, section 14.2.3 says, "Generally, for pedestrian signs, the stacking order of destinations is nearest first."

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For local roads and tourist signs, nearest first is more common. Anything with mileages needs to be nearest first, as stated above, and traditional fingerposts have always done that too.

The most important thing is for authorities to be consistent regarding their policy.

Great to have so many sensible responses so quickly!]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 17:24:57 GMT