27 CAR § 132-102
Signs installed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation:
(4) City limits.
(A)
(6) County lines.
(8) Bridge vertical clearances.
(9) Cultural interest.
(A) Historic districts.
(10) Educational facilities.
(A) Higher education facilities.
(i) Legislative acts:
(ii) Currently the following classify as higher education facilities:
(d) (d) Technical institutes; and
(iv) Freeway.
(3) (3) Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.
(b) (b) Institutions located in a city adjacent to a freeway must have a minimum on-campus enrollment of five hundred (500) students.
(v) Nonfreeway.
(11) Law enforcement related.
(13) Public attractions signs (downtown Little Rock/North Little Rock only).
(17) Commemorative and memorial signing. Installed and maintained by the Arkansas Department of Transportation:
(N) Gold Star Families Highway. Arkansas Code § 27-67-225.
(Q) Delta Music Trail. Arkansas Code § 27-67-227.
(18) National Forest Recreational Areas.
(19) Scenic Highways/Byways.
(20) Specific interest.
(A) Airports.
(F) Hospitals and emergency medical services.
(21) Special recognition.
(B) Volunteer Community of the Year.
(22) State parks/national parks.
(A) Freeways.
(23) Buffalo River signs.
(24) City parks and county parks.
(A) As requested. Nonfreeway only, but must meet the following criteria:
(26) Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission access signs.
(28) Natural State Golf Trail.
(29) Wildlife Management Areas and Wildlife Refuges.
(30) Major amusement parks.
(A) Freeways.
Codification Notes: For minute orders pertaining to Adopt-A-Highway that were promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 2 of this part. For Adopt-A-Highway Policy and Guidelines, see Subpart 2 of this part. For the Adopt-A-Spot Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 3 of this part. For Adopt-A-Spot Policy and Guidelines, see Subpart 3 of this part. For minute orders pertaining to the Logo Program that were promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 4 of this part. For Policy for Erection of Specific Service Signs (Logos), see Subpart 4 of this part. For minute orders pertaining to Tourist Oriented Directional Signing that were promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 5 of this part. For Rules for Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs see Subpart 5 of this part. For the Wayfinding Program Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 6 of this part. For Wayfinding Program Policy, see Subpart 6 of this part. For the General Services Signs Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 7 of this part. For Policy for the Erection of General Services Signs, see Subpart 7 of this part. For the minute orders pertaining to Scenic Byway that were promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 8 of this part. For Criteria for Arkansas Scenic Byway Designation, see Subpart 8 of this part. For the Tourist Information Centers Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 9 of this part. For Arkansas Welcome Centers, see Subpart 9 of this part. For minute orders pertaining to Signs Installed by Other Government Agencies, see Codification Notes at Subpart 10 of this part. For City or County Welcome Sign Guidelines, see Subpart 10 of this part. For the Blue Star Memorial Highway Minute Order, see Codification Notes at Subpart 11 of this part. For Blue Star Memorial Highway Markers, see Subpart 11 of this part. For Traffic Fatality Memorials, see Subpart 12 of this part. For Arkansas Wine Country Trail, see Subpart 13 of this part. For Transportation Enhancements Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules, see Codification Notes at Subpart 14 of this part. For Guidelines for the Issuance of Permits to Qualifying Applicants for Transportation Enhancement Projects Financed with Local Funding, see Subpart 14 of this part. The Wildflower Program Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Wildflower Program Minute Order MO 96-093 WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has an established wildflower program to provide for the establishment, proliferation and maintenance of wildflowers and native plants on highway rights of way; and WHEREAS, both public and private individuals and organizations participate in the program by providing seeds and plants; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize these individuals and groups, consistent with the provisions of the Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Spot Programs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Director is authorized to modify the existing wildflower program to provide for appropriate signage to recognize participants." The Historic District Signing Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Historic District Signing Minute Order MO 97-022 WHEREAS, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program periodically reviews nominations for and maintains a list of sites that are identified as Historic Districts; and WHEREAS, many of these historic features may be of interest to motorists. NOW THEREFORE, the Director is authorized to develop and implement a program to provide appropriate signing on state highway rights-of-way to inform motorists of Historic District sites." The Jonathan Barnett Highway Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Jonathan Barnett Highway 2011-014 WHEREAS, Jonathan Barnett served on the Arkansas Highway Commission from January 1999 through January 2009; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Barnett has been a strong supporter of improvements to the state’s highway system, not only as a member of the Highway Commission but also as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, a major project for which Commissioner Barnett served as an advocate was the improvement of Highway 412 in Benton County. NOW THEREFORE, considering the distinguished service of Commissioner Barnett to the Arkansas Highway Commission and the importance of Highway 412 to the State Highway System, the Highway Commission hereby honors Commissioner Barnett by officially naming the portion of Highway 412 from the Oklahoma state line to Highway 59 in Siloam Springs as the Jonathan Barnett Highway." The Veterans Memorial Highways and Eisenhower Memorial Highways Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Minute Order 2003-054 2003-054 WHEREAS, numerous requests have been received asking that certain highways be designated Veterans Memorial Highways in honor of veterans’ service to the country; and WHEREAS, the Commission believes that such designation is appropriate to honor the significant sacrifice made by Veterans; and WHEREAS, the Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways is recognized as being one of the greatest public works projects which serves to enhance defense of this nation. NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of Veterans’ service, the Highway Commission hereby designates Interstate 40 from the Arkansas/Oklahoma State Line to the Arkansas/Tennessee State Line as "The Veterans Memorial Highway." FURTHERMORE, the Director is authorized to install appropriate roadside signs noting such designation at strategic locations along the route and to install appropriate signs in Arkansas Tourist Information Centers and Rest Areas which commemorate the Eisenhower Interstate System and The Veterans Memorial Highway. FURTHER, the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs support this designation and signage." The Hickerson Freeway Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Hickerson Freeway 2007-037 WHEREAS, Mary P. "Prissy" Hickerson has served on the Arkansas Highway Commission since January 1997; and WHEREAS, when Commissioner Hickerson’s current term expires in January 2007, she will have served a total of 10 years; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Hickerson has been a strong supporter of improvements to the state’s highway system; and WHEREAS, a major project for which Commissioner Hickerson has been an advocate is the improvement of the Highway 71 Corridor (future Interstate 49). NOW THEREFORE, considering the distinguished service of Commissioner Hickerson to the Arkansas Highway Commission and the importance of the construction of future Interstate 49 to the State Highway System, the Highway Commission hereby honors Commissioner Hickerson by officially naming the portion of Highway 245 (future Interstate 49) from I-30 to the Texas State Line the Hickerson Freeway." The minute orders pertaining to Purple Heart Trail that were promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Purple Heart Trail Minute Orders 2004-093 WHEREAS, the Arkansas Purple Heart Trail Committee of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) has requested that Interstate 430 from Interstate 30 to Interstate 40 in Pulaski County be designated a part of the National Purple Heart Trail; and WHEREAS, the Commission believes that such designation is appropriate to honor the significant sacrifice made by MOPH members; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs support this designation and signage, NOW THEREFORE, the Highway Commission hereby designates Interstate 430 from interstate 30 to Interstate 40 in Pulaski County as the "Purple Heart Highway", a part of the "National Purple Heart Trail." FURTHERMORE, the Director is authorized to install appropriate roadside signs noting such designation at strategic locations along the route. 2009-113 WHEREAS, the Arkansas Purple Heart Trail Committee of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) has requested that Interstate 540/U. S. Highway 71 from Interstate 40 to the Missouri State Line be designated a part of the "National Purple Heart Trail"; and WHEREAS, the Commission believes that such designation is appropriate to honor the significant sacrifice made by MOPH members; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs support this designation and signage. NOW THEREFORE, the Highway Commission hereby designates Interstate 540/U. S. Highway 71 from Interstate 40 to the Missouri State Line as a part of the "National Purple Heart Trail." FURTHERMORE, the Director is authorized to install appropriate roadside signs noting such designation at strategic locations along the route. 2009-147 WHEREAS, the Military Order of the Purple Heart has developed a national program for the designation of a continuous network of major highways as the "National Purple Heart Trail"; and WHEREAS, the Tennessee and the Oklahoma Departments of Transportation have already designated Interstate 40 across their states as elements of the "National Purple Heart Trail"; and WHEREAS, Interstate 40 across Arkansas has previously been designated the Veterans Memorial Highway, and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of the Military Order of the Purple Heart has requested that the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department add the designation of "National Purple Heart Trail" to the Veterans Memorial Highway designation. NOW THEREFORE, the Arkansas Highway Commission hereby designates Interstate 40 from the Oklahoma State Line to the Tennessee State Line as an element of the "National Purple Heart Trail". FURTHERMORE, the Director is authorized to install appropriate roadside signs noting such designation at strategic locations along the route. 2011-052 WHEREAS, local officials have requested that U. S. Highway 63 (Future I-555) from Interstate 55 to Jonesboro be designated a part of the "National Purple Heart Trail"; and WHEREAS, the Commission believes that such designation is appropriate to honor the significant sacrifice which has been made; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs support this designation and signage. NOW THEREFORE, the Highway Commission hereby designates U. S. Highway 63 (Future I-555) from Interstate 55 to Jonesboro as a part of the "National Purple Heart Trail." FURTHERMORE, the Director is authorized to install appropriate roadside signs noting such designation at strategic locations along the route. 2014-055 WHEREAS, the Military Order of the Purple Heart has developed a national program for the designation of a continuous network of major highways as the "National Purple Heart Trail"; and WHEREAS, the Highway Commission believes that such designation is appropriate to honor and give tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal; and WHEREAS, a request from the Arkansas Department of the Military Order of the Purple Heart has been made to designate Interstate 30 from Little Rock to Texarkana as part of the "National Purple Heart Trail"; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Veterans Coalition and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs support this designation. NOW THEREFORE, the Highway Commission hereby designates Interstate 30 from Little Rock to Texarkana as a part of the "National Purple Heart Trail". FUTHERMORE, the Director is authorized to install appropriate roadside signs noting such designation at strategic locations along the route." The Wiley A. Branton, Sr. Highway Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Wiley A. Branton, Sr. Highway 2003-007 WHEREAS, many requests have previously been received to formally designate the I-530 Pine Bluff Bypass as the Wiley A. Branton, Sr. Highway; and WHEREAS, Mr. Branton served with distinction in many local, state and national leadership positions. NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of Mr. Branton’s outstanding achievements and years of service to the State of Arkansas, the Arkansas Highway Commission hereby designates the I-530 Pine Bluff Bypass as the Wiley A. Branton Sr. Highway; and FURTHERMORE, the Director is hereby authorized to install appropriate signs denoting such designation." The State Trooper Memorial Mile Program Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "State Trooper Memorial Mile Program 2009-034 WHEREAS, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) has requested the Department to erect signs on one-mile sections of State Highway on or near where ASP officers were killed in the line of duty as part of the State Police Officer Memorial Highway Dedication Program; and WHEREAS, Commission policy currently provides for monumenting and signing of commemorative highways and bridges. NOW THEREFORE, the Director is authorized to erect appropriate signs, with language agreed upon by the ASP and the Department, to recognize those officers who are identified by the ASP in the Police Officers Memorial Highway Dedication Program." The Bobby Hopper Highway Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Bobby Hopper Highway 2015-036 WHEREAS, Bobby Hopper served on the Arkansas Highway Commission from 1983 to 1999; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Hopper has been a strong supporter of improvements to the State Highway System; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Hopper was an advocate for a major project that relocated Highway 62 in Marion and Baxter Counties in the vicinity of the City of Cotter; and WHEREAS, this project was completed in 1989 and constructed a new bridge over the White River and provided a bypass of the City of Cotter. NOW THEREFORE, considering the distinguished service of Commissioner Hopper to the Arkansas Highway Commission and the importance of the construction of the Highway 62 Cotter Bypass to the State Highway System, the Highway Commission hereby honors Commissioner Hopper by officially naming the portion of Highway 62 from its junctions with Highway 62B east and west of the City of Cotter as the Bobby Hopper Highway." The National Forest Service Recreation Areas Minute Order that was promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "National Forest Service Recreation Areas 94-073 WHEREAS, the tourism industry is vital to the economy of this state; and WHEREAS, there are several recreation areas in the National Forest lands maintained by the U. S. Forest Service; and WHEREAS, directional signing to these areas would be of benefit to the tourism industry and to the state; NOW THEREFORE, the Director is authorized to implement a policy whereby directional signs to major recreation areas may be erected by the Department upon request from the U. S. Forest Service when these areas are directly accessible from the highway system and are shown on the official State Highway Map. Signs erected by the Department will be paid for by the U. S. Forest Service. Directional signs to subordinate attractions and facilities such as hiking trails, equestrian trails, shooting ranges, demonstration areas, vistas, overlooks, etc., shall be the responsibility of the U. S. Forest Service. Signs erected by the U. S. Forest Service shall meet the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and may be erected on Department right-of-way only after written permission is granted by and at no cost to the Department." The minute orders pertaining to Commemorative and Memorial Signing that were promulgated with this part prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "Commemorative and Memorial Signing 2002-213 WHEREAS, it is considered appropriate to implement a formal policy for monumenting and signing commemorative highways and bridges; and WHEREAS, a monument or sign may be requested by any person, group, agency, or jurisdiction, hereafter referred to as "sponsor". NOW THEREFORE, the following policy will be utilized for the monumenting and signing of commemorative highways and bridges: Highways and bridges may be named for persons, groups or themes provided: 1. Documented support for the naming, acceptable to the Commission, is provided. This documentation may come in the form of resolutions from the governing body/s of the jurisdiction/s in which the facility is located, or in other appropriate forms. 2. A monument will be allowed as follows: The sponsor may furnish an appropriate metal plaque at no cost to the Department. The Department will mount the plaque, in an appropriate location, in a concrete mounting. The location of the mounting will be determined by the Department in consultation with the sponsor. 3. A roadside sign will be allowed as follows: The sponsor may request a roadside sign permit by letter to the Director of the Department of Transportation. The request will include the appropriate supporting resolutions. The sign request will require the approval of the Commission, by Minute Order, authorizing the Director to issue a sign permit. The cost of the sign and installation of the sign will be the responsibility of the sponsor. The sign size, color, configuration and message will be as approved in the sign permit. The number of signs will generally be limited to one sign in each direction near each end of the named section of highway or approach to the named bridge. The sponsor will be responsible for the maintenance of the permitted signs. Failure to properly maintain the sign will be cause for revocation of the sign permit. Upon revocation of a permit, the sponsor will be given reasonable opportunity to remove the sign, and mounting posts footings. Should the sponsor fail to remove the sign, the Department will remove and dispose of the sign with no reimbursement to the sponsor. 2009-033 WHEREAS, it is considered appropriate to implement a formal policy for monumenting and signing commemorative highways and bridges. WHEREAS, a monument or sign may be requested by any person, group, agency, or jurisdiction, hereafter referred to as "sponsor." NOW THEREFORE, the following policy will be utilized for the monumenting and signing of commemorative highways and bridges: Highways and bridges may be named for persons, groups or themes provided: Documented support for the naming, acceptable to the Commission, is provided. This documentation may come in the form of resolutions from the governing body/s of the jurisdiction/s in which the facility is located, or in other appropriate forms. A monument will be allowed as follows: The supporting jurisdiction may furnish an appropriate metal plaque at no cost to the Department. The Department will mount the plaque, in an appropriate location, in a concrete mounting. The location of the mounting will be determined by the Department in consultation with the sponsoring jurisdiction. A roadside sign will be allowed as follows: The sponsoring jurisdiction may request a roadside sign permit from the Commission. This permit will be requested by letter to the Director of the Department of Transportation. The request will include the appropriate supporting resolutions. The sign request will require the approval of the Commission, by Minute Order, authorizing the Director to issue a sign permit. The cost of the sign and installation of the sign will be the responsibility of the sponsoring jurisdiction. The sign size, color, configuration and message will be as approved in the sign permit. The number of signs will generally be limited to one sign in each direction near each end of the named section of highway or approach to the named bridge. The sponsoring jurisdiction will be responsible for the maintenance of the permitted signs. Failure to properly maintain the sign will be cause for revocation of the sign permit. On highways which have previously been named for an individual, group or theme, the Commission may name a bridge, tunnel or specific section of the previously named route for another individual, group or theme, provided that all other appropriate provisions of this policy have been met or if otherwise deemed appropriate by the Commission. 2014-023 WHEREAS, the Commission, by Minute Order No. 2009-033, adopted a policy for the monumenting and signing of commemorative highways and bridges; and WHEREAS, Act 1225 of the 2013 Regular Session of the 89th General Assembly established regulations for the naming of public buildings, structures, or facilities; and WHEREAS, these regulations necessitate a revision to the policy adopted by the Commission; NOW THEREFORE, the following policy will be utilized for the monumenting and signing of commemorative highways and bridges: A monument or sign may be requested by any person, group, agency, or jurisdiction, hereafter referred to as sponsor. Highways and bridges may be named for persons, groups or themes provided: The individual meets the criteria established by A. CA. § 25-1-121. Documented support for the naming, acceptable to the Commission, is provided. This documentation may come in the form of resolutions from the governing body of the jurisdiction(s) in which the facility is located, or in other appropriate forms. A monument will be allowed as follows: The supporting jurisdiction may furnish an appropriate metal plaque at no cost to the Department. The Department will mount the plaque, in an appropriate location, in a concrete mounting. The location of the mounting will be determined by the Department in consultation with the sponsoring jurisdiction. A roadside sign will be allowed as follows: The sponsoring jurisdiction may request a roadside sign permit from the Commission. This permit will be requested by letter to the Director of the Department of Transportation. The request will include the appropriate supporting resolution(s). The sign request will require the approval of the Commission, by Minute Order, authorizing the Director to issue a sign permit. The cost of the sign and installation of the sign will be the responsibility of the sponsoring jurisdiction. The sign size, color, configuration and message will be as approved in the sign permit. The number of signs will generally be limited to one sign in each direction near each end of the named section of highway or approach to the named bridge. The sponsoring jurisdiction will be responsible for the maintenance of the permitted signs. Failure to properly maintain the sign will be cause for revocation of the sign permit. On highways which have previously been named for an individual, group or theme, the Commission may name a bridge, tunnel or specific section of the previously named route for another individual, group or theme, provided that all other appropriate provisions of this policy have been met or if otherwise deemed appropriate by the Commission."