Robert E. Conner

“ As we understand it, the State agrees with that recommendation and would like to remove the I-296 designation from all the signs and the official State map. It is concerned, however, that such a move might result in the removal of I-296 from the Interstate System. Consequently, it has recommended removing I-296 only from the major guide signs, leaving the designation on trailblazers and the official State map. It is our view that this compromise is not in the best interest of the motorist. ”

“ While it would certainly make the guide signing simpler, it would increase the discrepancy between the maps and the signs, and play havoc with driver expectancy.
The purpose of signing route numbers is for motorist safety and convenience, not to indicate what routes are eligible for what kind of Federal-aid. ”