CCS: Now the new
bit may be a bit busy; but I think it hits all the high
points-Including what, in my humble opinion is an important
addition: the Highway NAME. In our 49th and 50th states, people
generally refer to highways by name rather than number. Tourists
aren't hip to this. The new design associates name and number to
the benefit of visitor and native alike. (Large version on Big
Signs page)
Commentary
by Kevin McGehee: I like CCS's Alaska shield. Having
lived in Alaska five years, I was mystified as to why the highway
numbering system up there didn't follow the named highways more
closely. Putting the highway name on the sign would be a huge
improvement, even without adding color.
By Jed A. Wilkinson: For Alaska, why not use the state shield for their Interstates? They don't cross state lines. Alaska is connected to Canada. Color them red, white and blue with an exception of light yellow for the stars to match it up with the Alaska route shield.
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