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September 4,2008
Yard Sign 101
by pearlgirl
Have you ever wondered how to get one of the yard signs that asks for motor vehicles to slow down for kids, pedestrians, or bikes? After a little digging, the Stephens Street Neighborhood Watch Group was able to find the answer to this question. Thanks to Steve Huckins and the entire Stephens Street crew for sharing this information with all of us. Together, we can do more—better!
Yard Sign Lender Program
The City of Portland Office of Transportation has yard signs available for residents to "borrow" for as long of a period of time as they are interested. Each sign features a black steel "A" frame along with a 18"h x 24"w PVC sign. The signs, attached by independent clips, hang freely from the steel "A" frame and move in the breeze. The Office of Transportation yard signs are portable and suitable for quick and easy display by residents in their yards. Signs should be brought indoors each evening, if possible, to minimize vandalism.
Signage Options:
Each sign says "Slow Down! Set the pace" on one side and one of three messages on the reverse side:
1) Slow Down! Look for kids (only 3 signs remaining),
2) Stop for Pedestrians, or
3) Look for Bikes Pass Safely.
There are two ways to get a sign:
Submit an I SHARE THE ROAD pledge form, a completed Yard Sign Order Form, and $25/sign deposit (check, money order, debit card, MC, or VISA). (Deposits to be returned within 15 days after return of yard sign(s) in good working condition).
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Submit an I SHARE THE ROAD pledge form, a completed Yard Sign Order Form, and 5 completed I SHARE THE ROAD pledge forms from 5 of your neighbors or community members
