The Wisconsin Legislature designated over 50 highways and bridges along the state highway system to honor individuals, veterans and other groups. For more information, see State Statutes 84.101 to 84.1059.Signs along the right of way designating commemorative highways or bridges are being phased out and replaced with more discreetly-located commemorative markers for several reasons:The signs conflict with updated state and federal laws that regulate the type and amount of signs viewable from numbered state and federal highways.The signs distract motorists' attention away from higher priority regulatory or cautionary signage.Many signs designating memorial highways or bridges are reaching the end of their useful life.Appropriately located commemorative markers enhance overall traffic safety and can provide more detailed information about the person or group being honored.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation works with lawmakers, other state agencies and local governments to find acceptable locations for commemorative markers off the state highway right of way. The markers are frequently placed at rest areas, waysides, parks or similar locations where they are accessible to the public but won't distract other motorists. Typically, the markers consist of text and graphics encased in glass similar to those seen at outdoor interpretive exhibits. Costs associated with producing, installing and maintaining commemorative markers are generally covered through private donations. This dataset was automatically cataloged from the creator's Open Data Portal. In some cases, publication year and bounding coordinates shown here may be incorrect. Additional download formats may be available on the author's website. Please check the 'More details at' link for additional information.
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