Re: [vernalpool] Re: Turtle crossing signs

In Sheffield, MA a volunteer has coordinated with the town highway
superintendent to put up turtle crossing signs on a seasonal basis. The
hope is that will both reduce the chance of the signs being stolen, and
keep drivers noticing the signs at peak crossing times. (There have been
studies that show people habituate to signs and putting them up
seasonally is more effective - although I can't cite the studies at the
moment.) Photo of the sign attached.

Jane

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On 7/2/2012 8:35 PM, Janet DeLonga wrote:
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> Have to say that I feel as though someone's reading this over my
> shoulder (i.e. recent comments), but been here for too many years to
> flinch TOO much. Anyways, Town of Norfolk has had (and they were
> stolen) and is again purchasing TURTLES CAUTION CROSSING signs for two
> locations in town. Each area will have one at either end of the 'hot'
> spot. Discussion has ensued re stenciling the actual street pavement
> between the signs for additional visual for drivers. Have any other
> towns done this that we're aware of? Aside from thoughts that people
> might not appreciate attention to turtles and not children,
> there's questions of how far apart, turtle picture or words, along
> shoulder, type/color of paint, etc.......If Norfolk's the guinea pig,
> will let you know how it goes.
> Janet DeLonga
> Holbrook
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> Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 2:27 PM
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