Road Signs: An Art and a Science

Road Signs: An Art and a Science

Roadside communication is a ubiquitous component of pedestrian and vehicle travel worldwide. The Romans deployed the first recorded roadside communications on the Appian Way in 312 B.C., using markers to indicate the distance to Rome. Fast-forward to today, travelers are inundated with messages ranging from government traffic and safety signs to advertisements on massive print or digital billboards…..