WHEREAS, the Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign (TODS) program regulations were approved by the Administrative Rules and Regulations Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council on July 6, 1995; and
WHEREAS, by Minute Order 95-009, the Arkansas Highway Commission authorized a pilot TODS program; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires to promote economic development in the state by providing directional information regarding tourist-oriented businesses and activities to motorists; and
WHEREAS, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the Commission desires to expand the pilot TODS program.
NOW THEREFORE, the Director is hereby authorized to fully implement the TODS program and initiate necessary revisions to the approved TODS Regulations.
FURTHERMORE, any signs proposed for use in the TODS program must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and must be approved by the Director.