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DISTRICT 7
When ODOT was considering a color scheme for several projects within the City of Dayton, we looked to the community for inspiration. It was obvious that Dayton already had a signature color. We matched that color to its federal equivalent and used it on the metal surfaces.

For more information about this project: Lonnie Cain

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DISTRICT 6

Bridge Painting Policy - District 6 has developed a bridge painting policy for use on all of their projects.
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For more information about this policy: Robert Taylor

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DISTRICT 6
When I-70 was revamped, the district incorporated aesthetic principles by using the light neutral color in the concrete sealer and  painting all 32 bridges with the same light green. 

Sealing concrete median barrier and bridge components was $10.00 or under per sq. yd.

The percentage of cost for sealing 0.82 percent. The additional cost for the aesthetic items is negligible. About 50 percent (dollar wise) of the sealing performed was established as part of the original project and not added for aesthetic purposes.

For more information about this project: David Mengerink

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DISTRICT 12

The District worked with the City of Cleveland to choose Aristocratic Blue for all the bridges within the City. This color had previously been designated one of the signature colors for the city. 

In their Best of Cleveland issue for 2001, Cleveland Magazine designated the overpasses spanning Cleveland highways the Best Paint Job.

For more information about this project: Natalie Conley

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Federal Standard Colors
Guidelines are available from the federal government to help those involved in design projects choose the federal color number designations. To purchase the most recent federal standards for colors, use the information at right. General Services Administration
Federal Supply Service Bureau Specification Section
Suite 8100
470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, DC 20407
Phone 202-619-8925 or 202-619-8978

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