Apple Valley City Council
August 25, 2026

Replacement Program
2 Topics Covered Today
Current Conditions
Program Overview
History of Apple Valley’s Street Name Signs
Benefits & Costs
3 Background &
History
Where We Began • 1960s - Apple Valley Ranchos • 1980s - County of San Bernardino • 1988 - Incorporation 4 Background &
History
Where We Began • 1960s - Apple Valley Ranchos • 1980s - County of San Bernardino • 1988 - Incorporation 5 Background &
History
Where We Began • 1960s - Apple Valley Ranchos • 1980s - County of San Bernardino • 1988 - Incorporation 6 Background &
History
Where We Began • 1960s - Apple Valley Ranchos • 1980s - County of San Bernardino • 1988 - Incorporation 7 Background &
History
Where We Began • 1960s - Apple Valley Ranchos • 1980s - County of San Bernadino • 1988 - Incorporation Current Conditions
Signs Have a Life Span
• Fading / Cracking
• Retroreflectivity / Visibility
• Operational Impacts
Current Conditions
Signs Have a Life Span
• Fading / Cracking
• Retroreflectivity / Visibility
• Operational Impacts
Current Conditions
Signs Have a Life Span
• Fading / Cracking
• Retroreflectivity / Visibility
• Operational Impacts
Current Conditions
Signs Have a Life Span
• Fading / Cracking
• Retroreflectivity / Visibility
• Operational Impacts
Current Conditions
Signs Have a Life Span
• Fading / Cracking
• Retroreflectivity / Visibility
• Operational Impacts
13 Replacement Program Overview
A Planned Approach • Grouping and Inspection • Sign Procurement • Installation Process 14 Group 1
The Test
15 Purchasing
Economy of Scale
16 Installation
One-And-Done
Methodology
17 Installation
One-And-Done
Methodology
18 Installation
One-And-Done
Methodology
19 Installation
One-And-Done
Methodology
20 Group 2
Scale Up
• Better Day and
Nighttime Visibility
• Longer Service Life
• Efficient Installation
Program Benefits
• Better Day and
Nighttime Visibility
• Longer Service Life
• Efficient Installation
Program Benefits
• Better Day and
Nighttime Visibility
• Longer Service Life
• Efficient Installation
Program Benefits
• Better Day and
Nighttime Visibility
• Longer Service Life
• Efficient Installation
Program Benefits
• Economy of Scale
• Manufactures
Compete
• Best Pricing Per Sign
Program Costs
26 Quantities
How Many
Signs Are We
Looking At
27 Quantities
How Many
Signs Are We
Looking At
28 Quantities
How Many
Signs Are We
Looking At
29 Year by Year Replacement Cycle
30 Year by Year Replacement Cycle
2,600 Signs
Remaining in 2027
31 Year by Year Replacement Cycle
2,600 Signs
Remaining in 2027
5 Year Cycle – 520 Signs and $31,000 Per Year
32 Year by Year Replacement Cycle
2,600 Signs
Remaining in 2027
5 Year Cycle – 520 Signs and $31,000 Per Year
4 Year Cycle – 650 Signs and $39,000 Per Year