Guess a clever and cost-concious person at the Philadelphia Streets Dept. thought up this re-use of the common “No Parking — Street Work” sign. It’s cute.
When budget cuts come, good design is at the top of the chopping block. Usually that is not a forward thinking solution, because an organization’s loss of credibility can be as bad as loss of credit.
Though this sign looks a mess, it serves its purpose just fine, scaring off any one who would want to park here.
While I wouldn’t be sad to see nicely designed Tree Work signs, I think the city’s image will survive this affront.