A New Federal Mandate That Requires Changes To Most Street Signs Has Local Governments Across The Country Racing To Comply With The Requirement. A Policy Handed Down In 2008 Requires Street Signs To Be Printed In Upper And Lower Case Lettering Instead Of All Capital Letters Which Is Common. Area Officials Say It Will Both Tough And Expensive To Comply. Washington County Tennessee Mayor Dan Eldridge Said They Are Looking At Two Million Dollars Out Of Pocket To Meet The Requirement. Earlier This Month, Federal Transportation Officials Began Looking At Repealing Or Delaying The Requirement After Outcries From Local Governmental Bodies.