PEOPLE are being asked to suggest alternatives to unpopular numerical road signs, which have driven many visiting motorists to distraction.
Businesses and residents in Washington will be consulted about replacing a loathed district number system introduced by the former new town development corporation, in an idea taken from the US.
Sunderland City Council's environment officers have the headache of replacing 700 signs in Washington, bearing the 15 different district numbers, to be replaced by area names.
Andy Morris, Sunderland council's assistant environment director, said the views of residents will be sought next month.
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