The hidden meaning behind Lincoln's blue and green street signs DENNIS RUDNER Lincoln Journal Star Aug 8, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Street sign colors do make a difference and have specific meaning. Lincoln Journal Star Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENNIS RUDNER Lincoln Journal Star Ever wonder why some street signs in Lincoln are green while others are blue?kAm$EC66E D:8? 4@=@CD 2C6?VE C2?5@>] }@C :D E96:C 4@=@C 2? 26DE96E:4 49@:46 — E96C6’D 567:?:E6=J 2 DA64:7:4 C62D@? 7@C E96 D:8?’D 4@=@C]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ {:?4@=? %C2?DA@CE2E:@? 2?5 &E:=:E:6D[ E96 4@=@C 5:776C6?46 :?5:42E6D H9@ :D C6DA@?D:3=6 7@C >2:?E6?2?46[ :?4=F5:?8 E96 A2G:?8 2?5 C6>@G2= @7 D?@H[ @7 2 DA64:7:4 C@25H2J]k^Am Street sign colors do make a difference and have specific meaning. Lincoln Journal Star kAm%96 4:EJ @7 {:?4@=? :D C6DA@?D:3=6 7@C E9@D6 DEC66ED >2C<65 H:E9 2 8C66? 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