Clean Ocean Access Cliff Walk Sign Report a DOCUMENTATION of the SIGNS ALONG the CLIFF WALK in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

Clean Ocean Access Cliff Walk Sign Report A DOCUMENTATION OF THE SIGNS ALONG THE CLIFF WALK IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

Contributing Authors: Emma Gettman, Environmental Science Intern Jessica Frascotti, Program Coordinator Eva Touhey, Program Manager

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Newport Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile National Recreational Trail that runs along the peninsula from Memorial Boulevard near the western end of Easton’s Beach, to Bailey’s Beach in the National Historic District of Newport, Rhode Island. The Cliff Walk is a significant tourist attraction that brings people of all ages to Newport from around the globe to enjoy the scenery, the history, the shoreline, and ocean activities.

The signs along the Cliff Walk are important indicators of rules, history, safety, and more. This report details each sign along the Newport Cliff Walk with both photos and descriptions. Clean Ocean Access volunteers, Linda and Don Hammer, walked along the Cliff Walk documenting every sign with notes and photographs. There are 12 types of signs along the Cliff Walk: (1) Restrooms, (2) Parking and Transit Advisory, (3) Dog Care, (4) Miscellaneous Private Sign, (5) Plaques, (6) Public Access, (7) Emergency Response Numbers, (8) Private Property, (9) QR Codes, (10) Rules and Safety Regulations, (11) Location Information, and (12) Kiosks. The Rules and Regulation and Location Information signs are the most prevalent, both with 31 signs along the Cliff Walk.

The pictures and data collected were used to make an interactive map and analyze the different signs along the Cliff Walk and where these signs are located. The Cliff Walk was broken into three sections for this report: Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road (0.42 miles), Ledge Road to Marine Avenue, and Marine Avenue to Memorial Boulevard (1.6 miles). In total, there are 161 signs along the Cliff Walk with most of the signs found along the third section from Marine Avenue to Memorial Boulevard and the least number of signs occurring along the first section from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road. Not all 12 types of signs are found in each section of the Cliff Walk.

This report analyzes the types of signs, number of signs, and location of signs along the Cliff

Walk.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary ...... 2 Figure Legend ...... 4 The Cliff Walk ...... 5 Types of Signs ...... 5 Map of the Cliff Walk ...... 7 Sections of the Cliff Walk ...... 9 Section 1: Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road ...... 10 Types of Signs ...... 10 Map of the Cliff Walk ...... 11 Detailed Signs ...... 12 Section 2: Marine Avenue to Ledge Road ...... 25 Types of Signs ...... 25 Map of the Cliff Walk ...... 26 Detailed Signs ...... 27 Section 3: Marine Avenue to Ledge Road ...... 43 Types of Signs ...... 43 Map of the Cliff Walk ...... 44 Detailed Signs ...... 45 Appendix ...... 77

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FIGURE LEGEND

Figure 1.0 – Types of Signs Along the Cliff Walk

Table 1.1 – Sign Types and Markers

Figure 1.2 – Map of Signs along the Cliff Walk

Figure 1.3 – Signs per Section of the Cliff Walk

Figure 2.0 – Signs from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road

Figure 2.1 – Map of Signs from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road

Figure 3.0 – Signs from Marine Avenue to Ledge Road

Figure 3.1 – Map of Signs from Marine Avenue to Ledge Road

Figure 4.0 – Signs from Memorial Boulevard to Marine Avenue

Figure 4.1 – Map of Signs from Memorial Boulevard to Marine Avenue

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THE CLIFF WALK

The Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile National Recreation Trail along Newport’s eastern shore that attracts locals and tourists alike. The path is located along the coastline behind many of Newport’s historic mansions and provides multiple public points of access to the shoreline for people to enjoy ocean activities. There are 161 signs on the Cliff Walk that are described in the following pages.

TYPES OF SIGNS

The 12 types of signs are as follows:

1. Restrooms  Signs that point to, advertise, or talk about a restroom nearby. 2. Parking and Transit Advisory  Signs that have parking directions, bus information, or parking meter information. 3. Dog Care  Signs that pertain to dogs, including dog poop bag dispensers. 4. Miscellaneous  Signs that are a privately owned (in this case an advertisement). 5. Plaques  Metal signs attached to rock or rock walls that display commemorative information. 6. Public Access/ Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC)/ Department of Environmental Management (DEM)  Signs put up by the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), The Department of Fish and Wildlife (DEM), or some affiliated body that pertain to environmental laws or public shoreline access points (these are points where there is legal and public water access). 7. Emergency Response Numbers  These numbers are white and generally on the ground. They are there for emergencies, so response professionals can locate the person in need of assistance. 8. Private Property/ No Trespass  Signs that say “Private Property” or “No Trespass” that indicate privately owned land. 9. QR Signs  These signs are on little posts that have points of interest and a QR code, which can be scanned with a phone to see information about the points of interest. These were put in by the Cliff Walk Commission. 10. Rules and Safety Suggestions  Signs that have rules on what can and cannot be done in certain places, or that have safety cautionary suggestions. 11. Location Information  Signs that have information about location, such as street signs. 12. Kiosks  Slanted table-like signs that have maps on them with points of interest, rules, and transit information on them.

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There are 12 different signs found along the Cliff Walk. Figure 1.0 represents the types of signs, the percentage of each sign, and the amount of each type of sign along the Cliff Walk. Of the 12 types of signs along the Cliff Walk, 19% are Rules and Safety (31 signs), 19% are Location Information (31 signs), 15% are Emergency Response Numbers (24 signs), 12% are Private Property/No Trespass (20 signs), 9% are QR Signs (14 signs), 9% are Public Access (14 signs), 6% are Parking and Transit Advisory (10 signs), 3% are Kiosks (5 signs), 3% are Plaques (4 signs), 2% are Restrooms (3 signs), 2% are Dog Care (3 signs), and 1% are Miscellaneous (2 signs). The following chart details the amount of each type of sign found along the Cliff Walk.

Types of Signs

Miscellaneous, 2, 1% Dog Care, 3, 2% Public Access, 14, 9% Emergency Response Numbers, 24, 15%

Kiosk, 5, 3% Rules and Safety Suggestions, 31, 19%

Location Information, 31, 19% Restrooms, 3, 2%

QR Sign, 14, 9%

Parking and Transit Advisory, 10, 6% Private Property/ No Trespass, 20, Plaque, 4, 3% 12%

Figure 1.0 Types of Signs along the Cliff Walk

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MAP OF THE CLIFF WALK

INTERACTIVE MAP

The Interactive map can be viewed by clicking the hyperlink above. On this map, you can isolate each type of sign by selecting or deselecting different layers of the map on the left-hand side. In the appendix of this report, there is a screen grab of each of the map’s layers by itself. To view detailed information on a sign, you can click on it and the left-hand side of the screen will show the type, description, and a picture of the sign. Below, Table 1.1 represents each sign type and its marker that is used on the interactive map. The following Figure 1.2 illustrates the types of signs along the Cliff Walk using their markers.

Sign Type Marker

Restrooms

Dog Care

Rules and Safety Suggestions

Parking and Transit Advisory

Kiosk

Miscellaneous Private Sign

Private Property/No Trespass

Plaque

Public Access

Public Access/CRMC/DEM CRMC

DEM

Location Information

Emergency Response Number

QR Sign

Table 1.1 Sign Types and Markers

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Figure 1.2 Map of Signs along the Cliff Walk

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SECTIONS OF THE CLIFF WALK

For this report, the Cliff Walk was split into three different sections. The first section is from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road and contains 16% of the signs along the Cliff Walk. The second section is from Marine Avenue to Ledge Road and contains 27% of the signs. The third section of the Cliff Walk is from Memorial Boulevard to Marine Avenue and contains 57% of the signs along the Cliff Walk. The chart below illustrates the number of signs found along each section of the Cliff Walk.

Signs per Section of the Cliff Walk

Bailey's Beach to Ledge Road

Marine Avenue to Ledge Road

92 43 Memorial Boulevard to Marine Avenue

Figure 1.3 Number of Signs per Section of the Cliff Walk

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SECTION 1: BAILEYS BEACH TO LEDGE ROAD

The first section of the Cliff Walk from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road is the shortest section at 0.42 miles long and contains the least number of signs with 26 signs along it. This section of the Cliff Walk surrounds residential property, Land’s End Mansion, and the “Boat House Gully”.

TYPES OF SIGNS – SECTION 1: BAILEYS BEACH TO LEDGE ROAD

There are 6 sign types in this section: Emergency Response Numbers, Private Property/ No Trespass, QR sign, Location Information, Rules and Safety Suggestions, and Kiosk. There are 13 Location Information signs, which is 50% of the signs in this section. Private Property/No Trespass signs are the next most common along this section, with 7 signs that make up 27%. The third most common sign type is Rules and Safety Suggestions, with 3 signs that make up 11% of this section. There is one sign in this section for each of the remaining sign types: Kiosk, Painted Numbers on the Ground, and QR signs that each make up 4% of this section’s total signs.

The following chart illustrates the different types of signs found along the first section of the Cliff Walk from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road.

Signs from Bailey's Beach to Ledge Road Emergency Response Rules and Safety Numbers, 1 Suggestions, 3 Kiosk, 1

QR Sign, 1

Private Property/ No Trespass, 7

Location Information, 13

Figure 2.0 Signs from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road

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MAP OF THE CLIFF WALK – SECTION 1: BAILEYS BEACH TO LEDGE ROAD

The following figure illustrates the signs found along the first section of the Cliff Walk with a hyperlink to the interactive map.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Figure 2.1 Map of Signs from Bailey’s Beach to Ledge Road

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DETAILED SIGNS

SIGN 1: KIOSK

This sign is a kiosk that has a map of the entire Cliff Walk. It includes areas of interest and bathrooms along with road names on the map. There is also an overview of the Cliff walk and its rules along the top of the kiosk.

SIGN 2: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “No: Bicycles, Alcohol, Pets, Ball Playing, Frisbees, Littering. Violators may be subject to fines up to $1000.00”

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SIGN 3: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Cliff Walk” with a left pointing arrow.

SIGN 4: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety sign that reads: “Breathe Easy: It is against the law to smoke in City parks and open spaces. Per City Ordinance 12.32.130”.

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SIGN 5: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “"Cliff Walk: greenside. Welcome to a National Recreation Trail in a National Historic District. Bellevue Ave/ Bailey's Beach. As you pass through 64 private properties over 3 1/2 miles, please respect property owners' rights. Warning: for your safety, stay on paved surfaces. Pass at your own risk. No: Bicycling, skating, picnicking, rock climbing, diving, open fires, littering, alcoholic beverages, graffiti, vandalism or rowdy behavior. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. Violators subject to fines open sunrise to sunset."” with a left pointing arrow.

SIGN 6: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: "Bailey's East Beach - regulations: The following restrictions hereby apply: A. the possession of and/or drinking [alcoholic beverages are prohibited. B. [No] dogs shall be allowed on the beach. [C.] No ball playing or frisbees shall be allowed on the beach. D. Indecent exposure, as described in section 12.32.060.c, is prohibited. E. Littering as described in 12.32.060., is prohibited. F. No person shall bring onto beach a sailboat, sailboard, [surfboard], or motorized water vehicle, nor shall any sailboat, sail board, [surfboard] or motorized water vehicle land on the shore off the beach. (ord. 24-90 § 2, 1990: prior code § 1060.07)"

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SIGN 7: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: "Trail Marker #16: Bailey's Beach"

SIGN 8: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "End of Cliff Walk exit this way to Bellevue avenue"

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SIGN 9: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private"

SIGN 10: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private"

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SIGN 11: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private"

SIGN 12: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk” with an upwards pointing arrow.

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SIGN 13: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with an upwards pointing arrow

SIGN 14: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with an upwards pointing arrow

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SIGN 15: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with an upwards facing arrow

SIGN 16: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with an upwards facing arrow.

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SIGN 17: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with an upwards facing arrow

SIGN 18: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with an upwards facing arrow

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SIGN 19: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with an upwards facing arrow

SIGN 20: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

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SIGN 21: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with a right facing arrow

SIGN 22: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: "Cliff Walk" with a left facing arrow

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SIGN 23: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

SIGN 24: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

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SIGN 25: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response Number sign that reads: "44"

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SECTION 2: MARINE AVENUE TO LEDGE ROAD

The Section of the Cliff Walk from Marine Avenue to Ledge Road is 1.45 miles long and has 32 signs along it. There is an average of 22.1 signs per mile. The path passes several places of note: The Rough Point Museum, Sheep Point cove, Marble House Mansion, and Rosecliff Mansion.

TYPES OF SIGNS– SECTION 2: MARINE AVENUE TO LEDGE ROAD

There are 8 sign types in this section: Emergency Response Numbers, Private Property/ No Trespass, QR sign, Location Information, Rules and Safety Suggestions, Miscellaneous, Plaques, and Public Access/ CRMC/ DEM. There are 13 Private Property/ No Trespass signs that make up 30%, 10 Emergency Response Numbers that account for 23%, 6 QR signs at 14%, 4 rules and safety suggestion signs for 9%, 4 Location Information signs accounting for 9%, 2 Public Access signs accounting for 5%, and there is one sign in this section for each of the remaining sign types: Miscellaneous signs, Plaques, and Parking and Transit Advisory signs, accounting each for 2% of the total signs in this section each.

Signs from Marine Avenue to Ledge Road

Rules and Safety Suggestions, Dog Care, 1 4

Emergency Response Numbers, 10 QR Sign, 6

Public Access, 2

Location Information, 4

Miscellaneous, 1

Parking and Transit Advisory, Plaque, 1 1 Private Property/ No Trespass, 13

Figure 3.0 Signs from Marine Avenue to Ledge Road

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MAP OF THE CLIFF WALK – SECTION 2: MARINE AVENUE TO LEDGE ROAD

The following figure illustrates the signs found along the second section of the Cliff Walk with a hyperlink to the interactive map.

interactive map

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DETAILED SIGNS– SECTION 2: MARINE AVENUE TO LEDGE ROAD

This section provides a picture of every sign along this section of the Cliff Walk.

SIGN 1: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private: no picnicking or sun bathing on rocks or beach access to cliff walk only"

SIGN 2: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private: no picnicking or sun bathing on rocks or beach access to cliff walk only"

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SIGN 3: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: "Trail Marker #14: Lands End "

SIGN 4: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBERS

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "40 "

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SIGN 5: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private: no picnicking or sun bathing on rocks or beach access to cliff walk only"

SIGN 6: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBERS

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "39 "

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SIGN 7: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

SIGN 8: PRIVATE PROPERTY/NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

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SIGN 9: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBERS

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "38 "

SIGN 10&11: 10: RULES AND SAFETY SUGESTIONS 11: MISC PRIVATE SIGN

10: This is a Rules and Suggestions sign that reads: “dangerous walkway: pass at your own risk” 11: This is a Miscellaneous private sign that is an advertisement. It reads: “D&D fence CO. INC Newport, RI, 401-846-6432”

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SIGN 12: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBERS

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "37"

SIGN 13: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: "Trail Marker #13: Rough Point"

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SIGN 14: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "No Trespassing"

SIGN 15: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "32"

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SIGN 16: PLAQUE

SIGN 17: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "31"

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SIGN 18: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "29"

SIGN 19: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "27"

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SIGN 20: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

SIGN 21: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: "Trail Marker #12: Chinese Tea House"

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SIGN 22: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: "Trail Marker #11: Marble House"

SIGN 23: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

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SIGN 24: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

SIGN 25: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

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SIGN 26

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

SIGN 27

This is a QR sign that reads: "Trail Marker #10: Beechwood"

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SIGN 28: PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM

This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “DEM: WQC #13-031"

SIGN 29: PRIVATE PROPERTY/ NO TRESPASS

This is a Private Property/ No Trespass sign that reads: "Private Property: No Trespassing"

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SIGN 30

This is a QR sign that reads: "Trail Marker #9: Rosecliff"

SIGN 31: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response Number that reads: "22"

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SIGN 32: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Cliff Walk: Ruggles Avenue ¼ mile"

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SECTION 3: MEMORIAL BOULEVARD TO MARINE AVENUE

The section of the Cliff Walk from Marine Avenue to Memorial Boulevard is 1.6 miles long and has 91 signs. There is an average of 56.9 signs per mile. This part of the Cliff Walk passes Marine Avenue beach, Ochre Point, The Breakers mansion, Salve Regina University buildings including McAuley Hall and Ochre Court, Forty Steps, Cliff Walk Cottage on the Sea, Mary’s Seat, and The Chanler at Cliff Walk.

TYPES OF SIGNS– SECTION 3: MEMORIAL BOULEVARD TO MARINE AVENUE

There are 11 sign types in this section: Emergency Response Numbers, QR sign, Kiosk, Location Information, Rules and Safety Suggestions, Plaques, Parking and Transit Advisory, Restrooms, Dog Care, Public Access, and Miscellaneous signs. There are 24 Rule and Safety Suggestion signs that amount to 26%, 14 Location information signs that are 15%, 13 Emergency Response Numbers that are 14%, 12 Public Access/CRMC/DEM signs that are 13%, 9 Parking and Transit Advisory that are 10%, 7 QR signs at 8%, 4 Kiosks accounting for 5%, 3 Restroom signs at 3%, 3 Plaques at 3% and 2 Dog Care signs at 2% and 1 Miscellaneous sign at 1%.

Signs from Memorial Blvd to Marine Avenue

Dog Care, 2 Emergency Response Numbers, 13 Rules and Safety Suggestions, 24

Kiosk, 4

Restrooms, 3 Location Information, 14

QR Sign, 7

Miscellaneous, 1

Parking and Transit Public Access, 12 Plaque, 3 Advisory, 9

Figure 4.0 Signs from Memorial Boulevard to Marine Avenue

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MAP OF THE CLIFF WALK– SECTION 3: MEMORIAL BOULEVARD TO MARINE AVENUE

The following figure illustrates the signs found along the third section of the Cliff Walk with a hyperlink to the interactive map.

interactive map

Figure 4.1 Map of all from Memorial Boulevard to Marine Avenue 44

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DETAILED SIGNS– SECTION 3: MEMORIAL BOULEVARD TO MARINE AVENUE

This section provides a picture of every sign along this section of the Cliff Walk.

SIGN 1,2, &3: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS, PUBLIC ACCESS /CRMC/DEM, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESITONS

1: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury" 2: This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: 3: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: Caution: rugged terrain ahead appropriate footwear recommended.

SIGN 4 & 5: LOCATION INFORMATION, PARKING AND TRANSIT

4: This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Wetmore Ave"

5: This is a Parking and Transit sign that reads: "RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transport Authority): Nearest bus stop can be found at the corner of Wetmore and Ruggles"

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SIGN 6: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Cliff Walk: Ruggles Avenue ¼ mile"

SIGN 7: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Cliff Walk: next exit 2 miles"

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SIGN 8: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBERS

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “21"

SIGN 9: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBERS

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “20"

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SIGN 10: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: rugged terrain ahead appropriate footwear recommended "

SIGN 11,12,13, &14: PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY, PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM, PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

11: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign that has a no parking symbol and reads: “any time” underneath 12: This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “Shoreline Public Access: We need to work together to help keep this site clean, environmentally sound, and accessible to all for generations to come. Please do your part: Do not litter. Respect the rights of neighboring property owners. Preserve and protect the natural resources associated with this site and the adjacent shorelines. Your care, consideration, and assistance are deeply appreciated.” 13 This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: Coastal Resources Management Council. "CRMC adopt-an-access program. This shoreline Right-Of-Way has been adopted by: Clean Ocean Access under agreement with the town of Newport"

14: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that has a no smoking symbol on it.

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SIGN 15: PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM

This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “CRMC adopt-an-access program. This shoreline Right-Of-Way has been adopted by: Clean Ocean Access under agreement with the town of Newport "

SIGN 16 &17: LOCATION INFORMATION, PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM

16: This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Welcome to a National Recreational Trail in a National Historic

District. Ruggles Avenue: 1/2 mile to Narragansett Avenue/ 40 steps. As you pass through 64 private properties over 3 1/2 miles, please respect property owners' rights. Warning: for your safety, stay on paved surfaces. Pass at your own risk. No: Bicycling, skating, picnicking, rock climbing, diving, open fires, littering, alcoholic beverages, graffiti, vandalism or rowdy behavior. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. Violators subject to fines open sunrise to sunset." 17: This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: "Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife interviewers will be canvassing the docks and shoreline fishing areas to collect information about your catch that day. Questions to expect during your interview include: Where did you go fishing today? and What species were you targeting? You

will be asked about the fish you caught, and the interviewer will weigh and measure you catch. Better Data Better Fishing. For further information, please contact Rhode

Island Department of Environmental Management Division

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SIGN 18: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: “Trail Marker #7: The Breakers"

SIGN 19: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “16"

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SIGN 20: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

SIGN 21, 22, &23: LOCATION INFORMAITON, PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

21: This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Shepard Ave” 22: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign that has a no parking symbol on it 23: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

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SIGN 24: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “15"

SIGN 25: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Welcome to Salve Regina University"

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SIGN 26: PLAQUE

This is a Plaque that reads: “Salve Regina University: Newport R.I." with the University crest

SIGN 27: KIOSK

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SIGN 28: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “14"

SIGN 29: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: “Trail Marker #6: Vinland Estate"

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SIGN 30: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “13"

SIGN 31: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: “Trail Marker #5: Ochre Court"

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SIGN 32: KIOSK

SIGN 33: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a location information sign that reads: “Welcome to Salve Regina University"

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SIGN 34: PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM

This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “"CRMC adopt-an-access program. This shoreline Right-Of-Way has been adopted by: Clean Ocean Access under agreement with the town of Newport""

SIGN 35, 36, 37, &38: LOCAITON INFORMATION, PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM, PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

35: This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Webster St”

36: This is a Public Access/ CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “Shoreline Public Access: We need to work together to help keep this site clean, environmentally sound, and accessible to all for generations to come. Please do your part: Do not litter. Respect the rights of neighboring property owners. Preserve and protect the natural resources associated with this site and the adjacent shorelines. Your care, consideration, and assistance are deeply appreciated." 37: This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “CRMC: Coastal Resources Management Council. "CRMC adopt-an-access program. This shoreline Right-Of-Way has

been adopted by: Clean Ocean Access under agreement with the town of Newport"

38: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads:

“Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of

Injury" 57

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SIGN 39: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: “Trail Marker #4: The Overlook"

SIGN 40: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

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SIGN 41: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Cliff Walk: Ruggles Avenue ½ mile"

SIGN 42 & 43: LOCATION INFORMATION, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

42: This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Welcome to a National Recreational Trail in a National Historic District. Narragansett Ave/ 40 Steps: 1/2 mile to Ruggles Avenue / Breakers Mansion. As you pass through 64 private properties over 3 1/2 miles, please respect property owners' rights. Warning: for your safety, stay on paved surfaces. Pass at your own risk. No: Bicycling, skating, picnicking, rock climbing, diving, open fires, littering, alcoholic beverages, graffiti, vandalism or rowdy behavior. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. Violators subject to fines open sunrise to sunset.”

43: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of

Injury"

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SIGN 44, 45, & 46: PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY, PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY, PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY

44: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign that reads: "4 Hour Parking: 6 am - 9 pm Metered May 1- Oct 31 9 am to 9 pm Non-metered Nov 1 - Apr 30" 45: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign that reads: "Pay to park: remember your license plate number" 46: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign with a no parking symbol that reads: “No Parking 9 pm - 6 am daily""

SIGN 47, 48, 49, & 50: PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY, PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY, PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

47: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign that reads: “4 Hour Parking: 6 am - 9 pm Metered May 1- Oct 31 9 am to 9 pm Non-metered Nov 1 - Apr 30" 48: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign that reads: “Pay to park: remember your license plate number" 49: This is a Parking and Transit Advisory sign that has a no parking symbol and reads: “No Parking 9 pm - 6 am daily" 50: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Breathe Easy: it is against the law to smoke in city parks and open spaces. Per city ordinance 12.32.130"

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SIGN 51, 52, &53: RESTROOMS, RESTROOMS, RESTROOMS

51: This is a Restroom sign that has a handicap and unisex symbol on it 52: This is a Restroom sign that reads: “Restrooms open sunrise to sunset" 53: This is a Restroom sign that has a handicap and unisex symbol on it

SIGN 54: KIOSK

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SIGN 55: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: “Trail Marker #3: Forty Steps"

SIGN 56: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: slippery rocks high risk of injury"

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SIGN 57: PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM

This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: "CRMC adopt-an-access program. This shoreline Right-Of-Way has been adopted by: Clean Ocean Access under agreement with the town of Newport"

SIGN 58 & 59: PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM, PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM

58: This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “Shoreline Public Access: We need to work together to help keep this site clean, environmentally sound, and accessible to all for generations to come. Please do your part: 59: Do not litter. Respect the rights of neighboring property owners. Preserve and protect the natural resources associated with this site and the adjacent shorelines. Your care, consideration, and assistance are deeply appreciated. "

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SIGN 60, 61, & 62: LOCATION INFORMATION, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS, DOG CARE

60: This is a Location Information sign that reads:

“Welcome to a National Recreational Trail in a National Historic District. Narragansett Ave/ 40 Steps: 2/3 mile to Memorial Boulevard/ Easton's Beach. As you pass through 64 private properties over 3 1/2 miles, please respect property owners' rights. Warning: for your safety, stay on paved surfaces. Pass at your own risk. No: Bicycling, skating, picnicking, rock climbing, diving, open fires, littering, alcoholic beverages, graffiti, vandalism or rowdy behavior. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. Violators subject to fines open sunrise to sunset.” 61: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury" 62: This is a Dog Care Sign that reads: "Dog owners are

required to clean up after their dogs it’s the law! Ordinance 6.08.050.f. Use bags provided deposit waste in garbage container thank you!" with bags above

SIGN 63: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “9"

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SIGN 64: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

SIGN 65: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

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SIGN 66: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “7"

SIGN 67: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

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SIGN 68: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

SIGN 69: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “5"

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SIGN 70: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

SIGN 71: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “4"

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SIGN 72: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

SIGN 73 & 74: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS, PUBLIC ACCESS/CRMC/DEM

73: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury" 74: This is a Public Access/CRMC/DEM sign that reads: “CRMC: Coastal Resources Management Council. "CRMC adopt-an-access program. This shoreline Right-Of-Way has been adopted by: Clean Ocean Access under agreement with the town of Newport"

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SIGN 75: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “3"

SIGN 76: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

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SIGN 77: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

SIGN 78: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Cliff Terr"

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SIGN 79: EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “2"

SIGN 80: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury"

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SIGN 81: RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

This is an Emergency Response sign that reads: “1"

SIGN 82: QR SIGN

This is a QR sign that reads: “Trail Marker #5: The Chanler at Cliff Walk"

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SIGN 83: LOCATION INFORMATION

This is a Location Information sign that reads: “The Chanler Hotel" with the restaurant’s menu above it

SIGN 84: DOG CARE

This is a Dog Care sign that reads: “Dog owners are required to clean up after their dogs it’s the law! Ordinance 6.08.050.f. Use bags provided deposit waste in garbage container thank you!" with doggy bags above.

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SIGN 85: PLAQUE

This is a Plaque that reads: “The Cliff Walk: Developed by estate owners during Newport's Gilded Age, 1880-1920. Designated National Historic Walking Trail 1976. Restored with Federal, State, City funds by the Cliff Walk Committee, Claus Von Bulow, chairman. Mayor Humphrey J. Donnelly, III. 1974-76. Contractor - V.J. Paolino construction company "

SIGN 86: PLAQUE

This is a Plaque that reads: “Hurricane Sandy Cliff Walk Repair Project 2013-2014: Dedicated to the vision and support of those committed to the preservation of this historic resource. Lincoln Chafee, Governor. Rhode Island congressional delegation: Jack Reed, U.S. Senator. James R. Langevin, U.S. Representative. Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator. David Cicilline, U.S. Representative. State Delegation: M. Teresa Paiva Weed, Senator. Peter F. Martin, Representative. Marvin L. Abney. Newport City Council: Henry E. Winthrop, Mayor Margot Camacho, Naomi L. Neville, Justin s. Mclaughlin, Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Kathryne E. Leonard, Michael T. Farley. Rhode Island Department of Transportation: Michael P. Lewis, Director Maria Kunhardt, Project Manager

Cliff Walk Commission: Robert B. Power, Chairman. Peter M. Janaros, Vice-Chairman. John Hirschboeck, Secretary. David K. Downes. David Mclaughlin. William Corcoran, Ombudsman

John Rocchio Corporation Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, INC. Dedicated June 13, 2014" "

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SIGN 87: KIOSK

SIGN 88, 89, 90, & 91: LOCATION INFORMATION, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS, QR SIGN, RULES AND SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

88: This is a Location Information sign that reads: “Cliff Walk: Welcome to a National Recreational Trail

in a National Historic District. Memorial Boulevard: 2/3 mile to Narragansett Ave / 40 steps. As you pass through 64 private properties over 3 1/2 miles, please respect property owners' rights. Warning: for your safety, stay on paved surfaces. Pass at your own risk. No: Bicycling, skating, picnicking, rock climbing, diving, open fires, littering, alcoholic beverages, graffiti, vandalism or rowdy behavior. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after. Violators subject to fines open sunrise to sunset.” 89: This is a Rules and Safety Suggestions sign that reads: “Caution: Stay on the Paved Path Steep Cliffs High Risk of Injury" 90: This is a QR sign with Newport's Cliff Walk Information and a QR code to download a free visit

Newport App

91: This is a Rules and Safety sign that reads: 76

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APPENDIX

Cliff Walk Map of only the Dog Care and Restroom signs

Cliff Walk Map of only the Parking and Transit Advisory signs

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Cliff Walk Map of only the Rules and Safety Suggestions signs

Cliff Walk Map of only the Kiosks

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Cliff Walk Map of only the Private Property and Misc. Private signs

Cliff Walk Map of only the Plaques

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Cliff Walk Map of only the Public Access/CRMC/DEM signs

Cliff Walk Map of only the Location Information signs

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Cliff Walk Map of only the Emergency Response signs

Cliff Walk Map of only the QR signs

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