Sign and Amenities Plan

February 2005 Revisions: 5.26.05, §6c., p. 3 of 6 6.27.05, §8., maps 1-3

Presented to: Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization 30 Kimball Ave, Suite 206 South Burlington, VT 05403-6825 802.660.4071

Presented by:

211 Maple Street, MW 26 Middlebury, VT 05753 802.388.3011 [email protected]

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan February 2004 Revisions: April, May, September, November 2004 Final Plan: February 2005 Revisions: 5.26.05, §6c., p. 3 of 6 6.27.05, §8., maps 1-3

Project Directed by: Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) 30 Kimball Ave, Suite 206 South Burlington, VT 05403-6825 802.660.4071

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan Steering Committee: Amy Bell, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Vermont Agency of Transportation Jim Brangan, Cultural Heritage and Recreation Coordinator Lake Champlain Basin Program Chapin Spencer, Executive Director Local Motion Lou Bresee, Board Member Lake Champlain Bikeways Glen Cuttitta, Recreation Director Town of Colchester Jennifer Ely, Executive Director Winooski Valley Park District John Guilmette, Senior Facilities Manager Agency of Natural Resources Peter Keating, Senior Transportation Planner Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization Connie Livingston, Environmental Planner Burlington Parks and Recreation Don Smallwood, Administrative Officer Town of South Hero Bonnie Waninger, Assistant Director Northwest Regional Planning Commission Bob Whalen, Director Burlington Parks and Recreation

Presented by:

211 Maple Street, MW 26 Middlebury, VT 05753 802.388.3011 [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

2. EXAMPLES, EXISTING PROGRAMS AND REGULATIONS a. Examples of Existing Local Programs b. Examples of Existing Nationwide Programs c. Summary of Existing Programs d. Regulations Governing Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Signs

3. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS a. Existing Sign Inventory and Analysis Schedule b. Existing Sign Inventory and Analysis Maps c. Preliminary Sign and Amenities Planning Maps d. Summary of Inventory and Analysis

4. NAMING THE ROUTE a. What’s in a Name? b. The Need c. The Name

5. CREATING AN IDENTITY a. Adopting the Island Line as a Name and Historic Identity for the Path b. The Logo

6. SIGN AND AMENITY DESIGN a. Developing the Sign System b. Developing and Locating Amenities; Benches, Bike racks, Rest areas & “Pause places” c. Sign and Amenity Designs 7. SIGN SPECIFICATIONS a. – f. Island Line Sign and Kiosk Specifications

8. PROPOSED SIGN AND AMENITY LOCATION MAPS

9. PROPOSED SIGN SCHEDULE

10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION a. Recounts of the Meetings and Information Distributed b. Press and Publicity 11. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION a. Implementation and Funding b. Implementation Case Studies c. Postscript

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Island Line Sign & Amenities Plan aims A Regional Path to link together the existing stretches of the multi-use paths that pass through Burlington, The Island Line Steering Committee Colchester, and South Hero under a seamless delineated the proposed Island Line corridor. design aesthetic. With potential to extend The goal of this process was to unify the further south through the Champlain Valley corridor with an overarching design aesthetic, and north to Quebec, the Island Line will while incorporating and responding to a become a world-class destination, enriching variety of local, regional and state interests. A our communities and enhancing the economic clear understanding of the regional and state stimulus that the path brings to the region. hierarchy of sign systems helped the committee achieve this goal. The Island Line pathway is a concept and a name derived from the original Island Line The Island Line is a “trunk line” for the railroad route established by the Rutland northwest region of Lake Champlain shoreline Railroad. This route was once marketed as a and islands. The overall route designation scenic trip along Lake Champlain to the encompasses at least three and possibly four Islands. The present day Island Line has other local/regional routes while striving to spectacular views along its length, a rich keep individual path identities intact; 1) the cultural and natural history to present to Burlington Bikeway; 2) the Colchester Park pathway travelers and the added benefit of Pathways; 3) a proposed South Hero connecting the communities which it serves. Recreation Path (as yet to be determined); The project has developed a distinct logo and and, 4) where it would follow/overlap with the identity for the path, a comprehensive and Lake Champlain Bikeways Route. Connected continuous sign system which will assist the to or intersecting with the Island Line are a diverse growing number of users in navigating number of other pathways and routes such as the trail safely and enjoyably, and a series of a themed loop represented by Cycle The City amenities such as restrooms and “pause bike route and municipal systems such as the places” where people can rest and learn more South Burlington Recreation Path and Cross about the town and the region. Removing Vermont Trail. signs and reducing clutter in the corridor is another critical element of this effort. The A key challenge was to accommodate the importance of the individual communities’ individual systems and municipal/state needs and the distinct local character is also a components, preserving their individual key component of the Island Line sign and identities while creating an overall sign and amenities plan as well as ensuring that the identity approach that will provide the user path does not negatively impact adjacent with the sense that he or she is following a landowners. Individual parks and route corridor which has something to offer that is segments will be identified in the sign system more than the sum of its parts. This leads to a and kiosks at key locations will feature the hierarchical approach to the sign program. local history and character, available We have established the different local, amenities and nearby off the path municipal/state and Island Line components destinations associated with that particular and how and where they should be used. location. This project thus provides a However, for the Island Line concept to blueprint for the implementation of the Island succeed it must provide a consistent approach Line initiative. Additional funding and the to signing and graphics in the corridor. This commitment of the involved constituencies will be made possible through the collective and pathway users will be essential for this implementation of signs, identity and plan to be implemented as the next step of branding in all forms of media- not just signs; this effort. and through other elements and amenities

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 1. Project Overview 1 such as a system of markers that will be analyzed, including but not limited to existing proposed as well as kiosks and environmental signs, path conditions, connections to other art. trails and parks, opportunities for improvement, and areas with special Path Identity character.

The Island Line name and logo have been developed through a collaborative process involving the design team and representatives of project stakeholders. The name “Island Line” is borrowed from the historic Rutland Railroad route that was promoted as a scenic passenger line; a majority of the path follows this route closely. The process concluded that primary logo elements should be: 1) the unique landscape; 2) a trail, the path itself conveying the sense of what the “line” actually is; and, 3) a light-hearted quality, not formal, one that is fun and somewhat more loose in its graphic presentation. The logo has been designed to be effective in black and white and in various color themes. It is versatile in that in can also be applied in image only and text only formats. To further strengthen the concept of a “trunk line”, the community name displayed in the logo will change as the user travels along the path.

Proposed Signs and Amenities

The plan calls for a seamless design theme through a system of 1) on-road and pathway signs provided for under the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); 2) a standardized system of path warning and regulatory signs; 3) Island Line identity and directional signs; 4) informational trailhead kiosks; 5) a shelter to disguise seasonal restrooms; 6) native stone as mile markers and interpretive displays; and, 7) “pause places” at which to rest and enjoy the view. The design seeks to reflect the rich history of the railroad route through sign posts, kiosk structures, bench design as well as materials and interpretive topics.

Path Inventory and Analysis

A critical starting point for the project was to take stock of what is currently in place along the route. A number of elements were

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 1. Project Overview Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 1. Project Overview 3 2. EXAMPLES, EXISTING PROGRAMS, AND REGULATIONS a. Examples of Existing Local Programs 1. The development of a self-guided themed loop with specific segments oriented toward The following local and regional programs are geography, culture, architecture and the relevant to the creation of an Island Line history of Burlington. Signage and Amenities Plan. 2. The project as developed includes an informative map and brochure, which guides bicyclists through the city. The Burlington Bikeway

The Burlington Bikeway was one of the original shared-use bicycle paths in the State of Vermont (although a short section on Harrison Ave. is a shared roadway segment), and has now served the community for over two decades. It is a well-used and popular facility. The 7 mile route travels along the 3. Cycle the City also provides a model for lakeshore and includes many road crossings, supporting tourism and the economic benefits links at least dozen distinct parklands and/or which can accrue from tourism with its public spaces and relies on specific signing Service Directory keyed to the Loop Segments systems that provide a minimum of along with an overall listing of attractions and directional information, park identification, “Bicycle Friendly Businesses”. and user safety signage and markings. Many 4. An attractive Cycle the City identification of these signs are beginning to show some and directional sign provides an interesting wear and tear, and in the long run the city precedent for this type of signing for a bicycle may need to consider refreshing the system loop. and/or updating it. As the system has developed some signs have been added on an The Cycle the City Route is considered part of individual basis and thus lack consistency the overall Lake Champlain Bikeways with other similar type signs. This segment is network. an important part of the proposed Island Line insofar as it represents the largest single The Lake Champlain Bikeways section developed and managed by a municipality for its citizens’ use and enjoyment. There is The Lake Champlain evidence that some Bikeways is primarily an individuals use this route or on-road bicycle network portions of it for rather than a system of commuting. shared-use paths. It is extraordinary in its scope The Burlington Bikeway is as it serves two states and part of the Lake Champlain two countries as it Bikeways network. circumnavigates Lake Champlain, stretching out along 1100 miles of Cycle the City roadways. In Vermont the Lake Chaplain Bikeways involved local communities in its The Cycle the City project, developed by Local route planning and designation. The Lake Motion, provides some excellent precedents Champlain Bikeways has just put into place for the Island Line signing and amenities plan along segments of its route green and white and these include: bikeway identification and directional signs,

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations 5 implemented with the approval of local Colchester Causeway Park municipalities. The sign is MUTCD compliant and has been approved for use on Vermont The Causeway Trail begins at the northern Roadways and by VTrans and the Federal part of Airport Park, next to Airport Road, Highway Administration. Placement and and extends for approximately 4 miles, ending numbers of the signs have been a concern in at the “cut” in the causeway. In that short at least one community being served. There stretch it traverses over a variety of are some amenities and parklands located landscapes, from the Colchester Bog to the along the route and a recent public art Porter Natural Area. Sculptures constructed installation in Isle La Motte has provided an of marble slag -- a waste from mining pits -- example of how artists can be engaged and now mark the trail and enhance the user environmental art can enhance the user’s experience. experience.

The other important aspect of Lake Champlain Bikeways is its themed loop approach, which was developed with the involvement of local community groups.

The Lake Champlain Wayside Exhibits

The Lake Champlain Basin Program developed these exhibits and the interpretive format created for them. Based on the Lake Champlain Wayside Exhibit Manual, the exhibits were developed to provide a unified approach to interpretation throughout the Lake Champlain Basin. They are in place The blue and white sign found at the park along the route of the proposed Island Line entrance is the Town’s standard sign located and provide an excellent template for at all of Colchester’s parks. developing interpretation elements. This standard can be incorporated into the proposed Island Line program with the qualification that the design may need to be adapted for different types of installations -- smaller in size and with less information, or in applications for kiosks, as opposed to free standing signs as they are currently designed.

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations State of Vermont Fish & Wildlife Signs Burlington Waterfront Park and Hairpin Signs The Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife (F&W) uses a set of standardized signs and The City of Burlington has been implementing kiosks to identify users of access areas and a signing, wayfinding and information system other pertinent information. Regulatory signs to provide an identity for the downtown, to containing rules and other policies are also effectively guide motorists to parking, to found throughout the vicinity. These signs identify the waterfront as a destination and to contain small lettering and too many words, enhance the cultural and historical resources which deter users from reading. There is a of the area. The system is an excellent kiosk located at the fishing access site example of the approximately 2/3 of a mile south of the use of hierarchies Martin Road intersection. The kiosk is in wayfinding, currently bare, containing very little to no from the information. It would be advantageous to delineation of work with the F&W to either share the use of gateways and the kiosk, or to replace F&W kiosk with those entry areas to designed for the Island Line. interpretation elements including signs, brochures and banners. The relationship and future integration of the Burlington sign program with the Island Line trail and sign system provides a challenge and an opportunity to interconnect city efforts, and to potentially serve as a holistic information system that will readily connect all users and modes of travel.

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations 7 b. Examples of Existing Nationwide produced using ink jet graphics which are Programs then embedded in fiberglass and mounted on round steel poles. This is a very sturdy and Other sign systems and relevant examples durable system (it has to include the following intriguing design be for New York City) that approaches for metropolitan and recreational has a guarantee of 10 systems. years. The format, size and shape allows for Santa Barbara, California Regional directional information, Bicycle Route Signs mile markers, warning and guidance type of information to be The Santa Barbara, effectively applied. California Regional Bicycle Route Signs Portland Eastbank Esplanade serve a network of 150 miles of bicycle The Eastbank Esplanade in Portland, Oregon routes. The system provides visitors with a unique and relies on kiosks, distinctively urban experience. Situated pavement markers, between Interstate 5 and the Willamette and aluminum signs River, the Esplanade is primarily a with applied reflective vinyl graphics. The system features the “bicyclist in the sun” logo, which is readily identifiable. It is interesting to note that the typeface chosen for this system is the same one used in the Burlington Hairpin system.

The New York City Greenway Sign Program

The New York City Greenway Sign Program provides a compelling model for shared use pathway systems such as the proposed Island Line route. The size, design, shape and fabrication methods lend themselves to large-scale pathway systems. The three sizes serve the information and identity needs of the system effectively and pedestrian/bicycle corridor offering views of economically. The sizes are downtown Portland and providing visitors 12” diameter logo signs and with an alternative perspective of the river either 12X24” or 12X31” for and the eastside. Thirteen urban markers run informational/directional signs. They are the length of the Esplanade, marking the

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations eastside street grid and providing information about the river and history of the area. Each marker also includes unique lighting to illuminate the walkway at night. Seating walls, benches, overlooks, and small plaza areas offer places to stop, relax, and enjoy.

The George S. Mickelson Trail

The George S. Mickelson Trail, in the heart of the South Dakota Black Hills, was completed in September of 1998. There are more than 100 converted railroad bridges and four hardrock tunnels along the trail. Much of the trail Cayuga Waterfront Trail passes through National Forest The Cayuga Waterfront Trail (CWT) in Ithaca, Land. Several New York is a ten-foot wide hard surface trail shelters are found designed for use by along the trail walkers, joggers, providing respite, bicyclists, inline bathroom facilities, skaters, mobility- maps and trail impaired users and information. The parents with Mickelson logo strollers. Benches, distinctly plays upon the original rail use, and scenic overlooks, integrates railroad elements throughout. In interpretive signs, the following picture, several historic railroad and trailheads with artifacts can be seen to the right of the shelter. decorative paving and kiosks enhance the Trail and make it a special place to relax, to exercise and to enjoy the waterfront.

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations 9 The CWT recently received a national Rail- Trail Design Recognition Award from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and the American Society of Landscape Architects. CWT was recognized for its “consistent and creative use of design in the interpretive and directional signs, trail furniture, marketing materials, kiosks and destination points.” The images on this page illustrate the creative use of design along the Cayuga Waterfront Trail. For example, mile markers, which are made of rough-cut stone blocks with etched lettering, are a departure from the traditional sign and post; and, “doggie stations” with waste bags and trash cans are designed as dogs.

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations The Catherine Valley Trail Indianapolis Greenways The Indianapolis Greenways is a part of Indy The New York Catharine Valley Trail (CVT), Parks, a nationally-accredited park system in when completed, will be a twelve-mile, multi- Indianapolis and Marion County. The use trail that will connect Watkins Glen State Greenways system is made up of a series of Park and Mark Twain corridors found throughout the city that State Park. Most of provide self-guided interpretive tours using the trail is on portions descriptive signs or brochures and represent of abandoned another way of communicating not only the Northern Central environmental attributes of an area but also Railroad and historical or cultural features of significance. Chemung Canal This system provides an excellent example of towpath corridors in branding. Each trail has an individually New York's Finger designed logo, Lakes region. The as seen below, panels shown on the which is found kiosk below display throughout all information about the of the history of the canal wayfinding era, local architecture elements along and the plants and each corridor. animals that inhabit The mile the area. The unique shape of the concrete marker at left marker at left implies the trail’s railroad and kiosk history. below are designed for the Fall Creek Trail.

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations 11 c. Summary of Existing Programs elements for fundraising as in…”Help build our park (or greenway) - buy a A review of tree, buy a bench buy a brick”. Names the various can be inscribed on the bricks or sign and benches or a plaque developed to amenities recognize donors and placed on a programs in kiosk. place for greenways, 5. Most systems balance maintenance trail systems and ease of construction with and heritage appropriate materials and design so as corridors to avoid a cheap look that will not yields a number of useful conclusions which wear well. To maintain a consistent may inform the planning and design process look and thus facilitate maintenance for the Island Line sign and amenities and replacement cost is a challenge. program. The alterations that result from uninformed approaches undermine 1. All of these systems rely to some the integrity of the system graphically degree on “branding” – developing a and physically. There are examples of unique identity and image along with this in the proposed Island Line associated elements, including custom corridor. One of these examples is the signs and kiosks. number of different informational signs that use different type, different 2. Identities and branding are important sizes, different posts and placement. A to carry through to the other elements simple design manual to guide all of the trail or greenway system. Thus signing and amenities may be a the designs and forms created as part desirable end product to ensure of the identity can influence the design consistency and ease of replication. of kiosks, printed media and even Good design costs money but in the amenities such as benches and bike long run saves it, too, and is well worth racks. See the Cayuga Waterfront Trail the investment. sign and amenities system for an example of this approach. d. Regulations Governing Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Signs Identities on signs and other elements are critical to reaffirm for the Signs along the Island Line Trail will be used trail users their presence on to convey regulations, warning and guidance the trail (the right trail) and information to trail users. The Manual on thus also providing a sense Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets of comfort as well as safety and Highways or MUTCD defines the in knowing where they are. standards that are used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain signs that 3. The identity and/or logo developed for regulate, warn, and guide users along all the trail system must be distinct, streets and highways. The MUTCD has been memorable, and adaptable to many adopted into Vermont state law and therefore applications (including but not limited applies to signs on local and state highways. to letterhead, t-shirts, ballcaps, as well The MUTCD is published by the Federal as on signs). Highway Administration (FHWA) under 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 655, 4. Many greenway and trail programs Subpart F. For areas of the Island Line Trail rely on amenities and branding that are located on local or state roadways,

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations signs must conform to the requirements of the operation on both roadways and shared-use MUTCD in accordance with VSA Title 23, paths. It includes standards for application, Chapter 13 § 1025. However, the majority of design, placement, size, and others. the Island Line Trail is independent from local and state roadways and located outside STATE of the road right of way. These signs will be controlled by state and local ordinances for VSA Title 10, Chapter 21: Tourist signs and outdoor advertising. In the case Information Services where federal or state funds are used, MUTCD This statute provides standards for signs standards might be required along all along a highway and visible from a highway portions of the trail, even if it falls outside of that offer “information about and that help local or state highways. A summary of the guide travelers to public accommodations and federal, state and local regulations that will services, other businesses and points of apply to this project include: scenic, historic, cultural, educational and religious interest.” If a sign meets the FEDERAL requirements of § 494 it shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter. For MUTCD Part 2G: Tourist Oriented example, exemptions that might apply for Directional Signs Island Line signs include: The MUTCD specifies signing to Tourist and § 494 (8) “Small signs displayed for the Visitor destinations for places that “derive a direction, instruction or convenience of the major portion of income or visitors during the public, including signs which identify rest normal business season from road users not rooms, freight entrances, posted areas or residing in the area.” Because most of the the like, with a total surface areas not Island Line Trail is not on the roadway, these exceeding 4 square feet.” regulations may not apply. § 494 (15) “Municipal information and guidance signs. A municipality may Part 2H: Recreational and Cultural provide alternative signs of a guidance or Area interest signs informational nature and creative design to “The purpose of recreation and cultural assist persons in reaching destinations that interest area signs is to guide road users to a are transportation centers, geographic general area and then to specific facilities or districts, historic monuments and activities within the area.” The MUTCD significant or cultural landmarks, provided specifies that these regulations apply to any that such destinations are not private, for- roadway. The MUTCD states that placement profit enterprises….” of these signs for “non-road use” shall be determined by the authority having VSA Title 23, Chapter 13: Operation of jurisdiction. Vehicles, § 1025. Standards This statute indicates that “The United States Part 3B Pavement and Curb Markings Department of Transportation Federal See below, MUTCD Part 9 Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for [state and Part 9: Traffic Controls for Bicycle town] streets and highways as amended shall Facilities be the standards for all traffic control signs, The MUTCD covers most situations where signals and markings within the state. traffic control devices affect pedestrians and Existing signs, signals and markings shall be bicyclists. While guidance on traffic control valid until such time as they are replaced or devices that may affect bicyclists and reconstructed. When new traffic control pedestrians is found throughout the MUTCD, devices are erected or placed or existing traffic Part 9 covers signs, pavement markings, and control devices are replaced or repaired the traffic signals specifically related to bicycle equipment, design, method of installation,

Island Line Sign and Amenities Plan 2. Examples, Existing Programs and Regulations 13 placement or repair shall conform with such The Island Line passes through three (3) standards.” zoning districts in Colchester: Low/Medium Density Residential and Wetland/Floodplain LOCAL Districts. Special consideration will be essential in the Wetland/Floodplain District Burlington Zoning Ordinance (updated so as to not disturb the fragile environment. in July 19, 2002) The City of Burlington requires a zoning South Hero Zoning Bylaw Regulations permit issued by the administrative officer (updated in 2002) prior to the commencement of sign South Hero does not have regulations for installation. The use, placement, size and signs. Thus, permitting for signs will not be other standards for signs are outlined in necessary along this portion of the Island Article 16. Within Burlington, the Island Line Line. However, there is reference to passes through ten (10) different zoning Incidental Structures, which may be districts. Each district has sign regulations applicable if kiosks, benches or other specific to that district under Article 16. This amenities are proposed. will require a more detailed examination of INCIDENTAL STRUCTURE: A structure application, design, placement, size and other not attached to a permanent foundation, sign elements for each district once which is sited on or above the ground, smaller development of the sign system begins. in size than 100 square feet and under 10 feet in maximum height, the use of which is Colchester Zoning Regulations (last incidental to the principal use or structure Amended August 27, 2002) and located on the same lot. These structures Article XVII provides regulations for the use are minor and easily and immediately of signs. Signs are permitted within any movable. Incidental structures must be at district in the municipality unless otherwise least 5 feet from a property line and 35 feet specified. However, if a sign meets the from the edge of a Town right-of-way or requirements of Sec. 1712 it shall be exempt public road. These structures do not need a from the requirements of this section. For Permit. (Page 21, Appendix A – Definitions) example, exemptions that might apply for Island Line signs include: Grand Isle Zoning Bylaw Regulations (5) “Signs or billboards approved by the (amended March 2, 2004) Board of Selectmen that advertise the Grand Isle recently amended the zoning Town of Colchester in general, or provide a regulations. The section applies to signs on community directory to the recreational properties that advertise the business or use and commercial facilities offered in the being conducted. All other limitations on Town.” signs are as stated in VSA Title 10, Chapter (6) “Directional signs (not erected by the 021: Tourist Information Services. See section Town of Colchester) provided, however, on state regulations, above. that the Administrative Officer may order the removal of directional signs upon a North Hero Zoning Bylaw Regulations finding by him that some are unnecessary (Final Draft February 9, 2004) or are otherwise contrary to the provisions North Hero zoning regulations for signs must hereof.” comply with the regulations on outdoor (11) “On-premise traffic or pedestrian advertising of the State of Vermont and/or the traffic or pedestrian directional signs Vermont State Highway limitations. which direct persons to entrance ways, walkways, exits, etc. are permitted, The Town of Alburg does not have zoning provided that the area of the sign does bylaws. exceed four (4) square feet.”

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This section is the product of a critical first step in the project, serving as reference for both existing conditions and proposed path improvements. This database can be expanded and revised as changes are implemented. Recommendations for each location are noted and correspond to § 8. Proposed Sign and Amenity Location Maps and § 9. Proposed Sign Schedule.

NOTE: Due to additions and revisions some photographs/location numbers in a. Existing Sign Inventory and Analysis Schedule and b. Existing Sign Inventory and Analysis Maps are not in sequential order. Numbers added to the schedule at later dates are highlighted in grey.

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No. Location Messages Photograph 131 East of path on Austin Dr.; EAST FACING North side [D11-1] Bike Route  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path

REMOVE [D11-1] REPLACE [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path w/ [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway ADD [D1-1b] Island Line 132 East of path on Austin Dr.; EAST FACING North side [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) No Parking This Side of Street [VD-503] Champ. Bikeway  [M7-1] Arrow

ADD [VW-256-XING] to [W11-1] COLLOCATE [VD-503], [M7-1] w/ [D1-1b](s) at Inventory Location #131 RELOCATE No Parking further east (or west) 133 Opposite intersection of WEST FACING path/Austin Dr.; South No Parking This Side of Street side; (3 separate posts)  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path

No Parking This Side of Street [VD-503] Champ. Bikeway

[W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Share the Road REMOVE eastern-most No Parking (or RELOCATE further east) REPLACE [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path w/ [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway COLLOCATE [VD-503]/[D1-1b] on eastern-most post ADD [D1-1b] Island Line, [M7-1] left arrow

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No. Location Messages Photograph 115 At beginning of Island SOUTH FACING Line / entrance to Mile 0.0 Oakledge Park at Austin Drive.

One of two mileage posts on entire route, next to yellow pavement mileage marker REMOVE mileage post 134 Northeast corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of path/Austin No Parking This Side of Street Dr. Dogs leash regulations

RELOCATE No Parking to Austin Dr., east of path RELOCATE Dog leash regulations further north on path SMALL KIOSK recommended here 116 At beginning of Island NORTH FACING Line / entrance to Stop Oakledge Park at Austin  Bike Path Continues Approx. .5 Miles Drive. Cross Tracks  [D1-1b] Champlain Parkway Path .5

REPOST Stop on simple IL post REPLACE Directionals w/ IL Directional, IL Trail Link 117 North of intersection of VIEW SOUTH path/Austin Dr. Stop Ahead (pavement marking)

ADD MUTCD Warning (On road path ahead)

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No. Location Messages Photograph 118 In Oakledge Park @ NORTH FACING southern edge of parking [D11-1] Bike Route area  [M7-1]

SOUTH FACING [D11-1] Bike Route  [M7-1]

REPLACE both [D11-1](s), [M7-1](s) with IL Directionals Consider re-routing path around or at edge of parking area to avoid traffic safety issues 135 In Oakledge Park @ SOUTH FACING northern edge of southern [D11-1] Bike Route portion of parking area  [M7-1]

REPLACE w/ IL Confirmatory Directional 136 In Oakledge Park @ WEST FACING western edge of [D11-1] Bike Route connection between  parking areas [M7-1]

REPLACE w/ IL Confirmatory Directional LARGE KIOSK recommended here (near ample parking) 137 In Oakledge Park @ turn NORTH FACING in path north of southern [D11-1] Bike Route pavilion/top of hill  [M7-1]

REPLACE w/ IL Confirmatory Directional

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No. Location Messages Photograph 119 In Oakledge Park near the VIEW NORTH tennis courts, close to the Keep Right (pavement marking) North entrance

REPAINT faded pavement markings 138 In Oakledge Park, near NORTH FACING pavilion at Flynn Ave.; [VD-503] Champlain Bikeway South side at beach access  [M7-1]

REPLACE w/ IL Directional @ Inventory Location #2 1 In Oakledge Park, near Burlington Bikeway Post pavilion at Flynn Ave.; South side at beach access

2 In Oakledge Park, near SOUTH FACING pavilion at Flynn Ave.; Oakledge Park North side at beach access  Lakeside Avenue .5 mi  Perkins Pier 1.4 mi

RELOCATE east of path to northern pavilion; REMOVE directional component ADD IL Directional

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No. Location Messages Photograph 3 In Oakledge Park, near SOUTH FACING pavilion at Flynn Ave.; LCBP Interpretive North side at beach access Get the Scoop on the Poop

LCBP graphic standards should be used to guide IL kiosk graphics, linking the two systems 139 In Oakledge Park, near n/a pavilion at Flynn Ave.; South side at beach access

PAVEMENT MARKINGS recommended to delineate path at this intersection Restroom sign recommended on northern pavilion 140 North of Oakledge Beach n/a

REPLACE aging wood FENCING w/ metal fencing reminiscent of railroad history 141 Open area north of n/a Oakledge Beach

Excellent location for PAUSE PLACE; Phase in railroad style benches

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No. Location Messages Photograph 120 On path south of Proctor SOUTH FACING Place, in anticipation of Travel lanes (pavement marking) downhill section

These pavement markings are effective to keep traffic in the right lanes on a narrow, hilly section of the path

142 At south end of bridge NORTH FACING south of Proctor Place Slow Proceed with Caution

ADD MUTCD Warning REPLACE w/ MUTCD Warning on freestanding post (not on tree) 143 At north end of bridge SOUTH FACING south of Proctor Place Slow Proceed with Caution

ADD MUTCD Warning REPLACE w/ MUTCD Warning on freestanding post (not on bridge) 4 At end of Proctor Place off NORTH FACING of Harrison Ave; West side Slippery surface/Bicycle warning

COLOCATE with MUTCD Warning north end of bridge

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No. Location Messages Photograph 5 At end of private drive, WEST FACING entering Harrison Ave.; Caution Recreational Path South side of drive

REPLACE w/ [W11-1], [W16-7p] 6 Southwest corner of  Bikeway (along Harrison Ave.) intersection of Proctor  Bikeway (along dead end street) Place and Harrison Ave./Bikeway SOUTH FACING Stop Burlington Bike Path Safety Tips [D11-1] Bike Route  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path Stop sign damaged; Small degree of sign clutter is an issue here REPOST Stop on simple IL post REMOVE Safety Tips (to be posted on kiosks), (2) Bikeway signs REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503] REPLACE [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path w/ [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway ADD [M7-1] right arrow, [D1-1b] Island Line 7 North of intersection of EAST FACING Proctor Place and  Bicycle symbol Harrison Ave./Bikeway  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path

Design/colors inconsistent with MUTCD and Burlington Bikeway REMOVE Bicycle symbol REPLACE [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path w/ [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway ADD [VD-503], [M7-1], [D1-1b] Island Line

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No. Location Messages Photograph 8 Southwest corner of WEST FACING intersection of Harrison Stop Ave./Bikeway and Central  Ave. [D11-1] Bike Route

Bikeway size stop sign for street use; Size difference is an issue; MUTCD should continue as the standard for travel (traffic) safety signs REPOST Stop REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503] ADD [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway, [D1-1b] Island Line 9 East of intersection of WEST FACING Harrison Ave./Bikeway [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) and Central Ave.; North side of street EAST FACING No Parking This Side of Street  Bike Route

RELOCATE No parking REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503] ADD [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway, [D1-1b] Island Line 10 Between intersections of WEST FACING Harrison Ave./Bikeway [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) and Central Ave. and Conger Ave.; North side of street EAST FACING No Parking This Side of Street [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol)

MUTCD should continue as the standard for travel (traffic) safety signs 11 Northeast corner of WEST FACING intersection of Harrison Dead End Ave./Bikeway and Conger Ave.; North side of street EAST FACING  [D11-1] Bike Route

MUTCD should continue as the standard for travel (traffic) safety signs REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503] ADD [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway, [D1-1b] Island Line

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No. Location Messages Photograph 12 At end of Harrison Ave.; WEST FACING South side of street [D11-1] Bike Route  [M7-1] (2) No Parking Anytime Authorized Vehicles Only Railroad Crossing Train Does Not Sound Whistle  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path Some degree of sign clutter here; No parking and Bike Route signs on same post; MUTCD should continue as the standard for travel (traffic) safety signs REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503] REPLACE [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path w/ [D1-1b] Burlington Bikeway ADD [D1-1b] Island Line 13 At end of Harrison Ave.; EAST FACING North side of street [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) [W16-13] Share the Road

REMOVE [W11-1] (auto oriented sign @ dead end is not visible by drivers) COLOCATE [W16-13] w/ existing [W11-1] further west on Harrison Ave. 14 On Bikeway north of NORTH FACING Harrison Ave.; West side RR Crossing/Intersection warning  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path

REPLACE [D1-1b] w/ IL Directional slightly further north ADD MUTCD Warning (On-road path ahead) 15 On Bikeway slightly north NORTH FACING of Harrison Ave.; West  Bicycle symbol side

Design/colors inconsistent with MUTCD and Burlington Bikeway (similar to No. 7 w/ different arrow color); Graffiti on sign panel REMOVE sign

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No. Location Messages Photograph 16 On Bikeway slightly north NORTH FACING of Harrison Ave.; West Mile 1.0 side

REMOVE mileage marker One of two mileage marker posts on entire route 121 On Bikeway north of VIEW NORTH Harrison Ave, and north of 1.0 mi. (pavement marking) Inventory #16

The pavement marking for Mile 1.0 is located in a different location than the post for Mile 1.0. This discrepancy is confusing - a standard mileage marker is needed. 122 On Bikeway north of VIEW SOUTH Lakeside Ave. along Travel lanes (pavement marking) railroad and over the canals

ADD MUTCD Warnings in advance of this corner Travel lane markings are useful before and after the elevated bridges over the canals and at locations like this sharp (and blind) corner; vines have also been removed to increase visibility 123 On Bikeway south of VIEW SOUTH Maple Street along Keep Right (pavement marking) railroad and over the canals

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No. Location Messages Photograph 144 North of Lakeside Ave., n/a south of Barge Canal bridge

REPLACE FENCING w/ metal fencing reminiscent of railroad history 124 On stretch of Bikeway VIEW NORTH south of Maple Street Travel lanes (pavement marking) along railroad and over the canals

As seen in this photograph, travel lane markings are effective at keeping traffic moving safely through narrow and/or hilly sections with limited visibility and/or significant curves and corners 17 On Bikeway slightly north Burlington Bikeway Post of bridge over Pine St. Barge Canal outlet; West side NORTH FACING LCBP Interpretive Pine Street Barge Canal

Excellent location for PAUSE PLACE; Phase in railroad style benches 18 On Bikeway at southern SOUTH FACING edge of Roundhouse Park;  Bicycle symbol East side  Champlain Bikeway trail marker

Design/colors inconsistent with MUTCD and Burlington Bikeway (similar to Inventory #7 w/ different arrow color) REPLACE w/ IL Directional

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No. Location Messages Photograph 19 On Bikeway at Burlington Bikeway Post Roundhouse Park; East side EAST FACING Roundhouse Park  Lakeside Ave. .75 mi.  Perkins Pier .2 mi.

OPTION to double side and relocate Roundhouse Park ID to be legible from both directions on Bikeway; REMOVE directional component 145 North of point at n/a Roundhouse Park

Phase in railroad style benches ADD bike racks in Roundhouse Park 20 At turn on Bikeway at SOUTH FACING north end of sewage  Perkins Pier treatment plant  Bikepath Branch Out Burlington Greenspace

REPLACE w/ IL Directionals in advance of turn/intersection of paths ADD MUTCD Warnings in advance of turn/intersection of paths RELOCATE greenspace sign Pavement marking recommended 21 Near end of Lavally Lane EAST FACING at north end of sewage Bikeway treatment plant; West side  Roundhouse Park .2 mi.  Ferry Dock .2 mi.

Inconsistent naming of Bikeway; Visibility is limited; Route on Lavally Lane from King St. is somewhat ambiguous/not well signed REPLACE w/ IL Directional @ SE corner of turn in path OPTION to ADD Bikeway post @ NW corner of turn in path

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No. Location Messages Photograph 125 South of Maple St. on VIEW SOUTH Lavally Ln. near Perkins Keep Right (pavement marking) Pier/Roundhouse Park

OPTION to ADD MUTCD Warnings in advance of sharp curve 22 Southwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Lavally Burlington Bike Path Safety Tips Lane/Bikeway and Maple St./Perkins Pier entrance SOUTH FACING Stop Stop

Stop sign in top position completely faded/illegible; Sign clutter is an issue here; Bikeway posts at road crossing would be helpful REMOVE faded Stop; REPOST Stop on simple IL post REMOVE Safety Tips (to be posted on kiosks) ADD IL Trail Link Cycle the City ADD IL Directional 23 Southwest corner of NORTHEAST FACING intersection of Lavally Perkins Pier Lane/Bikeway and Maple Dept. of Parks and Recreation St./Perkins Pier entrance

ADD [W11-1], [VW265-XING] east of crossing 24 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Lavally Stop Lane/Bikeway and Maple Road crossing warning St./Perkins Pier entrance

Sign clutter is an issue here; Bikeway posts at road crossing would be helpful REPOST Stop on simple IL post REMOVE road crossing warning

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No. Location Messages Photograph 126 Lavally Lane/Bikeway and VIEW SOUTH Maple St./Perkins Pier Crosswalk (faded pavement markings) entrance at crossing

ADD Streetprint 127 North of the intersection VIEW SOUTH of Lavally Lane/Bikeway Stop Ahead (pavement marking) and Maple St. /Perkins Pier entrance

25 West of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and King St.; [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) South side Bike Xing

REPLACE Bike Xing w/ [VW265-XING] ADD [W11-1], [VW265-XING] east of intersection 26 South side of intersection SOUTH FACING of Bikeway and King St  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path Stop Caution Congested Area Crosswalk (faded pavement markings)

WEST FACING  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path Crossing at King St. has significant sign clutter and path is somewhat ambiguous RELOCATE street signs to intersection w/ Battery St. REPLACE congested area sign w/ MUTCD Warning REMOVE (2) [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path REPOST Stop on simple IL post ADD IL Directional SMALL KIOSK recommended here ADD Streetprint to aid path users through offset crossing

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No. Location Messages Photograph 128 Southwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Champlain Valley Heritage Network and King St

Interpretive sign style of this sign does not match the other Lake Champlain Wayside Exhibits along the Bikeway Consider adapting LCBP graphic standards for IL kiosks and miscellaneous interpretive signs 27 North side of intersection NORTH FACING of Bikeway and King St  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path Stop Road crossing warning

EAST FACING  [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path

SOUTH FACING [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path  [M7-1] Crossing at King St. has significant sign clutter and path is very difficult to follow REMOVE (3) [D1-1b] Waterfront Bike Path, [M7-1], Road crossing warning REPOST Stop on simple IL post ADD IL Directional ADD Streetprint to aid path users through offset crossing 28 On Bikeway at Union WEST FACING Station; East side LCBP Interpretive Cycle the City

Bike rack exists at this location; Excellent location for this interpretive topic; Use of granite post is aesthetically pleasing vs. standard metal post

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No. Location Messages Photograph 29 On Bikeway at RR canopy SOUTH FACING at Union Station; East side  Champlain Bikeway trail marker  Cycle the City trail marker

REPLACE w/ IL Trail Link ADD Keep Right pavement markings 129 On Bikeway at RR canopy VIEW SOUTH at Union Station; East side Bicycle symbol (pavement marking)

30 Southeast corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway NO Vehicles Beyond this Point!! and College St. at Be Safe, Wear Your Helmet! Waterfront gateway

Photo (and inventory #130 below) show key bikeway intersection REPOST motor vehicles regulatory on simple IL post REMOVE Helmet safety sign (Safety tips to be posted on kiosks) ADD MUTCD Warning (congested area/bicyclists yield to pedestrians) 130 Southeast corner of VIEW SOUTH intersection of Bikeway n/a and College St. at Waterfront gateway

Note in photo there is conflict between bikeway traffic and vendor customers

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No. Location Messages Photograph 31 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway  Food and Restrooms at the Community and College St. at Boathouse Waterfront gateway

SOUTH FACING Dogs leash regulations

Standards for information signs are needed; Consider pictograms REPOST Dog leash regulations further north on simple IL post REPLACE Food/restrooms w/ IL Directional 32 Northeast corner of VIEW SOUTH intersection of Bikeway Burlington Bikeway Post and College St. at Waterfront gateway

LARGE KIOSK recommended here on west side of path RELOCATE bikeway post opposite kiosk to create gateway ADD [W11-1], [VW265-XING] east of crossing 33 On Bikeway near middle of SOUTH FACING Waterfront Park  Bikepath  Pedestrians

Temporary sandwich board sign; Inconsistent naming of Bikeway REPLACE w/ IL Directional 34 On Bikeway at north end NORTH FACING of Waterfront Park Waterfront Park Logo Welcome  Pedestrians ONLY  Bikepath

Another sign design undermines the desire for a seamless, consistent approach REPLACE w/ IL Directional north of path split; Use structure for posters, bulletins, events, etc.

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No. Location Messages Photograph 35 South side of intersection VIEW NORTH of Bikeway and Lake St. at Burlington Bikeway Post Skate Park SOUTH FACING LCBP Interpretive Island Line Stop Safety Tips

REPOST Stop on simple IL post REMOVE Safety tips (to be posted on kiosks) ADD IL Directional ADD Benches near skatepark ADD [W11-1], [W16-7p] west of crossing ADD [W11-1], [VW265-XING] east of crossing LARGE KIOSK recommended here (at corner of parking area) REPLACE wood posts, stones w/ continuation of granite posts used throughout Waterfront park 36 North of intersection of SOUTH FACING Bikeway and Lake St. at (2) DO NOT ENTER Skate Park (2) Unauthorized Vehicles Will be Towed

 Off leash Dog Area Pedestrian Access Only

One set of identical signs on either side of Bikeway REMOVE Dog park directional (will be replaced on south side of intersection) REMOVE (1) set of Do Not Enter/Unauthorized vehicles (Replace w/ larger signs if neccesary) 38 On Bikeway north of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Lake St. at Skate Park; West side

REPOST Stop on simple IL post north of tree ADD IL Directional Drainage is an issue here, heavily worn shoulders from users outside of path indicate need to remedy the problem

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No. Location Messages Photograph 39 On Bikeway at dog park EAST FACING north of Waterfront; West Dog park regulations side

ADD benches OPTION to ADD PAUSE PLACE RESTROOM recommended here 40 On Bikeway at access to SOUTH FACING North Beach; West side Bikepath Ends 150 Ft.

Inconsistent naming of Bikeway; Very confusing message REMOVE Bikepath ends sign ADD [W11-1], [W16-7p] east and west of crossing ADD IL Directionals in advance of intersection of path/North Beach, Campground access paths 41 Southeast corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and private drive, near  Champlain Bikeway trail marker Killarney Dr.  Cycle the City trail marker

REPLACE/REPOST Stop (graffiti on existing sign) on simple IL post REMOVE Champ. Bikeway and Cycle the City markers (straight ahead arrows unecessesary) 42 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and private drive, near  Killarney Dr. Champlain Bikeway trail marker  Cycle the City trail marker

REPLACE/REPOST Stop (graffiti on existing sign) on simple IL post REMOVE Champ. Bikeway and Cycle the City markers (straight ahead arrows unecessesary)

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No. Location Messages Photograph 43 Southwest corner of Burlington Bikeway Post intersection of Bikeway and Street 144 off EAST FACING Beachcrest Dr., near Leddy Park Bikeway  Leddy Park .2 mi.  North beach .8 mi.

Inconsistent/redundant naming of Bikeway REMOVE entire two-post sign ADD IL Directional 44 Southeast corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Street 144 off Beachcrest Dr., near Leddy Park

REPOST Stop on simple IL post 45 East of intersection of EAST FACING Bikeway and Street 144 off [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Beachcrest Dr., North side Bike Xing

REPLACE Bike Xing w/ [VW265-XING] 46 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Street 144 off Burlington Bike Path Safety Tips Beachcrest Dr., near Leddy Park

Bollard design and placements need to be addressed REPOST Stop on simple IL post REMOVE Safety tips (to be posted on kiosks)

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No. Location Messages Photograph 47 East of Bikeway on trail at NORTH FACING south edge of Leddy Park [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol)

ADD [VW265-XING] 48 East of Bikeway at exit NORTH FACING from Leddy Park Arena Cycle the City trail marker parking lot

49 East of intersection of EAST FACING Bikeway and southern Parks and Rec valuables warning access to Leddy Park Arena

Another example of a differing warning/information sign 50 Southeast corner of Burlington Bikeway Post intersection of Bikeway and southern access to Leddy Park Arena

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No. Location Messages Photograph 51 Southeast corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Pedestrian warning and southern access to  Champlain Bikeway trail marker Leddy Park Arena  Cycle the City trail marker

REPLACE Pedestrian crossing w/ MUTCD Warning w/ traffic warning crossing message REPLACE trail markers w/ IL Trail Link ADD IL Directional ADD (2) sets [W11-1], [W16-7p] for traffic on arena access road crossing path LARGE KIOSK recommended here 52 Southwest corner of EAST FACING intersection of Bikeway  Leddy Park Arena and southern access to  North Beach 1.1 mi. Leddy Park Arena  Winooski River 2.1 mi

REMOVE directional component, RELOCATE further west 53 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Pedestrian warning and southern access to  Champlain Bikeway trail marker Leddy Park Arena  Cycle the City trail marker

REPLACE Pedestrian crossing w/ MUTCD Warning w/ traffic warning crossing message REMOVE trail markers (to be replaced w/ IL Trail Link) 54 Southwest corner of WEST FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop (path sized sign for traffic) and northern access to Leddy Park Arena

REPLACE 18" Stops w/ 30" Stops ADD MUTCD Warning w/ traffic crossing message ADD (2) sets [W11-1], [W16-7p] for traffic on arena access road crossing path

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No. Location Messages Photograph 55 Northeast corner of EAST FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop (path sized sign for traffic) and northern access to Leddy Park Arena

REPLACE 18" Stops w/ 30" Stops ADD MUTCD Warning w/ traffic crossing message ADD (2) sets [W11-1], [W16-7p] for traffic on arena access road crossing path 56 On Bikeway near northern SOUTH FACING edge Leddy Park Arena LCBP Interpretive From Rail to Trail

Use of granite post is aesthetically pleasing vs. "off-the-shelf" metal post 57 Southeast corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Shore Rd.

REPOST Stop on simple IL post ADD IL Directional 58 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Shore Rd.

REPOST Stop on simple IL post

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No. Location Messages Photograph 59 West of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and Shore Rd.; [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) South side Bike Xing

REPLACE Bike Xing w/ [VW265-XING] 60 East of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and Shore Rd.; [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) North side

ADD [VW265-XING] 61 East of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and Shore Rd.; No Parking Any Time South side

Sign with international No Parking symbol is recommended 62 West of intersection of EAST FACING Bikeway and Shore Rd.; No Parking Any Time South side

Sign with international No Parking symbol is recommended 63 East of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and Shore Rd.; No Parking Any Time North side

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No. Location Messages Photograph 64 Southwest corner of Burlington Bikeway Post intersection of Bikeway and Staniford Rd. EAST FACING Bikeway  Winooski River 1.6 mi.  Leddy Park .5 mi.

Inconsistent/redundant naming of Bikeway REMOVE entire two-post sign ADD IL Directional 65 Southwest corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Staniford Rd.

REPOST Stop on simple IL post 66 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Staniford Rd.

REPOST Stop on simple IL post 67 East of intersection of EAST FACING Bikeway and Staniford [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Rd.; North side

ADD [VW265-XING]

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No. Location Messages Photograph 68 West of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and Staniford [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Rd.; South side Bike Xing

REPLACE Bike Xing w/ [VW265-XING] 69 West of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and Staniford No Parking Any Time Rd.; South side

Sign with international No Parking symbol is recommended 70 West of intersection of WEST FACING Bikeway and Staniford No Parking Any Time Rd.; North side

Sign with international No Parking symbol is recommended 71 East of intersection of EAST FACING Bikeway and Staniford No Parking Any Time Rd.; South side

Sign with international No Parking symbol is recommended

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No. Location Messages Photograph 72 On Bikeway South of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Caution Uneven Pavement Ahead and Starr Farm Rd.; East  Champlain Bikeway trail marker side

Yet another warning sign design! REPLACE Uneven pavement sign w/ MUTCD Warning (if necessary) REPLACE trail marker w/ IL Trail Link 73 Southeast corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Starr Farm Rd. Burlington Bike Path Safety Tips

REPOST Stop on simple IL post REMOVE Safety tips (to be posted on kiosks) 74 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and Starr Farm Rd.

REPOST Stop on simple IL post SMALL KIOSK recommended here 75 North of intersection of NORTH FACING Bikeway and Starr Farm  Off Dog Leash Area Rd.; West side

REPLACE w/ IL Directional

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No. Location Messages Photograph 146 City beach/rest area near n/a condominiums in New North End

De facto PAUSE PLACE, maintain significant views Wood railings need repair Phase in railroad style benches, stone walls ADD IL Directional, bike racks 147 City beach/rest area near n/a condominiums in New North End

De facto PAUSE PLACE, maintain significant views Wood railings need repair Phase in railroad style benches, stone walls ADD IL Directional, bike racks 148 South of intersection of n/a Bikeway and North Ave. Ext.

RESTROOM recommended here 76 Southeast corner of SOUTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and North Ave. Ext. NORTH FACING Dogs leash regulations

REPOST Stop on simple IL post REPOST Dog leash regulations on simple IL post; RELOCATE further south (REMOVE if kiosk is implemented) SMALL KIOSK recommended here (parking available)

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No. Location Messages Photograph 77 Northwest corner of NORTH FACING intersection of Bikeway Stop and North Ave. Ext. Burlington Bike Path Safety Tips

REPOST Stop on simple IL post REMOVE Safety tips (to be posted on kiosks) 149 South of Winooski River n/a bridge, near Charlie's Boat House

Phase in railroad style benches throughout route 150 South end of Winooski VIEW NORTH River bridge Keep right arrows (pavement markings)

7.0 mi. (pavement marking)

A different style of effective travel lane marking 151 Both ends of Winooski SOUTH FACING River bridge For everyone's safety No Jumping or Diving from Bridge

NORTH FACING For everyone's safety No Jumping or Diving from Bridge

REPLACE w/ MUTCD Regulatory in more visible/legible location

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No. Location Messages Photograph 152 Both ends of Winooski n/a River bridge

Bridge abutments serve as de facto viewing platforms and offer opportunities for LCBP interpretive signs; NOTE that interpretive signs would need to be removed elsewhere if cantilevered pedestrian bridge design option were to be implemented 153 North end of elevated path VIEW NORTH north of Winooski River Keep right arrows/lane marking bridge (pavement markings)

SOUTH FACING Bikeway narrows Curve right (symbol)

REPOST warnings on simple IL post 154 North end of elevated path NORTH FACING north of Winooski River Curve left (symbol) bridge No Motor Vehicles

REPOST warning/regulatory on simple IL post 155 North end of elevated path SOUTH FACING north of Winooski River No Parking for Bike Path bridge, on fencing @ Delta Violators may be Towed Park entrance Use Airport Park for Parking (At end of Windermere Way, turn left)

REPLACE w/ IL Parking Directional

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No. Location Messages Photograph 156 At parking lot near private NORTHEAST FACING beach on Horizon View Dr. Bike Path parking at Airport Park ONLY

Quantity of these signs in small area indicates strong need to remedy parking issue REPLACE w/ IL Parking Directional 157 North end of elevated path VIEW NORTH north of Winooski River Keep right arrows (pavement markings) bridge, near Delta Park entrance

Consistent pavement markings are recommended throughout path 158 Both ends of Winooski NORTHWEST FACING River bridge Bike Path parking at Airport Park ONLY

SOUTHEAST FACING Entering Residential Area Please Stay on Designated Path

Quantity of parking signs in small area indicates strong need to remedy parking issue REPLACE regulatory sign w/ MUTCD Regulatory REPLACE parking sign w/ IL Parking Directional ADD Windermere Way street sign 159 At Airport Park entrance SOUTH FACING Airport Park Town of Colchester (park usage symbols)

This sign can be adapted to be the final component of the IL parking issue in Colchester ADD IL Parking message, DOUBLE-SIDE all panels, and RE-INSTALL perpendicular to road

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No. Location Messages Photograph 78 On Colchester path, North Double sided bulletin case kiosk of Winooski River bridge

REPLACE w/ SMALL KIOSK ADD IL Directional, bike racks 79 On Colchester path, North NORTHEAST FACING of Winooski River bridge Delta Park map

Delta Park ID sign not visible when traveling north 80 On post at entrance of VT WEST FACING Fish and Wildlife No Parking for Bike Path Colchester Point access Violators may be Towed Use Airport Park for Parking (At end of Windermere Way, turn left)

Quantity of parking signs in small area indicates strong need to remedy parking issue REPLACE w/ IL Parking Directional ADD Windermere Way street signs 81 At entrance of VT Fish and SOUTHWEST FACING Wildlife Colchester Point [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) access on Windermere Way; South side of street [D11-1] Bike Route  [M7-1]

REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503], RELOCATE further south if possible (separate from [W11-1]) ADD [D1-1b] Island Line to [VD-503] ADD [W16-7p] to [W11-1]

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No. Location Messages Photograph 82 At entrance of VT Fish and NORTHEAST FACING Wildlife Colchester Point [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) access on Windermere [D11-1] Bike Route Way; North side of street  [M7-1]

Arrow should be veer left to indicate path crossing street and continuing south REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503], RELOCATE further north if possible (separate from [W11-1]) ADD [D1-1b] Island Line to [VD-503] ADD [W16-7p] to [W11-1] 83 Southwest corner of NORTHWEST FACING intersection of Stop (3 way) Windermere Way and [D11-1] Bike Route Biscayne Hts.  [M7-1]

REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503] ADD [D1-1b] Island Line to [VD-503] 84 Northeast corner of SOUTHWEST FACING intersection of [D11-1] Bike Route Windermere Way and  [M7-1] Biscayne Hts.

REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503] ADD [D1-1b] Island Line to [VD-503] ADD Windermere Way street sign 160 Southwest corner of n/a intersection of Windermere Way and Biscayne Hts.

ADD IL Parking Directional in advance of Stop sign

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No. Location Messages Photograph 85 Northwest of intersection NORTH FACING of Biscayne Hts. and Bikers Must Stop Before Crossing Buckingham Dr. [D11-1] Bike Route  [M7-1]

Crosswalk exists; Signs mounted on street sign post ADD (2) sets [W11-1]/[W16-7p] at crosswalk REPLACE [D11-1] w/ [VD-503]; RELOCATE further north ADD [D1-1b] Island Line to [VD-503]; RELOCATE further north REMOVE crosswalk striping (designated bike lane provides right-of -way) REMOVE Bikers must stop (designated bike lane provides right-of -way) 86 Southwest corner of WEST FACING intersection of [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Buckingham Dr. and Bike Xing Colchester Point Rd.

REPLACE Bike Xing w/ [VW265-XING] RELOCATE [W11-1]/[VW265-XING] further west on Colchester Pt. Rd. ADD [W11-2]/[W16-7p] at current crosswalk location 87 Northeast of intersection EAST FACING of Buckingham Dr. and [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Colchester Point Rd. Bike Xing

REPLACE Bike Xing w/ [VW265-XING] RELOCATE [W11-1]/[VW265-XING] further east on Colchester Pt. Rd. ADD [W11-2]/[W16-7p] at current crosswalk location 88 West of intersection of WEST FACING Buckingham Dr. and Bike Path Parking At Airport Parking Lot Colchester Point Rd.; Only South side

REPLACE w/ IL Parking Directional

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No. Location Messages Photograph 161 At entrance to Airport SOUTH FACING Park from Buckingham Dr.  Island Line Rail Trail Causeway

Temporary paper sign indicates need for better directionals REMOVE (to be replaced w/ Airport Park IL Directionals) 162 In Airport park SOUTH FACING Last Restroom

Ambiguous message does not indicate where restroom is located REMOVE (to be replaced w/ Airport Park IL Directionals) ADD restroom ID sign on restroom building 89 In Airport Park N/E/S/W FACING  Causeway  Causeway  Bike Ferry  Bike Ferry

Two sets of two freestanding signs at odd angles; Conflicting messages/arrows; Bike ferry message no longer relevant REMOVE (to be replaced w/ Airport Park IL Directionals) 90 In Airport park EAST FACING Causeway Park Town of Colchester (park usage symbols)

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No. Location Messages Photograph 163 At boundary of Airport EAST FACING Park/Causeway Park  Island Line Rail Trail Causeway Island Line Bike Ferry to South Hero August Weekends 10am - 6pm  Causeway

Temporary paper sign indicates need for better directionals Bike ferry directional needs changeable panel for hours of operation REMOVE (3) signs 91 West of Airport Park on WEST FACING Colchester Point Rd.; [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) South side

92 On Colchester path, near SOUTHWEST FACING small parking lot on UVM Natural Area… Colchester Point Rd.; North side

Two identical signs mounted on same tree; Another one exists approximately 25' south on path REMOVE upper sign and sign further south 93 On Colchester Point Rd., SOUTHEAST FACING near small parking lot; Recreation Area Watch for Pedestrians North side

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No. Location Messages Photograph 164 At barrier on path, at small SOUTHEAST FACING parking lot on Colchester All Bike Stay on Path Point Rd.

REPOST on north side of path on simple IL post 94 At barrier on path, at small SOUTHEAST FACING parking lot on Colchester Posted No Motorized Vehicles $500 Point Rd. Fine…

REPLACE w/ MUTCD Regulatory 95 Southwest corner of SOUTHEAST FACING intersection of Colchester Stop path and Colchester Point All Bike Stay on Path Rd. Bikers Must Stop Before Crossing

REPOST Stop on simple IL post; RELOCATE @ SE corner of intersection REPLACE Bikers Must Stop… ; RELOCATE further south on east side of path RELOCATE All Bikes… further north on east side of path on simple IL post 96 Southwest corner of SOUTHWEST FACING intersection of Colchester [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) path and Colchester Point [W16-7p] Arrow Rd.

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No. Location Messages Photograph 97 Northeast corner of NORTHWEST FACING intersection of Colchester [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) path and Colchester Point [W16-7p] Arrow Rd.

165 East of intersection of NORTHEAST FACING Colchester path and [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Colchester Point Rd.

RE-INSTALL sign (falling over) ADD [VW265-XING] 166 East of intersection of NORTHWEST FACING Colchester path and Bike Path Parking No Parking Beyond Colchester Point Rd. at This Point entrance to parking area

REPLACE w/ IL Parking Directional; RELOCATE further north 167 East of intersection of SOUTHWEST FACING Colchester path and [W11-1] Bicycle Warning (symbol) Colchester Point Rd. at entrance to parking area

ADD [VW265-XING]

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No. Location Messages Photograph 98 Northwest corner of SOUTHEAST FACING intersection of Colchester Causeway Park regulations path and Colchester Point Rd. NORTHWEST FACING Bikers Must Stop Before Crossing

ADD stop sign at this crossing REPLACE Bikers Must Stop… ; RELOCATE further south on east side of path on simple IL post REDESIGN park regulations to be consistent w/ park ID signs (color, type); RELOCATE north of intersection 168 Northwest corner of SOUTHEAST FACING intersection of Colchester No Motorized Vehicles path and Colchester Point Rd.

REPOST on simple IL post 99 At beginning of Colchester SOUTHEAST FACING Causeway; East side Causeway Park regulations

REDESIGN park regulations to be consistent w/ park ID signs (color, type); REPOST (not on tree) 169 South end of bridge on n/a Causeway

PAUSE PLACE recommended here

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No. Location Messages Photograph 170 South side of cut, at ferry n/a dock

PAUSE PLACE, LARGE KIOSK recommended here ADD IL Directional 171 South side of cut SOUTH FACING Trail Ferry information/hours

Temporary paper sign indicates need for ferry information to be posted REMOVE (information to be posted on kiosk at ferry dock) OPTION to ADD semi-permanent sign until kiosk is installed (both sides of cut) 100 At Allen Point access area SOUTH FACING Allen Point Access regulations

PAUSE PLACE, SMALL KIOSK recommended here REPLACE regulations w/ text on kiosk 101 At Allen Point access area WEST FACING Single sided Fish and Wildlife kiosk

REPLACE w/ SMALL KIOSK

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No. Location Messages Photograph 102 Just North of Allen Point SOUTH FACING access area 15 MPH Cars Yield to Bike/Ped

NORTH FACING 15 MPH Cars Yield to Bike/Ped