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Trail Signs Trail Signs Index........................................................................................................6 Trail Sign Details.......................................................................................................8 Individual Trail Name Signs...................................................................................50 Matrix of Trail Systems, Icons, and Colors........................................................51 Trail Name Sign Details.........................................................................................55 3. Milestone Markers Network Map with “Zero” Points......................................................................92 Sample Trail System Map.......................................................................................94 Milestone Marker Details.....................................................................................95 4. Acknowledgements and References Project Contributors and Acknowledgements................................................99 References...............................................................................................................101 5. Appendices A - Scope Development B - Goals and Objectives C - Signage Categories and Existing Signs D - Strategies for Improvement E - Milestone Marker Deployment Strategy F - Template for Milestone Marker Documentation G - Mock Milestone Marker Deployment H - Post-Deployment Surveys I - Existing Call Boxes J - Retroreflective Thermoplastic Pavement Striping Specifications K - Anti-Graffiti Coating Specification Trail Signage Guidelines - City of San José Trail Program ii iii Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide the required tools for trail planners, designers, and contractors to deploy a cohesive trail signage program throughout the City of San José’s Trails Network. The City of San José worked closely with its citizenry to define a vision for a 100 mile interconnected network of 35 trail systems as part of its 2000 Greenprint document. This vision has been further solidified by the Mayor and City Council’s 2007 Green Vision which includes the trail network among 10 key goals to be completed within the next fifteen years. Throughout the development of this network, the City has consistently sought to incorporate design practices and elements that support safer usage. Supporting this effort is the development of a fully integrated program for trail signage that will give the users a visual understanding of trail rules and regulations, the tools to track distances traveled, the 911 operators the ability to quickly locate and dispatch assistance to trail users, and the identification of resources and destinations. In addition, a unique and consistent design approach will reinforce that the trails are within San José. Appencides offer background on the project’s development. Trail Signage Guidelines - City of San José Trail Program 1 Definitions Before moving forward, it is important to understand the differences between trail signage and milestone markers. Together these form the trail signage program but each is unique in purpose. Trail Signs A collection of informational signs are generally categorized as guidance, regulatory, warning, or custom (for a unique purpose). Guidance signs are those that identify the trail by name, provide directional information, and identify locations of destinations and amenities. Regulatory signs provide the rules and regulations as well as good behavior direction. Warning signs are very similar to traffic signs in that they alert users to changes in the trail such as curves, narrowing, cross traffic, steep grades, and areas of potential high water. This document also provides a framework and standards for customization of signs to fit site specific requirements. All signage developed for San José was influenced by existing guidelines, such as the Highway Design Manual and the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Milestone Markers Milestone markers are short posts, or bollards that are graphically labeled to provide recreation and safety benefits. Recreationally, users can utilize the sequentially-numbered devices to track distances traveled on their run, walk, or bike ride. For safety, that same numbering system will be utilized by the 911 call center to better locate trail users in need of assistance and to provide details on access routes to the emergency responders. This information will improve response time because the precise location of the markers will be available to the 911 call center. 2 How to Use This Document For ease of use, this guideline has been separated into three distinct chapters: 1. Trail Signs 2. Milestone Markers 3. Appendices Trail Signage Guidelines - City of San José Trail Program 3 4 Trail Signs Introduction At build-out, San José will have 35 unique and interconnected trail systems forming on of the nation’s largest trail networks. Signage plays an important role for users to understand where they are, nearby resources, and curcumstances to monitor. The family of signs presented by the guidelines are developed to offer a related and unified graphic appearance and to convery data clearly. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (Trail Manager) has digital files for all signage to support new or replacement installation. Chapter At-A-Glance Trail Sign Index Trail Sign Details Individual Trail Name Signs Matrix of Trail Systems, Icons, and Colors Trail Name Sign Details Trail Signage Guidelines - City of San José Trail Program 5 Trail Sign Index This chart lists each standard trail sign with its alphanumeric code, a description of where and why it should be used, and a thumbnail image of the sign. 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Each sheet represents an individual trail sign template and provides specifics on size, layout, colors, and fonts. Digital files of all sign details are available from the City’s Trail Program Manager to assist in project development. All construction documents prepared for trail projects shall include the Trail Sign Installation Detail and a completed Trail Sign Schedule, both included in this section. The schedule will be completed by the project designer and will list each sign to be installed on the trail, its sign code, quantity, and any applicable custom features. Notes for each detail should be followed, but are subject to change based on architectural or engineering judgement. Incorporation into Existing Trails As the first step in the deployment of these new signage guidelines, field visits of existing trail systems will be undertaken to document: • directional signage at trailheads and intersections • warning and regulatory signs at relevant points • damaged or non compliant signage • redundant or superflous signage • consolidation/relocation of sign poles when feasible Existing signage that doesn’t conform to new signage guidelines will be replaced as funding becomes available or as a particular sign requires replacement. Over time, existing signage will become compliant with the signage guidelines. Signs that are determined to be redundant or excessive will be removed, and signs that can be combined onto one pole or lowered will be modified without replacement of each sign. Independent signage designs for trail projects currently in the design or construction phase will be changed to fit with the new guidelines. Project managers for current trail projects that are in design or construction phases will be contacted to become aware of these upcoming guidelines. Colors are only noted in CMYK format, some vendors may have issues with this system.