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Signage Plan
General
Highway
Gateway
Directional
Identification
Informational
Implement
the
recommended
wayfinding
sign
concept
(page
10)
that
uses
design
elements
that
are
visually
unifying
and
uniquely
reflect
Trinidads
character
Replace
existing
wayfinding
signage
in
Trinidad
with
new
signage
that
is
legible
and
easy
to
maintain
Remove
poorly
maintained
and
unnecessary
existing
signage
in
public
rights-of
way
that
contribute
to
visual
clutter
Work
with
CDOT
to
update
and
implement
the
sign
plan
associated
with
the
recently
constructed
I-25
improvements
that
enhances
guide
signage
for
navigation,
boundary
identification,
traveler
services,
the
Corazon
de
Trinidad
National
Historical
District,
Trinidad
State
Park,
and
other
traffic
generators
Work
with
CDOT
to
remove
old
guide
signage
and
install
new
guide
signage
along
State
Highway
12,
US
Highway
160,
and
I-25
per
CDOTs
updated
Guide
Signing
Practices
and
Procedures
manual
Remove
old
monument
sign
on
I-25
Install
new
monument
signs
at
five
City
entry
points
(State
Highway
12,
US
Highway
160,
north
&
south
I-25,
and
Santa
Fe
Trail
Drive)
that
frame
views
and
signify
arrival
into
Trinidad
Install
new
monument
signs
at
three
key
locations
that
signify
arrival
into
historic
downtown
Trinidad
Maintain
and
update
existing
private
billboard
signs
used
for
promoting
tourism
in
Trinidad
Direct
travelers
to
key
attractions
within
Trinidad
and
the
region
using
primary,
secondary
and
tertiary
directional
signage
Direct
vehicles
to
health
emergency
services
using
signage
with
international
hospital
icon/symbol
Direct
vehicles
to
public
parking
lots
at
key
access
points
to
the
downtown
area,
using
signage
with
international
parking
icon/symbol
Replace
existing
identification
signage
on
public
buildings
and
at
public
parks
Install
markers
on
key
structures
in
historic
district,
e.g.,
Baca
House
Monitor
new
draft
federal
rules
that
may
require
enlarging
letters
from
4
to
6
inches
on
street
signs
by
2018
Install
You
Are
Here
maps
at
key
outdoor
locations
(e.g.,
transit
center
pedestrian
exit,
intersection
of
Commercial
and
Main)
Install
electronic
touch
screen
information
kiosks
at
key
indoor
locations,
e.g.,
El
Moro
Rest
Area,
Welcome
Center,
transit
center
Replace
existing
interpretative
signage
plates
in
historic
district
and
along
River
Walk
with
graffiti-proof,
UV
protected
panels
Install
additional
environmental
education
interpretive
signage
along
the
River
Walk
as
trail
is
extended
Prepare
walking
tour
brochures
for
the
downtown
historic
district
and
the
River
Walk
trail
Acknowledgements
City Staff
Edward Gil De Rubio, City Manager
Louis Fineberg, Director of Planning
Mike Valentine, Director of Public Works
Jennifer Jackson, Civil Engineering Tech
Consultants
Martin Landers, AICP
Paul Mills, RLA
Introduction
July 2011
Recommendations
Summary
of
Recommendations
PHASE 2
SIGN DIRECTION
KEY DESTINATIONS
DESIGN CONCEPTS
PLAN DOCUMENT
PC
Workshop
3/8/11
PC
Workshop
SIGN FABRICATION
DETAILED DRAWINGS
COST ESTIMATES
SIGN MOCKUP
TB
Updates
PHASE 3
SIGN INSTALLATION
SITE-SPECIFIC INVESTIGATION
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
TB
Updates
4/12/11
AUGUST ONGOING
Existing Conditions
The following summarizes the top ten observations
concerning existing wayfinding signage in Trinidad:
1. Lack of coordinated sign design or program
2. Visual clutter of signage
3. Inadequate maintenance of existing signage
4. Incomplete Highway guide signage
5. Lack of Welcome to Trinidad signage at
primary entries
6. Illegibility of existing directional signage
7. Difficult to find and identify public parking areas
8. Lack of information kiosks at key locations
9. Integration of signage w/ future transit center
10. Pedestrian wayfinding needed once people are
out of their cars
Wayfinding: How people orient themselves and navigate from place to place.
1
Photo Simulation
The above photo illustrates a
number of signs, directional,
blank and regulatory that creates
numerous messages and visual
clutter. The simulation to the
right combines three directional
messages into one secondary
directional sign. This simulation
also illustrates how the signage
can be mounted to existing
posts, reducing the need for
installation of multiple new
sign posts.
Trinidad
Trolley
Trinidad
Los Ninos
Park
Pole
Public
Mounted ID Parking Sign
Identification Signs
2
Twin Post
Informational Sign
Single Post
Informational Sign
Informational Signs
City of Trinidad
11
Design Concepts
Additional Criteria/Information:
vehicular,
bicycle and/or
To obtain a biofuels sign for
http://www.nps.gov/nr/about.htm.
Regulated
by
CDOTs
Guide
Practices
Copies
of theSigning
rules and regulations
pertaining to these programs are available from CDOT. If
The gateway sign draws inspiration from the famous
pedestrian), e.g., Welcome Center/River Walk/City
you are interested in obtaining General Traveler Service signs, please contact the appropriate
Identification
and Procedures manual,
the MUTCD
Regionand
Traffic Engineer
(see page 2 code.
for contact info).
iconic landform that is ever present in Trinidad, and
Hall Next Left
Sign
plan
for
I-25
improvements
prepared
The
identification
signage
repeats
the
silhouette
of
Example
Signs:
that is Fishers Peak. The land form is shown on the top
Tertiary directional: (single destination and/or
in 2009
Fishers Peak as the repetitive element, replicates the
Example Signs:
of the sign. The stone base draws direct inspiration
mode), e.g., Municipal Golf Course (with arrow)
color
palette
selection,
and
offers
two
options
for
from the masonry work from the Carnagie Library in
D9
pole mounted identification: the single pole version
Trinidad, and has a sandstone cap. The two upright
such as those for the trolley stops; and also a twin
posts utilize the form of the existing light posts
post mounted sign for specific identification such as
drawing upon a victorian and antique design. The sign
park names.
will be sized accordingly to specific location. Gateway
signage on the highway will be the largest size with
Informational
the other entrance signage sized smaller to suit
The informational signage uses waist high information
specific locations and conditions. The smallest
signage system that can be either mounted on a single
gateway sign is the tertiary gateway sign, which
post or on twin posts for larger signage requirements.
(Conventional State Highway)
already exists in Trinidad in the form of downtown
The single post system is designed to either utilize
(Interstate/Freeway)
banners. The existing banners currently used in
existing single post informational signs or new ones
Identification
Gateway
downtown are mounted to existing posts and help
to match the single post currently used in downtown.
Destination sign, e.g., Trinidad
Iconic:
e.g.,
the
Trinidad
sign
on
Simpsons
Rest
reinforce the setting.
Accent colors match
the
signage
suite
color
palette.
Trolley All Aboard, parking lot or
Primary Gateway:
typically at city entry points,
(Interstate/Freeway)
(Conventional
State Highway)
historic marker13 on building
e.g., Trinidad City Limit2009 Guide Sign Practices and Procedures
Also may include street name
Secondary Gateway: announces entry into a City
signs; may want to consider as
district, e.g., Entering Trinidad Corazon De Trinidad
long-term action associated
(Heart of Trinidad) National Historic District
with new federal regulations.
Tertiary Gateway: reinforces city identity within a
district, e.g., Trinidad banner signs on posts
New draft federal rules for street signs require
Welcome
Museums
Shopping
Dining
Recreation
TRINIDAD
16
Trinidad
Center
Parking
Riverwalk
City Golf
Course
Historic Heart of
Trinidad
C O L O R A D O
Gateway Signs
10
Los Ninos
Park
Corazon de Trinidad
Trinidad
Trolley
2009
Secondary
Tertiary
Informational
Typically kiosk type, e.g.,
a You Are Here map or
automated visitor station
Also interpretive and/or
educational, e.g., describing
a point of interest along
River Walk trail
Directional Signs
City of Trinidad
Design Inspiration
1. Gateway
Trinidad
Historic Heart of
Trinidad
C O L O R A D O
Corazon de Trinidad
1b-1
1a-1 1a-2
2. Directional
Primary Directional
Secondary Directional
City Hall
Library
Riverwalk
Museums
Shopping
Dining
Recreation
TRINIDAD
Police
Hospital
Transit
Center
2b-2
2b-1
2a-1 2a-2
Welcome
Center
Trinidad
State Jr
College
Transit
Center
2b-3
Community
Center
Skate Park
2b-4
Trinidad
State Jr
College
Archeology
Museum
2b-5
Transit
Center
Welcome
Center
Cemetery
County
Fairgrounds
2b-7
2b-6
Tertiary Directional
Trinidad
Trolley
Transit
Center
2c-1
Fascade brick and stone colors, forms, trim colors
County
Courthouse
2c-2
City Golf
Course
2c-3
Central Park
Kit Carson
Park
2c-9
2c-10
2c-4
2c-5
County
Fairgrounds
2c-6
Parking
Cemetery
2c-7
2c-8
Soccer
Complex
2c-11
3. Identification
3a
Trinidad
Trolley
3b
3c
4. Informational
Visitor Orientation Map - Large
Example Image
4a
4b
4c
City of Trinidad
Primary Gateway
1a-1
1a-2
Secondary Gateway
1b-1
Action
Design Considerations
The following overall design principles form the
framework for the development of the suite of
wayfinding signage designs. The principles differ per
sign type as follows:
Priority
3
3
2. Directional
Primary Directional
2a-1
Replace
existing primary directional sign
2a-2
Install
new primary directional sign
Secondary Directional
2b-1
Replace existing secondary directional sign
2b-2
Replace existing secondary directional sign
Replace existing tertiary directional signs with secondary directional sign
2b-3
Replace existing secondary directional sign
2b-4
Replace existing tertiary directional signs with secondary directional sign
2b-5
Replace existing tertiary directional signs with secondary directional sign
2b-6
Install
new secondary directional sign
2b-7
Tertiary Directional
2c-1
Install new tertiary directional signs
2c-2
Replace existing tertiary directional sign
2c-3
Replace existing tertiary directional sign
Remove and replace existing tertiary directional signs with hospital icon sign
2c-4
Remove and replace existing tertiary directional sign
2c-5
Replace
existing tertiary directional sign
2c-6
Install
new
tertiary directional signs
2c-7
Install new tertiary directional signs
2c-8
2c-9
Remove and replace existing tertiary directional sign in new location
2c-10
Replace existing tertiary directional sign
2c-11
Install new tertiary directional signs
3. Identification
3a
3b
3c
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signs, pedestrian
kiosks,
park and
trailofsigns,
parking
in scale depending
on the
location,
point
entry
and directional signs, and temporary/event signage.
Included in the overall Town signage program was a distinct signage system for the Mainstreet
traffic volume.
The sign should celebrate core elements
Downtown and adjacent Victorian Park neighborhood.
of Trinidads character using materials, forms and colors
derived from the region. Gateway signs can also be
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gained
at firms prior to the creation of Russell+Mills Studios
Landscape Architecture + Urban
Design +
Master Planning
placed
within
the landscape
andexperience
have specific
planting
and vegetation to support the actual gateway sign.
1
1
1
4. Informational
4a
Install Trinidad location map -large
1
4b
Replace all existing historical signs with Trinidad location map
and historical information 2
4c
Install Trinidad touch screen visitor information kiosk
2
Remove existing secondary directional sign
5.1
5.2
Remove
existing blank sign
5.3
Remove existing secondary gateway sign
Remove
existing tertiary directional sign
5.4
5.5
Replace
existing informational sign plate
Maintain and update private billboard signage
5.6
Remove existing camping, truck route text signage and consolidate
5.7
8
Highway
Colorado Department of Transportation have
established signage standards for all highway
Example of a pole mounted directional signage
signage. Highway signs need to be legible to ensure
Town
of Parker
Gateways
and OverallIdentification
Signage
information
is succinct
and clear
to reduce driver
Similar
to directional signage, identification signage
confusionClient:
or time
to understand
Town
of Parker the signs content.
needs to have contrasting letter color and background
Highway As
sign
design
placementtowns
is governed
one
of the and
fastest-growing
in the Front Range, color.
the Town of colors
Parker lacked
a unified
need to
relate and be part of the
by CDOT.identity in its community signage. The challenge was to create aThe
cohesive signage system that
overall signage suite. Identification signage typically
reflected both Parkers heritage in the Mainstreet Downtown and its more progressive small town
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main feature
destination within the
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location
in
conjunction
with
existing
posts.
while
bold colors
highlight
new facility
signs.
Wayfinding elements include Town gateways, facility
to welcome
people
to Trinidad.
Gateway
signs
change
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2
3
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Key:
Priority: 1. 2011-2012
2. 2013-2014
3. 2015-
Directional
Directional signs need to be legible for motorists and
all forms of transportation. Contrasting colors should
be used to ensure signage letters can be read from
a distance, with good reflectivity for night time use.
Text size also needs to support the desired distance
the user will be reading from. The colors for the signs
can also be unique and specific to the area. Directional
signage ranges from signs attached to existing posts
such as street lights, to free standing custom made
post and sign combinations. The level of signage will
be dependent on the level of the directional sign
being primary, secondary or tertiary.
Informational
Informational signage is typically designed for
pedestrians and involves up close access to the
information being provided. The informational
signage needs to be clear, concise and combine text
with images. Informational signs can also include
interpretive kiosks with information boards, or digital
information kiosks with user interface such as touch
screens. Simple, effective communication is gained by
having easy to navigate systems linking crisp, concise
information with supporting graphics, including maps.
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EN
RIV
STONEWALL
EG
RE
CITY LIMITS
SHOSHONE
FL
AT
OI
TRAIL DRIVE
MADISON
RG
HARRISON ST
GARCIA ST
MOORES CANYON RD
NT
AF
MONROE
PU
O
AY
W
RD
H
IG
(H
12
AY
W
PEAK ST
NONA AVE
SA
VAN BUREN
SON ST
GH
HI
CO
CARBON ST
GARFIELD AVE
VE
RO
AGUILAR DR
SANTA FE
LAKE STATE
PARK
SADDLE ROAD
MOORES CANYON RD
SANTA
FE TRAIL DRIVE
TO TRINIDAD
EXIT 11
I-25
2a-2