HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 06 20 Regular 600 Wayfinding Design Manual - Draft UpdateBICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
ITEM 600
June 20, 2012
Meeting
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR X
MGR /DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: Community Development Department - Planning Division is providing the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) updated information
regarding the draft Wayfinding Design Manual.
SYNOPSIS: During the March 21, 2012 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Meeting, staff presented the draft Wayfinding Design Manual for comment,
suggestions, and questions. Staff would like to provide an update on the draft
`Wayfinding Design Manual' for discussion purposes.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Staff drafted a Wayfinding Design Manual that will serve as the framework to implement an
attractive and effective signage system throughout the City that facilitates wayfinding for visitors
and residents to government facilities, shopping areas, parks, and school facilities. This plan
defines the desired design template for wayfinding signs within the City, identifies Winter
Springs's key destinations, provides a sign message schedule and location analysis for each sign,
and prioritizes sign installation based on the criteria of location and effectiveness. In addition,
this plan makes several policy recommendations to augment a more comprehensive wayfinding
sign system and thus further enhance the visitor's experience in Winter Springs.
Winter Springs' wayfinding signage is divided into three (3) different tiers of information and
locations. Tier I Gateway and Column locations serve as a way to welcome residents and
visitors to the city. They can also enhance an area or district's identity. The primary purpose of
Tier 1 signage is to visually cue users when entering Winter Springs. Tier 2 Vehicular Signage
clearly directs users to identified Winter Springs destinations from specific locations. It also
provides a means to create a visual theme for Winter Springs through the character of the signs
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and serve as a means to clearly signal the arrival into one of the following districts within the
City:
1. Village Walk
2. Greeneway Interchange District (GID)
3. Town Center
Tier 3 Pedestrian Signage assists walkability throughout the City especially within the Town
Center and on the Cross Seminole Trail. Pedestrian signs can be in the form of kiosks, trail
signs, and signs located on bus stops.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agenda item is for informational purposes only and has no fiscal impact
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
The Meeting Agenda and this Agenda Item have been forwarded to the Bicycle And Pedestrian
Advisory Committee members and are available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the
City's Server. The Agenda has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission; City
Manager; and City Attorney /Staff. Additionally, the Meeting Agenda has been sent to
media /press representatives, all individuals who have requested Agenda information, Department
Directors; and also posted outside City Hall; posted inside City Hall with additional copies
available for the general public.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) listen to the draft
`Wayfinding Design Manual' presentation and provide staff with any addition information or
discussion that they deem appropriate.