Signage Guidelines - Waterfront Trail

Newly constructed level railroad crossingalong Waterfront Trail in NorthumberlandSource: County of NorthumberlandExample of Railway Crossing, NewmarketSource: MMMFigure 3.30: Skewed Railroad Crossing Unrestricted Right-of-Way Width withGate ControlSource: TAC, 1998.SignageClearly visible signage should also be displayed to forewarn trailusers, including those using mobility devices, of an approachingrailway crossing, and possible tripping hazards when travelingover them. Signage for railway crossings is governed by TransportCanada. They specify a standard “Crossing Signboard” to installon the right side of the roadway that crosses a railway track. Thecentre of the red and white reflectorized cross is to be mounted2 m above grade. A “Number of Tracks” sign is required wherethere are two or more tracks being crossed. Where the railwaycrossing cannot be seen from 30 m away, it is recommended thata “Railway Advance” warning sign (Wc-4) be posted 30 m inadvance of the crossing (see Figure 3.31).The aforementioned traffic control devices should be designedand installed in consideration of the Draft RTD-10 Road/RailwayGrade Crossings (Transport Canada, 2002). Additionalinformation is provided by the Bikeway Traffic Control Guidelines(TAC, 1997), and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devicesfor Canada (TAC, 1998).3.2.5 Interdictory and Permissive SymbolsAn interdictory symbol is comprised of a round red ring with adiagonal red stroke running through the centre of a black, centralsymbol (see Figure 3.32). An interdictory symbol indicates thatwhatever activity is depicted is prohibited. A permissive symbolcomprises a round green ring surrounding a black, central symbol(see Figure 3.33). A permissive symbol indicates that whateveractivity is depicted is permitted.It is recommended that future requirements for regulatory signsbe based on the square, white-background standard with theinterdictory or permissive symbol described above. These signsare bold, uniform and non-text so that they can be understoodby trail users with a range of language and colour-differentiationabilities.Figure 3.31; Source: MTO, 2001.2-22 Waterfront Trail | Design, Signage and Maintenance Guideline Update