Signage Guidelines - Waterfront Trail

Figure 3.40Gap in the Trail SignsNo Winter MaintenanceIndicates that trail users proceed at their own risk. Although theTrail managing municipality or authority is warning trail users thatconditions may be dangerous, it also limits liability.Watch for Trail UsersWhere the Trail, in the form of trails and sidewalks, crosses busydriveways, park roadways, and parking lots, etc., and where sightlines are restricted, it may be advisable to remind motorists toexpect trail users. This message may be attached directly belowstop signs.Distance to the Waterfront TrailIndicates the direction and distance to the Waterfront Trail fromlocal roadways and other connecting trails (see Figure 3.41). Thissign should have a fawn background with black typeface. Mostmunicipalities and communities have a signage program in placeto promote tourism attractions and tourism areas. The WaterfrontTrail should be added to the list of attractions promoted throughthese signage programs.Figure 3.41Distance to Waterfront TrailDistance to DestinationThe posting of distances to significant destinations is beneficial tohelp trail users determine their location, progress and to relay howfar it is to potential sources of assistance. Distances should relateto destinations such as trailheads, interpretive features, servicesand attractions. Distances should be given to the nearest tenth ofa kilometre (see Figure 3.42).Figure 3.42Distance to DestinationWaterfront Trail Tourism SignSource: WRT“We need to better promoteattractions on and near to theWaterfront Trail. On our 2006tour of the Pickering WaterfrontTrail with the Trust, I realized thatmany people new to the areawould miss one of the city’s bestwaterfront sites—Home Place. Assomeone familiar with the area,I always think of this stunningcollection of sculptures as partof the Trail—but in fact, to enjoythem, you must take a very shortdetour off the Trail. Signageshould be installed on the Trailto better promote the attractionsand prevent them from beingwell-hidden secrets.” 11 Judith Barker, Whitby HeritageAssociation.Waterfront Trail | Design, Signage and Maintenance Guidelines Update | Section 2 - Signage Guidelines2-25