City of New Baltimore Wayfinding Sign Plan
P R E PA R E D F O R : CITY OF NEW BALTIMORE 36535 Green Street New Baltimore, MI 48047 April 30, 2020
Table of Contents Introduction | Next Steps......................................................................3 Existing Conditions..............................................................................11 Sign Design..........................................................................................18 Signage Matrices ................................................................................23 Phase 2................................................................................................49
Introduction | Next Steps
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City of New Baltimore Overview
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Introduction | Next Steps Wayfinding signs provide information to the traveling public as well as encouragement for people to complete or alter their journey to reach specific destinations. This includes motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and those using any other form of transportation in the community.
WAYFINDING COMMITTEE GROUP:
Effective wayfinding signs convey information in a simple format that is easy to understand. Typically, no more than three destinations are included on a single sign and fonts should be clean and easy to read. Text should be placed against a contrasting background and reflective materials should be used so they can be read at night.
Michael Wojciechowski | Planning Commission Chairperson
The Wayfinding Sign Plan is an implementation tool that was envisioned in the City of New Baltimore’s Master Plan. The plan established the desire to make it easier for the traveling public to locate downtown business and amenities. Wayfinding signs promote the established community character and open opportunities for more people to discover the amenities and businesses in downtown New Baltimore.
Tim Novak | New Baltimore Parks & Recreation Director
For implementing this plan, Art On The Bay will be the lead entity, working with the City of New Baltimore, at the sign installation stage. This will require AOTB and the City coordinating and obtaining sign approvals from MDOT and Macomb County. The final design of signs to be installed shall follow MDOT requirements and approvals for all signs to provide signage consistency for both MDOT and Macomb County roads. The first priority of wayfinding signs are indicated within this plan as 12 MDOT-style signs. Later phases of wayfinding signs for less-traveled city streets and trails will be required as determined necessary by AOTB at a later date. At which time a supplement to this plan could be created for guidance. It is recommended that sign fabrication for any sign not occur until a permit is issued, and AOTB should pursue available sign fabrication capacity with the City of New Baltimore Department of Public Service to minimize cost with sign construction.
Next steps include funding, permitting, and installation of the first phase on signs along M-29 (Green Street). This is the key traffic artery through the community, and it provides a direct connection to downtown. After the first phase, the next set of priority signs can be installed using the same process of funding, permitting, and installation.
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John Dupray | Mayor Carl Weinreich | City Council
Donald & Laurie Huff | AOTB Artist Liaison Amanda Melkert | AOTB Treasurer Marcia Shinska | City Clerk
Bonnie Mcinerney-Slater | City of New Baltimore Mayor Assistant Eric Hadamack | Planning Commissioner Nino DiPilla | Graphic Designer
Why did AOTB want to take on a wayfinding project? It seemed natural for AOTB to champion this endeavor by tapping into the community of Artists for designs that would properly represent the City of New Baltimore. It is a perfect combination of Art and Function! Art on the Bay is a local team of volunteers dedicated to benefiting our community on multiple levels. The Art Show on Labor Day weekend brings in thousands of patrons who also shop and dine downtown. Art on the Bay also offers grants to those individuals and organizations that combine Art and Community.
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About Art on the Bay ART ON THE BAY IN DOWNTOWN NEW BALTIMORE
Through shared expression, we can discover both unique perspectives and reminders of what make us not so different. Art often leads us to these realizations, because when someone interprets the world around us it invites us to consider our own interpretations. It asks us to explore our wonder, and at the same time feel a part of something bigger than ourselves. Each year during the onset of autumn, the idyllic atmosphere of downtown New Baltimore thrums with such exploration and unity. Tucked against Lake St. Clair in Walter and Mary Burke Park, Art on the Bay joins thousands to see where brush strokes, stained glass and crafts can take them. You can follow the sounds of live music and laughter to unexpected encounters, rent a kayak or paddleboard to enjoy the water, or simply browse eclectic displays until you find the piece that feels made just for you. Patrons can drift among walls of compelling photography and take a sniff of a vial of handmade lotion. Here, the jewelry really is a collection of one-of-a-kinds, and the experience of adventuring through the curiosities of individuals really does bring together a community.
ART ON THE BAY COMMITTEE
Executive Committee: Board Members: Mike Wojciechowski, President Lynn Foster Carolyn Martin, Vice President Jacquie Gerlando Theresa Chapman, Secretary Janae Greene Amanda Melkert, Treasurer Bernie Krupa Laurie Huff, Artist Liaison Justin Rose Sue Wojciechowski, Director Barbara Richards Pat Gay Link to Art on the Bay: http://www.artonthebay.com/about-us/
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Master Plan | Wayfinding Summary Downtown New Baltimore, the city’s historic heart, strives to be the primary retail district, by providing an authentic sense of place. The downtown hosts a mix of general and specialty retailers, small restaurants, small offices, and some vacancies in one, two, and three-story buildings. Upper floors are most often home to office uses, though upper floor residential uses are permitted and are found in more recent developments. Its recent sidewalk improvements show that the community is investing in the downtown and is intended to instill confidence in private investors. The downtown area is compact and walkable with plenty of on-street parking and options for off-street parking too. Also, the waterfront at the end of Washington Street is a tremendous natural asset that is the principal feature of the downtown area. The primary focus of the downtown is the Central Business District. The secondary focus is the Business Transition District, which serves as a transitional zone between residential and commercial use. WHAT NEEDS WORK
Visibility of the downtown, especially from the intersection of Green and Washington Streets, is muted. Many motorists passing through may not be aware of the downtown area. Also, information signs (wayfinding signs) that make motorists aware of downtown are not found on M-29 in advance of the Green / Washington intersection.
RESTORATION OF A DOWNTOWN
While downtown New Baltimore has a solid foundation for a commercial center, there are several opportunities for improvements. The city’s form-based code focuses on high-quality design and allows for flexibility in use. Form-based codes help ensure that future developments will meet the standards and aesthetic the city desires. There are also opportunities for creative uses. The downtown should foster a distinct, welcoming atmosphere that lets visitor understand they’ve entered a destination. The city should also consider the establishment of uniform street signage for wayfinding, banners, public street furniture, complete streets elements (see the Complete Streets information in the Thoroughfare Plan), and support the creation of a public gathering space. Obtaining grants and other sources of funding to encourage façade improvements of existing businesses should also be implemented. ENHANCING CONNECTIONS TO THE WATERFRONT AND DOWNTOWN AMENITIES
Amenities to enhance the community’s connection to the downtown and waterfront is a valuable asset. The downtown and waterfront connections are understated and may be overlooked by travelers in the area. Wayfinding signage for both pedestrians and vehicles should be installed to help visitors familiarize where businesses, parking, and public amenities are in this area. Providing a business directory near both the north end of the downtown, as well as near the waterfront park, can help visitors become aware of the downtown offerings, thus increasing their stay in New Baltimore. Considering the addition of other user amenities, such as the installation of a self-serve bicycle rental kiosk, can also encourage visitors in the downtown around and exploration of New Baltimore’s offerings on current and future non-motorized paths. Wayfinding sign concepts are illustrated below. A detailed wayfinding sign plan is a Master Plan implementation item.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTION STRATEGIES
RESTORE AND ENHANCE THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW BALTIMORE.
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Encourage consistent quality design that creates the desired downtown “feel.” Implement uniform wayfinding signage, infrastructure, lighting, etc. downtown.
Traffic signals with pedestrian signal heads as well as audible crossing signals for visually impaired pedestrians to safely cross major roadways are an asset in downtown districts. Pedestrian-only signals at mid-block locations work well when vehicular traffic conditions are such that such traffic only need stop when pedestrians are present and the volume of pedestrian traffic is high enough to warrant the signals. In the past, streets were thought of as roadways where trucks and cars traveled. Along with the roadway, the road rights-of-way usually included space for public utilities. Places that developed prior to the rise of the automobile as the only realistic form of transit also included sidewalks and room for other modes of transit within the road rights-of-way. It should be noted that not all complete streets elements are needed on all streets. While it is important to optimize the street network throughout the downtown, it is also important to do so within the context of the street types and the adjacent land uses. Complete streets may include the following: •
Wayfinding signage to make it easier for people on foot or on bicycles to understand where they are and where they are going. Wayfinding signs help identify a place and important destinations and civic spaces.
An example how wayfinding signage can grab the attention of travelers along Green Street, as there is little else to indicate they are entering the Downtown Area. PREPARED BY GIFFELS WEBSTER
An example of wayfinding signage along Green Street, with placement of signs
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Community Facilities
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Traffic Counts
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Existing Conditions
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Existing Sign Inventory As part of the process of developing a new plan for wayfinding signs in the city, the Giffels Webster team conducted an inventory of existing wayfinding signs along primary traffic routes. It is important to document existing signs before the development of new wayfinding sign recommendations. The field data collection team used the collector app that was created as part of ArcGIS mapping software. This mobile data collection tool enables the team member to collect the precise location of the sign, sign data (what does the sign say?), and a sign photo. This data base can then be presented using a ArcGIS Story Map, which is an excellent tool for public display of information in a graphic format. The Existing Sign Inventory map on the following pages shows the results of the date collection effort.
EXISTING DIRECTIONAL & DESTINATION SIGNS
At the beginning of the wayfinding study, Giffels Webster inventoried select existing street signs providing informational and directional messaging related to the city, downtown, and specific destinations in the field utilizing the ArcGIS mobile application software provided by ESRI and customized for the study by Giffels Webster GIS staff. This inventory was done in order to have base understanding of the messaging visitors and residents currently see as they enter the city from the three main roadways (M-29/Green Street/Main Street, Washington Street and County Line Road) that provide the primary access into the city and downtown. This inventory did not include all street signs throughout the city, but only those related to Art on the Bay’s desire to increase attraction to downtown through new wayfinding signs that would be in addition to current street signs. The existing sign inventory map and matrix is found on the following page. Below are several findings related to the existing signs inventory with some of the existing signs pictured to the right.
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Existing Conditions Welcome To • Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore signs are placed at the perimeter city boundary along primary access roads. These signs are attractive and generally in good condition, but the small font and low mounting height may impact readability from a passing vehicle. Specifically, the sign at the Washington Street city boundary is blocked from clear view by a large spruce tree. •
A single Welcome To Historic Downtown New Baltimore sign is placed in the landscape island, alongside a large fishfly sculpture, on the south corner of the intersection of Green Street and Washington Street. This sign is the same structure and design as the above general Welcome sign. Special treatment of this key gateway into downtown is needed and may warrant this sign being replaced as it is not directly visible from vehicles on either street as it is blocked by a traffic signal control box and is only clearly readable from pedestrians standing near this location.
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Circle The Lake Tour – Lake St. Clair signs are found in two general areas of the city. At the west end, two signs are placed where 23 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue merge with M-29/Green Street. At the east end of the city, one sign is placed on westbound M/29/Main Street intersection. These signs are part of a larger wayfinding sign system related to the Great Lakes and were likely installed by Macomb County.
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Existing Conditions •
Coastal Business District – Lake St. Clair signs are also found at two general areas of the city. As drivers near downtown, one sign is located at the west end of the city on the south corner of the intersection of M-29/Green Street and Main Street. A second sign is at the east end of the city on the north side of M-29/Main Street at the Main Street and Green Street intersection. These two specific sign locations are generally at the boundaries of the commercial Green Street corridor but do not have a specific relation to the historic downtown business district.
Municipal • Library, Police and Marina signs are at several locations. There are several signs related to the library, police department, and a marina that are located sporadically throughout the city. The city should reconsider the placement of all police signs as the existing directional information may be outdated. Also, the necessity of the marina signs should be considered given the change in use of the Schmid Marina property. East Gateway Visual Clutter • The east city boundary gateway is cluttered with several street signs in addition to directional and destination signs on the north side of M-29/Main Street visible from inbound westbound traffic. The amount of signs in this location is visually excessive and likely reduces the impact of the messaging of each individual sign. Much could be done to visually improve the sign aesthetics in this location. This study does not propose any changes to any of the existing directional and destination signs. We recommend consideration be given to removing any existing informational and directional messaging signs that become redundant after wayfinding signs in this plan are installed. This will improve sign conspicuity, provide better spacing, and reduce sign clutter.
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Existing Sign Map
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Existing Sign Matrices Sign ID
Message
Type
Sign Material
Pole Material
Ownership
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Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore
Informational
Wood
Wood
New Baltimore
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Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore
Informational
Wood
Wood
New Baltimore
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Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore
Informational
Wood
Wood
New Baltimore
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Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore
Informational
Wood
Wood
New Baltimore
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Police Department
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Circle The Lake Tour - Lake St. Clair
Directional
Metal
Metal
Macomb County
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Circle The Lake Tour - Lake St. Clair
Directional
Metal
Metal
Macomb County
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Coastal Business District - Lake St. Clair
Informational
Metal
Metal
Macomb County
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Library symbol
Informational
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Marina
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Marina
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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St. Mary’s Parking
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Marina
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore
Informational
Wood
Wood
New Baltimore
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Library symbol & Police Department
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Circle The Lake Tour - Lake St. Clair
Informational
Metal
Metal
Macomb County
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Police Department
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Library symbol
Informational
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Coastal Business District - Lake St. Clair
Informational
Metal
Metal
Macomb County
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Circle The Lake Tour -Lake St. Clair
Informational
Metal
Metal
Macomb County
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Police Department
Directional
Metal
Metal
New Baltimore
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Circle The Lake Tour - Lake St. Clair
Informational
Metal
Metal
Macomb County
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Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore
Informational
Wood
Wood
New Baltimore
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Existing Sign Inventory | Fishflies Below are images of metal fishfly sculptures that can be found within and around the downtown area. These metal sculptures are typically bolted to the sidewalk and may be relocated from time-to-time. The sculptures are unique and hand-made, and vary by size and color. With a large silver fishfly sculpture at the gateway to downtown that currently provides limited wayfinding assistance. The city or DDA should consider removing the individual signs on the wings of this fishfly as they are not highly visible or useful. No other sculptures include sign text areas. The fishfly sculptures serve as nice reference points for certain downtown locations and appear to be managed and installed by the DDA, for the most part. Additional sculptures should be added throughout the city as they are quality public art that may serve an indirect wayfinding purpose as anchors or reference points.
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Sign Design
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Sign Design INITIAL HEADER CONCEPT
Art on the Bay, working with designer Nino DiPilla, has created the graphic at the top right as a means of visually identifying wayfinding signs. The header will be smaller than the wayfinding legend area and will be included as a unique header at the top of all 12 MDOT Lg - Priority 1 signs listed in the MDOT sign matrix and indicated on the proposed signs map. The header has been purposely designed to have an appearance that will not be mistaken by road users as being a traffic control device. The area of the header will be substantially less than the maximum permitted 6 square feet of area and will not exceed 1/5 of the area of the directional wayfinding sign which it is mounted in the same sign assembly. The exact permitted header area for signs within MDOT right-of-way will be subject to approval by MDOT at the time a permit is requested for each sign by the City of New Baltimore. DIRECTIONAL MESSAGING
The directional messages are larger than and below the wayfinding header area and will include a list of destinations unique to each of the 12 MDOT Lg - Priority 1 signs listed in the MDOT sign matrix and indicated on the proposed signs map. The directional messages will be a completely retroreflective area of a common blue background color with white font to include a maximum of three destinations per signs. Phase 2 Pedestrian signs shall not be retroreflective (MMUTCD:Sec2D.50). Destinations indicated in the sign matrix are currently listed in alphabetical order for clarity. However, the destinations listed at the time of permitting will be as follows:
Top 1st Row: Closest destination lying straight ahead Middle 2nd Row: Closest destination to the left Bottom 3rd Row: Closest destination to the right
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Sign Design Exclusive of the header, the directional message area indicated in the concept graphic to the right will be rectangular in shape with a maximum width of 8 feet and maximum area of 32 feet. The text area, location of arrows, lettering style, and minimum letter heights for signs within MDOT right-of-way will be subject to approval by MDOT at the time a permit is requested for each sign by the City of New Baltimore. FINAL DESIGN AND FUTURE PERMITTING
The location and design of the final signs to be installed shall be durable, adaptable, reflective, and will meet the MDOT minimum requirements for Community Wayfinding Signing. The City of New Baltimore will be responsible for all work and costs associated with sign fabrication, supports, installation and future maintenance of each sign permitted. Construction shall conform to all MDOT standards and setbacks, and adequate spacing with breakaway or yielding type supports. No internal or external illumination, or animation will be permitted. The bottom right image is a sample of a similar MDOT sign on Hall Road. Final placement will not interfere with other signs of greater importance, will not obscure the road users’ view of other traffic control devices mounted to the side, and will be adequately spaced. Community wayfinding guide signs cannot be installed where adequate spacing cannot be provided between the community wayfinding guide sign and regulatory, warning, or other guide signs. Community wayfinding guide signs cannot be installed in a position where they would obscure the road users’ view of other traffic control devices (MMUTCD:Sec2D.50).
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Sign Design
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Sign Detail As previously noted, the sign header design was commissioned by Art on the Bay, and artist Nino DiPilla created the unique half circle design (see graphic upper right). The message panel below is a standard MDOT rectangular sign that will include three destinations with appropriate arrows. The graphic on the lower right shows the details of message panel. It has a blue background with white lettering. The size of this panel will vary. The MDOT version will be posted on any street with 35 mph speed limit, and it is the largest of the three signs. The Street version is for local streets with a 25 mph speed limit. The Pedestrian / Bicycle version is sized for use along bike paths, bike lanes, and sidewalks, as identified in the plan. MDOT signs will likely warrent two supports as shown on the sign design page. Street and Pedestrian signs may only warrent one support which will be determined at a later date with the second phase of wayfinding signs.
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Signage Matrices
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Signage Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1 Intersection
Sign ID
Object ID
Type - Priority
*Orientation
Message
Arrow Direction
Jefferson-Altman
M1
18
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
SW
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
Jefferson-Redwood
M2
29
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
SW
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Right Right Right
Green-Taylor
M3
28
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
SW
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
Green-Maria
M4
14
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
SW
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Right Right Right
Washington-Hathaway
M5
20
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
NW
City Hall Downtown Library
Left Up Up
Green-Bedford
M6
19
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
NE
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Left Left Left
Green-Ashley
M7
32
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
NE
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
Washington-24 Mile N
M8
16
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
NW
Downtown MA Memorial Park Parks
Up Right Up
County Line-Perry
M9
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MDOT Lg - Priority 1
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Downtown Festival Park Waterfront Park
Up Right Up
Green-County Line NW
M10
11
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
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Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Right Right Right
Green-County Line E
M11
12
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
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Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
Main/29
M12
10
MDOT Lg - Priority 1
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City Hall & Police Downtown Library
Up Up Up
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M1) - Jefferson-Altman Description: This is the first wayfinding sign drivers traveling NE on Jefferson Avenue will see just after they enter New Baltimore. This sign will be located just after an existing Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore Sign.
Downtown Library Waterfront Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Placement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
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M1 18 SW 11’ from edge of road pavement to existing bus sign post Behind driveway to the rear of existing bus sign (behind truck in photo) No 3’ from start of slope to near edge of panel
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M2) - Jefferson-Redwood Description: This is the second wayfinding sign drivers traveling NE on Jefferson Avenue will see as they approach M-29/Green Street. This location is also near the beginning of the citywide path/sidewalk network connected to downtown.
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Placement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
M2 29 SW 11’ from back of curb (at start of curb) to roadside edge of path East of Redwood Lane towards M-29/Green Street to avoid directing road users to turn right on Redwood Lane Yes, swale also present 3’ from curb to near edge of panel
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MDOT (M3) - Green-Taylor Description: This is the first wayfinding sign drivers traveling NE on M-29/Green Street from 23 Mile Road will see as they approach downtown. This is the first of two signs on M-29/Green Street west of Washington Street that indicate drivers are nearing downtown. Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Placement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
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Downtown Library Waterfront Park M3 28 SW 8.5’ from back of curb to roadside edge of sidewalk In front of row of street trees Yes 3’ from curb to near edge of panel
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MDOT (M4) - Green-Maria Description: This is the second wayfinding sign drivers traveling NE on M-29/Green Street from 23 Mile Road will see as they approach downtown. This is the second of two signs on M-29/Green Street west of Washington Street that indicate drivers are nearing downtown and to turn right to enter. This sign will be much more visible than existing downtown-related signage and will give drivers, on the curbside lane especially, a clear indicating to turn right to enter downtown. Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Placement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
Downtown Library Waterfront Park M4 14 SW 7.8’ from back of curb to sidewalk midline Between Maria Street and Alley, towards the Alley to avoid directing road users to turn right on Maria Street Yes 3’ from curb to near edge of panel
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MDOT (M5) - Washington-Hathaway Description: This is the second wayfinding sign drivers traveling SE on Washington Street will see as they approach downtown. This sign will indicate that drivers should continue through the intersection of Washington Street and M-29/Green Street to enter downtown, or turn left for City Hall. Message:
City Hall Downtown Library
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation:
M5 20 NW
Field Measurement: Sign Setback:
6.2’ from back of curb to sidewalk mid-line 3’ from curb to near edge of panel
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M6) - Green-Bedford Description: This is the third wayfinding sign drivers traveling SW on M-29/Green Street will see as they approach downtown from the east side of town. This sign will be placed in front of City Hall and will indicate drivers to turn left at the intersection of M-29/Green Street and Washington Street to enter downtown. Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Placement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
Downtown Library Waterfront Park M6 19 NE 11’ from back of curb to sidewalk midline Between Washington Street and Bedford Street to avoid directing road users to turn left on Bedford Street Yes 3’ from curb to near edge of panel
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MDOT (M7) - Green-Ashley Description: This is the second wayfinding sign drivers traveling SW on M-29/ Green Street will see as they approach downtown from the east side of town. This sign will be the first wayfinding sign drivers will see if they entered New Baltimore from County Line Road. Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Placement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
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Downtown Library Waterfront Park
M7 32 NE 9’ from back of curb to roadside edge of path Between driveway to rear of 35 mph road sign Yes 3’ from curb to near edge of panel
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M8) - Washington-24 Mile N Description: This is the first wayfinding sign drivers traveling SE on Washington Street will see as they enter New Baltimore. This sign will be located a distance after an existing Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore Sign. This sign indicates the proximity to nearby parks, or to continue straight to downtown. Message:
Downtown MA Memorial Park Parks
SignID: M8 ObjectID: 16 Orientation: NW Field Measurement: 9’ from edge of road pavement to roadside edge of path Placement: Behind driveway to rear of mailbox Curb present: No Sign Setback: 3’ from start of slope to near edge of panel *Street sign version may be used if not adequate space for MDOT version
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M9) - County Line - Perry Description: This is the first wayfinding sign drivers traveling S on County Line Road will see as they enter New Baltimore. This sign will be located a distance after an existing Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore Sign. This sign indicates the proximity to nearby parks, or to continue straight to downtown. Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Placement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
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Downtown Festival Park Waterfront Park M9 33 N 9’ from edge of road pavement to existing bus sign post Behind bus stop, before existing vegetation No 3’ from start of slope to near edge of panel
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M10) - Green - County Line NW Description: This is the second wayfinding sign drivers traveling S on County Line Road will see as they enter New Baltimore. This sign indicates to turn right at the intersection of County Line Road and M-29/Green Street and does not direct drivers through local roads to access downtown.
Downtown Library Waterfront Park Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
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M10 11 N 12’ from edge of road pavement to existing fire hydrant No 3’ from start of slope to near edge of panel
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M11) - Green - County Line E Description: This is the second wayfinding sign drivers traveling W on M-29/Green Street will see after they enter downtown from the east. This is the second of four signs on M-29/Green Street east of Washington Street that indicate drivers are nearing downtown. Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Curb present: Sign Setback:
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Downtown Library Waterfront Park M11 12 E 6.8’ from edge of road pavement to back post of existing sign No 3’+ from start of slope to near edge of panel
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Proposed Sign Matrices | MDOT: Installation Priority Phase 1
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MDOT (M12) - Main - 29 Description: This is the second wayfinding sign drivers traveling W on M-29/Green Street will see just after they enter New Baltimore. This sign will be located just after an existing Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore Sign. This is the first wayfinding sign drivers traveling NE on Jefferson Avenue will see just after they enter New Baltimore. This sign will be located just after an existing Welcome To The City Of New Baltimore Sign. Message:
SignID: ObjectID: Orientation: Field Measurement: Sign Setback:
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City Hall & Police Downtown Library M12 10 E 8.4’ from edge of road pavement to edge of swale & existing sign 3’+ from start of slope to near edge of panel
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Phase 2
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Proposed Sign Matrices Street & Pedestrian: Installation Priority Phase 2
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Signage Proposed Sign Matrices | Street: Installation Priority Phase 2 Intersection
Sign ID
Object ID
Type - Priority
*Orientation
Message
Arrow Direction
Main-Schmid
S1
4
Street Med - Priority 2
W
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
Washington-St Clair S
S2
21
Street Med - Priority 2
SE
Festival Park MA Memorial Park
Right Up
Washington-St Clair N
S3
15
Street Med - Priority 2
NW
Downtown Festival Park Waterfront Park
Up Left Up
Washington-24 Mile S
S4
17
Street Med - Priority 2
SE
MA Memorial Park
Left
Main-Brady
S5
9
Street Med - Priority 2
E
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
* Orientation is the direction that the sign face is oriented. For example, an orientation of SW means that the sign face is oriented to the SW, such that the sign would be visible to vehicles traveling in a NE direction on the adjacent road. * See Street Tab on LInk : https://giffels-webster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=4cd9f350248446b1b7a5d95d00850450
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Signage Proposed Sign Matrices | Pedestrian: Installation Priority Phase 2 Intersection
Sign ID
Object ID
Type - Priority
*Orientation
Message
Arrow Direction
Green-Huntley
P1
5
Ped Sm - Priority 2
NW
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
Washington-Main S
P2
7
Business Directory - 2
TBD
TBD
TBD
Washington-Main N
P3
31
Ped Sm - Priority 2
SE
Dining & Shopping Library
Up & Left Up
Waterfront Park
P4
30
Ped Sm - Priority 2
SE
Dining & Shopping Library
Up & Left Up
County-Line-St Clair
P5
22
Ped Sm - Priority 2
N
Downtown Festival Park Waterfront Park
Up Right Up
Green-County Line NE
P6
8
Ped Sm - Priority 2
N
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Up Up Up
Main-County Line
P7
23
Ped Sm - Priority 2
N
Downtown Library Waterfront Park
Right Right Right
*Orientation is the direction that the sign face is oriented. For example, an orientation of SW means that the sign face is oriented to the SW, such that the sign would be visible to vehicles traveling in a NE direction on the adjacent road. * See Pedestrian Tab on LInk : https://giffels-webster.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=4cd9f350248446b1b7a5d95d00850450
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Gateway and Business Directory
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Gateway | Business Directory Master Plan Downtown Goal 3 states the following: “Provide a distinct physical connection between the Downtown and Green Street and the Waterfront Park, and to allocated monies for further downtown beautification projects especially those along Washington Street which leads to the waterfront to ensure a pedestrian and visual connection to the waterfront through signage.” Additionally, the Downtown Plan states that the following needs work: “Visibility of the downtown, especially from the intersection of Green and Washington Streets, is muted. Many passing through may not be aware of the downtown area. Also, information signs (wayfinding signs) that make motorists aware of downtown are not found on M-29 in advance of the Green / Washington intersection.” Improvements to the Washington Street downtown streetscape have previously occurred, including special pavement treatments, landscaping, and on-street parking. As shown on the previous page, an enhanced treatment of the gateway to downtown at the intersection of Green Street and Washington Street is needed. Additionally, business directory signage should be added towards the south end of Washington Street. The design and placement of both a gateway feature and business directories needs further study prior to implementation to determine what should be installed. This study should again include coordination of Art On The Bay, the Downtown Development Authority, and city commissions and leadership. The top left image is a sample wayfinding sign that could be considered for the gateway, business directory, or both. This is a four-sided sign that would be useful for both pedestrians and vehicles. Further study could determine if this type of sign is appropriate and how a vertical sign marker like this could be adapted to be unique to New Baltimore. The height of sign messages should reflect the height of the readers, and consider users of all abilities. This sign could also be in the form of a kiosk, with a map indicating the area instead of or in addition to just a text-based directional map.
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