Westerville Wayfinding Strategy

CITY OF WESTERVILLE, OHIO

WAYFINDING STRATEGY SPRING 2026

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CITY OF WESTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL: Megan Czako, Council Chair Aaron Glasgow, Vice-Chair David Grimes, Mayor Kelley Stocker, Vice-Mayor Daniela Beckett, Member Jeff Washburn, Member Kenneth L. Wright, Member

STAFF: Monica Dupee, City Manager Jason Bechtold, Assistant City Manager Christa Dickey, Chief of Staff Hillary Bates, Community Affairs Director J.R. Fourqurean, Parks and Recreation Director Laura Ball, PLA, ASLA, Parks and Facilities Development Administrator David Elfland, Planning and Development Department Director Nate Lang, PE, City Engineer Jeff Kessler, Project Manager Elise Scheillin, Planning Manager Jeff Buehler, Planner

DESIGNING LOCAL, PROJECT LEAD Matt Leasure, PLA, AICP, LEED AP, CPRP, Landscape Architect & Urban Planner Joe Johnson, PLA, ASLA, Landscape Architect Jaime Schmotzer, Urban Designer Gabrielle Smith, Urban Planner

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Urban Decision Group, Trail Infrastructure & Demographic Analysis Rick Stein, AICP, Principal & Owner Tyler Spears, Senior Consultant

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PROCESS SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SITE ANALYSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sign Design Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sign Type Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Kiosk Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Identifier Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Trail Directional Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Trail Access Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Information Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Location Marker Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Regulatory & Park Rules Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Temporary and Sponsor Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Interpretive Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Sign Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

TRAIL INVENTORY & PROPOSED SIGN RECOMMENDATIONS. . . . . . . . 52 PLACEMAKING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Site Amenities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Specialty Amenities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Demonstration Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Native Plant Palette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Sign Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

APPENDIX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

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LIST OF EXHIBITS Figure 1 | Local Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Figure 2 | Existing Trail System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Figure 3 | Access to Trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Figure 4 | Access to Trailhead Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Figure 5 | Typeface Specifics and Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Figure 6 | Selective Brand Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Figure 7 | Typeface Sizing and Symbology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Figure 8 | Sign Type Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Figure 9 | Existing Regional Class Kiosk Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Figure 10 | Existing Local Class Kiosk Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Figure 11 | Proposed Regional Class Kiosk Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 12 | Proposed Local Class Kiosk Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 13 | Existing Regional Class Identifier Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Figure 14 | Existing Local Class Identifier Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Figure 15 | Proposed Regional Class Identifier Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Figure 16 | Proposed Local Class Identifier Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Figure 17 | Existing Regional Class Directional Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Figure 18 | Existing Local Class Directional Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Figure 19 | Proposed Regional Class Directional Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Figure 20 | Proposed Local Class Directional Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Figure 21 | Existing Regional Class Trail Access Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Figure 22 | Existing Local Class Trail Access Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Figure 23 | Proposed Regional Class Trail Access Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Figure 24 | Proposed Local Class Trail Access Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Figure 25 | Existing Regional Class Information Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Figure 26 | Existing Local Class Information Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Figure 27 | Proposed Regional Class Information Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Figure 28 | Proposed Local Class Information Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Figure 29 | Proposed Regional Class Location Marker Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Figure 30 | Proposed Regional Class Pedestrian Underpass Road Name Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Figure 31 | Proposed Local Class Location Marker Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure 32 | Proposed Local Class Pedestrian Underpass Road Name Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Figure 33 | Existing Regional Class Rules Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Figure 34 | Existing Local Class Rules Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Figure 35 | Proposed Regional Class Rules Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Figure 36 | Proposed Local Class Rules Sign and Regulatory Sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Figure 37 | Temporary Detour Sign (One Panel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Figure 38 | Temporary Detour Sign (Two Panels). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Figure 39 | Sponsor Sign (One Sponsor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Figure 40 | Sponsor Sign (Two Sponsors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Figure 41 | Interpretive Sign (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Figure 42 | Interpretive Sign (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Figure 43 | Interpretive Sign (Enlargement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Figure 44 | Alum Creek Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Figure 45 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Figure 46 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Figure 47 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Figure 48 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Figure 49 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Figure 50 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Figure 51 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Figure 52 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Figure 53 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Figure 54 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Figure 55 | Alum Creek Park North Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Figure 56 | Alum Creek South Park Trail - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Figure 57 | Hanawalt Trail - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Figure 58 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Figure 59 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Figure 60 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Figure 61 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Figure 62 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Figure 63 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Figure 64 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Figure 65 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Figure 66 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Figure 67 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Figure 68 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Figure 69 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Figure 70 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Figure 71 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Figure 72 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Figure 73 | Cleveland Avenue Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Figure 74 | Cleveland Avenue Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Figure 75 | Cleveland Avenue Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Figure 76 | Cleveland Avenue Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Figure 77 | County Line Road Trail - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Figure 78 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Figure 79 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Figure 80 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Figure 81 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Figure 82 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Figure 83 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Figure 84 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Figure 85 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Figure 86 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Figure 87 | Hoff Woods Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Figure 88 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Figure 89 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Figure 90 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Figure 91 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Figure 92 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Figure 93 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Figure 94 | Huber Village Connector Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Figure 95 | Huber Village Connector Trail - Enlargement 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Figure 96 | Huber Village Connector Trail - Enlargement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Figure 97 | North Spring Road Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Figure 98 | North Spring Road Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Figure 99 | North Spring Road Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Figure 100 | North Spring Road Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Figure 101 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Figure 102 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Figure 103 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Figure 104 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Figure 105 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Figure 106 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Figure 107 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Figure 108 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Figure 109 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Figure 110 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

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Figure 111 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Figure 112 | Polaris Trail - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Figure 113 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Figure 114 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Figure 115 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Figure 116 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Figure 117 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Figure 118 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Figure 119 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Figure 120 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Figure 121 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Figure 122 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Figure 123 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Figure 124 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Enlargement 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Figure 125 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Figure 126 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Figure 127 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Figure 128 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Enlargement 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Figure 129 | Towers Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Figure 130 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Figure 131 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Figure 132 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Figure 133 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Figure 134 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Figure 135 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Figure 136 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Figure 137 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Figure 138 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Figure 139 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Figure 140 | Vesper Road Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Figure 141 | Vesper Road Trail - Enlargement 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Figure 142 | Vesper Road Trail - Enlargement 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Figure 143 | Vesper Road Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Figure 144 | Walnut Ridge Trail - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Figure 145 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Figure 146 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Figure 147 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Enlargement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Figure 148 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Enlargement 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Figure 149 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Enlargement 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Figure 150 | Worthington Road Trail - Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Figure 151 | Worthington Road Trail - Enlargement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Figure 152 | Worthington Road Trail - Enlargement 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Figure 153 | Worthington Road Trail - Enlargement 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Figure 154 | Analysis Of Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Figure 155 | Program of Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Figure 156 | Proposed Site Plan Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Figure 157 | Electric Mini Park Site Plan - Design Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Figure 158 | Southern Trail Connection - Design Concept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Figure 159 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Figure 162 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Figure 163 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Figure 164 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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PROCESS SUMMARY

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION

TRAIL WAYFINDING CONTEXT

This plan is part of an initiative to strengthen wayfinding throughout the City of Westerville’s trail network. It builds upon Urban Decision Group’s (UDG) Westerville Trails Audit, which surveyed trail amenities and existing signs along 19 Westerville trails, including both Trails of Regional Significance and local collector, connector, and community trails. As part of the survey, UDG identified confusing places and those where nearby assets were not highlighted. Additionally, UDG documented demographic data for 20-minute walksheds at key places along the trails. The complete UDG Westerville Trails Audit can be found in this plan’s Appendix.

The primary goal of this wayfinding strategy is ensuring that trail users — both Westerville residents and out-of-town visitors — can comfortably and confidently navigate the system and easily access local Westerville amenities. This should allow riders to clearly identify which trail they are following and what local features they can explore.

Feeling

INSPIRED

Feeling

EXPLORATORY

Feeling

SECURE

The trail user is delighted by a punctuating experience on or near the trail, which may pertain to the art, history, culture, performance, or other unique aspect of a place.

The trail user is enticed off-trail to partake of local assets and amenities, assured of their ability to find their way back to the trail when they’re done.

ENHANCED

EXPERIENCE

The trail user is oriented to where they are and where they’re going, and confident they can get their basic needs met at any time.

ESSENTIAL

The Ideal Trail User

User Experience Framework from the COG Wayfinding Strategy Guide

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IDEAL

Because there are several regional trails throughout the City of Westerville, its trails must follow the regional standard and contribute to a cohesive system. The Central Ohio Greenways (COG) Wayfinding Strategy Guide is therefore referenced to

support the creation of this plan. This guide provides recommendations for expanding wayfinding in the Central Ohio Region to include a robust system of maps and signs, as well as non-traditional components such as placemaking and public art.

While maps and signage are vital to establish clear and navigable trails, placemaking elements that connect to a community’s unique identity offer trail users a memorable and engaging experience.

Innovative and artistic features can become

iconic landmarks that draw visitors and provide navigational cues.

The map below highlights the 13 creative elements that exist along the Central Ohio portion of the Ohio To Erie Trail. Westerville has the opportunity to continue adding to this collection. Chapter 5 of this plan includes a demonstration site showing how public art and placemaking efforts can draw attention to the trail system and create interactive destinations throughout the City of Westerville and Central Ohio.

I Heart KGT Sign Red Metal Sculptures

There are 13 sites with creative elements along this segment of the Ohio to Erie Trail — murals, sculptures, creative bike racks, historic structures, and community art projects. Long stretches of trail, however, feature no creative elements at all.

High point on the Heart of Ohio Trail Monument

Kokosing Gap Trail Railroad

Create Your Own Path Mural

London Community Mural

Movin’ & Groovin’ Mural

Historic Columbus Union Station Arch

Lady Wisdom mural

Columbus State Metal Sculpture

Camp Chase Bike Trail Mural

London Bike Racks

Columbus Rock Snake

Map of Creative Elements along the Ohio to Erie Trail from the COG Wayfinding Strategy Guide

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THE PROCESS The project began with an analysis of Westerville’s existing trail system.

Identification of local destinations, trail access points, and trailhead amenities helped establish a list of assets to be featured on the wayfinding signage. These assets include: • Key amenities for trail users » Restrooms, shelters, seating areas, water fountains, emergency information • Business districts / commercial resources » Lodging » General access to food » Bike shops / relevant retail • Local landmarks / points of interest » Historic sites » Public art » Environmental features (wetlands, forest, etc.)

• Access points » Where to get on or off of the trail

After determining which amenities should be highlighted, sign design guidelines were developed. The guidelines provide recommendations for updating the existing Westerville sign package, and are informed by the COG Wayfinding Strategy Guide. While there are slight variations to distinguish between the local and regional trails, the intent of the guidelines is to produce a cohesive system that can be understood within both Westerville and the broader Central Ohio region.

The proposed sign types were carefully considered to serve a necessary function within the wayfinding system. Additionally, typologies were developed to articulate the recommended placement of each sign type. A complete collection of proposed signs can be found in the Sign Type Chart on page 28. Maps of each trail were developed to demonstrate recommended sign placement locations.

A schedule of proposed signs is provided as a way to estimate the cost of implementing the complete wayfinding signage system.

» Trailheads Alum Creek Trail Downtown Columbus 9.5 Miles

Downtown Westerville 5.0 Miles

Innis Park 0.2 Miles

Alum Creek Park North

Alum Creek Trail

Main Street

County Line Road Trail

Alum Creek Trail

Westerville Sports Complex

Astronaut Grove Amenities

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency: (614) 882-7444 Fire Non-Emergency: (614) 882-2213 Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500

Central Ohio Greenways Westerville Parks and Recreation

Proposed Directional Wayfinding Signs

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Proposed Identifier Wayfinding Signs

PUBLIC ART GATEWAY

SITE DESIGN This demonstration site design presents an example of what placemaking along the Ohio to Erie Trail could look like. The site is located along a portion of trail that can be confusing to navigate. The design transforms Electric Mini Park into a bright and welcoming plaza, incorporating public art as a method of wayfinding.

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HIGHLY VISIBLE TRAIL CONNECTION CREATIVE CROSSWALK

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Several conceptual renderings are presented, along with a preliminary plant palette. Public art, specialty paving, unique seating, and enhanced plantings work together to create a space that simultaneously emphasizes the trail and invites community socialization.

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ENHANCED TRAIL ROUTE

CREATIVE CROSSWALK

ENHANCED TRAIL ROUTE

HIGHLY VISIBLE TRAIL CONNECTION

PUBLIC ART GATEWAY

Demonstration Site Design Conceptual Renderings

Demonstration Site Design Plan Diagram

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SITE ANALYSIS

LOCAL DESTINATIONS Westar This map highlights destinations and commercial areas in Westerville, as well as areas that are ideal for future development.

The existing trail network is included to show proximity and access to these destinations from the trail system.

Otterbein University

Uptown West Main Street Sharon Woods Metro Park

Cooper & Schrock

Brooksedg

Figure 1 | Local Destinations

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TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths Commercial Areas and Destinations

Windsor Bay

Industrial Park

Strategic Development Locations

Hoover Reservoir

n

South State Street

ge Inniswood Metro Park Central College

1IN= 2,500FT N

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1,250’ 2,500’

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EXISTING TRAIL SYSTEM The Westerville trail system is oriented around three regional trails: the Alum Creek Trail, the Big Walnut Trail, and the Ohio to Erie Trail. The Westerville system also features a network of collector, connector, and community trails, and leisure paths.

Figure 2 | Existing Trail System

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TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths

1IN= 2,500FT N

0

1,250’ 2,500’

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ACCESS TO TRAILS This map highlights access points along Westerville’s regional, connector, collector, and community trails. The map also shows the 5- and 10-minute walking boundaries around each of these points. A significant portion of the city is within a 10-minute walk of a trail access point.

Figure 3 | Access to Trails

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TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths 5 Minute Walkshed 10 Minute Walkshed Trail Access Point

1IN= 2,500FT N

0

1,250’ 2,500’

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ACCESS TO TRAILHEAD AMENITIES This map documents the amenities available at each trailhead within the City of Westerville. All trailheads have access to streets and roadways. Basic trailheads have parking; Enhanced trailheads have parking and restrooms; and Premier trailheads have parking, restrooms, and shelters.

Several trailheads in Westerville have been identified as Gateways of Regional Significance, or major destinations, within the Central Ohio Greenways system.

FEATURE REQUIREMENTS

ACCESS POINTS

TRAILHEAD LEVELS BASIC

ENHANCED

Access to Streets & Roadways Parking Restrooms Shelter(s)

Figure 4 | Access to Trailhead Amenities

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GATEWAYS OF REGIONAL PREMIER SIGNIFICANCE

1IN= 2,500FT N

0

1,250’ 2,500’

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SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES

SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES GRAPHICS Colors • City of Westerville Green is to be the primary sign color.

CITY OF WESTERVILLE GREEN (PRIMARY)

• Secondary colors should be white or light grey.

PMS CMYK

338 100,0,18,73

• Accent colors depend on the location or amenities at a destination.

CITY OF WESTERVILLE GOLD (LINE/ACCENT COLOR)

» The local sign package will predominantly use Westerville Gold as an accent color.

PMS CMYK

» Regional trails should use the assigned color described in the COG Wayfinding Strategy Guide as an accent color.

LIGHT GREY (SECONDARY)

Typeface The Frutiger Font family improves cohesion between regional and local sign types.

• +50 spacing and typeface minimum size of 0.75” will improve legibility.

• Minimum spacing between lines of text, and blank space surrounding logos, will improve visual clarity.

CMYK

471 0,53,87,29

16,12,13,0

WHITE CMYK

0,0,0,0

BLACK CMYK

0,0,0,100

ALUM CREEK TRAIL CMYK 67,95,27,13

FRUTIGER CONDENSED BOLD FRUTIGER CONDENSED

BIG WALNUT CREEK TRAIL CMYK 88,39,38,7 OHIO TO ERIE TRAIL CMYK 42,46,48,7

Figure 5 | Typeface Specifics and Sizing

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Figure 6 | Selective Brand Colors

INFORMATION Destination/Location • Frutiger Condensed Bold (+50 spacing) • Largest text size on sign (i.e. 2”) The information portion of each sign should identify the trail user’s current location (such as the trail system, trailhead, or point of interest).

Routing/Secondary Location • Frutiger Condensed Bold (+50 spacing) • Second Largest Text on sign (i.e. 1.5”) At decision points, secondary information should be displayed clearly, paired with the appropriate directional arrows and icons (see below).

Mileage & Organization • Frutiger Condensed (+50 Spacing) • Smallest Text on sign (i.e. 0.75”) Signs should alert trail users to distances to secondary locations, park or district names, and emergency contact information.

Location Trail/Park Location or Amenity 5.0 Miles Hours of Operation Emergency Call:

Logos, Arrows & Icons • Directional Arrows (2.5” x 2”) • Trail Logos (size dependent on sign type) • Recognition Logos (2” square) • Symbols (1.75” square) White symbols overlaid on the primary color will provide high-contrast visual information to supplement the text.

Regional signs may additionally use the stylized Ohio to Erie Trail logo.

Universal National Park Service icons should be used for consistency across the system.

Figure 7 | Typeface Sizing and Symbology

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SIGN TYPE CHART

3.

Kiosk

Identifier

4.

Trail Direction

Trail Access

6.

7.

Information

8.

Location Marker

Trailhead Name

PLACEHOLDER AREA Interpretive Graphics Central Ohio Greenway Map

REGIONAL CLASS

Columbus Recreation & Parks

Central Ohio Greenways

Franklin County Metro Parks

Alum Creek

OFF-TRAIL DIRECTIONAL

Alum Creek Trail

N Spring Rd

N State

Maxtown Rd

N Spring Rd

N Hempstead Rd

Rd

County Line Rd

Sunbury

5th Ave.

5.0 miles

0.25 mile

INTERACTIVE MAP

Downtown Connector Trail

Innis Park 0.2 miles

0.75 mile

Rd

Rd

S S p ri n g R d

Alum Creek Trail

Other

6

Trail ID: 0085

CR

LK

218-0271

Sales:

Install per NEC 600 Design: - Grounding Dwg: - Bonding

Westerville Parks Alum to Sharon Woods Connector

OET MAP

ColumbusSign.com

U/L: � Yes � No

Existing Sign Trail Access

F: (614) 252-2494

Approval Signature

Trashcan

Restrooms

05/02/18

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Rd

Bridge

E Schr ock Rd

Rd

Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

IDENTIFICATION SIGN

Project Layout 0 Approved 0 Approved as Noted

Spring Rd

LEGEND:

Emergency: 9-1-1

P: (614) 252-3133

St

DIRECTION SIGN

E College Ave

Walnut St

Trail Access

Downtown Westerville

Dempsey Rd

In an emergency call 9-1-1 Westerville Parks and Recreation

Central Ohio Greenways Dempsey Rd

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Ranger Dispatch: 614.620.1865 INTERACTIVE MAP

Walnut St

E Schr ock Rd

Legend

County Line Rd INFORMATION SIGN

St

E Walnut St

9.5 Miles

Westerville

YOU ARE HERE

EMERGENCY CALL 911

County Line Rd W

W Main

Sunbury

Alum Creek Trail North

OH

E Walnut St

Maxtown Rd

N State

Downtown Columbus

9.5 miles

Alum Creek Trail

N Hempstead Rd

Downtown

Ohio to Erie Trail

te St Sta

Alum Creek Trail

0.0 miles

Alum Creek Trail

Africa Rd

Westerville Parks and Recreation

EMERGENCY Call 9-1-1

Wayfinding Westerville Parks and Recreation: (614) 901-6500 Information

Alum Creek Trail

N Spring Rd

Dempsey Rd

N West St

Interest Points

S S p rin g R d

Trails

S Hempstead

Parks

1515 E. Fifth Ave. Columbus, OH 43219

Rd S Hempstead

Environement

te St Sta

PROPOSED

Overlooks

St

Other

S State

Trashcan

Restrooms

d er R op Co

Franklin County Metro Parks

Bridge

Decision Point

Trail Access

Parks

Bridge

d er R op Co

YOU ARE HERE

INTERACTIVE MAP

Bench

Existing Sign

Overlooks/Viewing Points

Bench

E College Ave

Main St

St

EMERGENCY CALL 911 Ranger Dispatch: 614.620.1865

W

LEGEND:

Decision Point

Art/Cultural/Historical Feature

S State

Community Events

te St Sta

Central Ohio Greenway Map

E Schr ock Rd

Alum Creek Trail LEGEND:

St

N West St

County Line Rd W

S S p ri n g R d

Walnut St

Sunbury

Spring Rd

E Walnut St

N State

Africa Rd

N Hempstead Rd

County Line Rd

E College Ave

St

S Hempstead

N West St

W Main

Spring Rd

Africa Rd

St

Maxtown Rd

County Line Rd W

Interpretive Graphics

5.0 Miles

Innis Park 0.2 Miles

OH

Central Ohio Greenways Westerville Parks and Recreation

Central Ohio Greenways Columbus Recreation & Parks Franklin County Metro Parks

EXISTING

COG WAYFINDING SIGN

N Spring Rd

N West St

ate St

Spring Rd

Amenities

S S p ri n g R d

Trashcan

ad Rd

Rd

Other

Sunbury

E Schr ock Rd

S Hempste

N Spring Rd

N St

Bridge

Existing Sign Trail Access

N

Primary Legend and Overall System Map te St Sta

Secondary Legend

Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Restrooms

Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency: (614) 882-7444 Fire Non-Emergency: (614) 882-2213 Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500

County Line Rd

Westerville Parks and Recreation: (614) 901-6500 N Hempstead Rd

Emergency: 9-1-1

E College Ave

Dempsey Rd

Spring Rd

E Walnut St

te St Sta

Sunbury

d er R op Co

E Schr ock Rd

S Hem pstead

Rd

Rd

S S p ri n g R d

Walnut St

St

Africa Rd

N Spring Rd

N West St

Astronaut Grove

LEGEND:

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

N Hempstead Rd

E College Ave

Keep right and announce passing on the left.

Figure 8 | Sign Type Chart Dempsey Rd

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Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500 In an emergency call 9-1-1 Rd

All rules under Ordinance NO. 80-36 and 05-13.

E Schr ock Rd

Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency: (614) 882-7444 Fire Non-Emergency: (614) 882-2213

Trail Access

Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500

Dempsey Rd

Sunbury

Keep pets on leashes not longer than 6 feet.

Speed limit 15 mph.

•

S S p ri n g R d

• •

Walnut St

Rd

Ride single file/walk twoSt across.

Caution at intersection.

Spring Rd

E Walnut

• •

S Hempstead

St

Africa Rd

N Sta te

N Hempstead Rd

PROPOSED

Walnut St

d er R op Co

N West St

Alum Creek Trail

St

E Walnut St

•

te St Sta

E College Ave

St

d er R op Co

W Main

Towers Trail

Main Street

County Line Rd

Mile Marker: 4.5

County Line Rd

Trail Rules St

County Line Rd W

Maxtown Rd

S State

St

Alum Creek Park North

Maxtown Rd

St

S State

Towers Trail

Towers Trail

Maxtown Rd

County Line Rd W

W Main

Westerville Parks and Recreation

te St S Sta

W Main

Towers Trail

Huber Village Park

N State

LOCAL CLASS

Not Applicable

Huber Village Connector Trail

Africa Rd

Columbus Recreation & Parks

YOU ARE HERE

INTERACTIVE MAP

TRAIL ON-TRAIL CONFIRMATION DIRECTIONAL

PLACEHOLDER AREA

Central Ohio Greenways

EMERGENCY CALL 911 Ranger Dispatch: 614.620.1865

d er R op Co

Trailhead Name

EXISTING

Community Events

County Line Rd W

28

5.

St

WESTERVILLE

2.

S State

COG (NEW)

PREVIOUS

1.

Regulatory

Park Rules

YIELD R1-2 Yield

Charring Cross Drive Sign image from the Manual of Traffic Signs <http://www.trafficsign.us/> This sign image copyright Richard C. Moeur. All rights reserved.

Overpass

Temporary

Sponsor

Interpretive

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

West Main Street

Alum Creek Trail Trail Rules • Keep right and announce passing on the left.

• Ride single file/walk two across.

• Caution at intersection.

• Keep pets on leashes not longer than 6 feet.

• Speed limit 15 mph.

• All rules under Ordinance NO. 80-36 and 05-13.

Not Applicable

YIELD

Alum Creek South Park Trail Rules

• Keep right and announce passing on the left.

• Ride single file/walk two across.

• Caution at intersection.

Charring Cross Drive R1-2 Yield

Sign image from the Manual of Traffic Signs <http://www.trafficsign.us/> This sign image copyright Richard C. Moeur. All rights reserved.

West Schrock Road

County Line Road Trail

County Line Road Trail

County Line Road Trail

County Line Road Trail

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Westerville Parks and Recreation

• Keep pets on leashes not longer than 6 feet.

• Speed limit 15 mph.

• All rules under Ordinance NO. 80-36 and 05-13.

Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency: (614) 882-7444 Fire Non-Emergency: (614) 882-2213 Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500

Temporary Trail Closure

Temporary Trail Closure

Follow Posted Detour

Follow Posted Detour

Trail Sponsor Company Additional Company Information (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Trail Sponsor Company Name Additional Company Information (XXX) XXX-XXXX Trail Sponsor Company Name Additional Company Information (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Interpretive Sign

Trail Sponsor Company Name (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Electric Mini Park

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KIOSK SIGNS FUNCTION OF KIOSK SIGNS

SIGN PLACEMENT

Kiosk signs are intended to draw attention to the trail network and allow people to learn about the adjacent trail and its context within the City of Westerville.

These signs should be placed in parks along local and regional trails. They should be placed in a highly visible part of the park, close to prominent circulation and pedestrian intersections, and before any decision points to adjacent trails.

Existing Signs

Trailhead Name

PLACEHOLDER AREA Interpretive Graphics Central Ohio Greenway Map Community Events

EMERGENCY CALL 911 Ranger Dispatch: 614.620.1865

YOU ARE HERE

INTERACTIVE MAP

Central Ohio Greenways

Columbus Recreation & Parks

Franklin County Metro Parks

Figure 9 | Existing Regional Class Kiosk Sign

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Figure 10 | Existing Local Class Kiosk Sign

DESIGN OF REGIONAL SIGNS

DESIGN OF LOCAL SIGNS

A one-sided panel should be fabricated with a sleeve and installed on a 3” round metal pole. It should contain the regional trail name, corresponding color, and a map of that trail within the City of Westerville.

A single-sided panel, with a solid color back, should be installed on 4” square metal poles.

It should contain the trail name, Westerville branding, and a map of the trail with its surrounding city context.

• 8’ height pole; 1” cap on top

• 6’ height pole

• 19.5” by 51” panel

• 36” by 48” panel

Proposed Signs

Alum Creek

N Spring Rd

N St

Africa Rd

ate St

Maxtown Rd

N West St

County Line Rd W

N Hempstead Rd

County Line Rd

E College Ave

Spring Rd

E Walnut St

te St Sta

S Hemp

d er R op Co

E Schr ock Rd

stead

Rd

Rd

S S p ri n g R d

Walnut St

Sunbury

St

te St S Sta

W Main

LEGEND: Existing Sign

Bench Bridge Decision Point Overlooks

Towers Trail

Dempsey Rd

Africa Rd

Westerville Parks and Recreation: (614) 901-6500

Maxtown Rd

County Line Rd W N West St

Maxtown Rd

County Line Rd

YOU ARE HERE

N West St

Bridge Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan Other

County Line Rd

N Hempstead Rd

Westerville Parks and Recreation: (614) 901-6500

E College Ave

St ate S St

Dempsey Rd

Spring Rd

E Walnut St

te St Sta

d er R op Co

E Schr ock Rd

S Hem pstead

Rd

S S p ri n g R d

Walnut St

Figure 11 | Proposed Regional Class Kiosk Sign

E Schr ock Rd

te St Sta

Primary Legend and Overall System Map

Emergency: 9-1-1

St

Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

N

d er R op Co

Secondary Legend

LEGEND:

S S p ri n g R d

Walnut St

County Line Rd W

W Main

Spring Rd

E Walnut St

N Spring Rd

Africa Rd

NS tat eS t

St ate

INTERACTIVE MAP

E College Ave

St

S St

W Main

N Hempstead Rd

Interest Points

EMERGENCY Call 9-1-1

y Rd

Trails

N Spring Rd

Parks

Sunbur

Environement

pstead Rd

Other

S Hem

Trashcan

Restrooms

y Rd

Trail Access

Parks

Bridge

Sunbur

Overlooks/Viewing Points

Bench

St

Decision Point

Art/Cultural/Historical Feature

NS tate

LEGEND:

Figure 12 | Proposed Local Class Kiosk Sign

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IDENTIFIER SIGNS FUNCTION OF IDENTIFIER SIGNS

SIGN PLACEMENT

Identifier signs name the trail so users can be sure they are riding on or accessing their intended route. They do not provide directional information, but do provide confirmation to riders of their location.

Identifier signs should be located at confusing or tricky spots on trails, as well as where there are significant distances without other signage.

Identifier signs may be used in tandem with directional signs to provide additional clarity at complicated intersections (refer to the sign typologies for additional information).

Existing Signs

In Partnership with:

Franklin County Metro Parks

Figure 13 | Existing Regional Class Identifier Sign

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Figure 14 | Existing Local Class Identifier Sign

DESIGN OF REGIONAL SIGNS

DESIGN OF LOCAL SIGNS

These signs should be double-sided (refer to the sign typologies for additional information). The panels should be fabricated with a sleeve and installed on a 3” round metal pole.

The signs may be double-sided or single-sided depending on their usage (refer to the sign typologies for additional information). The panels and medallions are to be installed on a 2.5” square metal pole.

• 8’ height pole; 1” cap on top

• 8’ height pole

• 17” by 34” panel

• 8” diameter medallions • 16” by 24” panels

Proposed Signs Alum Creek Trail

County Line Road Trail Westerville Sports Complex Westerville Parks and Recreation

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Figure 15 | Proposed Regional Class Identifier Sign

Figure 16 | Proposed Local Class Identifier Sign

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Westerville

5th Ave.

5.0 miles

0.25 mile

Downtown Connector Trail

Innis Park 0.2 miles

0.75 mile

TRAIL DIRECTIONAL SIGNS OH

FUNCTION OF DIRECTIONAL SIGNS Directional signs point riders to nearby amenities and destinations. They can also highlight major roads or indicate how to follow the trail through intersections. These signs should include directional arrows, distances, and relevant amenity symbols.

SIGN PLACEMENT Central Ohio Greenways

Columbus Recreation & Parks Franklin County Metro Parks

Directional signs should be located at decision COG WAYFINDING SIGN points and intersections. They should be placed so riders can easily understand how to stay on the trail or access nearby amenities.

Existing Signs

Figure 17 | Existing Regional Class Directional Sign

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Figure 18 | Existing Local Class Directional Sign

DESIGN OF REGIONAL SIGNS

DESIGN OF LOCAL SIGNS

These signs should be double-sided (refer to the sign typologies for additional information). Their panels should be fabricated with a sleeve and installed on a 3” round metal pole. They should include COG and Westerville branding.

The signs should feature two single-sided panels, installed on a 2.5” square metal pole. They should include the trail name and City of Westerville branding.

• 6’ height pole

• 6’ height pole • 24” by 32” panel

• 17” by 38” panel

Proposed Signs

Alum Creek Trail Downtown Columbus 9.5 Miles

Downtown Westerville 5.0 Miles

Innis Park 0.2 Miles

Alum Creek Park North Main Street Alum Creek Trail Astronaut Grove Amenities Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency: (614) 882-7444 Fire Non-Emergency: (614) 882-2213 Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500

Central Ohio Greenways Westerville Parks and Recreation

Figure 19 | Proposed Regional Class Directional Sign

Figure 20 | Proposed Local Class Directional Sign

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COG

TRAIL ACCESS SIGNS FUNCTION OF TRAIL ACCESS SIGNS

SIGN PLACEMENT

Trail access signs are meant to direct users to the trail by communicating its access points. They draw attention to the trail and, ideally, attract more people to explore it.

Trail access signs are not located on the trails themselves, but rather in close proximity to them.

They can be placed at community landmarks that are adjacent to trails or along paths that lead to the trail.

Existing Signs

Figure 21 | Existing Regional Class Trail Access Sign

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Figure 22 | Existing Local Class Trail Access Sign

DESIGN OF REGIONAL SIGNS

DESIGN OF LOCAL SIGNS

The signs should be a single-sided panel, with a solid color back, installed on a 2.5” square metal pole.

The signs should be a single-sided panel with a solid color back, installed on 2.5” square metal pole.

• 6’ height pole

• 6’ height pole

• 17” by 17” panel

• 18” by 18” panel

Proposed Signs

Ohio to Erie Trail

Alum Creek Trail

Trail Access

Trail Access

Hoff Woods Trail

Trail Access

Figure 23 | Proposed Regional Class Trail Access Sign

Figure 24 | Proposed Local Class Trail Access Sign

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INFORMATION SIGNS FUNCTION OF INFORMATION SIGNS

SIGN PLACEMENT

Information signs introduce riders to the trail and provide a map of the entire trail length. The maps give users a sense of where the trail leads and what amenities it provides access to.

Information signs should primarily be located at the beginning and end of each trail. On regional trails where there are major gathering areas, such as parking lots, additional signs are recommended to provide information to users starting their experience from that location.

Existing Signs

Figure 25 | Existing Regional Class Information Sign

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Figure 26 | Existing Local Class Information Sign

DESIGN OF REGIONAL SIGNS

DESIGN OF LOCAL SIGNS

These signs should be double-sided panels fabricated with a sleeve and installed on a 3” round metal pole.

The signs should be two single-sided panels and medallions installed on a 2.5” square metal pole.

• 8’ height pole

• 6’ height pole; 1” cap on top

• 18” by 30” panels

• 17” by 24” panel

• 8” diameter medallions

Proposed Signs

Towers Trail

Maxtown Rd

Rd Sunbury

N Spring Rd

S Hem

N Hempstead Rd

Spring Rd

S S p ri n g R d

Rd

Rd

All rules under Ordinance NO. 80-36 and 05-13.

E Schr ock Rd

Sunbury

Speed limit 15 mph.

•

Walnut St

pstead

•

E Walnut

S Hem

Keep pets on leashes not longer than 6 feet.

Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency: (614) 882-7444 Fire Non-Emergency: (614) 882-2213

ColumbusSign.com F: (614) 252-2494 P: (614) 252-3133

ate St

Caution at intersection.

•

Dempsey Rd

Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500

Dempsey Rd

1515 E. Fifth Ave. Columbus, OH 43219

N West St

te St Sta

d er R op Co

OET MAP

Ride single file/walk twoSt across.

•

6 LK Approval Signature

Project Layout 0 Approved 0 Approved as Noted

Other

Trashcan

Westerville Parks Alum to Sharon Woods Connector

Trail Access

Restrooms

05/02/18

Existing Sign

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Keep right and announce passing on the left.

•

218-0271

CR U/L: � Yes � No

Sales:

N Spring Rd

N Hempstead Rd Spring Rd S S p ri n g R d

Bridge

S Hempst ead Rd

Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Install per NEC 600 Design: - Grounding Dwg: - Bonding

St

Africa Rd

N Sta te

LEGEND:

E Schr ock Rd

•

te St Sta

Walnut St

IDENTIFICATION SIGN

te St Sta

St E Walnut St

Emergency: 9-1-1

St

d er R op Co

d er R op Co

DIRECTION SIGN

E College Ave

S State

St

Legend

County Line Rd INFORMATION SIGN

W Main

E Schr ock Rd

pstead

Rd

S S p ri n g R d

Walnut St

Maxtown Rd

County Line Rd W

W Main

Spring Rd

E Walnut St

E College Ave

Rd

te St S Sta

St

County Line Rd

Trail Rules

Sunbury

E College Ave

te St S Sta

N Hempstead Rd

County Line Rd

Alum Creek Trail

N St

County Line Rd W N West St

N West St

County Line Rd W

W Main

Africa Rd

N Spring Rd

N St

Africa Rd

ate St

Maxtown Rd

Central Ohio Greenways Dempsey Rd

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Figure 27 | Proposed Regional Class Information Sign

Figure 28 | Proposed Local Class Information Sign

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LOCATION MARKER SIGNS FUNCTION OF MARKER SIGNS

SIGN PLACEMENT

Location marker signs provide users with information about their location on the trail.

This can include road name signs, specific mile numbers, or designated trail location ID numbers. They allow riders to know how far they have ridden on the trail and can help them to coordinate assistance in an emergency.

While these signs are not currently used in the COG region or in the City of Westerville, they can be placed at predetermined intervals along each trail. Road name signs can be mounted above each trail at underpasses, so riders can understand their location more easily.

Proposed Regional Signs

West Schrock Road

Alum Creek Trail Trail ID: 0085

In an emergency call 9-1-1 Westerville Parks and Recreation

Figure 29 | Proposed Regional Class Location Marker Sign

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Figure 30 | Proposed Regional Class Pedestrian Underpass Road Name Sign

DESIGN OF REGIONAL SIGNS

DESIGN OF LOCAL SIGNS

Location marker signs should be double-sided panels fabricated with a sleeve and installed on 3” round metal pole.

• 6’ height pole; 1” cap on top • 17” by 20” panel Road name signs are single-sided panels and should be mounted on underpasses above trail.

Location marker signs should be two singlesided panels and medallions, installed on a 2.5” pole.

• 6’ height pole; medallion on top • 17” by 20” panel Road name signs are single-sided panels and should be mounted on underpasses above trail.

• 8” by 48”; actual width may vary.

• 8” by 48”; actual width may vary.

Proposed Local Signs

West Main Street

Towers Trail Mile Marker: 4.5 Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500 In an emergency call 9-1-1

Figure 31 | Proposed Local Class Location Marker Sign

Figure 32 | Proposed Local Class Pedestrian Underpass Road Name Sign

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REGULATORY & PARK RULES SIGNS FUNCTION OF SIGNS

SIGN PLACEMENT

Regulatory signs consist of either standardized road signs, for use at vehicular intersections, or citywide park rules with information including:

Regulatory signs can be placed at intersections and should be compliant with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.

Park rules signs should be placed within City of Westerville parks and displayed in prominent and accessible locations.

9.

• City ordinances and rules pertinent to that location • Relevant contact numbers for park or system

Existing Signs

Figure 33 | Existing Regional Class Rules Sign

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10.

Figure 34 | Existing Local Class Rules Sign

DESIGN OF REGIONAL SIGNS

DESIGN OF LOCAL SIGNS

These signs should be single-sided panels with a solid color back, installed on a 2.5” square metal pole.

The signs should be single-sided panels and medallions, installed on a 2.5” square metal pole.

• 8’ height pole

• 6’ height pole

• 18” by 30” panels

• 17” by 21.5” panel

• 8” diameter medallions • Regulatory sign dimensions depend on type of sign and content.

Proposed Signs

YIELD Highlands Park Trail Rules • Keep right and announce passing on the left.

• Ride single file/walk two across.

• Caution at intersection.

Alum Creek Trail Trail Rules • Keep right and announce passing on the left.

• Ride single file/walk two across.

• Caution at intersection.

• Keep pets on leashes not longer than 6 feet.

• Keep pets on leashes not longer than 6 feet.

• Speed limit 15 mph.

Charring Cross Drive R1-2 Yield

• All rules under Ordinance NO. 80-36 and 05-13.

Emergency Contact: 9-1-1 Police Non-Emergency: (614) 882-7444 Fire Non-Emergency: (614) 882-2213

Sign image from the Manual of Traffic Signs <http://www.trafficsign.us/> This sign image copyright Richard C. Moeur. All rights reserved.

Westerville Parks and Recreation Contact: (614) 901-6500

• Speed limit 15 mph.

• All rules under Ordinance NO. 80-36 and 05-13.

Figure 35 | Proposed Regional Class Rules Sign

Figure 36 | Proposed Local Class Rules Sign and Regulatory Sign

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TEMPORARY AND SPONSOR SIGNS FUNCTION & PLACEMENT OF SIGNS

DESIGN OF TEMPORARY SIGNS

Temporary sign panels can be used for detours or rerouting trail alignments. If specific messaging is required for events or longer-term detours, sign panels can be custom ordered.

Single-sided panels with a solid color back should be installed on a 2.5” square metal pole below an existing sign (‘Identifier Sign’ shown).

Sign panels should be fixed below existing identifier signs in locations being impacted by rerouted or closed trails.

• 12” by 24” panel • 4” and 6” height panels (alternative)

Proposed Temporary Signs

County Line Road Trail

County Line Road Trail

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Temporary Trail Closure

Temporary Trail Closure

Follow Posted Detour

Follow Posted Detour

Figure 37 | Temporary Detour Sign (One Panel)

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Figure 38 | Temporary Detour Sign (Two Panels)

FUNCTION & PLACEMENT OF SIGNS

DESIGN OF SPONSOR SIGNS

Sponsor sign panels can be added or removed from signs as needed to recognize sponsors along specific trails or within park areas.

Single-sided panels with a solid color back should be installed on a 2.5” square metal pole below an existing sign (‘Identifier Sign’ shown).

• 12” by 24” panel

Proposed Sponsor Signs

County Line Road Trail

County Line Road Trail

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Sports Complex

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Trail Sponsor Company Additional Company Information (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Figure 39 | Sponsor Sign (One Sponsor)

Westerville Parks and Recreation

Trail Sponsor Company Name Additional Company Information (XXX) XXX-XXXX Trail Sponsor Company Name Additional Company Information (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Figure 40 | Sponsor Sign (Two Sponsors)

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INTERPRETIVE SIGNS FUNCTION OF INTERPRETIVE SIGNS

DESIGN OF INTERPRETIVE SIGN

An interpretive sign can highlight local culture, public art, nature, or any other feature the city wants to educate trail users about. An example of an interpretative sign can be found on the next page. These signs can be placed in parks, along trails, or anywhere the city would like to feature en element.

The front panel of the sign relays location information and a pattern (laser cut or printed) that reflects the character or identity of the location. The top panel of the sign provides additional information, cultural or historical context, and contact information as needed. The sign is built from a single bent piece of metal.

Proposed Interpretive Sign

Interpretive Sign

Trail Sponsor Company Name (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Electric Mini Park

Figure 41 | Interpretive Sign (Front)

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Figure 42 | Interpretive Sign (Side)

EXAMPLE OF INTERPRETIVE SIGN The example below draws attention to Westerville’s interurban streetcars and railroads and the prominent role they played along the State Street Corridor.

Top Panel of Sign Westerville Interurban and the Pennsylvania Railroad Historical Context The Pennsylvania railroad and Westerville Interurban street car enabled local residents to travel greater distances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bringing it closer to the greater Columbus area, and improving access to jobs and resources.

These rail lines provided additional regional connections, introducing greater capacity for local businesses and industry. The State Street corridor became bustling stop for interchange between the surrounding communities.

Streetcar, pedestrians, and traffic on State Street in Westerville

Local Interurban Streetcar Intersection of Geography, Population, and Recreation During the Rails-to-Trails period, vacant rail lines transitioned to a recreational resource, providing meaningful connections across communities and improving access between services and residents.

The Ohio-to-Erie Trail is one example of such a community staple. Electric Mini Park is a key intersection where friends and neighbors can access and utilize a recreation focal point and safely cross the city along a route that touches several parks, school campuses, and residential neighborhoods, continuing beyond Westerville to serve the rest of Central Ohio and beyond.

Streetcar maintenance shed on State Street

Sanborn Map from 1933 showing the State Street Corridor

Trail Sponsor Company Name (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Front Panel of Sign

Electric Mini Park

Figure 43 | Interpretive Sign (Enlargement)

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SIGN PLACEMENT TYPOLOGIES FOR SIGN PLACEMENT The following typologies provide examples of when each sign type should be implemented.

These typologies and the recommended

locations shown in the following chapter serve as reference points. The actual sign locations should be field located based on the unique conditions of each site before installation.

Decision & Access Points • Directional Signs

Identifier

» Provide guidance for riders on the trail to understand how to continue on trail or exit to nearby amenities.

• Identifier Signs » Placed perpendicular to trail access to show entering users which trail they are accessing.

Directional

General Trail Identification • Identifier Signs » Used if there are long stretches of trail without other signage to assure riders remain on the correct route. » Can be placed in confusing locations to reinforce navigation of the trail.

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Identifier

Trail Terminus Information

• Information Signs » Located at the start and end of each trail so riders see where the trail goes and amenities it provides access to. » If there is a prominent gathering space or major parking area along regional trails, additional signs can provide greater trail context.

Major Intersections • Directional Signs » Placed on each side of an intersection so that riders can quickly identify how to follow the trail. » These point riders to destinations or assets adjacent to the intersection.

Directional

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Major Intersection Where Trail Turns • Directional Signs

Directional

» Located on each side of an intersection so that riders can quickly identify how to follow the trail. » Directional signs can also point riders to nearby destinations or assets close to the intersection.

Directional

Minor Intersection • Directional Sign » One sign can be placed at minor intersections, if it can be clearly seen from both sides. » These should be placed so that riders can quickly identify how to follow the trail. » The directional sign can also point riders to nearby destinations or assets close to the intersection.

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Directional

Trail Access • Trail Access Signs

Trail Access

Directional

» Should be placed off-trail and direct users towards the trail. » Located near adjacent park amenity areas to draw attention to the trail.

Identifier

• Directional Signs » Provide guidance to riders on the trail to continue on-trail or exit to nearby amenities.

• Identifier Signs (Optional) » Placed perpendicular to trail access to show entering users which trail they are accessing.

“Y” Intersections • Directional Signs » At “Y” Intersections, where multiple paths converge, directional signs should be placed ahead of decision points for ease of navigation. » If the distance between each arm of the “Y” is less than 50’, one sign may be placed in the center island rather than on both arms.

• Information Signs

Directional

Directional

Directional or Information

» Used where a “Y” intersection includes a trail terminus or other access point.

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SOURCE: CITY OF WESTERVILLE

TRAIL INVENTORY & PROPOSED SIGN RECOMMENDATIONS

ALUM CREEK TRAIL

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Figure 44 | Alum Creek Trail - Overview

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Restrooms

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Figure 45 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 1

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Figure 46 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 2

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Figure 48 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 4

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BASIC TRAILHEAD

TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE

TRAIL IDENTIFIER SIGNAGE

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

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Identifier

Kiosk

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Figure 49 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 5

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Figure 50 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 6

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PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

Identifier Information Kiosk

TRAIL IDENTIFIER SIGNAGE

Replacement TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE

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Figure 52 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 8

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ENLARGEMENT 9 EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench Bridge Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms SAFETY SIGNAGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

TRAIL INFO SIGNAGE

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

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Figure 54 | Alum Creek Trail - Enlargement 10

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ALUM CREEK PARK NORTH TRAIL

GROUND MARKINGS

STOP SIGN TRAIL IDENTIFIER SIGNAGE BIKE ROUTE SIGNAGE

SAFETY SIGNAGE

BASIC TRAILHEAD

BIKE ROUTE SIGNAGE BIKE ROUTE SIGNAGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE TRAIL IDENTIFIER SIGNAGE SAFETY SIGNAGE

Figure 55 | Alum Creek Park North Trail - Overview

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DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths Enlargement Boundary

BASIC TRAILHEAD

N

TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE PREMIER TRAILHEAD

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ALUM CREEK SOUTH PARK TRAIL

Figure 56 | Alum Creek South Park Trail - Overview

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EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench Bridge Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

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HANAWALT TRAIL

Figure 57 | Hanawalt Trail - Overview

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TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths Enlargement Boundary

SAFETY SIGNAGE BIKE LANE SIGNAGE

GROUND MARKINGS

BIKE LANE SIGNAGE

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BIG WALNUT CREEK TRAIL

Figure 58 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Overview

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TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail

1

Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail

2

Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths

3

Enlargement Boundary

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ENLARGEMENT 1 TRAIL SAFETY SIGNAGE

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench Bridge

ENHANCED TRAILHEAD

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

1IN= 200FT N Figure 59 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 1

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BASIC TRAILHEAD

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

TRAIL SAFETY SIGNAGE

PARKING

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Figure 60 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 2

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Bridge Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

PARKING TRAIL SAFETY SIGNAGE

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Figure 61 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 3

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TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE

Bridge

TRAIL SAFETY SIGNAGE

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Figure 62 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 4

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PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

STOP SIGN ENHANCED TRAILHEAD

1IN= 200FT N Figure 63 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 5

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PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access

TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE STOP SIGN

Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

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Figure 64 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 6

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BASIC TRAILHEAD

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms

STOP SIGN

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

STOP SIGN

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Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench Bridge Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

STOP SIGN

Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PREMIER TRAILHEAD

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access PARKING

Directional Identifier

STOP SIGN

BIKE ROUTE SIGNAGE

Information Kiosk Replacement

STOP SIGN

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200’

Figure 66 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 8

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STOP SIGN

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

1IN= 200FT N Figure 67 | Big Walnut Creek Trail - Enlargement 9

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CHIPMUNK CHATTER CONNECTOR 1

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Figure 68 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Overview

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PREMIER TRAILHEAD

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Identifier

Kiosk

Directional

Information

Replacement

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Figure 69 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 1

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TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE

TRAIL IDENTIFIER SIGNAGE

TRAIL INFO SIGNAGE

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access

Identifier

Kiosk

Directional

Information

Replacement

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Figure 70 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 2

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Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Identifier

Kiosk

Directional

Information

Replacement

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Figure 71 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 3

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Figure 72 | Chipmunk Chatter Connector Trail - Enlargement 4

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CLEVELAND AVENUE TRAIL

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3

Figure 73 | Cleveland Avenue Trail - Overview

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ENLARGEMENT 1 EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench Bridge Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

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Figure 75 | Cleveland Avenue Trail - Enlargement 2

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PREMIER TRAILHEAD

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks Restrooms Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

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COUNTY LINE ROAD TRAIL

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3 4

Figure 77 | County Line Road Trail - Overview

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TRAIL INFO SIGNAGE

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Identifier

Kiosk

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Figure 78 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 1

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EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Figure 79 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 2

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EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS:

STOP SIGN

Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access

Identifier

Kiosk

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Figure 80 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 3

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TRAIL ADOPTION SIGNAGE

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Identifier

Kiosk

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Figure 81 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 4

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Figure 82 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 5

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STOP SIGN

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Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

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EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

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Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Identifier

Kiosk

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Figure 84 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 7

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STOP SIGN

STOP SIGN

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access

Identifier

Kiosk

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Figure 85 | County Line Road Trail - Enlargement 8

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PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access Directional Identifier Information Kiosk Replacement

TRAIL IDENTIFIER

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HOFF WOODS TRAIL

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Figure 87 | Hoff Woods Trail - Overview

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TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths Enlargement Boundary

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Figure 88 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 1

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Figure 89 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 2

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Figure 90 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 3

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Figure 91 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 4

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YIELD SIGN

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

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Identifier

Kiosk

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Figure 92 | Hoff Woods Trail - Enlargement 5

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Figure 94 | Huber Village Connector Trail - Overview

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Figure 101 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Overview

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Figure 104 | Ohio to Erie Trail - Enlargement 3

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Figure 112 | Polaris Trail - Overview

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Figure 117 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 5

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Figure 119 | Polaris Trail - Enlargement 7

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Figure 123 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Overview

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Figure 127 | South Hempstead Road Trail - Enlargement 4

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Figure 129 | Towers Trail - Overview

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Figure 132 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 3

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Figure 136 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 7

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Figure 138 | Towers Trail - Enlargement 9

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Figure 140 | Vesper Road Trail - Overview

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Figure 141 | Vesper Road Trail - Enlargement 1

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Figure 143 | Vesper Road Trail - Enlargement 3

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Figure 144 | Walnut Ridge Trail - Overview

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Figure 145 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Overview

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Figure 148 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Enlargement 3

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0

100’

200’

Figure 149 | Highlands Park / Walnut Street Trail - Enlargement 4

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WORTHINGTON ROAD TRAIL

2

1

Figure 150 | Worthington Road Trail - Overview

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TRAILS: Alum Creek Trail Big Walnut Trail Ohio to Erie Trail Collector, Connector, or Community Trails Leisure Paths Enlargement Boundary

2

1IN= 400FT N

0

200’

400’

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ENLARGEMENT 1

SAFETY SIGNAGE

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access

Identifier

Kiosk

Directional

Information

Replacement

1IN= 200FT N

Figure 151 | Worthington Road Trail - Enlargement 1

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0

100’

200’

ENLARGEMENT 2

STOP SIGN

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access

Identifier

Kiosk

Directional

Information

Replacement

1IN= 200FT N

0

100’

200’

Figure 152 | Worthington Road Trail - Enlargement 2

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ENLARGEMENT 3

TRAIL INFO SIGNAGE

EXISTING SITE ELEMENTS: Art/Cultural/ Historical Feature Bench

Decision Point Overlooks/ Viewing Points Parks

Bridge

Restrooms

Existing Sign Trail Access Trashcan

PROPOSED SIGNS: Trail Access

Identifier

Kiosk

Directional

Information

Replacement

1IN= 200FT N

Figure 153 | Worthington Road Trail - Enlargement 3

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0

100’

200’

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PLACEMAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

SITE AMENITIES ADDITIONAL SITE ELEMENTS

• Signage • Individual and Social Seating • Restrooms • Water Stations

SOURCE: DESIGNING LOCAL

SOURCE: VISITINDY.COM (CULTURAL TRAIL)

• Bike Racks and Fix-it Stations

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SOURCE: ELKAY (OUTDOOR EZH20)

• Specialty Paving

SOURCE: VESTRE (CODE SQUARE MODULE)

• Landscape Plantings

SOURCE: SITE PIECES (MONOLINE)

Site amenities make a space more inviting and comfortable. Some potential amenities include:

SPECIALTY AMENITIES SPECIALTY SITE ELEMENTS

SOURCE: DESIGNING LOCAL

SOURCE: VISITFORTWAYNE.COM (CONVERGENCE, LINDA HOWARD)

• Interpretative Signage

SOURCE: RANDY SELZER (MISSISSAUGA TREE QUILTS)

• Custom Lighting

SOURCE: JACK HOBHOUSE (THE MEADOW)

• Standalone Public Art

SOURCE: POLIGON (DESIGN 72321)

• Shade Structures

SOURCE: COLLABORATION BY RE:SITE & METALAB (WHORL)

Specialty site elements enhance the unique characteristics of a site. They are engaging and draw attention to a place. These elements can include:

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DEMONSTRATION SITE ELECTRIC MINI PARK Adjacent Property

PROPERTY LINE

Adjacent Property

TRAIL SIGNAGE IS UNCLEAR Ohio-to-E rie Trail

This design reimagines the Electric Avenue Mini Park to be a welcoming destination along the Ohio to Erie Trail. Additionally, the design contributes to wayfinding through the incorporation of public art, signage, specialty paving, and unique seating elements. Listed below are the site analysis and program of requirements that informed the design.

EXISTING PLANTING

ELECTRIC UTILITY BOXES

EXISTING BENCHES

Site Analysis Analysis of existing conditions:

SI VIEGNIF WS ICA HE NT D

e Stat

t

Figure 154 | Analysis Of Conditions

UPDATED TRAIL SIGNAGE

» Benches

Program of Requirements:

Adjacent Property

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Adjacent Property UTILITY SCREENING

Ohio-to-E

BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC ART FEATURE

FER

BUF

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

SI VIEGNIF WS ICA HE NT D

reet e St Stat

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rie Trail

Preferred programming and amenities for the future park: • Access to streets & roadways: » Emphasize crossing at Electric Avenue • Informational signage: » Interpretive and directional signs • Bike Infrastructure: » Bike parking, water filling, repair station • Seating: » Buffer area next to road » Sun and wind protection with shade and plantings • Wayfinding: » Public Art » Visual gateway feature connecting to southern trail access

EVERGREEN SCREENING PLANTS ARE OVERGROWN ue ven ic A r t c IMPORTANT Ele GATEWAY TO TRAIL

e Stre

• Existing plantings: » Edge plantings worn out » Evergreen screening plants overgrown • Property: » Utilities located within landscape bed » Existing easement and adjacent private property • Viewsheds: » Direct views of Ohio to Erie Trail » Pedestrian travel along sidewalks » Crossing at Electric Avenue » Poor visual cues or signage indicating continued trail to south • Existing amenities:

e

EMPHASIZE AS A GATEWAY TO THE TRAIL

E

ric lect

Figure 155 | Program of Requirements

nu Ave

PROPOSED SITE PLAN CONCEPT

PUBLIC ART GATEWAY ELECTRIC AVE MINI PARK

venue Electric A HIGHLY VISIBLE TRAIL CONNECTION

CREATIVE CROSSWALK

te Sta t

e Stre

ENHANCED TRAIL ROUTE

CREATIVE CROSSWALK

ENHANCED TRAIL ROUTE

HIGHLY VISIBLE TRAIL CONNECTION PUBLIC ART GATEWAY SOUTHERN TRAIL CONNECTION

1IN= 80FT N

0

40’

80’

Figure 156 | Proposed Site Plan Concept

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ELECTRIC MINI PARK CONCEPT PLAN OHIO TO ERIE TRAIL PUBLIC ART

BIKE RACKS

FIX-IT STATION WATER STATION

Figure 157 | Electric Mini Park Site Plan - Design Concept

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MOVABLE TABLES AND CHAIRS BENCH SEATING PLANTING AREA

EXISTING UTILITIES

1IN= 10FT N

0

5’

10’

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SOUTHERN TRAIL CONNECTION

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS

BIKE RACKS

OHIO TO ERIE TRAIL

Figure 158 | Southern Trail Connection - Design Concept

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PUBLIC ART

BENCH SEATING

1IN= 10FT N

0

5’

10’

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CONCEPTUAL RENDERING 1

Figure 159 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 1

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CONCEPTUAL RENDERING 2

Figure 162 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 2

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CONCEPTUAL RENDERING 3

Figure 163 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 3

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CONCEPTUAL RENDERING 4

Figure 164 | Demonstration Site - Conceptual Rendering 4

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Cultivar

Height

Spacing

Full sun

Mostly sun

Part shade

Shade

NATIVE PLANT PALETTE

Clethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’

Hummingbird Summersweet

X

2–4’

4’

X

X

X

X

Cornus sericea ‘Bergeson Compact’

Dwarf Redosier Dogwood

X

5’

5’

X

X

X

Hamamelis virginiana

American Witch-hazel

X

10–15’

8’

X

X

X

Myrica pensylvanica

Bayberry

X

8’

6’

X

X

X

Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’

Gro-low Fragrant Sumac

2–3’

5’

X

X

X

COMMON NAME Native

BOTANICAL NAME

Winter interest

SUN NEED

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

X

X

X

Grasses Bouteloua curtipendula

Side Oats Grama

X

24–36”

24”

X

Carex appalachica

Appalachian Sedge

X

6”

12”

X

X

X

Hierochloe odorata

Sweet Grass

X

24”

18”

X

X

X

Schizachyrium scoparium

Little Bluestem

X

18–24”

24”

X

X

X

Sporobolus heterolepis ‘Tara’

Prairie Dropseed

24”

24”

X

X

X X

Herbaceous perennials

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Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Weed

X

18–24”

24”

X

Symphyotrichum oolentangiense

Sky Blue Aster

X

12–48”

24”

X

X

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Aromatic Aster

X

24–36” 36”’

X

X

Coreopsis tinctoria

Plains Coreopsis

X

12–48”

24”

X

X

X

Dalea purpurea

Purple Prairie Clover

X

12–36”

24”

X

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

X

36–48”

18”

X

X

X

Gaillardia aristata

Blanket Flower

X

24–48” 24”

X

Gaillardia pulchella

Indian Blanket

X

12–36”

24”

X

X

X

Penstemon mesa

Prairie Penstemon

X

12–24”

15”

X

X

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Sweet Coneflower

X

3–6’

24”

X

X

X

Verbena hastata

Blue Vervain

X

36–72”

24”

X

X

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X

X

X

X

Butterfly

X

X

Bee

Hummingbird

Bird

Dec

Nov

Oct

Sep

POLLINATOR

Aug

Jul

Jun

May

Apr

Mar

Feb

BLOOM TIMES

Jan

Bloom color

COLOR

X

Inconspicuous

Inconspicuous

X X

X

X

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

SIGN SCHEDULE TRAILS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE1

REGIONAL SIGN TYPES KIOSK

IDENTIFIER

DIRECTIONAL

TRAIL ACCESS

ALUM CREEK TRAIL

2

4

23

10

BIG WALNUT CREEK TRAIL

2

5

20

2

OHIO TO ERIE TRAIL

2

7

37

11

TOTAL (REGIONAL SIGNS)

6

16

80

23

KIOSK

IDENTIFIER

DIRECTIONAL

TRAIL ACCESS

ALUM CREEK PARK NORTH TRAIL

1

1

2

2

ALUM CREEK SOUTH PARK TRAIL

1

CHIPMUNK CHATTER CONNECTOR

1

CLEVELAND AVENUE TRAIL

1

LOCAL SIGN TYPES LOCAL TRAILS

1

4 2

10

1

13

1

17

3

4

12

2

HOFF WOODS TRAIL

2

14

2

HUBER VILLAGE CONNECTOR TRAIL

2

3

COUNTY LINE TRAIL

1

HANAWALT TRAIL

1

HIGHLANDS PARK TRAIL

2

NORTH SPRING ROAD TRAIL

5

2

POLARIS TRAIL

1

1

22

2

SOUTH HEMPSTEAD ROAD TRAIL

1

4

18

3

TOWERS TRAIL

3

9

28

12

2

6

1

1

1

5

31

160

VESPER ROAD TRAIL WALNUT RIDGE TRAIL

1

WORTHINGTON ROAD TRAIL

TOTAL (LOCAL SIGNS) 1

12

1

31

This table provides total quantities for sign types across the city trail system, including those on regional and lo

2

This opinion of probable cost provided by Designing Local (DL) is made on the basis of information and resear no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services furnished by others, or over the contractor(s) proposals, bids or actual project or construction cost will not vary from this opinion of probable cost.

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COST ESTIMATE2

INFORMATION

TRAIL / MILE MARKER

REGULATORY

PARK RULES

3

-

-

-

$130,000–$145,000

4

-

-

-

$110,000–$125,000

2

-

-

-

$185,000–$205,000

$425,000–$475,000

9

COST ESTIMATE2

INFORMATION

TRAIL / MILE MARKER

REGULATORY

PARK RULES

2

-

-

-

$25,000–$35,000

2

-

-

-

$22,000–$30,000

2

-

-

-

$50,000–$65,000

2

-

-

-

$52,000–$66,000

2

-

-

-

$75,000–$90,000

2

-

-

-

$9,000–$12,000

2

-

-

-

$70,000–$80,000

2

-

-

-

$65,000–$73,000

2

-

-

-

$22,000–$27,000

2

-

-

-

$27,000–$32,000

2

-

-

-

$86,000–$95,000

2

-

-

-

$90,000–$100,000

2

-

-

-

$165,000–$185,000

4

-

-

-

$37,000–$42,000

2

-

-

-

$20,000–$26,000

2

-

-

-

$25,000–$32,000

34

$840,000–$990,000

ocal trails.

rch available to DL and on the basis of DL’s professional experience and qualifications. However, since DL has methods of determining prices, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, DL does not guarantee that

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