New big blue signs in SoWal

[Jdarg]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

I just read the letter from Tracy L- is it true that sign design was made available to the public? How? Was this before we moved here? I can't imagine the sign planning slipping past SoWallers- the group that misses nothing.

 

[Teresa]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Obviously I hate the new signs, but after perusing the matching ones at the TDC and Annex, I think I'd be able to live with them (only if reproducing and reerecting the old design is a no go) if they were low like those signs.

Low horrid blue signs w/ plentify landscaping could be a compromise.

yes, I agree.

 

[2bohemians]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

I wrote Tracy Louthain a letter regarding the new signage two
days ago and the following is the response I received late
yesterday.

Thank you for your note. The wayfinding signage project began
in 2002 & 2004. These signs were installed at beach accesses. In
keeping a consistent look and feel this was the next phase of the project.
The signage program has been featured in local newspapers and the
Board of City Comm. Meetings. There has been ample time for the
community to provide positive feedback. I've included some frequently
asked questions below to help answer some of your questions.

What are the new blue signs we see being installed throughout
Walton County?

"How many signs will be installed?
A total of 49 signs will be installed.

Why did the TDC choose the design?
These signs were choosen to complement our existing beach
kiosk signs, which have proved to be durable and withstand the
harsh elements including salt air and high winds. The signs were
designed in conjunction with highway department design specifications.
The signs meet foot standards and are engineered to withstand up
to 130 mph winds.

Why are the signs so tall?
The signs were designed to meet Highway Department design
specifications. Some signs are taller to meet traffic safety
requirements. One Tuesday, January 15th, the TDC toured the
area with the county engineer to review the signs. It was
determined that the signs were installed to comply with the
AASHTO, road side design guide specifications. To lower the
directional sign would violate the specifications and create a
safety hazzard to traffic by blocking the "straight triangle"
requirements.

When will the project be complete?
Most of the signs will be installed by the end of January. There
are "4" signs that have to be re-designed due to underground
utilities that have prevented installation.

Why are my tax dollars going to pay for these signs?
The wayfinding signage program is paid for through tourist occupancy
tax and not local ad volorum taxes. The signs were installed to
serve our visitors by helping them find specific locations and beach
communities while supporting the TDC's marketing efforts in further
branding the destination and creating a sense of place when they
arrive.

The investment in the signs has been made and initial feedback from
our visitors has been positive.

We hope that the community will come to see the value that these
wayfinding signs provide to our visitors.
Sincerely,
Tracy

"initial feedback from our visitors has been positive. "

 

[Smiling JOe]

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Well, it is snowbird season and not everyone has undergone the cataract surgery yet.

 

[2bohemians]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Well, it is snowbird season and not everyone has undergone the cataract surgery yet.

 

[Andy A]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Well, it is snowbird season and not everyone has undergone the cataract surgery yet.

Nasty, Nasty. Take pity on us old guys. Yes, I've had mine and the signs are still "horrid". I have one right across from our driveway.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Nasty, Nasty. Take pity on us old guys. Yes, I've had mine and the signs are still "horrid". I have one right across from our driveway.

I think you misunderstood my post. I was giving reason to why the TDC stated that the visitors have liked the signs -- because they cannot see the signs. Those snowbirds who have the corrected vision surgery can obviously see what more than 90% of the rest of us see -- signs that don't fit in.

Ironically, the one on the west end of Seaside is only one of two , which I think somewhat blend in. The other is on the 331 Causeway.

 

[scooterbug44]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Why are the signs so tall?
The signs were designed to meet Highway Department design
specifications. Some signs are taller to meet traffic safety
requirements. One Tuesday, January 15th, the TDC toured the
area with the county engineer to review the signs. It was
determined that the signs were installed to comply with the
AASHTO, road side design guide specifications. To lower the
directional sign would violate the specifications and create a
safety hazzard to traffic by blocking the "straight triangle"
requirements.

So all of the other signs on 30A (including those that had to be specially designed to meet the guidelines) don't meet Highway department design specifications?

Odd that some of the signs are within 50' of each other yet have drastically different heights. :roll:

 

[Busta Hustle]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

let's get rid of all the realtor for sale signs while we are at it....at least til spring...could we?....Please? face it if you get a call from someone riding around he/she probably can't float a loan anyway...what do you say? Please? they can pop up again in April like the state flower again! Please?

 

[Smiling JOe]

Re: Big blue signs in SoWal [merged poll]

Which signs, the ones on private property, or the directional signs often placed on the right of way? I'm very much in favor of removing the former, but only when if the property sells. The latter you can remove as you please, IMO.