New big blue signs in SoWal

[Smiling JOe]

As long as we are working on ideas for correction, I think both sides of the signs should be used if possible. Doing so would decrease the number of signs by half.

 

[scooterbug44]

I was thinking that too, then realized that wasn't very practical as you can't see a sign on the left side of the road very well.

The only other thing I could think of for the obverse was a 30-A map to help folks orient themselves.

 

[Smiling JOe]

There are plenty of free maps available all over South Walton. Anyone can stop at the Chamber of Commerce AND the TDC before they even hit hwy 98.

 

[Carol G]

As long as we are working on ideas for correction, I think both sides of the signs should be used if possible. Doing so would decrease the number of signs by half.

Amen to that, both sides should definitely be used... I don't know which is worse, the actual sign or approaching one from the back and seeing this giant, blank, blue thing looming...

 

[scooterbug44]

There are plenty of free maps available all over South Walton. Anyone can stop at the Chamber of Commerce AND the TDC before they even hit hwy 98.

I know, was just trying to think of something to fill the other side. I still can't understand HOW people ever get lost on 30-A, but apparently it's enough of an issue that we needed ginormous blue signs to aid in navigation.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

As long as we are working on ideas for correction, I think both sides of the signs should be used if possible. Doing so would decrease the number of signs by half.

The only problem with that is most signs are oriented for "right read"; you see them from the right as you enter east or west. The backs of the signs could be used for something I suppose but you would have to look left, accross the road. No signs I can think of are used in that manner anywhere.

All we need are 2 signs one coming east and one coming west for each town. I think it is 14 total signs including the new towns. That is what I originally put in and that worked fine. Simple, good looking, effective. I don't think the "wayfinding signs;the tall, tall ones are needed at all.

 

[TooFarTampa]

I know, was just trying to think of something to fill the other side. I still can't understand HOW people ever get lost on 30-A, but apparently it's enough of an issue that we needed ginormous blue signs to aid in navigation.

Gosh, if the signs NEED to be bigger, so that people know (for example) they are in Seagrove and that Seacrest and Rosemary are up ahead, why not just make bigger versions of the signs Dave had made for us 10 years ago? A nice weathered wood (or even faux weathered wood) would not be that obtrusive from the other side.

I could give a rat's patootie whether they hold up to 130 mile per hour winds. However, one thing we have not discussed in detail yet are sign requirements for a county highway, or a scenic highway. Maybe someone could post the rules here. Perhaps the old signs were far out of compliance.

 

[TooFarTampa]

The only problem with that is most signs are oriented for "right read"; you see them from the right as you enter east or west. The backs of the signs could be used for something I suppose but you would have to look left, accross the road. No signs I can think of are used in that manner anywhere.

All we need are 2 signs one coming east and one coming west for each town. I think it is 14 total signs including the new towns. That is what I originally put in and that worked fine. Simple, good looking, effective. I don't think the "wayfinding signs;the tall, tall ones are needed at all.

I can see that the huge one on the road driving away from the Watercolor Publix (is that 393? I always forget since I never come in that way) is necessary. It shouldn't say Seagrove straight ahead, since that is silly. Welcome to Seagrove, with arrows pointing to Grayton, Seaside, Watercolor, Seacrest et al would be more than appropriate. It needs to be shorter and not so darned ugly. Then they need to bury the power lines. But that's a whole nother thread!

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

Dave, do you think it is time this thread shifted in tone to the offering of solutions? Maybe some ideas that could be brought into committee?

Even if the cost of the new signs are $1,000 apiece, or maybe even a bit more, I'm sure that the community would be willing to pony up half the cost, with the other half to be matched by the TDC.

I feel confident that one or more of our talented SoWal artists would be willing to donate some environmentally appropriate design ideas. Maybe something that would be in tune with the new scenic highway signs, which someone upthread said are very nice?

Maybe someone who knows more about materials can chime in with ideas -- should the signs be natural or synthetic (like Trex, etc.).

I agree we should offer solutions and this is a great forum for ideas. The initial meeting with Claire Bannerman will take place, then a public workshop will happen.

Bonnie McQuiston has taken photographs of all of the signs on 30-A that represent the character of 30-A. We will be doing a power point presentation at that workshop and a future BCC meeting if necessary.

I have some graphic artists and architects who have expressed interest in doing some designs; perhaps we can have a design contest. I also think It would be possible solution for the cottage rental agency's who collect the bulk of the bed taxes spearhead a fund raising effort with the community. My $1000.00 is still out there for seed money.

I believe a collection of residents and business's should organize and request the County Commissioners let us take over the stewardship of the signs on Scenic 30-A and the feeder roads. I do, however believe we should incorporate the TDC umbrella logo with the words Scenic 30-A. That is all the "branding" we need.

I believe it is very important we focus on full removal of the existing signs; the TDC is going to want to modify them. We need the best for Scenic 30-A not some patch up job.

 

[scooterbug44]

Has there already been a study/discussion/design idea done through the Scenic Corridor project?