Bike Trail signage in Alexandria - City Wayfinding Community Open House

[Stacy Langsdale]

On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 3:39 PM, Stacy Langsdale
<stacy.langsdale at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hello Bike Walk Alexandrians -
>
> This year I've served as the bike-pedestrian representative on the
> Wayfinding Stakeholder Advisory Board.  Basically, a contractor is working
> for the city to develop a comprehensive wayfinding system for the entire
> city.  The program includes directional wayfinding for entering the city, to
> aid getting to and identifying landmarks (shops, museums, libraries, parks,
> metro stations, etc) and parking.
>
> The extensive suite of sign types also includes *Bike Trail Signage*!
> Finally, they have revealed draft designs for providing signs for trail
> markers and off-trail services.  (I have been waiting patiently throughout
> the process.)  Some of the draft trail designs are in fact shown on a flyer
> for the Community Open House (the attachment exceeded the listserve mailing
> size limit so just reply if you want, and I'll send it to you directly).
>
> As representatives of the bike-ped community,  I would really appreciate
> you attending the Open House to provide your insight on the signs.  These
> are a first cut at a design and I already see some problems with them, but
> the more eyes review them, the better we can make them.
>
> *Wayfinding Community Open House*
> *Monday, January 5*
> *7 - 9 pm*
> *City Hall*
>
> If you cannot make the event, but would like to see the designs, I would be
> happy to assist and pass on any comments.
>
> - Stacy Langsdale
> 703-299-6036
>
>
>
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