Pedestrian entry signs

A Pedestrian entry sign is intended for people entering an open space. The content is used with the intent of minimising risk and enhancing visitor experience. This suite type includes two choices design to suit specific locations:

Environment reserve (simple naming sign with option of displaying event information)
Park (a small version of a map/information sign including site name, information about the site, accompanied with a map and pictograms to identify available facilities).

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Technical drawings and artwork templates

Embellishment	Technical drawing (DWG)/Artwork template and samples	Supplier	Internal use (How to place an artwork order)	Internal use (Artwork design instructions)
Pedestrian entry sign - Environmental reserve	Technical drawing (DWG): S-PED-res Artwork template: Adobe link here xxx Artwork samples: *ASH Link to pdf TBD	No supplier specified
Pedestrian entry sign - Park	Technical drawing (DWG): S-PED-park Artwork template: Adobe link here xxx Artwork samples: *ASH Link to pdf TBD	No supplier specified

Purpose

A Pedestrian entry sign is intended for people entering an open space. The content is used with the intent of minimising risk and enhancing visitor experience.

The sign is typically placed at primary entry points:

close to the entrance of a car parking facility.
along side a pathway, track or trail (where possible), to be easily accessed and read
if there are multiple access points, additional signs may be required, but care should be taken to avoid visual clutter.

The sign is designed to clearly identify a parcel of land for the following purposes:

use by the general public/community use.
marketing purposes (public open space name, council logo and branding.

This suite type includes two choices of pedestrian entry signs designed to suit specific locations:

Environmental reserve - installed in an environmental reserve and where a map information sign is not required.
- This sign typically contains the name of the location only. However there is a template that provides space to hold event information.
- Where a map is required for an environmental reserve, consider selecting a template from the 'Map/information' suite.

Park - installed in recreation parks to activate park use and list unauthorised behaviours. The pedestrian level sign most commonly targets all recreational park users.
- The entry sign is designed to inform visitors using positive information, this helps make informed decisions about available facilities. The sign is also designed to de-clutter the site by including regulatory information. The aim is to reduce the number of individual regulatory signs installed through out a site.
- The entry sign may include a variety of content:
  - Interpretive map of the park, detailing attractions, destinations and facilities.
  - Educational material (history of the park).
  - Internationally recognised pictograms which identify facilities within the park.
  - Warning, safety and general regulations pictograms.

Planning

General

The following should be considered prior to installing the sign:

Analyse the path network system in the site to determine key entry points. It is important to keep the installations of entry signs to a minimum, to avoid visual clutter and confusion.
Decide if the sign content warrants single or double sided panels.
Plan to incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Guidelines (CPTED) such as ‘retain sight lines’ at the design stage of a sign project, to avoid ongoing maintenance costs such as, lift pruning of trees and vegetation, or costly re-design to enhance public safety.

Planning for an Environment reserve entry sign

The following should be considered prior to installing a Pedestrian entry sign in an environmental reserve:

Determine the size of the reserve and information required for safe public access and use. If detailed information about the reserve is required, such as a trail map and equipment suggestions, installing a Map/information sign should be selected in place of the Pedestrian entry sign.

Planning for a Park entry sign

The following should be considered prior to installing a Pedestrian entry sign in a recreation park:

Determine if there is a continuous accessible path of travel (CAPT) to a destination (such as an equal access toilet). If so, consider installing an Wayfinding equal access marker to the right of a Park entry sign.

Design

Legal, standards and guidelines, requirements

Sign construction

Technical drawings (DWGs) - for typical construction details for each sign type. See Technical drawings and artwork templates table (above - top of page).
Artwork templates and samples - for approved graphic design templates and samples for alternative options (where applicable) for each sign type. See Technical drawings and artwork templates table (above - top of page).

See LIM Signage – Overarching guidelines – for Standards such as, designing for access and inclusion, traffic and road standards (where applicable).

Content and corporate branding

Sunshine Coast Council corporate branding logo must be displayed on all signs as per Artwork templates.
All colours must be selected from the Council corporate colour palette or otherwise approved for specific purpose. e.g. some colours, such as red, yellow and black, (not part of the corporate palette) may be used for regulatory purposes.

See LIM Signage – Graphic design guidelines – for essential guidance on components that make up signs. e.g. colour application, pictogram integration, text sizing and spacing, map implementation etc.

The Pedestrian entry sign is classified as a long message sign and must meet the optimal viewing zone height requirements of 1.2 m - 1.7 m above finished ground level.

Content general

All sign artwork is to be professionally designed (by a qualified graphic designer or equivalent) as vector files.
Sign content must use a positive tone. This will influence the reader to embrace the message.
Sign content must be accurately researched and approved by council asset custodian prior to print.
The name of the reserve/park must be clearly displayed at the top of the sign. This information may be vital in emergencies.
Reserve/park name and spelling must be checked against council records to ensure accuracy.
All photography and illustrations must be high resolution and the subject must be clear.
- Photographs must have written approval for use by the owner prior to use.
- Written permission on an council talent release form is required by any person who may be identified in a photograph.
All regulatory pictograms must be approved by Council (Community Response) prior to printing.
Corporate branding banner
- Emergency contact information
- Council contact details (report defects/issues).

Option to provide Raised tactile and Unified English Braille Code (UEBC) Grade 1 (where applicable). This would remove the need to install an Wayfinding equal access marker, however this is not preferred.
Items not regulated by Council should not be included. Campaign content should not be included as they are subject to change.

Additional requirements

All pedestrian entry signs must include the following:

Site name
Street address (nearest access point, if the park has multiple entry points).

The following may be optional (for Park entry sign only):

Map (preferred to include because it is the primary reason for sign type selection)

Site facilities/destinations
‘You are here’ icon. The icon (which must be a stand out element, usually achieved by the use of a strong colour)
North point (must accompany all maps) and scale bar
Street names/landmark attractions to aid in navigation) in the area such as, services, attractions, information centre, and library.

Other

Historical/cultural information
Council approved regulatory pictograms
Activity pictograms for identification of the park facilities.
The following text should be included along side the approved pictograms to inform users of dog restrictions:
- No dogs within 5.0 m of playground/barbecue facility (penalties apply). Assistance dogs welcome.

Positioning

General

When considering potential sign locations, avoid positions where the sign may interrupt or block a prominent view. Signs should be secondary to a natural view. However, safety is paramount.
Position signs in a planted area where possible, for ease of maintenance mowing, and to potential for avoid pedestrian collision.
To ensure a sign panel will not be obscured in future, consider mature size of surrounding vegetation.
To protect trees from potential damage, all signs should be installed outside of their canopy areas (drip lines). Where this is not possible, the Project Arborist should be contacted to provide advice. See LIM Site set up (including Tree protection) for further guidance.
Where there is an existing or new pathway, all signs must meet Austroads minimum 500 mm safety offset from any path edge, to avoid collision with the sign while using the pathway.
Position signs a minimum of 200 mm in from any slab or compacted surface edge for mowing offsets (where applicable) and visual appearance.

Additional requirements - Park

The sign is a long message sign, therefore the following must occur:

Where the sign is installed beside a new pathway, a luminance contrast treatment is recommended to form the sign slab and must extend the full width of the path of travel. This treatment enables people with low vision and people who are blind to identify a sign or facility adjoining a pathway.
A sign slab or compacted surface treatment area minimum 1.3 m off the pathway should be incorporated into the sign design. This provides space for a wheelchair or group of people, to position in front of the sign while not obstructing other path users.
Allowance for deck mowers – 2.5 m clear area around embellishments (where possible) and avoid creating small, difficult to mow areas.

See the following for further guidance:

Figure 3: Typical positioning – Pedestrian entry sign - Environment reserve
Figure 4: Typical positioning options – Pedestrian entry sign - Park.

Figure 3: Typical positioning – Pedestrian entry sign - Environment reserve

Figure 2: Typical positioning options – Pedestrian entry sign - Park

Delivery

For all developer delivered assets, contact Council (Development Services) – this includes all works associated with any development application.

For all council delivered assets, the following process should be used:

Site investigations

Confirm council land tenure and approval process.
Identify sign location.
Identify physical/technical constraints.
Obtain arborist advice (where required).

Community engagement/stakeholders

Where applicable.

Corporate liaison and approvals

See the Technical drawings and artwork templates table in each sign type page for guidance - How to place an artwork order (internal use only) and Artwork design instructions (internal use only).

Council (Parks and Gardens) and or Council (Environmental Operations).
- initial approval for use/application of sign.
- approval and guidance of artwork content.
- approval to manufacture signs.
- approval of location of signs.
Council (Community Response)
- approval of any regulatory signage/componentry.
Council (Communication)
- editing of templates
- supply of proofs for approval
- approval of corporate branding.

Deliverables

Site plan – for sign installation.
Technical drawings (DWGs) – sign construction details.
Schedule of signs.

Manufacture

In-house manufacture – Council (Transport Network Operations) - Civil Operations (Signs Technical Officer).

External manufacture – select a suitable sign fabricator.

Installation

All relevant key stakeholders are to be notified (including contractors), and where required, attend a pre-start meeting.
Sign location as per approved site plan.
Installation as per technical drawings and schedule.

Finalisation

Assets captured.
As designed as constructed drawings (ADAC) supplied.
Hand over to asset custodian.

Suite of signs