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A tailor made local authority training package
WELCOME
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Glasgow Cycle Route
Signage – Training Day
Providing training to deliver solutions
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September 2012 Glasgow – CS Office Simon Philips,
Campbell McCall, Tom Bishop
Providing training to deliver solutions
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SATIN will add value to the work of membership organisations delivering outdoor access and active travel infrastructure management through the following aims:
to encourage, identify, co-ordinate and promote the sharing and dissemination of technical information/knowledge
to promote and encourage the adoption of good practice standards in design, procurement, construction, contract management, construction safety [CDM 2007] and maintenance
to develop and share an improved evidence base of good practice through research, experience and collaboration
to provide an opportunity to develop and demonstrate new, and modify existing, ideas, for innovative approaches and techniques, and, where required, produce good practice guidance
to provide networking opportunities to view and discuss practical infrastructure issues and exchange tried and tested solutions via conferences, workshops and outdoor site visits
to provide details of specific training opportunities to increase capacity building and skills development in industry areas
to link with relevant advisory groups
Aims on Website
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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN TODAY?
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Be aware of and be able to: Learn to understand the role of directional signs – not
just as basic way finding tools for existing route users, but to advertise the presence of a route to new users and to enhance the experience and utility of routes.
Understand appropriate sign types for a variety of scenarios. By considering the needs of route users you will ensure that the correct signs are used.
Learn aspects of best practice – and how to avoid common mistakes.
Learn different methods for scheduling signs for correct manufacture and installation.
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Questions?
NameJob DescriptionAchievement in the last monthQuestion on Learning Point
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National Cycle Network 2000+ miles in Scotland
75% on road 5% owned-managed
by Sustrans 7000 signs
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KILLIN
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KILLIN
CRIANLARICH
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Airdrie – Bathgate Cycle Path
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Airdrie – Bathgate Signage 15 mile route 3 – 4 years planning £7 million – the most costly single cycle route
construction project in Scotland Funded by government agencies International consultants and contractors
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Regulations
Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
Amendment in February 2012http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/tal-1-12/tal-1-12.pdf
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Regulations
Advice within known guidelines
Cycling by Design 2010http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/strategy-and-research/publications-and-consultations/cycling-by-design Local Transport Note 2/08http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/local-transport-notes/ltn-2-08.pdf Paths Signage Guidancehttp://www.pathsforall.org.uk/component/option,com_docman/Itemid,166/gid,106/task,doc_details/ TFL London Design Standardshttp://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/lcds_chapter6.pdf
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TSRGD Compliance?
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The Uses of Directional Signage
5 min Group Exercise
What are the direct and indirect uses of directional signage?
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Direct and Indirect Uses of Directional Signage
For Existing Users Way-finding. Navigating from A to B Helps us prepare for manoeuvres – letting us assume
good positioning on roads. For example signs in advance of a junction where we must cross oncoming traffic allow us to take the appropriate position on the road.
Informs us of places of interest and facilities off the route.
Speeds up journey. No need to stop to check map. No getting lost.
Creates awareness of a wider network. Even if you’re only using a short section of the route – you will see signs displaying destinations of perhaps 20 miles in either direction.
Mileages (or time) help with planning before or during a journey. May encourage people to make journeys.
For Potential Route Users Route advertising. Encouragement Good signage suggests that routes are well
maintained. Good signage suggests that the route is
current. Not some relic.
For Motorised Traffic Awareness of an on road cycle route to
motorised vehicles
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Poor signage leaves route users…
Frustrated and angry No one likes to be lost. Users have appointments, transport connections and hotel bookings
Facing greater risk Users may end up on busy roads due to getting lost
Busy roads used in an attempt to make up lost time
Signs are seen at the last minute – and users may be tempted to take risks to conduct a manoeuvre
Wary of using cycle routes A poor experience on one route may put a user off forever
Dissatisfied with your organisation
If the route on the ground doesn’t tally with your maps, websites and press releases, then users will be unhappy
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Building Blocks of Signage
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Legislation – The TSRGD
Peter Leslie – Cycling Scotland
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Direction
Destinations
Distances
Symbols
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Basic Sign AnatomyThere are two sign shapes
chevron rectangular
There are three basic sign types
Junction Junction ahead Confirmation (repeater)
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Signs used at junctions
These sign types require immediate action
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Signs indicating junction ahead. These sign prompt greater awareness and adoption of different road space.
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Signs confirming the route.
Used after junctions to confirm the correct route was chosen
Used at intervals between junctions where route stays on the same road.
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Direction
Destinations
Distances
Symbols
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Selecting appropriate destinations requires an understanding of route and the route user
Four destinations per sign maximum Nearest destination first Hierarchy of destinations Confirm direction with ‘North’ / ‘South’
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Destination Hierarchy
Primary Glasgow City Centre Loch Lomond
Secondary Clydebank Dumbarton
Tertiary SECC Partick Scotstoun Renfrew Ferry Bowling Alexandria
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Direction
Destinations
Distances
Symbols
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Very close destinations don’t need distances Units are Yards and Miles Fractions up to 3 miles Measure to a centre OR to a buffer around an area Measuring distances can be time consuming – GIS can
help Time (Mins and Hours) can be used on signs but the extra
details can compromise sign design.
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GIS can be used to determine distance from point to point OR between sign locations and destinations.
SITE 1 SITE 2 SITE 3
SCOTSTOUN 2 1 0
CLYDEBANK 6 5 4
BOWLING 9 8 7
DUMBARTON 13 12 11
ALEXANDRIA 16 15 14
BALLOCH 19 18 17
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Direction
Destinations
Distances
Symbols
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NCN routes use cycle and route number patch Links to the NCN use route number patch in
brackets Various symbols are available in TSRGD to convey
messages to assist route users Patches can be used to help merge signs and
reduce clutter Route names can be added
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The cycle tows the route number
Pedestrian follows the route number on traffic-free routes
Symbols have left – right orientations
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Sign face design is based on
‘x height’ Layout of text and symbols Use of multiple panels for separate destinations
Sign Face Design directly affects
Legibility Aesthetics Cost (surface area and post requirement) Durability
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Sign Design Software Traffic-type signs are
often designed using programs such as SignPlot or Key Signs
TSRGD rules are in-built These compile a list of
signs for manufacture. (schedule)
Calculate requirements for posts and foundations based on wind-loading
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Major factor governing overall size of sign. Minimum x height of 30 on road or adjacent to
road Off road there is no legal requirement x height should vary as the route varies. A single
x-height for all signs on a route may not be appropriate
Always check overall height and width of signs before manufacture
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Avoid long thin signs that require more than one post
Spread text across more than one line Arrange symbols under text
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Create a single sign instead of two separate signs
Cheaper Less clutter
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Fixings are used to control
Sign visibility Protrusion of sign into
road space Turning due to wind Aesthetics Costs
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Choice and Frequency of Signs.
Busy urban areas. Advanced, Junction and confirmation signs should be used.
Quieter urban areas. Junction and confirmation signs.
Rural areas. Junction signs alone may be sufficient. Confirmation signs used at intervals.
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Sign Structures.
Signs should be erected so they are clearly visible at all times.
A sign mounted at right angles to the route user is most visible.
In slow-moving environments, such as a 3-way junction on a traffic-free path, this is not essential.
Sign structures are liable to damage and to being obscured by foliage.
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Sign Audits
Signage is not a desktop exercise – cycle the route
GOOD Photos for you and for installer
Better to visit site twice during the design stage, than have to reinstall signs
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Colours: white on blue white on red white on brown
Date printed: 05-09-12Drawn By: simon.phillips
Material: RA1 to BS EN 12899-1:2007
ALL SIGNS TO BE MADE WITHPROTECTIVE OVERLAY FILM
QUERIES TO SIMON PHILLIPS078248630280131 539 [email protected]
Sustrans ScotlandGlenorchy House20 Union St.EdinburghEH1 3LR0131 539 8122
Drg. no.
SignPlot v2.81
Scale 1:30Dimensions (mm): Width: 781, Height: 416 Width: 781, Height: 416x-Heights: 30, 24Area: 0.65 sq mCantilever Double Sided
Sign Reference:REF_040D
Scale 1:30Dimensions (mm): Width: 742, Height: 349 Width: 742, Height: 349x-Heights: 30, 24Area: 0.52 sq mCantilever Double Sided
Sign Reference:REF_041D
Scale 1:30Dimensions (mm): Width: 883, Height: 444 Width: 883, Height: 444x-Heights: 30, 20, 24Area: 0.78 sq mCantilever Double Sided
Sign Reference:REF_042D
Sign Scheduling
Purposes
Sign manufacture Sign installation
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Manufacturing schedulesSpreadsheets
No expensive software required
BUT Room for error in
design and manufacture
More time consuming
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Manufacturing schedulesSign software files and print outs
More clarity for manufacturer
Built in TSRGD rules Quicker to design No proofing of
designs required
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Sign Installation Schedule What sign goes where
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Sign Installation Schedule
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Post installation specification
Date: 12-09-12
Sign Dimensions (mm): Width: 797, Height: 511, Area: 0.41 sq mMounting height: 2mBS EN 12899-1:2007 classes: WL9, TDB5, PL3, PAF1Basic wind pressure: 1600 N/m²Passively safe to BS EN 12767:2007Aerodynamic force coefficient: 1.3
For the above sign, a satisfactory structure is:Structure Details: 1 no. Steel circular section S275: 76.1mm O.D. 3mm thick Support length: 3131 mm
Single spread foundation to BS EN 1997-1: Soil type: poor or unknown (bearing pressure: 50 kN/m²) Depth of soft fill above footing: 20 mm Height of footing: 600 mm (excluding cover) Width of footing: 600 mm (parallel to sign face) Length of footing: 1000 mm (perpendicular to sign)
[BS EN 12899-1:2007 support design]SignPlot v2.81
Not to scale
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Foundation length: 1000
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Foundation length: 1100
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Not to scale
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Foundation length: 1300
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x height 25 76mm post
x height 30 89mm post
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Working with contractors
Visit signage sites with contractor before installation
Use temporary paint or crayon to confirm sites Visit site after installation. Snagging should be
done as soon as possible If your instructions can be misinterpreted – they
probably will be!!
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Sign Management
Many signage problems could have been avoided at the design stage…. So good design and placement is key to long sign life
Checking (volunteers) Asset Register Stock of generic replacements Replacement budget. (10% per year)
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Loss Obscure Damage
Theft for scrapReplacement of lighting columnsConstruction projectsTraffic accidents
FoliageOther signs and street furnitureVehiclesWind turningMalicious turningFading Lichen / SlimeGrafffitiChange of road layout
UV bleaching / ageingTraffic accidentsVandalismHedge cutters
Physical factors affecting signs following installation
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LEARNING OUTCOMESBe aware of and be able to: Learn to understand the role of
directional signs – not just as basic way finding tools for existing route users, but to advertise the presence of a route to new users and to enhance the experience and utility of routes.
Understand appropriate sign types for a variety of scenarios. By considering the needs of route users you will ensure that the correct signs are used.
Learn aspects of best practice – and how to avoid common mistakes.
Learn different methods for scheduling signs for correct manufacture and installation.
QUESTIONS?
Providing training to deliver solutions
THANK YOU
