Chapter 570 Signage and Wayfinding · 2016. 5. 4. · There are numerous types of signage and wayfinding techniques utilized atWSF terminals. These include: architecture and landscape

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Chapter 570 Signage and Wayfinding

570.01 General570.02 References570.03 Design Considerations570.04 SignageandWayfindingTypes

570.05 Signage Functions570.06 Signage Manuals570.07 Signage By Location

570.01 GeneralThischaptercontainsinformationaboutsigningandwayfindingatWSFterminalfacilities.Wayfindingisthemethodologyofusingsensorycuestoguidepeopletotheirdestinations.Asuccessfulwayfindingprogramisintuitiveandself-navigable.Effectivewayfindingisprimarilyachievedthroughtheeffectiveuseofsignage,informationaldisplaysandkiosks,buildingandsitelayout,andotherarchitecturalindicatorssuchaslight,color,andmaterials.Wayfindingalsoincludesaudiblecommunication,tactileelements,andprovisionsforotherpersonswithdisabilities.

Thelogicofhowbuildingsandterminalspacesarearrangedaffectstheuser’sabilitytounderstandandorientthemselveswithintheirenvironment.Visualdominanceofentrances,clearlydefinedpathways,anddefinitionofpublicspacesfromprivatespaces(employeeworksspaces,restrictedlocations,etc),allplayanimportantroleinnavigatingtheterminal.

Effectivesigningistheprimarymethodtoprovideregulatory,warning,andguidanceinformationtoferrysystemusers.Signingthatisclear,concise,andaccuratesupportssafe,legal,andorderlyuseofWSFfacilities.Signuseshouldbelimitedandconservativesincesignscanlosetheireffectivenesswhenusedtoexcess.

Designsignageelementstoworkwithotherterminalwayfindingelementsbyintegratingthesignandgraphicelementsintothearchitecturalandsitedesignofeachterminalasdescribedinthefollowingsectionsofthischapter.Designingandimplementinganeffectivewayfindingsystemwillhelpensurethatcustomershaveapositiveexperienceanddonotrelyonstafftodirectthemtotheirdestinations.

RefertotheWSFTerminalSignageStandardsManual(availableuponrequest)forinformationregardingstandardssignsandconventions.

Foradditionalinformation,seethefollowingchapters:

Chapter Subject 300 Accessibility 310 Security 400 Passenger Buildings 450 Architecture 460 LandscapeArchitecture

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570.02 ReferencesUnlessotherwisenoted,anycode,standard,orotherpublicationreferencedhereinreferstothelatesteditionofsaiddocument.

(1) Federal/State Laws and Codes29CodeofFederalRegulations(CFR)Part1917,MarineTerminals

29 CFR Part 1918,SafetyandHealthRegulationsforLongshoring

AmericanswithDisabilitiesActAccessibilityGuidelines

InternationalBuildingCode(IBC),International Code Council,WashingtonD.C.ElectronicandInformationTechnologyAccessibilityStandards(Section508)

RCW 46.61 Rules of the Road.

Senate Bill 6109

UnitedStatesCoastGuardSpecifications

WashingtonStateAmendmentstotheUniformBuildingCodeforBarrierFree Facilities

WAC468-95 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways

(2) Design GuidanceManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD),FHWA

Sign Fabrication ManualM55-05

Sign Standards for State Buildings and Grounds

Standard Plans

Traffic ManualM51-02

TerminalSignageStandardsManual,WSF

WSDOTReferenceLibrary,WSF

http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/subject-title-29.html

http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/subject-title-29.html

https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/background/adaag

http://www.iccsafe.org/

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6109

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=468-95

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Publications/Manuals/M55-05.htm





570.03 Design Considerations(1) Accessibility

Whereverpedestrianfacilitiesareintendedtobeapartofatransportationfacility,28 CFR Part 35requiresthatthosepedestrianfacilitiesmeetADAguidelines.Federalregulationsrequirethatallnewconstruction,reconstruction,oralterationofexistingtransportationfacilitiesbedesignedandconstructedtobeaccessibleanduseablebythosewithdisabilitiesandthatexistingfacilitiesberetrofittedtobeaccessible.

Additionally,49 CFR Part 39prohibitsownersandoperatorsofpassengervesselsfromdiscriminatingagainstpassengersonthebasisofdisability,requiresvesselsandrelatedfacilitiestobeaccessible,andrequiresownersandoperatorsofvesselstotakestepstoaccommodatepassengerswithdisabilities.

Designpedestrianfacilitiestoaccommodatealltypesofpedestrians,includingchildren,adults,theelderly,andpersonswithmobility,sensory,orcognitivedisabilities.RefertoChapter300foraccessibilityrequirements.

(2) SecurityChapter310includesageneraldiscussionoftheUnitedStatesCoastGuard(USCG)three-tieredsystemofMaritimeSecurity(MARSEC)levels,vesselsecurityrequirements,andadditionalinformationpertainingtoterminaldesign.Belowarelinkstorelevantsectionsbytopic.

CoordinatewiththeWSFCompanySecurityOfficer(CSO)regardingdesignissuespertainingtosecurity.Inaddition,coordinatewiththeUSCGandMaritimeSecurityforallterminals,theUnitedStatesCustomsandBorderProtection(USCBP)forinternationalterminals,andtheTransportationSecurityAdministration(TSA)forTWICandSSI.• MARSECLevels:310.04• VesselSecurity:310.05

570.04 SignageandWayfindingTypesTherearenumeroustypesofsignageandwayfindingtechniquesutilizedatWSFterminals.Theseinclude:architectureandlandscapearchitecturefeatures,staticsignage,variablemessagesigns,informationalkiosksanddisplays,signbridges,highwayadvisoryradio,andtheinternet.RefertoChapters400,450 and 460 for additionalinformationonbuildingandsitelayoutandhowtoincorporatewayfindingtechniquesintotheirdesign.

http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=28:1.0.1.1.36

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/CFR-2009-title46-vol1/CFR-2009-title46-vol1-part39



(1) WSF Terminal Signage TypesWSFhasidentified19differentsignagetypesforuseatWSFterminals.ThesesignagetypesaredescribedintheWSFTerminalSignageStandardsManual.SeveralexamplesofWSFsignagetypesaregiveninExhibit570-1. Refer to Section 570.06formoreinfoontheWSFTerminalSignageStandardsManual.


Freestanding Sign Portable Sign Flag Mounted Sign

Information Display Sign Bridge Vehicle Fare Display

Exterior Sign Band Tactile Room ID Sign Interior Sign Band

Sample WSF Signage TypesExhibit 570-1

(1) Variable Message Signs

Consider exterior EMSat the terminal entrance, in advance of the terminal entrance, and in theholding lanes to advise customers of information such as sailing status, wait times, lane status,loading information, and general terminal announcements. The vehicle holding area is a goodlocation to provide information while passengers wait and provides an opportunity for advertisingrevenue generation. In addition, install individual smaller signs at each toll booth to provideinformation on tolls and toll booth open/closed status.

Install interior EMSsigns in thepassenger building at the turnstile locations and at theinformation board. Utilize EMSsignage at the control point prior to themovable span to informcustomers of “Wait” verses “NowLoading” status. These signs are integrated into thedoorcontrols at the operator control station. In addition, install EMSalong the overhead loadingwalkway and transfer span as appropriate.

Freestanding Sign









Portable Sign









Flag Mounted Sign









Information Display









Sign Bridge









Vehicle Fare Display









Exterior Sign Band









Tactile Room ID Sign









Interior Sign Band

SampleWSFSignageTypesExhibit 570-1



(2) Variable Message SignsConsiderexteriorEMSattheterminalentrance,inadvanceoftheterminalentrance,andintheholdinglanestoadvisecustomersofinformationsuchassailingstatus,waittimes,lanestatus,loadinginformation,andgeneralterminalannouncements.Thevehicleholdingareaisagoodlocationtoprovideinformationwhilepassengerswaitandprovidesanopportunityforadvertisingrevenuegeneration.Inaddition,installindividualsmallersignsateachtollboothtoprovideinformationontollsandtollboothopen/closedstatus.

InstallinteriorEMSsignsinthepassengerbuildingattheturnstilelocationsandattheinformationboard.UtilizeEMSsignageatthecontrolpointpriortothemovablespantoinformcustomersof“Wait”verses“NowLoading”status.Thesesignsareintegratedintothedoorcontrolsattheoperatorcontrolstation.Inaddition,installEMSalongtheoverheadloadingwalkwayandtransferspanasappropriate.

ThemessagestobedisplayedontheseEMSareprogrammable.Themaincomponentsofanelectronicmessagesignincludethesignhousing,alocalsigncontrollerandtheoperatorinterfacethatallowsformonitorandcontrolofthesigns.UtilizeLightEmittingDiode(LED)technologyforthesigndisplaysandlocatethecomputerizedcontrolsfortheEMSintheterminalsupervisoroffice.


Interior Variable Message Sign Exterior Variable Message Sign

Variable Message SignsExhibit 570-2

(1) Informational Kiosks and Display Cases

Use kiosks and display cases to provide information such as maps, ferry and transit schedules,brochures, and other information not easily conveyed using signage.

(2) Sign Bridges

Locate sign bridges above the road at terminals where there is appropriate physical space and aneed to organize traffic. These may belocated at thehighway entrance to the terminal or insidethe terminal such as in the holding lane area.

(3) Highway/ Ferry Advisory Radio (HAR/ FAR)

WSDOT has a designated radio frequency in which motorists can tune in to hear currentinformation regarding ferry sailings including schedule delays, route detours, route closures, andemergency conditions. This provides motorists with an opportunity to modify their sailing plansbased on breaking news and unforeseen and unusual circumstances. Locate highway advisorysigns equipped with a flashing yellowbeacon along the highway in advance of ferry terminals toadvise motorists to tune in to thehighway advisory radio. Consider temporary highway advisoryradio signs when terminal projects will create traffic delays for long time periods. Locate ferryadvisory signs at the terminal to provide similar information as that of the HAR, but with theaddition of security information and regulatory information. The ferry advisory signs do notrequire flashing beacons.

(4) Internet

The internet is another source of wayfinding. Although not a terminal design element, the internetcanbe used in conjunction with terminal design to supplement terminal wayfinding systems.

Interior Variable Message Sign


Interior Variable Message Sign Exterior Variable Message Sign


(1) Informational Kiosks and Display Cases

Use kiosks and display cases to provide information such as maps, ferry and transit schedules,brochures, and other information not easily conveyed using signage.

(2) Sign Bridges

Locate sign bridges above the road at terminals where there is appropriate physical space and aneed to organize traffic. These may belocated at thehighway entrance to the terminal or insidethe terminal such as in the holding lane area.

(3) Highway/ Ferry Advisory Radio (HAR/ FAR)

WSDOT has a designated radio frequency in which motorists can tune in to hear currentinformation regarding ferry sailings including schedule delays, route detours, route closures, andemergency conditions. This provides motorists with an opportunity to modify their sailing plansbased on breaking news and unforeseen and unusual circumstances. Locate highway advisorysigns equipped with a flashing yellowbeacon along the highway in advance of ferry terminals toadvise motorists to tune in to thehighway advisory radio. Consider temporary highway advisoryradio signs when terminal projects will create traffic delays for long time periods. Locate ferryadvisory signs at the terminal to provide similar information as that of the HAR, but with theaddition of security information and regulatory information. The ferry advisory signs do notrequire flashing beacons.

(4) Internet

The internet is another source of wayfinding. Although not a terminal design element, the internetcanbe used in conjunction with terminal design to supplement terminal wayfinding systems.

Exterior Variable Message Sign




(3) Informational Kiosks and Display CasesUsekiosksanddisplaycasestoprovideinformationsuchasmaps,ferryandtransitschedules,brochures,andotherinformationnoteasilyconveyedusingsignage.

(4) Sign BridgesLocatesignbridgesabovetheroadatterminalswherethereisappropriatephysicalspaceandaneedtoorganizetraffic.Thesemaybelocatedatthehighwayentrancetotheterminalorinsidetheterminalsuchasintheholdinglanearea.

(5) Highway/ Ferry Advisory Radio (HAR/ FAR)WSDOThasadesignatedradiofrequencyinwhichmotoristscantuneintohearcurrentinformationregardingferrysailingsincludingscheduledelays,routedetours,routeclosures,andemergencyconditions.Thisprovidesmotoristswithanopportunitytomodifytheirsailingplansbasedonbreakingnewsandunforeseenandunusualcircumstances.Locatehighwayadvisorysignsequippedwithaflashingyellowbeaconalongthehighwayinadvanceofferryterminalstoadvisemotoriststotuneintothehighwayadvisoryradio.Considertemporaryhighwayadvisoryradiosignswhenterminalprojectswillcreatetrafficdelaysforlongtimeperiods.LocateferryadvisorysignsattheterminaltoprovidesimilarinformationasthatoftheHAR,butwiththeadditionofsecurityinformationandregulatoryinformation.Theferryadvisorysignsdonotrequireflashingbeacons.

(6) InternetTheinternetisanothersourceofwayfinding.Althoughnotaterminaldesignelement,theinternetcanbeusedinconjunctionwithterminaldesigntosupplementterminalwayfindingsystems.

WSDOThasaWashingtonStateFerrieswebsitewhichincludesinformationsuchasterminalprojectwebpages,ferryroutes,sailingschedules,fares,reservations,andterminaldirections.Whereapplicable,coordinatewithWSDOTstaffregardingwebsiteupdateswhichcanhelpachieveaprojectpurpose.



570.05 Signage FunctionsThefunctionofWSFterminalsignageistodirect,identify,inform,regulateorpermitthetravellingpublicatWSFterminals.Inaddition,signcodes,lifesafetyissuesanddisabledaccessguidelinesneedtobeaddressedtomeetnational,stateandlocalrequirements.

Agoodsignsystemprovidesclearinformationwhereneededwithoutoverwhelmingtheuserwithtoomuchinformation.Successfullydesignedsignagehelpsvisitorsreachtheirdestinations,makesinformationaccessible,andprovidesanenhancedexperiencefortheuser.

(1) Directional SignsDirectionalsignsguideuserstotheterminal,throughtheterminalsiteandbuildings,andtotheirdestinationswithintheterminalfacilities.Themainfunctionofdirectionalsignsistoincreasetheflowofpassengersthroughthesystembyhelpingcustomersreachtheirdestinationsefficiently.

Providedirectionalsignagetoguideuserstothefollowinglocations:• TerminalEntrance• Pedestrian Access Routes• PassengerBuildingEntrance• CustomerService• Passenger and Bicycle Waiting Areas• FarePurchaseLocations• VesselBoarding• PriorityandSpecialUseLoadingLanes• Restrooms• PassengerConveniences• ParkingandDrop-offZones• Pet Areas• ExitSigns• TransitLocations• CommuterRailStations• PublicDestinationsofSpecialInterest

Locatedirectionalsignswheretheywillbereadilynoticedbypassengers(pedestrians,bicyclists,andmotorists)astheyapproachtheterminal,terminalbuildingsandalongthemaincorridorsandpathwaysoftheterminalbuildingsandsite.InadditiontosignageforWSFfacilities,providedirectionalsignagefornearbypublicdestinationsofspecialinterestincludingwaterfrontpromenades,scenicoutlooks,fishingpiers,andhistoricandculturallandmarks.Providesufficientsignagethatisconcisesothatpassengerscanmakeinformeddecisionswithouthavingtostopandreadthesigns.




signage that is concise so that passengers can make informed decisions without having tostopand read thesigns.

Interior Directional SignageExhibit 570-3


signage that is concise so that passengers can make informed decisions without having tostopand read thesigns.






Exterior Directional SignageExhibit 570-4












(2) Identification SignsIdentificationsignsareusedthroughouttheterminalbuildingsandterminalsitetoindicatethepresenceofaparticularspace,function,amenity,utilityorpieceofequipment.SomeexamplesofidentificationsignsareprovidedinExhibit570-5.


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(2) Identification Signs

Identification signs are used throughout the terminal buildings and terminal site to indicate the presence of a particular space, function, amenity, utility or piece of equipment. Some examples of identification signs are provided in Exhibit 570-5.

Restrooms Bicycle Waiting Area

Equipment Signage Equipment Signage

Phone Fire Extinguisher

Identification SignsExhibit 570-5

Restrooms









Bicycle Waiting Area









Equipment Signage









Equipment Signage









Phone









Fire Extinguisher

IdentificationSignsExhibit 570-5











(3) Informational SignsProvideinformationalsignagenearthepassengerbuildingentrance,withinthepassengerwaitingarea,andthroughouttheterminalbuildingsandsite.InformationboardsprovidepassengerswithinteractiveinformationaboutWSFterminalsandoperations.Considerprovidingthesesignsaselectronicmessagingsigns.EMSsignsallowWSFoperationsstafftoupdaterelevantinformationwhenneededaswellasconveymultiplemessageswithasinglesign.

Commoninformationalsignsinclude:• Customerservicescheduleinformation• Departureschedule/status• General fare rates• Concessionsinformation• Educational,culturalandhistoricinformation

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(3) Informational Signs

Provide informational signage near the passenger building entrance, within the passenger waitingarea, and throughout the terminal buildings and site. Information boards provide passengers withinteractive information about WSF terminals and operations. Consider providing these signs aselectronic messaging signs. EMSsigns allowWSFoperations staff to update relevant informationwhen needed as well as convey multiplemessages with a single sign.

Common informational signs include:

• Customer service schedule information

• Departure schedule/status

• General fare rates

• Concessions information

• Educational, cultural and historic information

WSF Informational Display Transit Schedule Kiosk

Educational Signs WSF Route Map and Schedule Display

Informational Signs, Displays, and KiosksExhibit 570-6

WSF Informational Display














Transit Schedule Kiosk














Educational Signs














WSF Route Map and Schedule Display

InformationalSigns,Displays,andKiosksExhibit 570-6



Provideinformationalkiosksthatdisplayferry,transitandcommunitynoticesincludingdirectionalsignagethatprovidespedestrianswithwayfindingsystemstoferrypassengerservices.

Considerprovidingeducationalsignagehighlightinghistoricalbackground,areasofpublicinterest,marineecology,andotherrelevanttopics.

AlsoconsiderprovidingsignseducatingthepubliconWSF’scommitmenttotheenvironment.Useinterpretivesignagetohighlightspecialfunctionssuchasbioretentioncells,rainwaterreuse,andwaterqualityissuesinthePugetSound.

(4) Regulatory SignsRegulatorysignsalerttransportationsystemuserstoapplicablelawsorregulations,andprovideinformationandinstructionsrequiredforcompliance.Regulatorysigns,whoseinstallationisrequiredforenforcementofalaw,arelistedinExhibit570-7.

SomeRulesoftheRoad(RCW 46.61)arenotenforceableunlessappropriatesignsareposted.Thefollowingsignsmustbeinstalledtoenforcearegulation(RCW).RefertoWSDOTSign Fabrication Manualforsignnumbers.Placethesesignsatthepointofregulationorwheretheprohibitionbeginsandends.

Sign Message WSDOTSignNumber RCWStop & Yield R1-1 & R1-2 47.36.110Speed Limit R2-1 46.61.405

Parking Restrictions R7 Series 46.61.575Reserved Parking For

Disabled Persons R7-801 46.61.581

No Stopping Restrictions R8 Series 46.61.570Pedestrian Prohibition R5 Series WAC 468-58-030

Weight Restrictions, etc. R12 Series 46.61.450

Signs Required for Law EnforcementExhibit 570-7

SecondSubstituteSenateBill6109statesthat“SignagemustbeprominentlydisplayedateachterminalandoneachvesselthatinformsthepublicthatassaultsonWashingtonstateemployeeswillbeprosecutedtothefullextentorthelaw.”Displaythissignageinhightrafficareasandinhighlyvisiblelocationssuchasattheterminalbuildingentrance,atthefrontofthetollbooths,andinthevehicleholdingarea.

Exhibit570-8givessomeadditionalexamplesofregulatorysignsthatarecommonlyfoundatWSFterminals.

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61


http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=47.36.110

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.405

http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.575

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.581

http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.61.570

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=468-58-030

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.450





No Gas Cans Aboard Ferries Assaults on State Employees

No Diving Maximum Occupancy

No Loitering / No Smoking No Solicitors

Regulatory SignsExhibit 570-8

No Gas Cans Aboard Ferries







Assaults on State Employees







No Diving







Maximum Occupancy







No Loitering / No Smoking







No Solicitors




(5) WSF Policy SignsWSFPolicysignsaresignsthatareintendedtocontrolactivitiesattheterminal,butwhicharenotstrictlyenforceablebylaw.SomeexamplesofWSFpolicysignsareshowninExhibit570-9.

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(5) WSF Policy Signs

WSF Policy signs are signs that are intended to control activities at the terminal, but which arenot strictly enforceable by law.Some examples of WSFpolicy signs are shown in Exhibit 570-9.

No Skating or Skateboarding No Idling

Keep Pets on Leash Do Not Feed Birds

WSF Policy SignsExhibit 570-9

(6) ADA and Universal Design Signage

The Americans with Disabilities Act consists of a series of national guidelines developed to helppersons with disabilities achieve equal access to all public spaces in America. Theseguidelinesrequire that most destinations in a public building which are identified with a sign have Brailleand tactile identification information in order to provide orientation to theblind and visuallyimpaired population. These guidelines also require signage and needs accommodationsthroughout public buildings and sites. Refer to Chapter 300 for additional information.

Provide ADA signage and tactile identification information as required by law. This includes butis not limited to signage for ADA permitted parking spaces and pick-up dropoff areas, tactileidentification informationat curb ramps and various additional locations, and signage displaying

No Skating or Skateboarding


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No Idling


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Keep Pets on Leash


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Do Not Feed Birds


(6) ADA and Universal Design SignageTheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActconsistsofaseriesofnationalguidelinesdevelopedtohelppersonswithdisabilitiesachieveequalaccesstoallpublicspacesinAmerica.TheseguidelinesrequirethatmostdestinationsinapublicbuildingwhichareidentifiedwithasignhaveBrailleandtactileidentificationinformationinordertoprovideorientationtotheblindandvisuallyimpairedpopulation.Theseguidelinesalsorequiresignageandneedsaccommodationsthroughoutpublicbuildingsandsites.Refer to Chapter300foradditionalinformation.

ProvideADAsignageandtactileidentificationinformationasrequiredbylaw.ThisincludesbutisnotlimitedtosignageforADApermittedparkingspacesandpick-up



dropoffareas,tactileidentificationinformationatcurbrampsandvariousadditionallocations,andsignagedisplayingcontactinformationforobtainingassistanceforpassengerswithdisabilities.Inaddition,providesignageindicating“ServiceAnimalsWelcome”neartheterminalentrance.Serviceanimalsignsshouldberectangular,blue,includeBraille,andhavetheinternationalsymbolforaccessibility.RefertoWSDOTsigningguidelinesforadditionalinformationonstandardletterheight,font,etc.

Inadditiontomandatedrequirementsfordisabledaccess,growingsegmentsoftheAmericanpopulationrequireotherneedsaccommodations.UniversalDesignisatermappliedtoprovidingfacilitiesandproductsthatareinherentlyaccessibletobothpeoplewithoutdisabilitiesandpeoplewithdisabilities.BelowaresomeexamplesofhowsignageandwayfindingisappliedtoADAandUniversalDesign.• Brightandappropriatelighting• Clearlinesofsighttoreducedependenceonsound• Useofmeaningfuliconswithtextlabels• Auditoryoutputredundantwithinformationonvisualdisplays• Visualoutputredundantwithinformationinauditoryoutput• Contrastcontrolsonvisualoutput• Volumecontrolsonauditoryoutput• Choiceoflanguageonspeechoutput• Closedcaptioningontelevisionnetworks• Signswithlight-on-darkvisualcontrast• Instructionthatpresentsmaterialbothorallyandvisually• Large-printlabelsonequipmentcontrolbuttons

WSFcurrentlyprovidesaudiblemessagingatitsterminalstoaccommodatetheblind/lowvisionpopulationandisworkingtowardsincorporatingvisualpagingtoaccommodatethedeaf/hardofhearingpopulation.ProvidevisualpaginginformationforallelectronicsignsystemsinconsultationwithWSDOT’sADAManager.SeeElectronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508), Subpart Bforspecificinformationontechnologyrequirements.RefertotheADA Standards for Accessible Designforthephysicalmountingofvisualpagingsigns,colorsofsigns,andsizeofsigns.



contact information for obtaining assistance for passengers with disabilities. In addition, providesignage indicating “Service Animals Welcome” near the terminal entrance. Service animal signsshould be rectangular, blue, include Braille, and have the international symbol for accessibility.Refer to WSDOTsigning guidelines for additional information on standard letter height, font, etc.

In addition to mandated requirements for disabled access, growing segments of the Americanpopulation require other needs accommodations. Universal Design is a term applied to providingfacilities and products that are inherently accessible to bothpeople without disabilities and peoplewithdisabilities. Beloware some examples of howsignage and wayfinding is applied to ADAand Universal Design.

• Bright and appropriate lighting

• Clear lines of sight to reduce dependence on sound

• Use of meaningful icons with text labels

• Auditory output redundant with information on visual displays

• Visual output redundant with information in auditory output

• Contrast controls on visual output

• Volume controls on auditory output

• Choice of language on speech output

• Closed captioning on television networks

• Signs with light-on-dark visual contrast

• Instruction that presents material both orally and visually

• Large-print labels on equipment control buttonsWSF currently provides audible messaging at its terminals to accommodate theblind/lowvisionpopulation and is working towards incorporating visual paging to accommodate the deaf/hard ofhearing population. Provide visual paging information for all electronic sign systems inconsultation with WSDOT’s ADA Manager. See Electronic and Information TechnologyAccessibility Standards (Section 508), Subpart B for specific information on technologyrequirements. Refer to the ADA Standards for Accessible Design for the physical mounting ofvisual paging signs, colors of signs, and size of signs.

ADA Reserved Parking ADA Assistance ADA Load/Unload

ADA SignageExhibit 570-10

ADA Reserved Parking



















ADA Assistance



















ADA Load/Unload


https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards/section-508-standards

https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards/section-508-standards

http://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm

http://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm



(7) Security SignageThefollowingsecurity-relatedsignageisincorporatedatWSFterminals:• MARSECLevelSignsarerequiredattheentrancetotheterminalsinfrontofthetollbooths.

• Signsindicatingpublicareasaresubjecttovideomonitoring• SignageattheOHLtransferspanstatingthatonceloadinghasbegun,thecaptain’spermissionisrequiredtodisembarkthevessel.

• NoLoitering/PublicNuisancesigns.Violatorsaresubjecttoarrest.• EmployeeAccessOnly• Restricted Area• NoTrespassing


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(7) Security Signage

The following security-related signage is incorporated at WSF terminals:

• MARSECLevel Signs are required at the entrance to the terminals in front of the tollbooths.

• Signs indicating public areas are subject to video monitoring

• Signage at the OHL transfer span stating that once loading hasbegun, the captain’spermission is required to disembark thevessel.

• No Loitering/ Public Nuisance signs. Violators are subject to arrest.

• Employee Access Only

• Restricted Area

• No Trespassing

No Trespassing No Loitering / No Public Nuisance

OHL Transfer Span Security Signage

Security SignageExhibit 570-11

No Trespassing


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• Restricted Area

• No Trespassing




No Loitering / No Public Nuisance


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• Restricted Area

• No Trespassing










MARSEC Level Items Prohibited on WSF Facilities

Restricted Area Video Monitoring

Vehicle Screening and Inspection Employee Access Only

Security SignageExhibit 570-11 (continued)

MARSEC Level







Items Prohibited on WSF Facilities







Restricted Area







Video Monitoring







Vehicle Screening and Inspection







Employee Access OnlySecurity Signage

Exhibit 570-11 (continued)



570.06 Signage ManualsSignagemanualshelppromotetheuseofconsistentsignagemakingsigningmoreeffective.ConsulttheWSFTerminalSignageStandardsManualandtheManual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesinthedesignofsignagesystemsatWSFfacilities.AnexampleWSFterminalsignageplanisincludedinAppendixT.ReferalsototheSign Fabrication ManualandtheStandard PlansM21-01forworkzonetrafficcontrol signage.

(1) WSF Terminal Signage Standards ManualTheWSFTerminalSignageStandardsManual,availableontheWSFReferenceLibrary,providesguidelinesforauniformandconsistentsignprogramthroughouttheWashingtonStateFerrySystem.ThesignprogramutilizesinternationalsymbolsandiscompliantwiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesActtocreateahighlyeffectiveandeasilyunderstoodinformationflowthatcanbequicklyprocessedbyallpersonsandkeepsusersmovingefficientlytotheirdestination.

Themanualincludeslayouts(standardcolors,text,andsymbols),fabricationtechnique,materials,installationandmountinglocations.SigntypesaredesignedtoaccommodatethemajorityofinformationtobepresentedbytheWSFSystem.CoastGuardrequiredsignsarealsoincludedtoaccommodateregulatoryandemergencyinformationasnecessary.

(2) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Locatetrafficcontrolsignsasnecessarythroughouttheterminal.TheStandard Specifications for MUTCDsignsaredeterminedbytheUSDOTandWSDOTandarenotincludedintheWSFTerminalSignageStandardsManual.

MUTCDLocation SignTypeChapter 2B Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and GatesChapter 2C Warning Signs and Object MarkersChapter 2D Guide Signs – Conventional RoadsChapter 2E Guide Signs – Freeways and ExpresswaysChapter 2F Toll Road SignsChapter 2G Preferential and Managed Lane SignsChapter 2H General Information SignsChapter 2I General Service SignsChapter 2J Specific Service SignsChapter 2L Changeable Message SignsChapter 2M Recreational and Cultural Interest SignsChapter 2N Emergency Management Signs

Part 6 Work Zone SignsPart 7 School Area SignsPart 8 Railroad and Light Rail SignsPart 9 Bicycle Facility Signs

MUTCDSignTypeReferencesExhibit 570-12






http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part2/part2b.htm

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part2/part2c.htm

http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/htm/2009/part2/part2d.htm

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570.07 Signage by Location(1) Building Signage

Buildingsignagehasbothaninteriorandanexteriorcomponent.Exteriorbuildingsignageisconcentratedneartheterminalentrance,muchofitpostedonthewalloutsidethebuildingentrance.Interiorbuildingsignageislocatedthroughoutthebuilding,butisconcentratedinhighuseareassuchaspassengerwaitingandpassengerloadingareas.DesignbuildingsignagetocomplywiththeWSFTerminalSignageStandards Manual.

Providesignagefor:• Terminalbuildingidentification/entrance• MARSEClevel• ItemsprohibitedonWSFfacilities• AssaultsonWashingtonStateEmployeeswillbeprosecuted• Farepurchaselocationsandfarerates• Directionsforwalk-onstoterminalandoverheadwalkway• Directionsforbicyclestovehicletollbooths• Unclaimedbicycleinformation• Unclaimedbaggage/packagerestrictions• Telephones/vendingareas• Restrooms• Nosmoking• Customerservice• Scheduleinformation• Departureschedule/status• Concessions and retail• Maximumoccupantload• Fireextinguisherlocations• Exitlocations• Emergencyevacuation/exitplan• Transit/commuterrailinformation• Shuttles/taxis• Directionstopetarea• Accessibilityinformation

Exhibits570-13 and570-14giveexamplesofinteriorandexteriorbuildingsignageatWSFterminals.Foradditionalbuildingsignageexamples,refertodirectionalandinformationalsignageexamplesshowninExhibits570-3through570-6.




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Passenger Building Fare Collection Passenger Ticket Booth Signage

Restroom ID Sign with Braille No Smoking Sign

Phone Directional Sign Fire Extinguisher Identification

Interior Building SignageExhibit 570-13

Passenger Building Fare Collection


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Passenger Ticket Booth Signage


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Restroom ID Sign with Braille


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No Smoking Sign


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Phone Directional Sign


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Fire Extinguisher Identification






Anacortes Passenger Building Pt. Defiance Passenger Building

Unclaimed Bicycles / Unattended Baggage Vashon Passenger Building

Edmonds Passenger Building Passenger Building Identification Sign

Exterior Building SignageExhibit 570-14

Anacortes Passenger Building







Pt. Defiance Passenger Building







Unclaimed Bicycles / Unattended Baggage







Vashon Passenger Building







Edmonds Passenger Building







Passenger Building Identification Sign




(2) Access, Approach and Exit SignageBelowareexamplesofsignageusedattheapproach,entranceandexittotheterminals.


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(2) Access, Approach and Exit Signage

Below are examples of signage used at the approach, entrance and exit to the terminals.

Directional Signage to Terminal Waiting Area Warning Sign

Ferry Wait Time Signage Directional Signage to Terminal

Ferry Holding Lane Signage Ferry Holding Lane Signage

Terminal Approach SignageExhibit 570- 15

Directional Signage to Terminal


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Waiting Area Warning Sign


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Ferry Wait Time Signage


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Directional Signage to Terminal


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Ferry Holding Lane Signage


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TerminalApproachSignageExhibit 570-15






No Right Turn into Ferry Holding Lane Ferry Traffic Yield to Right Turns

Ferry Traffic Lane Signage Sign Bridge for Ferry Signal

Terminal Approach SignageExhibit 570-15 (continued)















No Right Turn into Ferry Holding Lane







Ferry Traffic Yield to Right Turns







Ferry Traffic Lane Signage







Sign Bridge for Ferry Signal

TerminalApproachSignageExhibit 570-15 (continued)




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Exit Lane Signage Posted Exit Speed Limit

Lights On? Pedestrian Crossing

Vertical Clearance Do Not Enter

Entrance and Exit SignageExhibit 570-16

Exit Lane Signage


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Posted Exit Speed Limit


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Lights On?


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Pedestrian Crossing


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Vertical Clearance


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Do Not EnterEntrance and Exit Signage

Exhibit 570-16



(3) Toll Plaza SignageThetollplazaisaverybusylocationforsignage.Therearenumerousmessagestoconveytotheterminaluser,andthespacecanbequitecongested.Usecareinlocatingsignagesothatitcanbeeasilyseen,readandunderstood.

(a) Advance SigningAdvancesigningisrecommendedespeciallywhereElectronicFareCollection(EFC)andothermixedpaymenttypesarecombinedattollplazas.TheadvancesignsshouldwarnoftheTollPlazaAheadand,ifappropriate,regulatorysignsshouldidentifywhichlanestouseforeachpaymenttypeandanyvehiclerestrictions.Tollrateinformationshouldalsobeincludedontheadvancesignsorsupplementalsignstogivemotoristsnoticeoftherequiredpaymentatthetollbooths.

(b) Lane -use SignalsLane-usesignalsareusedattolllanestoindicateanopenorclosedstatus.WSFistransitioningawayfromtheuseofthedownwardpointinggreenarrowtoindicatealaneisopenandaredXtoindicatealaneisclosed(seeExhibit570-18)infavorofEMSsignsatthetollboothswhichindicate“open”ingreen,“closed”inredoraparticularfunctionsuchas“pre-ticketedvehiclesonly”ingreen(seeExhibit570-17).



(3) Toll Plaza Signage

The toll plaza is a very busy location for signage. There are numerous messages to convey totheterminal user, and the space canbe quite congested. Use care in locating signage so that it can beeasily seen, read and understood.

(a) Advance Signing

Advance signing is recommended especially where Electronic Fare Collection (EFC) andother mixed payment types are combined at toll plazas. The advance signs should warn of theToll Plaza Ahead and, if appropriate, regulatory signs should identify which lanes to use foreachpayment type and any vehicle restrictions. Toll rate information should also be includedonthe advance signs or supplemental signs to give motorists notice of the required paymentat the toll booths.

(b) Lane -use Signals

Lane-use signals are used at toll lanes to indicate an open or closed status. WSF istransitioning away from the use of the downward pointing green arrowto indicate a lane isopenand a red X to indicate a lane is closed(see Exhibit 570-18) in favor of EMS signs at thetoll booths which indicate “open” in green, “closed” in red or a particular function suchas“pre-ticketed vehicles only” in green(see Exhibit 570-17).

Lane Closed Indicator Lane Open Indicator

Toll Booth Lane Status IndicatorsExhibit 570-17

(c) Toll Booth Signage

Toll booth signage includes:

• Fares, ticket sales and toll collection information

• Security information(vehicle inspection and MARSEC level)

• Hazardous and restricted materials regulations

• Tall vehicle (over 7’ 6”) marker and operational guidance signage

• ADA information

Lane Closed Indicator



(3) Toll Plaza Signage

The toll plaza is a very busy location for signage. There are numerous messages to convey totheterminal user, and the space canbe quite congested. Use care in locating signage so that it can beeasily seen, read and understood.

(a) Advance Signing

Advance signing is recommended especially where Electronic Fare Collection (EFC) andother mixed payment types are combined at toll plazas. The advance signs should warn of theToll Plaza Ahead and, if appropriate, regulatory signs should identify which lanes to use foreachpayment type and any vehicle restrictions. Toll rate information should also be includedonthe advance signs or supplemental signs to give motorists notice of the required paymentat the toll booths.

(b) Lane -use Signals

Lane-use signals are used at toll lanes to indicate an open or closed status. WSF istransitioning away from the use of the downward pointing green arrowto indicate a lane isopenand a red X to indicate a lane is closed(see Exhibit 570-18) in favor of EMS signs at thetoll booths which indicate “open” in green, “closed” in red or a particular function suchas“pre-ticketed vehicles only” in green(see Exhibit 570-17).

Lane Closed Indicator Lane Open Indicator

Toll Booth Lane Status IndicatorsExhibit 570-17

(c) Toll Booth Signage

Toll booth signage includes:

• Fares, ticket sales and toll collection information

• Security information(vehicle inspection and MARSEC level)

• Hazardous and restricted materials regulations

• Tall vehicle (over 7’ 6”) marker and operational guidance signage

• ADA information

Lane Open IndicatorTollBoothLaneStatusIndicators

Exhibit 570-17

(c) TollBoothSignageTollboothsignageincludes:• Fares,ticketsalesandtollcollectioninformation• Securityinformation(vehicleinspectionandMARSEClevel)• Hazardousandrestrictedmaterialsregulations• Tallvehicle(over7’6”)markerandoperationalguidancesignage• ADAinformation




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Toll Booth SignageExhibit 570-18


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Toll Booth SignageExhibit 570-18

TollBoothSignageExhibit 570-18





Tall Vehicles / No Gas Cans Aboard Ferries Avoid Toll Booth When Turning

Signage Near Ticket Window

Signage Near Ticket Window All Vehicles Must Stop at Toll Booth

Toll Booth SignageExhibit 570-18 (continued)

Tall Vehicles / No Gas Cans Aboard Ferries







Avoid Toll Booth When Turning





















All Vehicles Must Stop at Toll BoothTollBoothSignage

Exhibit 570-18 (continued)



(4) Vehicle Holding Area SignageProvidethefollowingsignageinorinadvanceofthevehicleholdingarea.Referto Section570.07(8)foradditionalsignagepertainingtotrestles.• Directionalsignagetotheterminalbuilding• Directionalsignagetooutdoorrestrooms,whereapplicable• Operationalsignageforvehicleholdinglanes• Bicyclewaitingareasignage(seeExhibit570-25)• Motorcycleandcarpoollanemarkings(seeExhibit570-21)• Noidlezonesignage(seeExhibit570-23)• Petleashrestrictionsandcleanuprequirements(seeExhibit570-23)


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(4) Vehicle Holding Area Signage

Provide the following signage in or in advance of thevehicle holding area. Refer to Section570.07(8) for additional signage pertaining to trestles.

• Directional signage to the terminal building

• Directional signage to outdoor restrooms, where applicable

• Operational signage for vehicle holding lanes

• Bicycle waiting area signage (see Exhibit 570-25)

• Motorcycle and carpool lane markings (seeExhibit 570-21)

• No idle zone signage (seeExhibit 570-23)

• Pet leash restrictions and clean up requirements (see Exhibit 570-23)

Vehicle Holding Lane Sign Bridge Priority Loading Lane Designation

Lane Use Signage Wide Vehicle Lane Use Signage

Vehicle Holding Lane SignageExhibit 570-19

Vehicle Holding Lane Sign Bridge


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Priority Loading Lane Designation


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Lane Use Signage


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Wide Vehicle Lane Use SignageVehicleHoldingLaneSignage

Exhibit 570-19



(5) Parking SignageParkingsignageincludesdirectional,identification,informational,andpermitsignage.Thissignageaddressessuchareasasloading/unloadingzones,passengerparking,ADAparking,employeeparking,andcarpoolparking.Somecommonsignageexamplesareshownbelow.



(5) Parking Signage

Parking signage includes directional, identification, informational, and permit signage. Thissignage addresses such areas as loading/unloading zones, passenger parking, ADA parking,employee parking, and carpool parking. Some common signage examples are shown below.

Passenger Load Only Employee Parking

Pick Up/Drop Restrictions Pick Up and Drop Off Only

Carpool Permit Signage Directional Signage to Parking

Parking SignageExhibit 570-20

Passenger Load Only



(5) Parking Signage






Employee Parking



(5) Parking Signage






Pick Up/Drop Restrictions



(5) Parking Signage






Pick Up and Drop Off Only



(5) Parking Signage






Carpool Permit Signage



(5) Parking Signage






Directional Signage to Parking




(6) Multimodal Facilities SignageProvidesignageformultimodalfacilitiesincludingbutnotlimitedtotransit,commuterrailstations,carpoolandvanpoolaccommodations,andmotorcycleandHOVlanemarkings.


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(6) Multimodal Facilities Signage

Provide signage for multimodal facilities including but not limited to transit, commuter railstations, car pool and vanpool accommodations, and motorcycleand HOV lane markings.

Commuter Rail Sign Transit Sign

HOV Parking Space Markings Motorcycle Lane Markings

Commuter Rail Sign HOV Lane Signage

Multimodal SignsExhibit 570-21

Commuter Rail Sign


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Transit Sign


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HOV Parking Space Markings


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Motorcycle Lane Markings


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Commuter Rail Sign


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HOV Lane Signage




(7) Site Utilities SignageMarksiteutilitiesbothforidentificationpurposesandforsafetyreasons.Utilitysignageincludesbutisnotlimitedtothefollowing:• Firehoseandhydrantlocations• Waterandsewerlineinformation• Buried natural gas lines• Telephone• Fiberoptic• Wirelessnetwork• Power(includerestrictedaccess,dangerandhighvoltagewarningsigns)



(7) Site Utilities Signage

Mark site utilities both for identification purposes and for safety reasons. Utility signage includesbut is not limited to the following:

• Fire hose and hydrant locations

• Water and sewer line information

• Buried natural gas lines

• Telephone

• Fiber optic

• Wireless network

• Power (include restricted access, danger and high voltage warning signs)

Fire Hose Wireless Network

Telephone Service Fire Hydrant Identification

Site Utility SignageExhibit 570-22

Fire Hose








• Telephone

• Fiber optic






Wireless Network








• Telephone

• Fiber optic






Telephone Service








• Telephone

• Fiber optic






Fire Hydrant Identification




(8) Trestle SignageSignagedisplayingthefollowingmessages,orsimilar,iscommonlydisplayedonWSFtrestles. See also 570.07(4)whereholdinglanesarelocatedonthetrestle.• OSHA/WSHAsignage,e.g.trestleloadrating(29CFRPart1917.111b)• Bicyclewaitingarea(seeExhibit570-25)• Motorcycleandcarpoollanemarkings(seeExhibit570-21)• Noidlezonesignage• Petleashrestrictionsandcleanuprequirements• Oilspillcontainmentboomsignage(seeExhibit570-26)• Parkinginformationandrestrictions• Miscellaneous regulatory signage


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(8) Trestle Signage

Signage displaying thefollowing messages, or similar, is commonly displayed on WSF trestles.See also 570.07(4) where holding lanes are located on the trestle.

• OSHA/WSHAsignage, e.g. trestle load rating (29CFR Part 1917.111b)

• Bicycle waiting area (see Exhibit 570-25)


• No idle zone signage

• Pet leash restrictions and clean up requirements

• Oil spill containment boom signage(see Exhibit 570-26)

• Parking information and restrictions

• Miscellaneous regulatory signage

No Fishing No Skating or Skateboarding No Diving

Keep Pets on Leash No-Idle Zone Do Not Feed Birds

Gas Can Storage No Smoking within 50 Feet Restricted Pick-up & Drop-off

Common Trestle SignageExhibit 570-23

No Fishing


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No Skating or Skateboarding


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No Diving


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Keep Pets on Leash


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No-Idle Zone


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Do Not Feed Birds


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Gas Can Storage


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No Smoking within 50 Feet


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(8) Trestle Signage














Restricted Pick-up & Drop-off

CommonTrestleSignageExhibit 570-23

https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10397





Trestle Signage at Vashon Ferry TerminalExhibit 570-24

TrestleSignageatVashonFerryTerminalExhibit 570-24




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Trestle Signage at Edmonds Ferry TerminalExhibit 570-25


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Trestle Signage at Edmonds Ferry TerminalExhibit 570-25

TrestleSignageatEdmondsFerryTerminalExhibit 570-25





TrestleSignageatEdmondsFerryTerminalExhibit 570-25 (continued)

TrestleOil SpillContainmentBoomSignageExhibit 570-26

TrestleSignageatEdmondsFerryTerminalExhibit 570-25 (continued)



Trestle Signage at Edmonds Ferry TerminalExhibit 570-25 (continued)

Trestle Oil Spill Containment Boom SignageExhibit 570-26

TrestleOilSpillContainmentBoomSignageExhibit 570-26



(9) Vehicle Transfer Span SignageSignageconveyingthefollowinginformation,orsimilar,iscommonlydisplayedatWSFvehicletransferspans.RefertoExhibits570-27 and 570-28forexamplesofvehicletransferspansignageatexistingterminals.

1. Securityrestrictions,e.g.• RestrictedArea,AuthorizedPersonnelOnly• EmployeeAccessArea,AuthorizedPersonnelOnly

2. SlipNumber

3. Ferry Destination

4. ParkingLightsOnly,e.g.• UseParkingLightsOnly• LightsOutPlease

5. BicycleandPedestrianLoadingProcedures,e.g.• Caution,DoNotWalkonBridgeWhileVehiclesareLoadingorUnloading• BicyclesMustBeWalkedBetweenHereandVessel• BicycleswillLoadOnlyBeforeorAfterAllAutoTraffic• PassengersandBikesPleaseWaitHereforAttendant• BicyclesWaitHereforAttendant

6. PriorityVehicleLoadingInformation(locateinadvanceofthevehicletransferspan)

7. OSHA/WSHAsignage,e.g.loadingramploadlimit(29CFRPart1918.86b)


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(9) Vehicle Transfer Span Signage

Signage conveying thefollowing information, or similar, is commonly displayed at WSF vehicletransfer spans. Refer to Exhibits 570-27 and 570-28 for examples of vehicle transfer span signageat existing terminals.

1. Security restrictions, e.g.

• Restricted Area, Authorized Personnel Only

• Employee Access Area, Authorized Personnel Only

2. SlipNumber

3. Ferry Destination

4. Parking Lights Only, e.g.

• Use Parking Lights Only

• Lights Out Please

5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Loading Procedures, e.g.

• Caution, Do Not Walk on Bridge While Vehicles are Loading or Unloading

• Bicycles Must Be Walked Between Here and Vessel

• Bicycles will Load Only Before or After All Auto Traffic

• Passengers and Bikes Please Wait Here for Attendant

• Bicycles Wait Here for Attendant

6. Priority Vehicle Loading Information (locate in advance of thevehicle transfer span)

7. OSHA/WSHAsignage, e.g. loading ramp load limit (29 CFR Part 1918.86b)

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Security Signage on the Vehicle TransferSpan Gate ArmExhibit 570-27

SecuritySignageontheVehicleTransferSpanGateArmExhibit 570-27






Vehicle TransferSpan Signage atVashon TerminalExhibit 570-28

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4



Vehicle TransferSpan Signage atVashon TerminalExhibit 570-28

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3 2

4

VehicleTransferSpanSignageatVashonTerminalExhibit 570-28



(10) Passenger Overhead Loading SignageSignagedisplayingthefollowingmessages,orsimilar,iscommonlydisplayedatWSFpassengeroverheadloadingtransferspans(seeExhibits570-29, 570-30 and 570-31).

1. MARSECLevel

2. PassengerLoadingInformation(variablemessagesign)

3. MaximumUniformLiveLoad(see29CFRPart1918.86bforOSHA/WISHAsignage)

4. NoSmoking

5. PublicAreasSubjecttoVideoMonitoring

6. ProhibitedItems

7. VerticalClearanceSignage(16FT0IN)

8. Passenger Loading Directional Signage

9. Notice–OnlyPaidPassengersBeyondthisPoint

10.Notice,-OnceLoadingHasBegun,theCaptain’sPermissionisRequiredtoDisembark,-TerminalandVesselPublicAreasSubjecttoVideoMonitoring

11.NoSkateboardingAllowed(notshown)

12.DoNotMakeAdjustmentsWhilePassengersareOnTransferSpan(notshown)


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(10) Passenger Overhead Loading Signage

Signage displaying thefollowing messages, or similar, is commonly displayed at WSFpassengeroverhead loading transfer spans (see Exhibits 570-29, 570-30 and 570-31).

1. MARSECLevel

2. Passenger Loading Information (variable message sign)

3. Maximum Uniform Live Load (see 29 CFR Part 1918.86b for OSHA/WISHA signage)

4. No Smoking

5. Public Areas Subject to Video Monitoring

6. Prohibited Items

7. Vertical Clearance Signage (16FT 0 IN)

8. Passenger Loading Directional Signage

9. Notice – Only Paid Passengers Beyond this Point

10. Notice, - Once Loading Has Begun, theCaptain’s Permission is Required to Disembark,- Terminal and Vessel Public Areas Subject to Video Monitoring

11. No Skateboarding Allowed (not shown)

12. Do Not Make Adjustments While Passengers are On Transfer Span (not shown)

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Passenger Overhead Loading Signage at Kingston TerminalExhibit 570-29

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2

6

4

3 5

PassengerOverheadLoadingSignageatKingstonTerminalExhibit 570-29






Passenger Overhead Loading Signage at Kingston TerminalExhibit 570-29 (continued)

Passenger Overhead Loading Signage at Edmonds TerminalExhibit 570-30

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9

7

PassengerOverheadLoadingSignageatKingstonTerminalExhibit 570-29 (continued)



Passenger Overhead Loading Signage at Kingston TerminalExhibit 570-29 (continued)

Passenger Overhead Loading Signage at Edmonds TerminalExhibit 570-30

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9

7

PassengerOverheadLoadingSignageatEdmondsTerminalExhibit 570-30




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Passenger Overhead Loading Security SignageExhibit 570-31

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Passenger Overhead Loading Security SignageExhibit 570-31

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PassengerOverheadLoadingSecuritySignageExhibit 570-31



(11) Slip and Wingwall SignageSignageidentifyingtheslipnumberisprovidedateachslip.Inaddition,signsdisplayingthemessage“ForSafetyDoNotStartMotorUntilDirectedByCrew”aremountedonthetopofboththerightandleftwingwayofeachslip.Theseareintendedtoinstructmotoristsonboardthevessels.SeeExhibit570-32.



(11) Slip and Wingwall Signage

Signage identifying the slip number is provided at each slip. In addition, signs displaying themessage “For Safety Do Not Start Motor Until Directed By Crew”are mounted on the topof boththe right and left wingway of each slip. Theseare intended to instruct motorists onboard thevessels. See Exhibit 570-32.

Slip Identification Sign Slip Identification Sign


Wingwall Signage Locations Wingwall Signage Detail

Slipand Wingwall SignageExhibit 570-32

Slip Identification Sign




































Wingwall Signage Locations









Wingwall Signage Detail

SlipandWingwallSignageExhibit 570-32



(12) Fixed and Floating Dolphin SignageNavigationalarrows,whichpointtotheslipentrance,aretypicallymountedonthefixedandfloatingdolphins.Notrespassingsignageisalsocommonlylocatedonthedolphins.


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(12) Fixed and Floating Dolphin SignageNavigational arrows, which point to the slip entrance, are typically mounted on the fixed andfloating dolphins. No trespassing signage is also commonly located on the dolphins.

Fixed Dolphin Navigational Arrows Sign Detail

Sign Detail Floating Dolphin Navigational Arrows

No Trespassing Sign Location Sign Detail

Fixed and Floating Dolphin SignageExhibit 570-33

Fixed Dolphin Navigational Arrows


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Sign Detail


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Sign Detail


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No Trespassing Sign Location


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Sign Detail

FixedandFloatingDolphinSignageExhibit 570-33

Documents

Chapter 570 Signage and Wayfinding · 2016. 5. 4. · There are numerous types of signage and wayfinding techniques utilized atWSF terminals. These include: architecture and landscape