Matrix of Sign Types - Campus Planning

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The College of New JerseyExterior Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan

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Matrix of Sign Types





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Vehicular Signage

M A T R I X O F S I G N T Y P E SSign Function Text Terminology Sub-Components Symbols Location(s) Legibility

RequirementsComments

Logo Plaque None None None TCNJ logo Attached to leg of existing guide sign for TCNJ on I-95

Minimum 8" high.





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Vehicular Signage

M A T R I X O F S I G N T Y P E S• One destination per trailblazer

Directional Arrow on same or separate plaque

Distance to destination on plaque miles, decimal portion of miles or feet.

• None• One of the following:University of Texas at San Antonio UTSA Interstate routesCampus name

Vehicular Trailblazer

• UTSA Logo[Interstate route logo]Parking symbol

• As reinforcement along interstates, approaches to campus/town, and to significant destinations.

• As per MUTCD • Using multiple trailblazers along a road is not recommended.

• If 2 or more destinations are needed, use a directional sign instead

TextSign Function TerminologySub-components Symbols Locations

LegibilityRequirements Comments

2 mi.

Ohio State University1/2 mile

Sign Function Text Terminology Sub-Components Symbols Location(s) Legibility Requirements

Comments

Vehicular Trailblazer One of the following: The College of New Jersey or Logo Plaque [Distance to destination]

One destination per trailblazer. Directional Arrow on same or separate plaque. Distance to destination in miles.

None TCNJ logo As directional confir-mation along Pen-nington Rd and Green Lane.

As per MUTCD Using multiple trail-blazers along a road is not recommended. If 2 or more destinations are needed, use a directional sign instead.





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Vehicular Signage

M A T R I X O F S I G N T Y P E S• Terms approved by the University

• Campus names as approved by the University

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

or

• UTSACampus designa-tion if desired.

Gateway • UTSA Logo or wordmark

• Major entries to each campus

• Visible and legible in excess of 200 feet.

• At each selected location



• Terms approved by the University

• Campus names as approved by the University

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

or

• UTSACampus designa-tion if desired.

Gateway • UTSA Logo or wordmark

• Major entries to each campus

• Visible and legible in excess of 200 feet.





Comments

Gateway The College of New Jersey

Terms approved by the College.

Tag lines as approved by the College.

TCNJ Logo or wordmark.

Pennington Road and Green Lane entries to campus.

Visible and legible in excess of 200 feet.

At each selected location.





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Vehicular Signage

M A T R I X O F S I G N T Y P E S

Edward Ximenes St

• Street Name with street type abbreviated as per MUTCDStreetDriveBoulevardRoadHighwayLaneWalkPaseo

• None• Street nameStreet Sign • None • At street intersections and at block range changes (e.g., from 100's to 200's)

These should also be present on pedestrianized streets, paseos and walkways.

For vehicles, there should be one 150+ feet prior to intersections on arterials and major roads within the campus with 6 inch cap height.

• Interior of campus sized for pedestrians or slow moving vehicles (<25mph) where adjacent to vehicular ROW. At boundaries and along arterials sized for 45mph.

From MUTCD 2004Letters should be at least 150 mm (6 in) in height for all capital letters, with 113 mm (4.5 in) in height for lower case letters. On urban streets with speeds of 25 mph or less, the legend should be at least 100 mm (4 in) in height.

Font is to be san serif for legibility

• Could be integrated with directional elements at pedestrian locations.

For high speed locations consider a second sign hanging from mast arms to improve visibility for motorists. A third approach sign 200 feet prior to the intersection is desirable on approach and frontage roads at the periphery of campuses.



S University AVECRONKRIGHT ST400 SN 500

Old Hospital Rd.


Comments

Street Sign Street name Street Name with street type abbreviated as per MUTCD: Street Drive Boulevard Road Highway Lane Walk

None None At street intersections and at block range changes (e.g., from 100's to 200's). These should also be present on pedestrianized streets and walkways. For vehicles, there should be one 150+ feet prior to intersections on arterials and major roads within the campus with 6 inch cap height.

From MUTCD 2009, letters should be at least 150 mm (6 in) in height for all capital letters, with 113 mm (4.5 in) in height for lower case letters. On urban streets with speeds of 25 mph or less, the legend should be at least 100 mm (4 in) in height. Font is to be sans serif for legibility.

Could be integrated with directional elements at pedestrian locations. For high speed locations, consider a second sign hanging from mast arms to improve visibility for motorists. A third approach sign 200 feet prior to the inter-section is desirable on approach and frontage roads at the periphery of campuses.





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Vehicular Signage


Campus SouthCampus West

Visitor Information & Parking

• Names limited to 2 words in most cases; same as or subset of building identification sign name;

Names fit on one line

Use abbreviations as noted in the MUTCD manual.

• Beyond boundary of campus:Visitor InformationVisitor ParkingAdmissions

Within campus boundaries: the above items along with immediately adjacent major destinations & venues at decision points:

• Destination and facility names with directional arrows

Number of lines limited by vehicle speed.

> 35mph2-3 lines of text

25-35 mph3-4 lines of text

>25 mph4-5 lines of text

Vehicular Directional • Parking,Information,Federal, state, & local route symbols

• For local roads signs should be 100-150 feet prior to the intersection where there is no intervening intersection.

• From MUTCD 2004Letters should be at least 150 mm (6 in) in height for all capital letters, with 113 mm (4.5 in) in height for lower case letters. On urban streets with speeds of 25 mph or less, the legend should be at least 100 mm (4 in) in height.

Font is to be san serif for legibility

• No logo on these signs to avoid overloading motorists.



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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y OF

CHICAGO


Comments

Vehicular Directional Destination and facility names with directional arrows. Number of lines limited by vehicle speed and MUTCD guidance to no more than 3 messages.

Names limited to 2 words in most cases; same as or subset of building identification sign name. Names fit on one line. Use abbreviations as noted in the MUTCD manual.

Beyond boundary of campus: Visitor Information Visitor Parking Admissions Office Within campus boundaries: the above items along with immediately adjacent major destinations & venues at decision points: Locations listed alphabetically within direction of movement; Order of movement: left, right, ahead.

Parking, Information, federal, state, & local route symbols

For local roads signs should be 100–150 feet prior to the intersection where there is no intervening intersection.

From MUTCD 2009, letters should be at least 150 mm (6 in) in height for all capital letters, with 113 mm (4.5 in) in height for lower case letters. On urban streets with speeds of 25 mph or less, the legend should be at least 100 mm (4 in) in height. Font is to be sans serif for legibility.

Avoid logo on these signs to avoid over-loading motorists and overloading messages. Provide locations on the structure for temporary attachment of messages for special events.





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Vehicular Signage



Parking Garage/Lot ID Facility name Street Address as appropriate.

Facility name related to parking facility or location based name.

Changeable message for operational changes where needed.

Parking accessibility symbol if appropriate.

At vehicular entrances to parking facilities.

Visible and identifiable for 200 feet. Legible in excess of 100 feet. Need illumination during evening hours.

Changeable operations message at appropriate locations.

• Facility name related to parking facility or location based name

• List of facility accessed from garage/lot as appropriate.

• Facility nameStreet Address as appropriate

• "Closest Access To" with list of appropriate destinations for a garage.

Parking Garage/Lot ID

• None • ParkingAccessibility symbol if appropriate.

• Visible and identifiable for 200 feet.

Legible in excess of 100 feet.

Need illumination during evening hours.




T H E O H I O S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

PPermit Parking11th Avenue Garage

FULL

Closest Access To:

Arts ATBiotechnology BSEBiosciences BSBEngineering EBEngineering II EB2John Peace Library JPLMultidisciplinary Studies MSSciences SB

Ramp Full, Plea

South Garage





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Vehicular Signage


• Permit types as defined by Parking and Transportation Services

• None• Permit types as defined by Parking and Transportation Services

Parking Type ID • Permit code and color as appropri-ate

• At ends of rows of a single type of permit parking.Also along roads interior to parking lots to assist in idenifying streets

• Visible and identifiable for 200 feet.

Legible in excess of 100 feet.

• May be combined with parking location ID and Lot ID on a single mounting.



704 Faculty & StaffPermitParking

X1

Permit Only

24 Hour Reserved

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Permit Only

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Faculty & StaffPERMIT PARKING

Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:45 pm

Saturday and Sunday7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Permit Parking F23

PARKING VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER'S EXPENSEIf towed call (512) 471-4441


Comments

Parking Type ID Permitted types as defined by Parking Services.

Permitted types as defined by Parking Services.

None Permit code and color as appropriate.

At ends of rows of a single type of permit parking Also along roads interior to parking lots to assist in identifying streets.

Visible and identifiable for 200 feet Legible in excess of 100 feet.

May be combined with parking location ID and Lot ID on a single mounting.





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Pedestrian Signage


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Guadalupe StreetMain Building & Tower��MIA

Natural Sciences��WCH

Texas Union �UNB

Arts / AthleticsLBJ Library LBJ

Blanton Museum BMA

Brazos Garage BRG

Erwin Center ERC

Hargis Hall / Admissions JHH

Harry Ransom Ctr HRC

Jester Center JES

MLK BoulevardSan Jacinto Res Hall SJH

Trinity Garage TRG

YOUARE

HERE


Comments

Pedestrian Directional

Sign location (if at named intersection or identified facility such as the Student Center) Visitor Parking facilities

Major landmarks & destinations (Local Information Number – if it exists).

Names limited to 2-3 words same as or subset of building identification sign name; name to fit on one line. Buildings listed alphabetically.

Destinations grouped by direction of travel.

Information Accessibility Parking

At street corners, decision points; select pedestrian path intersections.Accessibility signs should be at edge of path so those in wheelchairs or other mobility devices can come close to the sign.

Minimum 5/8" cap height as per ADA.

Subsequent sign should be visible (not readable) where topography or street furniture permit. Located where it will not interfere with disabled movement and can be approached for close inspection by low vision users. Should not interfere with emergency vehicle turning movements.





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Pedestrian Signage


• Name limited to 3 units - Identifier, Function, Building Type: if joined multiple buildings it is automatically a “center”; buildings retain names internally or as subunits on Facility sign

Name should be 3 or less words; 4 maximum; It is highly desirable that names fit on a single line on signs.

• Where both function and building type terms are in the name consider breaking formal id into 2 lines with donor name on the top line with function and building type underneath.

• Facility nameBuilding CodeStreet AddressSub-units if applicable & size permittingAccessible entrance location as needed

Facility IDMain & Secondary Entrances

Accessibility • At primary entrances as well as along all streets bordering or traversing facilityfree-standing or building mounted depending upon conditions.

At secondary entrances; location depends upon sight lines

• Interior of campus sized for pedestrians if no vehicular paths adjacent, otherwise size text for slow moving vehicles (<25mph).

At boundaries and along arterials text sized for posted vehicle speeds.

Need illumination during evening hours.

• Located where will not interfere with disabled movement and can be approached for close inspection by low vision users.




Comments

Facility ID Main & Secondary Entrances

Facility name Building Code Street Address Sub-units if applicable & size permitting Accessible entrance location as needed

Name limited to 3 units - Identifier, Function, Building Type: if joined multiple buildings it is automatically a “center”; buildings retain names internally or as sub-units on Facility sign Name should be 3 or less words; 4 maximum; It is highly desirable that names fit on a single line on signs.

Colleges, units and departments with main administrative office in building only.

Accessibility At primary entrances as well as along all streets bordering or traversing facility free-standing or building mounted depending upon conditions. At secondary entrances; location depends on sight lines

Interior of campus sized for pedestrians if no vehicular paths adjacent, otherwise size text for slow moving vehicles (<25mph). At boundaries and along arterials text sized for posted vehicle speeds. Need illumination during evening hours.

Located where will not interfere with disabled movement and can be approached for close inspection by low vision users.





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Pedestrian Signage



Handicap-accessible building entrances

Location of accessible entry.

None None Accessibility symbol Where pedestrian path crosses access to accessible entry. Located where will not interfere with disabled movement and can be approached for close inspection by low vision users. Also at non-accessible entries with location of accessible entry.

Legible to those in wheelchairs with visual impairment. Visible for 100 feet.

Enter on 12345 Midway Plaisance





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Pedestrian Signage

M A T R I X O F S I G N T Y P E S• Names as shown on building id signs.

• Building codes as shown on building id signs and university web sites

• Gridded map of campus or campus/city area

• Phone number for further information.

• List of University facilities with building codes and grid locations.

Directory Maps • Map of Campus & Map Symbols You-are-here arrow head/triangular indicator

• Other standard symbols in use elsewhere (e.g., restrooms, parking, elevators, etc.) and parking type symbols used by Parking & Transportation Services.

• At entries, exits to parking & major facilities, major decision points for pedestrians; at pull-offs for motorists approaching campus and at ped exits from parking facilities.; oriented so that up on the map is ahead for the user.

• Should be usable by older adults and some visuaIly impaired.

• Will need illumination for use at night.

• Should be identifiable from 150 feet by pedestrians and 200 feet or more by motorists.


• Alternate means for information should be available for those with serious visuaI impairment.




Comments

Directory Maps List of College facilities with building codes and grid locations.

Names as shown on building ID signs. Building codes as shown on building ID signs and college web sites.

Gridded map of campus or campus/city area. Phone number for further information.

Map of Campus & Map Symbols (You-are-here arrowhead/triangular indicator) Other standard symbols in use elsewhere (e.g., restrooms, parking, elevators, etc.) and parking type symbols used by Parking Services.

At entries, exits to parking & major facilities, major decision points for pedestrians; at pull-offs for motorists approaching campus and at ped exits from parking facilities.; oriented so that up on the map is ahead for the user.

Should be usable by older adults and some visuaIly impaired. Will need illumination for use at night. Should be identifiable from 150 feet by pedestrians and 200 feet or more by motorists.

At each selected

location. Alternative means for obtaining information should be available for those with serious visuaI impairment.

Documents

Matrix of Sign Types - Campus Planning