No Slide Title · SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Wall Mounted Outboard Station Name 1. Aluminum sign panels mounted to concrete wall. 2. Sign background shall be Metro brown,

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Sign Types

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Identification Signage

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS

1. Cast bronze pin-mounted letters applied to a graniteor concrete portal.

2. Font style for text shall be Helvetica, Regular.

3. Text height shall be 5”.

4. The use of simulated materials are acceptable upon submission and approval by WMATA.

5. The word “Station” shall be added at the end of the station name as shown on 8a.2 and 8a.3, typical.

8a..1.2 - Elevation at Passageways

8a.1.1 - Elevation at Escalators

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Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names -Wall Mounted

Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names - Wall Mounted

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Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names -Attachment Details

8a.2.1 - Elevation Detail

Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names -Attachment Details

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8a.2.2 - Concrete Attachment Detail 8a.2.3 - Granite Attachment Detail

1. Concrete wall finishes vary by station. Field verify existing conditions and coordinate installation details with WMATA prior to installation.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name at Station Entrances

Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name at Station Entrances

Elevation at Metal Grilles

8a.4.11. Porcelain enamel on steel panel mounted above

entrance gates in mezzanine enclosure.

2. Letters are white on metro brown background. Background color shall be PMS 448 CVC.

3. Font shall be Helvetica, Medium.

4. Text shall be 4” tall.

5. Text color shall be white.

6. These signs are non-illuminated.

7. Text shall be upper/lower case letters.

8. The use of simulated materials are acceptable upon submission and approval by WMATA.

9. The word “Station” shall be added at the end of the station name as shown on 8a.2 and 8a.3, typical.

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Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name Attachment Detail

8a.4.1 Attachment Detail

Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name Attachment Detail

1. Letters are frosted vinyl applied to glazing.

2. Metro logo shall be proportionally sized. See sheet 9.6 for more information.

3. No letters shall cross glass joints.

4. Font shall be Helvetica, regular.

5. Text shall be 12” tall

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Glass Mounted Station Nameat Station Entrance

Glass Mounted Station Nameat Station Entrance

Elevation at Glass Wall

1. Glass Mounted Station Nameat Station Entrance

2. Letters are frosted vinyl applied to glazing.

3. Metro logo shall be proportionally sized. See sheet 9.6 for more information.

4. No letters shall cross glass joints.

5. Font shall be Helvetica, regular.

6. Text shall be 12” tall

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Wall Mounted Outboard Station Name1. Aluminum sign panels mounted to concrete wall.

2. Sign background shall be Metro brown, PMS 448 CVC. All signs shall have clear coat finish.

3. Sign text shall be white. Text shall be upper/lower case letters.

4. Line dot shall be 4’ diameter.

5. Construction details are for reference only. Consult structural engineer for structural design and installation details and submit for WMATA approval.

6. Signs shall be mounted @ 5’-0” above finished floor of platform to the center of the sign, typical.

7. Adjust width of sign as required for longer station names.

Wall Mounted Outboard Station Name

8a.6.1 - Elevation

8a.6.4 - Section8a.6.3 - Plan View

8a.6.1

8a.6.2 - Wall Mounted Condition

8a.6.4

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Site Identification Address Sign

Site Identification Address Sign1. Sign to be painted125” thick aluminum.

2. Copy and border to be die-cut white reflective Scotchlite 2290 by 3M or equal.

3. All copy to be Helvetica Medium upper and lower case letters.

4. Sign color to match Federal Specifications 20040 brown.

5. Posts to be painted to match Federal Specifications 20040 brown unless otherwise noted.

6. See 5.49.2 for footing detail.

7. See 5.49 and 5.50 for mounting details.

8. Copy and arrow direction varies.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Site Identification/Emergency Sign

Site Identification/Emergency Sign1. Sign to be painted125” thick aluminum.







8. Copy varies.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Site Identification Sign

Site Identification Sign1. Sign to be painted125” thick aluminum.







8. Copy and arrow direction varies.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Parking Lot Column Designation

Parking Lot Column Designation

8a.10.1 - Elevation

8a.10.3 - Section8a.10.2 - Plan View

8a.10.4 - 3D Exploded View

8a.9.3

8a.9.2

1. Install mounting angular brackets onto light posts.

2. Bolt together two half cylinders in place.

3. Slide down bolted cylinder sign over threaded pins at angular brackets.

4. Apply nuts on threaded studs.

5. All lettering shall be die-cut adhesive-applied reflective vinyl.

6. These signs are non-illuminated.

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Door Identification Signs1. Single - faced, non-illuminated

2. Align text and graphics as indicated.

3. Spacing between lines of text shall be 1/4".

4. Sign process shall be embossed photopolymer plastic.

5. Mounting location shall comply with ADA regulations.

6. Do not provide signs at access doors located below escalators.

Door Identification Signs

8a.11.1 - Door ID Sign Type 1 8a.11.2 - Door ID Sign Type 2 8a.11.3 – Section

8a.11.4 – Mounting Detail

8a.11.3

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Wayfinding/Directional Signage

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Ceiling Mounted Directional & Station Name Sign

Ceiling Mounted Directional & Station Name Sign

1. Double-sided, illuminated sign with 1/8” rolled aluminum face panel and applied white vinyl graphics.

2. Centered on the platforms and parallel with the tracks.

3. Lettering and graphics shall be die-cut adhesive applied vinyl.

4. Mount signs 8’-6” from finished floor to bottom of sign, typical.

8b.1.2 – Double-Sided Sign Section

8b.1.1 – Sign Elevation

8b.1.3 – Single-Sided Sign Section

8b.1.2/8b.1.3

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Ceiling Mounted Directional

Ceiling Mounted Directional1. Illuminated, double-sided or single-sided sign box

with 1/8” rolled aluminum face panel and white push-through acrylic letters.

2. Mount signs at 8’-6” above finished floor, typical.

3. 4” white text, Helvetica medium font on Metro Brown, PMS 448 CVC, background.

4. Arrow shall be translucent white.

5. Arrow disk shall be opaque black.

6. Ground around disk shall be opaque white.

7. Line disk shall be translucent and correspond with rail line color.

8b.2.2 – Sign Elevation – Type 2

8b.3.1/8b.3.28b.3.3

8b.2.1 – Sign Elevation – Type 1

8b.2.3 – Mounting Detail

8b.2.1/8b.2.2

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Ceiling Mounted Directional - Details

Ceiling Mounted Directional - Details1. All structural connections shall be coordinated and

approved by WMATA structural personnel prior to fabrication and installation.

8b.3.3 – Support Pipe Section8b.3.2 – Single-Faced Sign Section - Open8b.3.1 – Double-Faced Sign Section

8b.3.4 – Support Detail

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Illuminated Wall-Mounted Directional

Illuminated Wall-Mounted Directional 8b.4.2

8b.4.2 – Sign Section


1. Illuminated, single-sided sign box with 1/8” rolled aluminum face panel and white push-through acrylic letters.

2. 4” white text, Helvetica medium font on Metro Brown, PMS 448 CVC, background.

3. Arrow shall be translucent white.

4. Arrow disk shall be opaque Metro Brown.

5. Ground around disk shall be opaque white.

6. Sign width varies and is based on copy length and ADA compliant text height.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List

8b.5.1 - Sign Elevation

Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List1. See 8b.6 for sign mounting details.

2. Signs shall be painted 0.080" aluminum, reinforced top & bottom with 1/2" x 1/8" aluminum angle, typical.

3. Background to match Federal Specification 20040 brown.

4. All graphics shall be engineer grade vinyl.

5. All text shall be white, Helvetica medium.

6. End-of-line destination station text height shall be 1-3/8".

7. Rail lines shall be 1-3/4" thick, typical.

8. Rail line dots shall be 3/4" diameter, typical.

9. All text heights shall be 1" except end-of-line destination station. See note 6 above.

10.Station dots shall be 13/16” diameter, typical.

11.Station location name shall be enclosed in a rectangle box as shown. Box line shall be white and box line thickness shall be 1/8”.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS

WHEN APPLYING THIS DETAIL, USE 3/8” DIAMETER SST EXP. BOLTS W/ 3” EMBEDMENT.

Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List Mounting Details

Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List Mounting Details

8b.6.2 – Sign Connection Detail

8b.6.5 – Mounting Detail – Type 38b.6.4 – Mounting Detail – Type 28b.6.3 – Mounting Detail – Type 1

8b.6.1 – Typical Vault Section @Platform

8b.6.2

1. All steel members shall be ASTM A36 unless noted otherwise.

2. All bolts shall be ASTM a325. Expansion bolts shall be Hilti Type II stainless steel Kwik Bolts or equivalent where contacting aluminum members. All other expansion bolts shall be carbon steel Kwik Bolt Type II or equivalent.

3. Embedment of expansion bolts into vault ribs shall not damage existing reinforcement.

4. Prior to fabrication of support members, all dimensions of existing structures shall be field verified.

5. Do not use existing holes for new expansion bolts. Adjust new expansion bolts locations as required.

8b.6.28b6.4 and 8b6.5 SIMILAR

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8b.7.2 – Detail

Vertical Station Ahead List Pylon1. These signs are located near the entrance of the

mezzanine to platform escalators and stairs.

2. On some stations they are installed on pylons.

Vertical Station Ahead List Pylon


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Horizontal Graphics Type “B” Platform1. Type B Horizontal signs are located on vault ribs of

below-grade stations.

2. These signs display the name of the station and train destinations. All letters are white on brown background. All arrows are brown on white discs.

Wall Mounted Station Name

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Illuminated Column CantileverMounted Directional

Illuminated Column Cantilever Mounted Directional1. Double-sided, illuminated sign with 1/8’ rolled

aluminum face panel and applied white push-through acrylic letters.

2. Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, disk with white arrow as shown.

3. Metro Light Brown PMS Warm Gray 10C text on Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, background

8b.9.2 – Left Mounted on Column

8b.9.1 – Right Mounted on Column

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Pipe Mounted Directional

Pipe Mounted Directional1. Non-illuminated, single sided sign box with 1/8’ rolled

aluminum face panel and white vinyl letter.

2. Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, disk with white arrow as shown.

3. Metro Light Brown PMS Warm Gray 10C text on Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, background

8b.10.2 – Section

8b.10.1 – Sign Face

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8b.11.2 – Sign Detail

8b.12.2

8b.12.1/8b.12.2

Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform – Type 1

Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform – Type 11. Sign shown shall be on both faces.

2. Left justify text and center paragraph as shown.

3. Height of all text shall be 3”.

4. Text font shall be Helvetica Medium.

5. Text color shall be translucent white.

6. Line spacing shall be 1-1/2”.

7. Sign shall be a painted aluminum face panel with push-through acrylic text and graphics.

8. Directional arrow shall be translucent white.

9. Arrow disk shall be opaque black. Ground around disk to be opaque white.

10.Disk representing line color shall be translucent and match the rail line color.

11.Width of sign varies and is based on column to column dimensions. Field verify column To column Dimensions prior to sign fabrication.

12.Separator panels consist of the following:1/8” steel plate, full size of frame under operable faces. Provide the following below to prevent light from bleeding from one side of sign to another.

a. Provide neoprene gaskets underside of operable faces at separator panels.

b. Close openings in separator panels with opaque sealant.

8b.11.1 – Typical Elevation @Platform

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform - Details

Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform - DetailsSee 8b.11 for notes.

8b.12.2 – Section of Open Panels8b.12.1 – Section

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Double Column Mounted Directional Sign Type 2See 8b.12 and 8b.13 for notes and construction details.

8b.13.1 – Typical Elevation @Platform 8b.13.3 – Sign Detail- Side B

8b.13.2 – Sign Detail- Side A

8b.12.1/8b.12.2

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Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform – Type 2

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Vertical Station Ahead Lists1. These signs are mounted on platform pylons.

2. These are for older, existing stations when attempting to match existing conditions only.

Vertical Station Ahead Lists

8b.14.1 – SAL Type 1 8b.14.2 – SAL Type 2

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Horizontal Station Ahead List at Dioramas

Horizontal Station Ahead List at Dioramas

8b.15.2 – SAL Type 2

8b.15.1 – SAL Type 1

1. These signs are printed on translucent water resistant film with UV inks that are guaranteed against fading for a minimum of 5 years.

2. All film and inks shall be approved by WMATA signage personnel.

3. SAL sizes vary and are based on display case sign holder dimensions.

4. Field verify existing display case dimensions prior to sign production and installation.

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Column Cantilever Mounted Directional1. Double-sided, illuminated sign box with 1/8” rolled

aluminum face panel and push-through translucent white acrylic letters.

Column Cantilever Mounted Directional

Side A

Side B

Side BSide A

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Pylon Types1. Type A pylons are located in below-grade and above

grade stations, (existing stations only).

2. Type A1 pylons are located in above-grade side and center platform stations. Lighting is incorporated into these pylons, (existing stations only).

3. Type B pylons are located only on the street level and indicate station entrances. They are bronze with porcelain enamel line and station designations; the Metro symbol is backlit white acrylic.

4. Type C pylons are located in below-grade center platform stations. Air conditioning vents and/or lighting are incorporated into these pylons.

5. Type D pylons are located outside station entrances near entrance doors.

6. Type A, A1, C and D pylons are finished in “metro” brown porcelain enamel with white text and colored line designation.

Pylon Types

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Pylon Types “A” and “A1”1. Type A pylons are used on both mezzanines and

platforms of some existing older below-grade side platform stations. They are also used in above-grade stations beneath the platform canopies.

2. Type Al pylons are used only on existing older above-grade station platforms; these pylons provide light beyond the platform canopy.

3. Type A pylons may carry a station thermostat or emergency intercom on any one of its four panels.

4. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-001 for balance of construction details.

5. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details.

Pylons Types “A” and “A1”

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Pylon Types “A” and “A1” on Side and Center Platforms

Pylon Types “A” and “A1” on Mezzanines

1. On existing older mezzanines, Type A pylons are used to direct patrons to the appropriate platform. These pylons show the colored disc indicating the line or lines, the line destination, the stations ahead and exit information.




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Pylon Types “A” and “A1” on Side and Center Platforms

Pylon Types “A” and “A1” on Side and Center Platforms

1. On station platforms, Type A and Al pylons carry the following units of information:

a. Station name

b. Color disc and stations ahead list

c. Exit and transfer graphics

d. Handicapped graphics

2. The standard dimensions for correct positioning of information are shown on pylon elevations.

3. The handicapped graphics are shown only on station name or blank pylon panels.




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Pylon Type “B” Station Entrances1. Type B pylons appear only on the street surface at

station entrances and indicate access to the Metro rail system. These pylons display the back-lit Metro symbol "M", the color of the line (or lines) served and the station name.

2. Line color stripes and station name are applied porcelain panels.

3. The word "Station" is always used on Type B pylons.



6. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-004 for pylon light fixture details.

Pylon Type “B” Station Entrances

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Pylon Type “C”• Type C pylons are used on both mezzanines and

platforms in center platform below-grade stations.

• A “C” pylon may carry a thermostat or an emergency intercom on any one of its four panels.

• These are also mechanical and lighting pylons.

• See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-002 for balance of construction details.

• See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details.

Pylon Type “C”

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Pylon Type “C” Mezzanines1. Type C pylons are used on mezzanines of below-

grade center platform stations. On mezzanines, type C pylons are used to direct patrons to the appropriate platform. These pylons show the color discs indicating the line or lines,. the line destination, the stations ahead and exit information.




Pylon Type “C” Mezzanines

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Pylon Type “C” Platforms1. Type C pylons are used on platforms of below-grade

center platform stations. These pylons shown the following information:

a. Station name

b. Color disc and stations ahead

c. Exit and transfer graphics

d. Handicapped graphics

2. The standard dimensions for placement of information are shown on pylon elevations.

3. The handicapped graphics are shown only on station name or blank panels.



Pylon Type “C” Platforms

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Pylon Type “D”1. Freestanding station identification sign is not

internally illuminated.

2. Sign structures shall have one sign on curved.

3. Entire sign, including front, back, and top, and bottom recess shall be finished with porcelain enamel on steel.

Pylon Type “D”

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8b.26.1

Parapet Mounted Outboard Station Name1. Sign background shall be metro brown, Pantone 448

CVC.

2. Line dot shall be 4’ diameter.

3. Sign text shall be white.

4. Construction details are for reference only. Consult structural engineer for structural design and installation details.

5. Signs shall be mounted @ 5’-0” above finished floor of platform to the center of the sign, typical.

6. Adjust width of sign as required for longer station names.

Parapet Mounted Outboard Station Name

8b.26.1 - Elevation

8b.26.5 – Elevation Detail8b.26.3 – Typical Section at Guide Way Barrier8b.26.2 – Elevation at Platform

8b.26.4

8b.26.4 – Mounting Detail

8b.26.5

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Canopy Mounted Station Name1. Sign width and depth varies and is based on sign copy

and ADA text height requirements.

2. Mount signs at 8’-0” A.F.F. minimum. 8’-6” mounting height A.F.F. preferred.

3. While installing adhesive anchors, do not cut any reinforcing or pre-stressing steel in existing concrete.

4. All steel shall be galvanized.

5. Aluminum sign panel to be painted Metro Brown PMS 448 CVC egg-shell finish.

6. Sign end cover plates to be brushed stainless steel finished and glued to aluminum cap.

Canopy Mounted Station Name

8b.27.1

8b.27.1 – Sign Detail

8b.27.2 – Typical Elevation

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Canopy Mounted Station Name Details

8b.28.1 – Sign End View 8b.28.2 – Section 8b.28.3 – Section

Canopy Mounted Station Name Details1. See 8b.27 for sign face and notes.

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Platform Directional Sign1. All copy to be Helvetica Medium upper and lower case

letters.

2. Signs shall be mounted on vault walls along platform every 66’-8” on center.

3. Mount signs 6’-4” from finished floor to bottom of sign, typical.

4. Signs shall be aluminum

5. See 8b.6.2 for mounting details.

Platform Directional Sign

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Horizontal Graphics Mezzanines and Passageways

Wall Mounted Station Name

1. Horizontal signs are used on station mezzanines to direct patrons to an exit or facility.

2. All letters are white on brown background. All arrows are brown on white discs.

3. These signs are mounted on the vault walls parallel to the platforms.

4. These are for older, existing stations whenattempting to match existing conditions only.

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Elevator Identification Signs1. These signs are designed to direct patrons to specific

elevator service.

2. Dimensions shown are typical for all sign types.

3. These signs are generally wall mounted above portals or tunnels at mezzanines and platforms leading to elevators.

4. Sign material shall be porcelain enamel on .08” thick aluminum.

Elevator Identification Signs

8b.1.3

8b.1.2

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Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign1. Provide signs on both faces as indicated.

2. Center text and graphics as shown.

3. Sign background shall be Metro light brown, Pantone Warm Gray 10 C with white text.

4. Signs shall be painted aluminum with push-through acrylic text and graphics.

5. Discs shall be opaque black with translucent white arrows.

6. All text shall be 3” and translucent white.

7. Font shall be Helvetica Medium.

8. Signs shall be mounted 8’-6” minimum above finished floor.

9. This sign is non-illuminated.

10. Sign width varies.

Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign

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8b.32.2 – Sign Panel – Open Section 8b.32.3 – Sign Panel – Closed Section

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Supplementary Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign

Supplementary Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign

8b.33.18b.33.2

1. Provide signs on both faces as indicated.

2. Center text and graphics as shown.

3. Sign background shall be Metro light brown, Pantone Warm Gray 10 C with white text.

4. Signs shall be painted aluminum with push-through acrylic text and graphics.

5. Discs shall be opaque black with translucent white arrows.

6. All text shall be 3” and translucent white.

7. Font shall be Helvetica Medium.

8. Signs shall be mounted 8’-6” minimum above finished floor.

9. This sign is non-illuminated.

10. See 8b.32 for details.

11. Sign width varies.

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Site Directional Sign - Type 11. Sign background and arrows shall be 3M Scotchlite

brown no. 77.

2. All text, disks, border and logo shall be reflective white 3M Scotchlite Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters.

3. Signs shall be double post mounted. See 5.50 and 5.51 for mounting details.

4. Sign height and width varies. See 8d.16, 8d.17, 8d.18, 8d.19 and 8d.20.

5. Text and arrow direction varies

Site Directional Sign – Type 1

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Site Directional Sign -Type 21. Sign background and arrows shall be 3M Scotchlite

brown no. 77.





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brown no. 77.




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brown no. 77.





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brown no. 77.





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Site Directional ADA Parking Sign1. Sign background and arrows shall be white 3M

Scotchlite 2290/3290.

2. Text, disk and border shall be screen printed blue no. 710 ink 3M.

3. Copy shall be Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters.

4. Adjust arrow direction as required.

Site Directional ADA Parking Sign

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Site Directional Signs

8b.40a - Elevation

8b.40b - Plan 8b.40c - Section

8b.40c

Site Directional Signs1. Engineer footings prior to construction.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Informational Signage

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1. Sign cabinet shall be mounted on posts as shown.

2. Sign 8c.1.2 may also be wall mounted. When wall mounted floor supports are not required.

3. Sign 8c.1.3 shall have station ahead sign panel inserted. See 8b.15 for station ahead list information.

4. The word shown, “Information” shall be Helvetica Medium font; 3” text height. The letters shall be push-through acrylic copy and graphics.

5. All sign inserts shall be translucent.

6. These display units are backlit.

Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Elevations

8c.1.1 8c.1.2 8c.1.3

Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units – Elevations

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Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Dimensions

Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Dimensions

8c.2.1 8c.2.2 8c.2.3

8c.3.1 8c.3.1 8c.3.2

8c.4.3

1. Station-ahead sign inserts shall be 69-1/4” wide x 7” high.

2. Sign inserts shall be 33-1/2” wide x 48-3/4” high.

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Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Types

Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Types

8c.3.1 – Type A - One-Sided Sign 8c.3.2 – Type B - Double-Sided Sign

8c.4.1

8c.4.2

8c.5.1

8c.5.2

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One-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details

One-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details

8c.4.1 – Detail 8c.4.3 – Detail

8c.4.2 – Detail

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Double-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details

Double-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details

8c.5.2 – Detail

8c.5.1 – Detail

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Map/Informational Display Unit - Shelter Mounted Descriptive text

Shelter Mounted Map/Informational Display Units

8c.6.1 – Elevation 8c.6.2 – Section

8c.7.2 8c.9.1 8c.8.18c.7.1

8c.8.2

8c.6.2

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Map/Informational Display Unit Details

Map/Informational Display Unit Details

8c.7.1 – Section 8c.7.2 – Detail

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Map/Informational Display Unit Details -Cont’d

Map/Informational Display Unit Details – Cont’d

8c.8.2 – Detail 8c.8.1 – Detail

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Map/Informational Display Unit -Diorama Power Detail

Map/Informational Display Units –Diorama Power Detail

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Station Hours Sign1. This sign is mounted at station entrances.

2. Letters are white on metro brown, Pantone 448 CVC background.

3. Font for all sign text shall be Helvetica medium.

4. Signs are porcelain enamel on .08” thick aluminum.

5. These signs may be wall or gate mounted.

Station Hours

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Passenger Information Display Sign (PIDS)

Passenger Information Display Sign (PIDS)

1. PID displays are illuminated led displays.

2. Sign openings on two faces typically. Opens on one face when against a wall.

3. PIDS may be mounted from above, on a wall or cantilevered.

4. Painted steel finish.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Elevators

Elevator Designation Sign1. 3M exterior grade vinyl die-cut graphics.

2. Center text on sign.

3. Aluminum sign panel to be painted Metro Brown PMS 448C

4. This is a non-illuminated sign.

8c.12.3 – Back Elevation8c.12.2 – Front Elevation 8c.12.4 - Section

8c.12.1 – Sign Detail

8b.12.4

8c.12.1

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TOP OF SIGN

Bus Bay Stanchion

Bus Bay Stanchion1. Signs shall be non-illuminated


3. Sign cabinet supports shall be stainless steel.

4. These signs are not illuminated.

8c.13.3 - Elevation8c.13.2 - Elevation Of Sign Panel8c.13.1 - Bus Bay Sign Detail

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Last Train Sign

Last Train Sign1. Signs shall be non-illuminated


3. These signs are mounted on kiosks above kiosk doors and the front help window.

8c.14.1 – Sign Elevation

8c.14.2 – Location Detail

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Safety And Regulatory Signage

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Prohibitions Sign

Prohibitions Sign1. Sign shall be porcelain enamel on steel

2. All text shall be Helvetica Medium font.

3. Text shall be upper and lower case letters.

4. Sign corners shall be 1" radius, typical.

5. Sign background shall be metro light brown, PMS warm gray 10 c.

6. All text shall be white.

7. Prohibition disks shall be red, PMS 185 CVC with white background and black graphics.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Elevator Sign

Elevator Sign1. Sign shall be porcelain enamel on steel

2. Medium Helvetica font

3. Mount sign above exterior elevator call buttons

4. Bond to glass using VHB tape and silane coupling agents manufactured by 3M corporation or equal.

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Emergency – Column Mounted

Emergency - Column Mounted1. Fabricated porcelain enamel sign with rolled face.

Sign to have raised white lettering and Braille. Sign to have phone cut out for emergency phone.

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Sign Classification1. Traffic and restrictive signs conform to the shapes,

layouts, colors, letter sizes and typeface as required by local jurisdictions, National Highway Standards and other applicable traffic regulatory agencies.

2. Restrictive signs define the use of parking spaces for automobiles, the handicapped, bicycles and motorcycles. Symbols are used where appropriate.

3. Directional signs indicate areas of site use. WMATA standard colors are used.

Traffic Restrictive Directional

Sign Classification

POST SCHEDULE

Sign Width No. Posts Post O.D.

Less than 15” 1 2”

15” – 30” 1 4”

30” – 36” 2 2”

36” – 48” 2 4”

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Traffic Signs

Traffic Signs1. Yield and Stop signs conform to the shapes, layouts,

color, letter sizes and typeface as required by the local jurisdictions, National Highway Standards, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other applicable traffic regulatory agencies.

2. Lot number signs are used to identify the number of parking lots on a station site.

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Regulatory Signage Composite Gate Sign1. Ground to be aluminum, painted metro brown.

2. All copy, including standard stop sign, to be die-cut reflective vinyl.

3. Stop sign colors to match sign on page 8d.9.

4. All text to be white.

5. All text (except for "stop") to be 2-1/4" - tall Helvetica medium.

6. "No smoking" symbol to match template on page 9.11.

Regulatory SignageComposite Gate Sign

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Regulatory Signage - OSHA Identification1. Font shall be Helvetica Medium. Center as shown.

2. Graphics shall be painted on concrete slab.

3. Paint shall be industrial grade no-lifting and non-peeling.

Regulatory SignageOSHA Identification

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Regulatory Signage - Standard Stop Sign1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum.

2. Face finish to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M 280-10 white or equal.

3. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M 280-72 red or equal.

Regulatory SignageStandard Stop Sign

8d.9



Regulatory Signage - Standard Speed Limit Sign

Regulatory SignageStandard Speed Limit Sign

1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum.



8d.10



Regulatory Signage - Standard Yield Sign1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum.



Regulatory SignageStandard Yield Sign

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SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Regulatory SignageComposite Traffic Sign

Regulatory Signage – Composite Traffic Sign1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum.



4. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M 280-85 BLACK or equal.

5. Follow Federal and Local standard guidelines and regulations regarding mounting heights for all traffic signage.

6. See 5.49.2, 5.50.1, 5.50.2 and 5.50.3 for foundation and mounting details.

8d.12



Regulatory Signage – Do Not Enter Except Authorized Vehicles

Regulatory Signage – Do Not Enter Except Authorized Vehicles




8d.13



8d.13 - Handicapped8d.13 - Motorcycle 8d.13 - Bicycle

Restrictive Signs

Restrictive Signs1. Restrictive symbols define the use of parking spaces

for the handicapped, bicycles and motorcycles.

2. All graphics and text shall be white reflective engineer grade Scotchlite no. 2290/3290, reverse screen printed blue background no 710 Scotchlite screen printing ink.

3. Optional arrow shall be white reflective engineer grade Scotchlite no. 2290/3290.


5. Signs shall be mounted on single posts. See 5.51 for mounting and footing details.

6. See 9.8 and 9.10 for construction grids for these symbols.

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Site Informational Signs1. Sign background shall be white reflective engineer

grade Scotchlite no. 2290/3290.

2. All text shall be upper case red 712 transparent screen printed Helvetica Medium Condensed font.

3. Sign shall be mounted on single post. See 5.51 for mounting and footing details.

Site Informational Signs

8d.14.1 - Type A 8d.14.2 - Type B

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Regulatory Signage – Taxi Stand Only1. Sign background shall be white reflective engineer


2. All text shall be upper case red 712 transparent screen printed Helvetica Medium Condensed font.


4. Arrows may be adjusted as required.

Regulatory Sign – Taxi Stand Only

8d.16



Regulatory Signage – Parking Spaces1. Sign background shall be white reflective engineer


2. All text shall be upper and lower case red 712 transparent screen printed Helvetica Medium font.


Regulatory Sign – Parking Spaces

8d.17



Emergency Evacuation Instructions1. These signs are installed on all metro trains next to

the center train doors. They explain how to open the train doors and exit the train in each of three conditions; in tunnels, at ground level and on elevated tracks. A small system map resides on the sign as well. See 7.1 for full size system maps.

2. The signs are printed in two sizes:

3. Type A - 31.25” wide x 36.5” tall with a 10.5” x 10.5” system map. (In 1000 series rail cars)

4. Type B - 31.25” wide x 33.5” tall with a 13” x 13” system map. (In 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 6000 series rail cars)

Emergency Evacuation Instructions

8d.17.1 - Type A 8d.17.2 - Type B

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BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS

SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL – STATION SIGNS Basic Graphic Design Elements

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ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz!@#”$%’&*();-:+,$

Typeface

Typeface

The Helvetica Medium type face as shown on this page shall be used on all signs and graphics in the Metro Transit System.

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9.2



Capitalization

Normal capitalization shall be utilized (except for the logotype “metro” which is always in lower case).

Margins

Unless otherwise specified by the Contract Documents, messages shall always appear flush left, ragged right.

Line Spacing

When two or more lines of copy are required, line spacing equals the height of the lower case letter “x” of the type and shall be specified accordingly.

Case

All messages (except for the logotype “metro”) shall be set in upper and lower case.

Type Spacing

Type Spacing

This page provides word and line spacing information. Letter spacing within words shall be specified by the typographer in the preparation of printed materials.

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“M” Symbol and Construction Grid

The capital letter “M” in Helvetica Medium typeface graphically represents Metro and forms one of the principal elements of identification for the system. The two approved versions of this symbol, positive and negative, are shown on this page along with the standard construction grid.

This symbol is copyrighted by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

M Symbol

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Symbol/Logo Type Combination “A” and Construction Grid

The “M” symbol has been combined with the Metro logotype to identify vehicles, uniforms, printed materials such as stationery, forms and brochures and signage.

The logotype is the word “metro” in Helvetica Medium lower case. With very rare exceptions, it shall always appear with the symbol. The two approved versions of this symbol, positive and negative, are shown on this page along with the standard construction grid.

Symbol/Logo Type A

metro

metro

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9.5



Symbol/Logo Type Combination “B” and Construction Grid

This symbol/logotype is not interchangeable with combination “A”; it should be used only when it is to be the same color as the field to which it is applied, or when the material of the field itself does not allow for the use of combination “A”.

The logotype is the word “metro” in Helvetica Medium lower case. The two approved versions of this symbol, positive and negative, are shown on this page along with the standard construction grid.

Symbol/Logo Type B

metro

metro

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9.6



Directional Arrow and Grid

The Arrow has been developed for all directional guidance. It may be used in any one of eight attitudes as shown below to indicate the appropriate path of travel in the Metro System. It shall always shown within a circle of contrasting color. A three-inch size is utilized in combination with the handicapped symbol. A five-inch size is utilized for graphics within Stations. A six-1/2inch size is utilized for station site graphics.

The arrow depicted on this page is laid out on a grid of squares. Do not deviate from the grid pattern when reproduction is required.

Directional Arrow and Grid

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9.7



Prohibitive SignageThe symbols described on this page are laid out on a grid of squares. Construct the symbols mechanically to any desired size by varying the size of the grid squares.

Prohibition symbols are shown with a red circle and red diagonal slash. The figure within the circle is black on white background, while the background outside the red circle is brown.

No Smoking No Eating or Drinking

No RunningNo Trespassing No Photography

No Dangerous orFlammable Items

No Radios(without earphones)

No Animals(except Seeing-Eye)

No Litteringor Spitting

Prohibitive Signage

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9.8



Luggage WomenMen

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Graphic SymbolsThe symbols described on this page are laid out on a grid of squares. Construct the symbols mechanically to any desired size by varying the size of the grid squares.

The Luggage symbol is shown in white on brown background. The Handicapped symbol is shown in blue on white background.


Directional Arrow With Grid

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9.9



International SymbolsThe use of international symbols on signage to help ease of use of the Metro rail system is encouraged. Use international symbols whenever possible. Some international symbol samples are shown.

The symbols shown are currently used throughout the Metro rail system. The symbols are not all inclusive.

Combining text and international symbols is encouraged and acceptable.


Directional Arrow With Grid

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9.10



Handicap SymbolThe symbols described on this page are laid out on a grid of squares. Construct the symbols mechanically to any desired size by varying the size of the grid squares.

The Handicapped symbol is shown in blue on white background.

Handicap Symbol

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9.11



System Line Identification

A five-inch disc size is utilized to indicate the color-coded line designation.

A one-inch disc size is utilized to indicate the transfer points in the Station Ahead lists on Station pylons.

A 1-1/4 inch disc size is utilized to indicate the transfer points in the Station Ahead lists on vertical line graphics. Positioning grids also follow:

1-1/4” 1”5”

Line Identification

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9.12



System Line Color Identification

Each line in the Metro System shall be identified by a color. The line colors shall be shown with terminus station names, station lists, line transfer information, and on street level pylons.

The Pantone Matching System (PMS), the Munsell Color System, and the Federal Color Specification shall be used to identify all System colors. Finish shall always be high gloss. The Munsell color System shall be used for porcelain-enamel materials and the PMS colors shall be used for printed materials.

Red LineGlenmont/Shady Grove

Munsell No. 7.5.R3.75/14Pantone No. 193

Orange LineNew Carrollton/Vienna

Munsell No. 5 YR 6/15Pantone No. 144

Blue LineLargo Town Center/Franconia-Springfield

Pantone No. 300Munsell No. 5.OB 6.08/8.9

Green LineGreenbelt/Branch Avenue

Munsell No. 2.5G 5/12Pantone No. 354

Yellow LineHuntington/Mt. Vernon Square-7th Street-Convention Center

Munsell No. 5Y 8/12Pantone No. 109

System Line Color Identification

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9.13



Additional Colors

The dark brown field on which the graphics are illustrated and the white for the graphic copy also serve as Metro identification colors. The following colors shall be used within the System on maps, safety signs, right-of-way graphics, parking and traffic signs, and restricted access graphics.

Metro BrownMunsell No. I.OY 2.85/12Pantone No. 448CFederal Spec. No. 20040

Light Blue Pantone No. 298

Yellow Munsell No. N5Y 8/12Pantone No. 109

Graphic White Munsell No. N9.5/

Reflective White 3M “Scotchlite” No. 2290/3290Engineer Grade

Blue3M “Scotchlite” No. 710Screen Printing Ink Applied to Engineer Grade3M “Scotchlite” No. 2290

Red 3M “Scotchlite” No. 712 TransparentScreen Printing Ink

Red Pantone No. 165

Additional Colors