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Downtown Austin
wayfinding
graphics manual
June 24, 2014
H Prepared for: City of Austin, Texas
“It is the policy of the City of Austin to involve certified

Minority Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman
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MBE and WBE goals for this solicitation are contained in
Volume 3, M/WBE Procurement Program Package.”
“It is the policy of the City of Austin to involve certified Minority Owned Business Enterprises
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table of contents
Section 1 ADMINISTRATION
1.1 Introduction
1.3 Administration & Management Responsibilities
1.4 Maintenance Procedures
1.8 Criteria for Inclusion
1.12 Re-Ordering Information
Section 2 GRAPHIC SIGN STANDARDS

2.0 Design Standards
2.18 Signage Drawings
2.141 Construction Details
Section 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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These drawings are meant for DESIGN
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc-
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon-
sible for all dimensions and conditions
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar
with the site and conditions it presents.
This office must be notified of any varia-
tions from the dimensions and conditions
shown on this drawing. Shop drawings
and details must be submitted to this
office for approval prior to proceeding with
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by
client and legal requirements checked by
legal department.
note
PHASES 1-4 BID
The following list of pages have been omitted from this
document (on purpose), because the sign types are NOT
included within Phases 1-4:
2.10 – 2.11
2.16 – 2.17
2.20 – 2.21
2.25
2.28 – 2.29
2.31 – 2.40
2.53 – 2.58
2.65 – 2.68
2.83 – 2.90
2.103 – 2.104
2.115 – 2.138
2.153 – 2.158
2.166 – 2.167
3.1 – 3.11
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legal department.
section 1
ADMINISTRATION
1.1 Introduction
1.3 Administration & Management Responsibilities
1.8 Financing Strategies
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C - Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual
Introduction 1.1
As Austin continues to grow, it has transitioned The Wayfinding Master Plan also outlined priority INTRODUCTION
from a medium-sized town to a large urban projects, initiatives and approaches to help
metropolitan area. At its core is Downtown, establish a Phasing Plan for both short term and
with a unique blend of tourism attractions, long term opportunities. Phasing is based on
government facilities, retail, dining, outdoor the complexity of the system and the funding
activities and, of course, music. available.
Downtown Austin draws seven million visitors This project has been holistic in its approach
annually. In 2010, tourism generated $3.9 billion and considered all forms of wayfinding tools,
in visitor spending and is vital to the health of including the integration of technology elements,
Downtown and the City. Visiting Austin is not environmental cues, support materials, signage,
solely about the individual destinations you may landscaping, lighting and public art, presented
visit, but about the overall experience you have through a single voice and graphic language that
and the people you meet. defines Downtown.
As the City continues to build its infrastructure This Wayfinding Graphics Manual has organized
and enhance the quality of life for its growing all of the signage components outlined in the
resident and business population, it has identified Wayfinding Master Plan, from typefaces and paint
the implementation of a Downtown Wayfinding colors, to sign drawings and construction details.
System as an initiative that will enhance the Sign Location plans showing the location of each
experience for everyone. The development of sign in Downtown and a Message Schedule
an overall wayfinding philosophy and graphic showing the text on each sign is also included.
standard can provide valuable information and This manual provides everything needed to for
communicate an organized and friendly city, a professional fabricator to build and implement
without detracting from its visual beauty. In the various elements of The Downtown Austin
contrast, ignoring or having an unregulated, Wayfinding Master Plan.
haphazard approach to this issue will only create
sign clutter, less efficient navigation and an Thank you to all the individuals who took the time
unwelcoming perception of the Downtown. and energy to share their ideas and perceptions
to create this Manual. We deeply appreciate your
In December of 2011, the City hired MERJE, participation, knowledge and enthusiasm.
with a team of local Austin firms, including
McCann Adams Studio, Estillo Communications,
I.T. Gonzalez Engineers and Gannett Fleming
to develop the Downtown Austin Wayfinding
System.
The result of that collaboration was the

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Master Plan.
It created an overall wayfinding philosophy
for Downtown, identified a variety of possible
wayfinding tools, analyzed existing conditions
in Downtown and developed a set of graphic
standards that can be implemented, enforced
and maintained overtime.
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Administration & Management Responsibilities 1.3
MANAGEMENT
The maintenance of the sign

system is essential to its
success. Worn, outdated or
damaged signs do not present
a positive image and do not build
trust among the end-user, a
critical component to wayfinding.
ANNUAL BUDGETS
Generally 10% - 15% of the total
phasing cost should be established
Downtown Wayfinding for annual maintenance of the
Project Coordinator system.
Initial “attic stock” of parts should

be included in the base bid of each
phase of the project.
By purchasing materials and

parts in a large quantity the City
STRATEGY & will reduce its overall costs. Attic
stock can include poles (painted),
ADMINISTRATION sign panels (painted/no lettering),
brackets finished and painted, and
other parts.
DAY TO DAY
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT &
FUNDING OPERATIONS
SOURCES & COORDINATION
COA Transportation
COA Parking Revenues Department:
Public/ Private Partnerships Coordinates with:
Partnering with other City PHYSICAL COA Public Works Dept.,
Departments MAINTENANCE Planning and Development
Review Dept., and
& REPAIR
Urban Design Staff
Contractor (major repairs)

COA Transportation Dept. (minor repairs)
COA Public Works Dept. (minor repairs)
Austin Energy (minor repairs)

SHORT & LONG TERM

MAINTENANCE SignLongevity
Longevity
Sign 0-40-4 Years
Years 5-95-9 years
Years 10-15+Years
10-15+ years Sign Longevi
EXPECTATIONS
To ensure that the Downtown

Austin Wayfinding System Design and Planning Design: General Evaluation Design: General Evaluation If the system has not been Custom Color
has a long life and continues to of positive and negative of positive and negative analyzed since implemen- Span: 3M Hig
look like the high quality system aspects of the system. aspects of the system. tation, a major updating is Diamond Grad
it is, the following is a list of likely to be needed. Outside
guidelines for repair and
Planning: City of Austin Planning: Contract with a consultants will be required
replacement and must be
followed closely.
In-house maintenance consultant to analyze major to review and inventory the
based on new request and changes to the City of system, as well as make
circulation/destination Austin and necessary suggested changes based
updates. system adjustments. 1 or 2 on new circulation,
updates possible during destinations, etc. General Mate
this time period. Aluminum Sig
Panels & Post
Vandalism Annual cleaning/repair. Parts replacements and full Parts replacements / full
Stickers and graffiti are sign replacement as sign replacement as
most common. needed. needed.
Cleaning solvents and Cleaning solvents and Cleaning solvents and Painted Surfa
Goo-Gone are typical Goo-Gone are typical Goo-Gone are typical
products utilized. products utilized. products utilized.
Cleaning Schedule Annual Cleaning Annual Cleaning Annual Cleaning
Management / Weekly coordination Annual coordination Annual coordination

Administration during initial installation, between City of Austin and between City of Austin and
transitioning to quarterly fabricator. Day-to-day fabricator. Day-to-day
between City of Austin and monitoring of the system, monitoring of the system, Sign Panels /
fabricator during year 1 based on Facilities based on Facilities Fasteners
and 2. On-going day-to-day observations, safety issues observations, safety issues
monitoring of the system, and citizens’ reports. and citizens’ reports.
based on COA Staff
observations, safety issues
and citizens’ reports.
Breakaway Product: Maintenance Free - Maintenance Free - Maintenance Free -

Transpo Covered under Warranty for consider general review as consider general review as Brackets/ Fin
3 years. part of yearly inspection part of yearly inspection
process. process.
Reflectivity Life Span: Covered under warranty for Covered under warranty for Reflectivity becomes less
3M High Intensity 5-7 years. 5-7 years. effective, if not previously
Diamond Grade replaced. 10 – 15 years is
Reflectivity may be the maximum lifespan.
effective beyond the
warranty period. Individual Concrete Foot
signs may require sheeting
to be replaced during this
time period.

Maintenance Procedures 1.5
CLEANING
ars
rs Sign Longevity 0-4 Years 5-9 years 10-15+ years
The Downtown Austin
Wayfinding System must
Fading occurs, if not be periodically cleaned to
m has not been Custom Color Life Covered under warranty for Fading may begin
maintain their clarity and
Span: 3M High Intensity 3 years. depending on the direction previously replaced.
ce implemen- effectiveness.
Diamond Grade sign panel is facing. 10 -15 years is the
or updating is
Color generally maintained Individual signs may maximum lifespan.
needed. Outside
will be required beyond warranty period, require sheeting to be
d inventory the depends on direction sign replaced during this time
well as make panel is facing. period
hanges based
ulation,
General Materials: Specifications require 5 General wear-and-tear General wear-and-tear
, etc.
Aluminum Sign year fabricator warranty for maintenance required. maintenance required.
Panels & Posts workmanship.
ements / full General wear-and-tear

ment as maintenance required.
.
Painted Surfaces Covered under Warranty expires. Fading occurs – based
vents and
manufacturers warranty. Typically color holds up on direction sign panel
e typical
beyond warranty period. is facing. 10 – 15 years
ized.
General maintenance and Fading may begin is the maximum lifespan
touch-up will be required. depending on the direction to expect.
ning sign panel is facing.
Individual signs may
require individual parts to
be replaced during this
dination time period.
y of Austin and
ay-to-day
Sign Panels / Specifications require 5 Quantity of repairs Consider full inventory
f the system,
Fasteners year fabricator warranty for increases, if not maintained of system and repairs
cilities
workmanship. General previously. Inspect welds based on consistency
s, safety issues
repairs and replacement and fasteners for of maintenance and
reports.
due to auto incidents or connection integrity. up-keep over the years.
vandalism. Inspect welds
and fasteners for
connection integrity.
e Free -
Brackets/ Fins / Details Specifications require 5 Quantity of repairs Consider full inventory
neral review as
year fabricator warranty. increases, if not maintained of system and repairs
y inspection
General repairs and previously. Inspect welds based on consistency
replacement of parts due to and fasteners for of maintenance and
auto incidents or connection integrity. up-keep over the years.
becomes less vandalism. Inspect welds
not previously and fasteners for
– 15 years is connection integrity.
m lifespan.
Concrete Footers Maintenance free. Inspect Maintenance free. Inspect Maintenance free.
structural integrity – similar structural integrity – similar Inspect structural
to any construction project. to any construction project. integrity – similar to any
construction project.

MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW: components included in the Downtown

AND REPLACEMENT As the Downtown Austin Wayfinding system Wayfinding System, however, will require
To ensure that the Downtown transitions from a project to a program, three special consideration for service, replacement,
Austin Wayfinding System main areas emerge that will require continued and expansion. Additionally, several of the
continues to function
properly, the following is oversight; Maintenance, Operations, and pieces of the Downtown Wayfinding System
a list of guidelines for repair Expansion. The maintenance of the sign are prefabricated and will require reordering
and replacement and must
be followed closely.
system is essential to its success. Screws or adequate “attic stock” to be provided for
and bolts must be tightened periodically. timely maintenance and replacement. One
Worn, outdated or damaged signs do not point of contact should be assigned as the
present a positive image and do not build trust conduit for processing these orders once
among the end-user, a critical component to they’ve been entered as a request.
wayfinding. Procedures should be put into
place to track when materials are ready for (See flow chart on page 1.3)
regular maintenance as well ways to address
damaged or outdated signage. COORDINATION WITH ADJACENT AND
OVERLAPPING WAYFINDING SYSTEMS:
While the boundary used to begin
The current boundaries of the Downtown
development of the system hugged Austin’s
Wayfinding System touch on existing and
downtown, the components of the system
proposed wayfinding systems.These include
have the capability to be expanded beyond
government campuses for Travis County,
Downtown into adjacent emerging and
districts such as 2nd street, and education
established neighborhoods. This requires the
campuses such as the University of Texas. As
establishment of a single point of contact
the Downtown Wayfinding System expands,
who can field expansion requests, evaluate
coordination with the programs will need to
their appropriateness, and work to implement
occur. Below is a list of systems either already
that new portion of the system. This will allow
in place, proposed, or could potentially have
the system to smoothly transition from the
their own system.
“Downtown Austin Wayfinding System” to the
“Austin Wayfinding System”.
- Breckenridge Medical Center
- Waller Creek
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS STRATEGY:
The Sign Shop Division for the City of Austin - 2nd Street District
is housed within the Austin Transportation - Seaholm District
Department. The Sign Shop Division is
equipped to make aluminum panel street - Central Campus (Travis County)
signs such as street names, traffic signs, and - University of Texas
directional signage to major destinations.
Currently, requests for service or a new sign - Capitol Complex
are routed through the Austin 3-1-1 service
- Capital Metro Wayfinding System
center. Once logged as a customer service
request, the Sign Shop Division reviews - The Trail Foundation
the request, and if valid, assigns it to a
- Parks and Recreation Department
work crew. This procedure utilizes GIS data
sets and MAXIMO to track active requests - City of Austin Bicycle Program
and those that have been closed out. The

Maintenance Procedures 1.7
EXPANDING THE SYSTEM

TypeLongevity
Sign Components
0-4 Years 5-9 Years
Description Further Outreach
Several of the proposed
components within the
ATD Banner Program, Downtown Wayfinding
District Signage District Gateway District Signage can help to
System have the potential
(DIST.1), define particular Downtown Downtown Austin Alliance,
to become on-going projects
District Gateway Small areas and districts while PDR – Urban Design, and programs. Below is a
(DIST.1A), supporting the overall Economic Development table outlining components
District Gateway Med. pedestrian and vehicular Department, Austin with potential for further
(DIST.1B), wayfinding system. In addition business owners, Austin development.
District ID Banner it can help communicate a neighborhood associations,
(DIST.2), welcoming and celebratory Austin neighborhood
District Subheader message to visitors and offer contact teams.
(DIST.3) opportunities for public/private
partnerships.
Destination Signage Destination ID Small Destination signage provides Downtown Destinations,

(DEST.1), final notification of arrival at Destinations outside the
Destination ID Large the end of a journey. In Downtown
(DEST.2) addition, with strategic
placement, it can help identify
the correct way to access a
destination upon arrival.
Interpretive Signage PINTERP.1 These can be either static or East Austin Tejano Trail,
electronic that tell the story of Mexican/American Heritage
a place through images, Corridor (5th Street), City of
graphics, text, and sometimes Austin Preservation Office
audio. The signs may be
placed as an organized tour,
adjacent to key sites or
dispersed along a path.
Interpretive Signage TINTERP.1 These can be either static or Parks and Recreation
(Trail) electronic that tell the story of Department, Waller Creek
a place through images, Conservancy, Shoal Creek
graphics, text, and sometimes Conservancy, Peise Park
audio. The signs may be Conservancy, Trail
placed as an organized tour, Foundation
adjacent to key sites or
dispersed along a trail.
TRAIL SIGNAGE
Pedestrian Trail Marker Pedestrian Trail Marker Austin’s trail system is greatly Parks and Recreation
(TID.1), Pedestrian Trail loved and greatly used. Department, Waller Creek
Marker (TID.2) Currently, the system is Conservancy, Shoal Creek
equipped with little to no Conservancy, Peise Park
Trail Destination Marker Trail Destination Marker wayfinding elements which Conservancy, Trail
(TDEST.1&2) makes it difficult to identify Foundation
entries to the trail, where the
Pedestrian Pedestrian Map / trails connect, or where major
Map/Directional Directional (TMAP.1) destinations along the trail are
located. Using the palette of
Pedestrian Marker Pedestrian Marker signs provided in this manual,
(TMAP.2) there is an opportunity to
enhance and highlight one of
Trail Pedestrian Kiosk Pedestrian Kiosk Static Austin’s greatest public
(Static) Info (TKIOSK.5/6) amenities.
Trail Pedestrian Kiosk Pedestrian Kiosk Digital

(Digital) Info (TKIOSK.5/6)

1.8 Criteria for inclusion
CRITERIA RANKING l STEP 1: ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES and provide an educational format for informing
SYSTEM
Destinations must fall under one of the visitors about wine and wine processing.
The Downtown Austin following categories and meet the criteria
Wayfinding System looks to in- established. 106. Zoos, Zoological Gardens, Animal
clude a variety of destinations. Parks and Aquariums: A place where animals,
The following Criteria Ranking
System provides guidelines in 100. COMMERCIAL ATTRACTIONS reptiles or fish are kept, often indoor and outdoor
determining which type of spaces. The facility must have spaces that are
destinations qualify and what
types of wayfinding tools they
101. Arboreta and Botanical Gardens: open to the general public.
may be listed on. A place where a wide variety of live plants
are cultivated for scientific, education, and 200. COMMUNITY DESTINATIONS
ornamental purposes, often including a library,
TWO-STEP INCLUSION
PROCESS: an herbarium, greenhouses, laboratory spaces, 201. Business Districts: An area within a city
and open grounds. These are facilities with a or borough which is officially designated as a
Listed here is a two-step pro-
reasonable guarantee of permanence, and where business district by government officials.
cess for determining whether
or not a particular destination adequate labeling of plants is common and
is eligible for inclusion in the 202. Courthouses/Government Buildings:
Downtown Austin Wayfinding proper documentation of the collection takes
A public building, structure, or complex used
System Program. place. Must have facilities that are open to the
by a federal, county, state or municipal
general public.
government for the purposes of convening official
102. Breweries: A licensed site which shall legal activities and that is open to the public.
STEP 1: be open to the general public for tours, tasting

203. Fairgrounds: Includes county and state
ELIGIBLE and sales, a minimum of 800 hours per year,
fairgrounds.
CATEGORIES and provide an educational format for informing
visitors about beer and beer processing. 204. Military Bases: A facility operated by
the State or Federal government for training
103. Caverns and Other Unique Natural
or support of military troops, or for maintaining
Areas: A naturally occurring area or site of
and storing military equipment.
interest to the general public. Such areas may
include caverns, waterfalls, caves, or special 205. Shopping Centers – Neighborhood:
STEP 2: rock formations. A group of 15 or more shops, retail stores,
DETERMINE
or restaurants usually concentrated within a
WAYFINDING 104. Specialty Shopping Centers:
TIER neighborhood, often at a corner, that functions
A group of 12 or more specialty shops (antique,
as the node or nucleus of the neighborhood(s)
craft, outlet, farmers’ market, etc.) retail stores,
surrounding its location.
and restaurants with ample parking facilities.
Specialty shops must offer goods or services 206. Shopping Districts: A group of 30 or
of interest to tourists and that derive the major more shops, retail stores, or restaurants usually
portion of their income during the normal grouped along a street or within a neighborhood
business season from motorists that do not typically spanning two or more contiguous
reside in the immediate area. The goods or blocks.
services shall be readily available to tourists,
without the need for scheduling appointments 207. Neighborhoods: A residential community
or return trips. which is organized in a formal association that
meets a minimum of 4 times a year. A residential
105. Wineries: A licensed site, which produces neighborhood that is organized under a formal
a maximum of 200,000 gallons of wine per year. adopted plan or neighborhood association that
Winery shall maintain a minimum of 3000 vines meets four times a year. Neighborhoods receive
or five acres of vineyard on site. Winery must only a DIST.1a or DIST.1b sign, no directional
be open to the general public for tours, tasting signage.
and sales a minimum of 1500 hours per year,

Criteria for inclusion 1.9
300. CULTURAL/INSTITUTIONAL the City of Austin. The site must be accessible to the general
public and provide a place where visitors can obtain information
301. Arenas: Includes stadia, auditoriums and civic or about the historic site.
convention centers.
Historic Sites may include the following types, provided they
302. Colleges or Universities: An educational institution meet the above criteria:
that is nationally accredited, grants degrees at the associates, • Houses
bachelor, professional, masters, and/or doctoral levels, and • Commercial buildings
that has a physical campus of at least 5 acres. (Campus • Farms, farmsteads and barns
signage is the responsibility of the destination. • Religious sites, places of worship,
cemeteries and monuments
303. Hospitals: An institution providing primary health
• Bridges
services and medical or surgical care to persons, primary
• Bayous
inpatients, suffering from illness, disease, injury, deformity and
• Railroad Stations
other abnormal physical or mental conditions. The facility
• Waterbodies
must have 24-hour emergency care with a doctor on duty
at all times. (Campus signage is the responsibility of the 402. Historic Districts: A district or zone listed on or eligible
destination.) for listing on the National Register of Historic Places maintained
by the U.S. Department of Interior or otherwise designated by
304. Institutions: A center operated by a municipal, county,
the City of Austin. Historic districts may provide the general
state, or federal government unit that is open to the public.
public with a single, central location such as a self-service
305. Libraries: A repository for literary and artistic materials, kiosk or welcome center, where visitors can obtain information
such as books, periodicals, newspapers, recordings, films, and concerning the historic district.
electronic media, kept and systemically arranged for use and
Historic Districts may include, but not be limited to, the
reference operated either by the City of Austin or by a non-profit
following:
organization. Private Media outlets (e.g. Book Stores, Best
• Historic residential streets
Buy, etc.) do not qualify under this definition.
• Shopping streets and districts
306. Museums: A facility in which works of artistic, • Courthouses and public buildings
historical, or scientific value are cared for and exhibited to • Landmarks
the General public. (Campus signage is the responsibility • Buildings of architectural, design,
of the destination.) or artistic merit
307. Observatories: A facility designed and equipped 403. Architectural Districts: A district or area that has
to observe astronomical, meteorological or other natural a significant concentration of buildings that are exemplary
phenomena. examples of a particular architectural style as determined
by the City. Often architectural districts may be the focus
308. Theatres, Performing Arts, and Concert Halls: of walking or motor tours.
Any not-for profit facility used for the public’s enjoyment of
the performing arts that has a minimum occupancy capacity 500. RECREATIONAL
of 200 people and associated parking.
501. Beaches, Piers & Waterfronts: Areas with access
400. HISTORICAL/ARCHITECTURAL to and views of the rivers, streams, and lakes which are
recognized by the City, county, or state as having significant
401. Historic Sites: A structure or place of historical, recreational or cultural value and are open to the public a
archaeological or architectural significance listed on or eligible minimum of 180 days per calendar year.
for listing on the National Register of Historic Places maintained
by the U.S. Department of Interior or otherwise designated by

502. Boat Launches: A public facility for the launching 600. TOURIST SERVICES
of boats and parking of motor vehicles and trailers.
601. Scenic Overlooks: An area, usually at the side of
503. Canoeing, Rafting, and Kayaking: Public areas the road, where persons can observe a scenic area such as
with established canoeing, rafting, and/or kayaking facilities. significant geology, unique botanical resources, or across
Individual private facilities are not eligible for signage. expanses of land or water.
504. Golf Courses: A golf facility open to the public and 602. Visitor Information Centers: A facility where the
offering at least nine (9) holes of play. Miniature golf courses, primary purpose of its operation is to provide information
driving ranges, chip and putt-putt courses, and indoor golf and tourist supportive services. Adequate parking must
shall not be eligible. be provided to support such center.
505. Hiking and Biking Trails/Routes: Areas designated for 700. TRANSPORTATION
recreational hiking, biking, walking, etc. and their connections
which are publicly accessible, and owned and maintained 701. Airports: A public use facility licensed by the TxDOT
by either the Local or County government or the State Right-of-Way (ROW) for landing and takeoff of aircraft and for
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, or non- receiving and discharging passengers and cargo. (Airport site
profit organizations. Signs will only be installed at locations signage is the responsibility of the destination.)
that direct the motorist to an established trailhead with parking
702. Heritage Roads, Historic Routes and Trails: A
facilities.
road, trail, or route designated by TxDOT Right-of-Way (ROW),
506. Hunting and Fishing Areas: Areas so designated and United States Department of the Interior, or other Federal
under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Agriculture agency as being part of a national or state recognized historic
and Consumer Services, Department of Environmental or heritage park/trail system. Bike paths are not eligible for
Protection, or the Texas Department of Fish and Game. signage under this system.
507. Parks: National, State, Regional and Forests: 703. State Highways: A state designated, limited access
An area so designated and under the jurisdiction of the state highway.
Department of Natural Resources, State Historical Commission,
704. Parking Lots, Garages & Decks: A parking facility for
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, county
public parking. These include all City or privately owned lots.
government, or non-profit organization with facilities open to
Fees may or may not be charged for parking.
the general public.
705. Water Tours: A guided tour on a body of water using a
508. Parks – County: An area so designated and under
passenger-carrying vessel with access to a docking facility and
the jurisdiction of the Austin County government with facilities
adequate legal parking. Eligible for Tier 4 inclusion only.
open to the general public.
706. Segway/Bike Tours: A guided tour on a Segway or
509. Parks – City: An area so designated and under the
bike led by a professionally trained guide. Eligible for Tier 4
jurisdiction of the City of Austin with facilities open to the
inclusion only.
general public and with enough amenities that its appeal is
broader than a particular neighborhood or singular district.
510. Sports Facilities: Regional (multi-jurisdictional)

facilities such as minor league and little league baseball fields,
youth athletic fields, BMX courses, skateboard parks, etc.
Recreational fields associated with K-12 schools are not
considered a part of this system.

Criteria for Inclusion 1.11
CRITERIA RANKING VISITORS ARTS and CULTURE PARKS and RECREA

l STEP 2: DETERMINE DESTINATION’S TIERAustin
3: Visitors
Pedestrian Signs
SYSTEM Center AMOA ArtHouse Recreation Center
WAYFINDING TIER SOCO District Destinations included at this History
levelCenter
receive
Capitol Visitors Center Centennial Park
The Criteria Ranking System To determine the destination’s tier it must
sets up a tiered system with
6th Street directional information to theBob destination on
Bullock Texas St Hist Museum Duncan Park
be ranked using the objective criteria
District CONVENTION CENTERS
pedestrian signs. InformationMexic-Arte directing to their
specific attributes aimed at Convention Center Museum House Park
determining which Wayfinding outlined below. destination is generally placed within a 5-10
tools are appropriate for West 6th District ATT Center O. Henry Museum Skate Park
a destination. The Criteria min walking distance. Destinations limited to

Ranking System begins with TIER 1: Vehicular Signs/East
Primary
Side District thisHIGHER
tier areEDUCATION
Susanna Dickenson House
primarily access via non-motorized
Lady Bird Lake
Tier 1, the most visible Paramount Theatre Palm Park

These are identified as major destinations and vehicles or offer non-motorized activity (i.e. trails,
University of Texas–Austin
and highly prescriptive Red River Mexican American Cultural Ctr Shoal Creek Greenway
of the Wayfinding tools receive directional information to their locations skateAustin
park, BMXCollege
Community park). These destinations are
(i.e. vehicular signage with District
on vehicular signs from a large radius throughout generally local attractions or Green Development
activities. Waller Creek Greenway
specific type face and GOVERNMENT
message requirements) and Warehouse
downtown and its major routes. These Faulk Library
Seaholm Power Plant Waterloo Park
moves down to destinations District

destinations are typically nationally recognized (Must meet 2 out of the 2 attributes
Frank Erwin listed
City Hall
Center below) Butler Park
that can be accommodated by
or serve as a primary visitor function (i.e. visitors
more general wayfinding tools Judges Hill q Locally Recognized Destination
Federal Courthouse
Moody Theater Norwood Park
such as pedestrian signs, center or convention center). These destinations

District 9th Street BMX Park
orientation maps, websites, q Primarily accessed via non-motorized
Governors Mansion vehicle
ADJACENT ATTRACTIONS
and brochures.
also typically have a designated parking facility Auditorium Shores
Rainey
or significant accessible parking Street
nearby.
Municipal Court
*Bridges accommodating only non-motorized
Blanton Museum of Art
WC Boathouse
Once a destination is District Post Office Dougherty Arts Center
vehicles are automatically included in Tier 3.
determined to fall into a
(Must meet 6 out of 7 criteria attributes listed State Capitol French Legation Museum
TRAILS
particular Tier, that destination
is eligible for wayfinding below) Travis County Courthouse Carver Museum & Cultural Ctr Lady Bird Lake Trail
prescribed in that Tier and Lance Armstrong Bikew

all subsequent Tiers. For TIERTX4: Maps and/or Electronic
Supreme Court Hist Soc Huston-Tillotson University
q Nationally Recognized Destination Shoal Creek Trail
example, destinations eligible The Long Center for the Perf Arts
for Tier 2 wayfinding are also q Governmental, Historical, or This tier captures a variety of public entities
Palmer Events Center Waller Creek Trail
eligible for Tiers 3 and 4, Cultural Institution or amenities that do not meet the attributes
but not Tier 1. Please note State Cemetery
q Greater than 50,000 visitors per year outlined in Tier 1 through 3.
that privately owned and SHOPPING DISTRICT
Zach Theatre
maintained entities are not q Open a minimum of 48 hours per week. 2nd St District
eligible for inclusion in the Tier The UT Drag
system. Destinations with an
q Open 12 months a year 6th and Lamar
Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
associated Visitor’s Center are q Includes a Visitor Information Center Congress Ave District
automatically included.
or Manned Kiosk
q Majority of Visitors not local to the Austin MSA VEHICULAR
PRIMARY
< TIER 1 >
WAYFINDING TOOLS
VEHICULAR
< TIER 2 >
SECONDARY
TIER 2: Vehicular Signs/ Secondary
PEDESTRIAN
< TIER 3 >
This tier of secondary destinations receive

MAPS and/or
< TIER 4 >
directional information to their destination on ELECTRONIC
vehicular signs from a smaller radius surrounding ELECTRONIC Retail & Dining
ONLY
their locations. Typically this is limited to the Establishments
decision points located closest to the point DESTINATION TIERS

of interest. These are generally recognized
destinations that have access to public parking
nearby.
(Must meet 3 out of the 4 attributes listed below)
q Regionally Recognized Destination

q Greater than 10,000 visitors per year
q Open at least 40 hours per week
q Open at least 9 months out of the year
*Bridges accommodating motorized vehicles are

automatically included in Tier 2.

THE ORDERING PROCESS

The Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics All Signs included in this manual are in
Manual provides information and easy-to-follow compliance with ADA requirements
directions for ordering signs. established as of the date of publication.
The following components will assist you in All graphic components, colors, and
ordering new or replacement signs. typefaces must be used consistently in
all signs.
For wayfinding projects it is important that

1. Estimated Size of Project the wayfinding information hierarchy be
(Reference Order Process Chart utilized and that these decisions and
approvals be made prior to ordering signs.
2. Estimated Cost or Budget
(Reference Pricing Worksheet Chart) The Ordering form below can be obtained by
contacting the COA Transportation Department
3. Determine Sign Types required
or on their website.
(Reference Menu of Sign Types and
Design Intent Drawings)
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN WAYFINDING PROGRAM ORDER FORM
4. Utilize sample Message Schedule to list
REQUESTOR INFORMATION CHECKLIST
sign types and messages
Contact: ❏ Sign Type: ________________
Address: ❏ Manual. Pgs. ________________
5. Receive approval of Messages and ❏ Message: see below
Terminologies from End user Tel: ❏ Location see below

Email: ❏ Loc. Photo see below
Existing Destination YES NO
6. Submit information to COA Transportation CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION INFORMATION
Department and COA Public Works Existing Dest. YES NO LOCATION PHOTO
Department for review and approval. Category:
Inclusion Tier: ❏ 1 ❏ 2 ❏ 3 ❏ 4
Address:
INSERT PHOTO OF PROPOSED LOCATION
ORDER
SCOPE PARTS
SIGN TYPE REPAIR REPLACE UPDATE NEW POLE PANEL MESS. BRACKET SIGN MAP
ex. VDIR.3 1 1
TOTALS 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
MESSAGE LOCATION
COPY ARROW DRAWING / INTERSECTION / PLACEMENT
example
Library >
City Hall <
Conventon Center <
COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL INFO
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Example of Ordering Form DRAFT: 6.17.13


section 2
GRAPHIC SIGN STANDARDS
PART A: Design Standards........................... 2.0

2.1 Typefaces
2.3 Colors & Materials
2.6 Pictograms
2.8 Terminology
2.10 Sign Placement Guidelines
2.12 TXDOT Guidelines for Wayfinding
2.17 Street Sign Guidelines
PART B: Signage Drawings.......................... 2.18

2.20 Menus of Sign Types
2.31 District Gateway Sign Drawings
2.41 Vehicular Sign Drawings
2.69 Parking Sign Drawings
2.91 Pedestrian Sign Drawings
2.117 Trail Sign Drawings
PART C: Construction Details...................... 2.141

2.142 Artistic Components & Finials
2.143 Various Sign Details
2.159 Footer Details
Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 2.A

2.0
PART A: Design Standards

Design Standards 2.1
Project Typefaces TYPOGRAPHY &

TYPEFACES
This page provides a reference

for the typefaces for the
Typeface A - Clearview Hwy (FOR VEHICULAR USE) Downtown Austin Wayfinding
Signage System.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQUSTUVWXYZ Typefaces may not be

changed. During fabrication,
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz the height and width ratio of

letter forms must be maintained
proportionately.
1234567890 Vehicular Signage:

Typeface for vehicular signs is
Clearview Hwy. Signs placed on
roads with a speed limit of over
25MPH shall have 6" high type.
Signs placed on roads with a
Typeface B - Helvetica Neue Thin (FOR PEDESTRIAN USE) speed limit of 25MPH and lower
shall have 4" high type. Type
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQUSTUVWXYZ
may be upper and lower case.
Pedestrian Signage:
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
1" high copy is recommended
for overhead pedestrian
directional signs.
1234567890
Typeface C - Helvetica Neue Condensed (FOR PEDESTRIAN USE)
1234567890
Typeface D - Helvetica Neue Bold (FOR PEDESTRIAN USE)
1234567890

TYPOGRAPHY & Typeface E - Rockwell Bold (FOR PEDESTRIAN USE)

TYPEFACES
This page provides a

reference for the typeface
recommended for the
Downtown Austin Wayfinding abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Signage System.
Typefaces may not be

1234567890
changed. During fabrication,
the height and width ratio of
letter forms must be maintained
proportionately.
Typeface F - Trajan Regular (FOR PEDESTRIAN USE)
1234567890
TYPOGRAPHY Width-To-Height Ratios

& TYPEFACES
LETTERFORM WIDTH-TO-HEIGHT RATIOS
This page provides a

reference for the calculation TYPEFACE: Helvetica Neue Roman
of the acceptable letterform
width-to-height ratios as set
forth in the ADA guidelines. Body Width-to-Height Ratio Stroke Width-to-Height Ratio
O 0 I 1
The ADA guidelines read
“that letters and numbers on
signs shall have a width-to-
height ratio between 3:5 and
71.5 pt
75 pt
72 pt
70 pt
1:1 and a stroke width-to-height

ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.”
The appropriate range

of letterforms that are 8 pt 8.5 pt
intended to be read visually are 68 pt 47 pt
a character body between 55%
and 115%, and a stroke width (w / h) x 100 = width as a percentage of height (w / h) x 100 = width as a percentage of height
be between 8% and 33%.
capital letter O (68 / 75) x 100 = 90% capital letter I (8 / 71.5) x 100 = 11%
numeral 0 (47 / 72) x 100 = 65% numeral 1 (8.5 / 70) x 100 = 12%
To determine the average percentage: To determine the average percentage:

90% + 65% = 155% / 2 = 77.5% 11% + 12% = 23% / 2 = 11.5%

COLORS & MATERIALS

Paint Colors
Name Specification Process Consistent use of a color palette

creates a recognizable “system”.
To match Surface applied, exterior sign paint and protective top coat:
P1 Indiglo Acrylic Polyurethane w/ Clear Coat Satin finish.
The Color Palette found on the
PMS 296
following pages provides a
reference for specifying a paint
color or material.
P2 Cook Islands Blue
PMS 661 Acrylic Polyurethane w/ Clear Coat Satin finish. The Fabricator is required to
submit painted color chips and
material samples for approval
prior to sign fabrication.
P3 Yellow Hibiscus Acrylic Polyurethane w/ Clear Coat Satin finish.
PMS 122 The ADA requires a minimum of
70% contrast between text and
background for the legibility.
P4 Crock Pot Green
PMS 5787 Acrylic Polyurethane w/ Clear Coat Satin finish.
P5 Blue Spektor
P6 Camille Blue
P7 Green Lantern
P8 Mozart Blue
P9 Red Rage
P10 Brownian Gray
P11 Dark Red
P12 White
PMS White Acrylic Polyurethane w/ Clear Coat Satin finish.
P13 Silver
Silver accents Acrylic Polyurethane w/ Clear Coat Satin finish.
at City Hall
P14 Gray
PMS Cool Gray 11 Acrylic Polyurethane w/ Clear Coat Satin finish.
*MUST comply with MUTCD section Table 2A-3 – Minimum maintained retroreflectivity levels.
Approved Process: Durst RHO 161 TS printer. Sherine Industries: (604) 513-1887
NOTE: All 3M products are to be processed and applied according to 3M specifications. The seaming of material is NOT
preferred. If the height of a sign panel is greater than 48 inches, the 3M 3930 material should be oriented vertically with
stripes at 0 degrees, to avoid the seaming of material. If seaming is required, it should occur at the rule line or between
messages.
COLORS & MATERIALS Vinyl
These vinyls are reflective, Name Specification Process

meeting MUTCD guidelines
for vehicular guide signs.
To match Background & Characters 3M custom inks applied directly to
R1 Indiglo 3930 with 3M approved clear UV/Graffiti Vinyl Over-laminates.*
PMS 296

R2 Cook Islands Blue
PMS 661 3930 with 3M approved clear UV/Graffiti Vinyl Over-laminates.*

R3 Yellow Hibiscus 3930 with 3M approved clear UV/Graffiti Vinyl Over-laminates.*
PMS 122

R4 Crock Pot Green

R5 Blue Spektor

R6 Camille Blue

R7 Green Lantern

R8 Mozart Blue

R9 Red Rage

R10 Brownian Gray

R11 Dark Red

R12 White
PMS White 3930 with 3M approved clear UV/Graffiti Vinyl Over-laminates.*
*MUST comply with MUTCD section Table 2A-3 – Minimum maintained retroreflectivity levels.
Approved Process: Durst RHO 161 TS printer. Sherine Industries: (604) 513-1887
NOTE: All 3M products are to be processed and applied according to 3M specifications. The seaming of material is NOT
preferred. If the height of a sign panel is greater than 48 inches, the 3M 3930 material should be oriented vertically with
stripes at 0 degrees, to avoid the seaming of material. If seaming is required, it should occur at the rule line or between
messages.

Art Component
Design Standards
Name Specification Process 2.5
Various
Multiple A1 Local Artist See page 2.165 TBD
Elements Component for details
COLORS & MATERIALS

Materials
Name Specification Process
M1 Concrete COA Standard Formed & Finished

Concrete Specifications
M2 Texas Limestone Local Standard to match N/A

W.500 W.400 W.300 W.200 W.100
W. 8th St.
E.100
E. 8th St.
COA Sample
C ON G R E S S A V E .
11
N.700
4 P
W. 7th St. E. 7th St.
N.600
ONE
AMERICAN THE
CENTER DRISKILL
W ES T 6 TH S T DIS TRICT W. 6th St. EAST 6TH ST DIST.

P
C ONGR E S S AVE . DI S T R I C T
N.500
M3 Graphic Panel Product: Embedded Phenolic

P P
P
iZone Product or equal Resin Panel

N.400
2 WAREHOUS E DIS TRICT

FROST BANK
39 FINANCIAL
CENTER

5-minu
San Antonio St.
Guadalupe St.
Colorado St.
Nueces St.
Lavaca St.
N.300
te walk
P
radius
W. 3rd St. E. 3rd St.
W HOTEL
N.200
P P P
38
2ND ST DISTRICT YOU ARE HERE W. 2nd St. E. 2nd St.

CONGRESS AVE.
P P
N.100
M4 Interactive Touchscreen Monitor N/A

17 P P
P
P
W. Cesar Chavez St. E. Cesar Chavez St.
RADISSON
Element
HOTEL
16 16
LADY BIRD LAKE

S. 1st St.
21
49
16 N
MLK Blvd.
17
DESTINATIONS
CITY HALL: 301 W 2nd St.

15th St.
21 CONGRESS AVE. BRIDGE
39 FEDERAL COURTHOUSE: TBD 11th St.
4 JONES CENTER: 823 Congress Ave.

C O N G R E S S AV E N U E
35
16 LADY BIRD LAKE TRAIL 6th St.

Guadelupe St.
Red River St.
M5 Banner 18 oz. Opaque White Vinyl Digital Print

Lavaca St.
8 MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM: 419 Congress Ave.

P Pedestrian Garage Entry
38 MOODY THEATRE: 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd. Cesar Chavez St.
Transit Cooridors
11 PARAMOUNT THEATRE: 713 Congress Ave. Trail
Lamar St.
49 STEVIE RAY VAUGHN STATUE Park land

1st St.
Trail Access Point
Pattern M6 Decorative See PART C: Construction Various

Varies Pattern/Material Details, page 2.142 for
Handcrafted more details
M7 Cast Panel Cast panel embedded in Cast and Filled

concrete/brick sidewalk Zinc Panel
Arrows
ARROWS
Arrows for signs NOT on TXDOT

roads
Left Arrow Up-Left Arrow Up Arrow Up-Right Arrow Right Arrow
Straight then Left Two Way Arrow Straight then Right U-Turn Roundabout
Arrow Arrow
Arrows approved for signs on

TXDOT roads
Left Arrow Up-Left Arrow Up Arrow Up-Right Arrow Right Arrow

PICTOGRAMS Primary Pictograms - Vehicular & Pedestrian

Pictograms contribute simplicity,
clarity and personality to a
SoCo
system. They do not require
translation and can communicate
across various forms of media,
especially signage. They are an
effective way of identifying
SoCo
SoCo
physical elements, services State Capitol University of Texas South Congress
or procedures.
State Capitol University of Texas South Congress
6
P 6
Benefits of pictograms:
P
th
P
• Understandable th
• Memorable th
• Common Language
• Distinguishable Parking Information East 6th St
• Character
Parking Information East 6th St
• Expandable
Pictograms are used only to Primary Pictograms - full-color (maps, web usage)
direct to primary destinations
as identified in the Criteria for
Destination Inclusion. Different
versions of the primary icons will
be used on various wayfinding
elements.
SoCo
SoCo
These icons represent:
• The Capitol
• University of Texas
State Capitol University of Texas
SoCo
South Congress
• Convention Center State Capitol University of Texas South Congress
6
• South Congress State Capitol University of Texas South Congress
P 6
• Public Parking
P
• Information th
P
• 6th Street
th
th

Primary Pictograms - 1-color (for temporrary signage)
SoCo
SoCo
State Capitol University of Texas
SoCo
South Congress
6
P
P 6
th
P
th
th


AMENITIES
PICTOGRAMS
Amenities Pictograms will be

found on Pedestrian wayfinding
Food Shopping ATM elements such as Kiosks, Trail and
A1 A2 A3 Temporary Signage and maps.
TRANSPORTATION/ ACCESS SET

Benefits of pictograms:
• Understandable
• Memorable
• Common Language
Bus Metrorail Bike Path Pedestrian Trail • Distinguishable
B1 B2 B3 B4 • Character
• Expandable
Water Access Bike Share Taxi

B5 B6 B7
TECHNOLOGY
Wireless Hot Spot Downloads Solar Power

C1 C2 C3
INFORMATION
Smartphone Info Pedestrian Info Bike Info Information

D1 D2 D3 D4
REGULATORY
No Bikes No Dogs Allowed Skateboarding Swimming

Allowed E2 Not Allowed Not Allowed
E1 E3 E4
Rollerblading
Allowed Dogs Allowed Bikes Allowed Pedestrians Allowed
E5 E6 E7 E8
DESTINATIONS
Y- F R I E N
IL
FA M
DL
Y
Family-Friendly Music Venue

F1 F2

Typical width of vehicular sign

Maximum width of message
TERMINOLOGY VISITOR INFORMATION ARTS and CULTURE ADJACENT ATTRACTIONS DISTRICTS

VEHICULAR SIGNAGE
Visitor AMOA Blanton SOCO
Destinations listed at right will
be signed to on vehicular signs. Center ArtHouse Museum District
Colors correspond with the chart
on the following page and the Capitol Austin Carver 6th St
Criteria for Inclusion on page 1.9
of this manual.
4"
Visitor Ctr History Ctr Museum District
CONVENTION CENTERS
Bob Bullock Dougherty West 6th St
Museum Arts Center District
Convention
Center Central French Lega. East Side
Libary Museum District
ATT Center
Dickinson Long Center Judges Hill
HIGHER EDUCATION Museum for Perf Arts District
University of Frank Erwin Palmer Rainey Street
Texas–Austin Center Events Center District
Austin Comm. Mexican Amer State Red River
College Cultural Ctr Cemetery District
Huston– Mexic–Arte Zach Theatre Warehouse
Tillotson Univ. Museum District
PARKS and RECREATION
HIGHER EDUCATION Moody
Theatre Auditorium BRIDGES
State Shores
Capitol O. Henry Congress Ave
Museum WC Boathouse Bridge
Faulk Library
Paramount Drake Bridge
City Hall
Theatre I–35 Bridge
Federal
Project Green Lamar Bridge
Courthouse
Development
Municipal Pfluger Bridge
Seaholm
Court
Power Plant
Post Office
County
Courthouse

Typical width of vehicular sign

Maximum width of message
VISITOR INFORMATION ARTS and CULTURE PARKS and RECREATION DISTRICTS TERMINOLOGY
1" Austin Visitor Center The Contemporary Austin Recreation Center 2nd St District PEDESTRIAN SIGNAGE
## MINUTES
Destinations listed at left will

Capitol Visitor Center Austin History Center Centennial Park West 6th St District
# MINUTES be signed to on pedestrian signs.
Colors correspond with the chart
Bullock State Hist. Museum Duncan Park Congress Ave District
VISITOR INFORMATION on the this page and the Criteria
for Inclusion on page 1.9 of this
Convention Center
Mexic–Arte Museum House Park Rainey St District manual.
ATT Center
O. Henry Museum Skate Park SOCO District
HIGHER EDUCATION S. Dickinson Museum Lady Bird Lake 6th St District
University of Texas–Austin
Paramount Theatre Palm Park West End District
Austin Community College

Mexican Amer. Cultural Ctr Shoal Creek Greenway East Side District
GOVERNMENT Green Development Waller Creek Greenway Red River District

Faulk Library
Seaholm Power Plant Waterloo Park Warehouse District

City Hall
Frank Erwin Center Butler Park Judges Hill District

Federal Courthouse
Moody Theater Norwood Park Uptown/Arts District

Governors Mansion
9th Street BMX Park

Municipal Court ADJACENT ATTRACTIONS BRIDGES
Blanton Museum Congress Ave Bridge
Auditorium Shores
Post Office
Dougherty Arts Center Drake Bridge
WC Boathouse
State Capitol
French Legation Museum I–35 Bridge
Travis County Courthouse TRAILS

Carver Museum & Cult Ctr Butler Hike & Bike Trail Lamar Bridge
TX Supreme Court Hist Soc

Huston–Tillotson University Lance Armstrong Bikeway Pfluger Bridge
Long Center for Perf. Arts Shoal Creek Trail

SQUARES
Brush Square
Palmer Events Center Waller Creek Trail
Republic Square
State Cemetery
SHOPPING DISTRICTS
2nd Street District Wooldridge Square
Zach Theatre
6th and Lamar

The UT Drag HISTORIC/HERITAGE
German Free School
Congress Ave District
Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
Treaty Oak
VEHICULAR The Bremond Block
PRIMARY
< TIER 1 >
STATUES
VEHICULAR
< TIER 2 >
Stevie Ray Vaughn Statue

SECONDARY
WAYFINDING TOOLS
Willie Nelson Statue

PEDESTRIAN
< TIER 3 >
Angelina Eberly Statue

MAPS and/or
< TIER 4 >
ELECTRONIC
ELECTRONIC Retail & Dining

ONLY Establishments
DESTINATION TIERS
TXDOT GUIDELINES FOR WAYFINDING GUIDE SIGNING Standard:

NOTE: These guidelines shall be followed for signage in TXDOT 04. Except where otherwise provided in this Manual, different
Right-of-way only, NOT for City of Austin (COA) streets. color sign backgrounds shall not be used to provide color
coding of destinations. The color coding shall be accomplished
SECTION 2D.01 SCOPE OF CONVENTIONAL ROAD by the use of different colored square or rectangular sign panels
GUIDE SIGN STANDARDS STANDARD: on the face of the guide signs. Option:
01. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any road 05. The different colored sign panels may include a black or
or street other than low-volume roads (as defined in Section white (whichever provides the better contrast with the panel
5A.01), expressways, and freeways. color) letter, numeral, or other appropriate designation to
identify an airport terminal or other destination.
SECTION 2D.02 APPLICATION
Support:
Support: 06. Two examples of color-coded sign assemblies are shown
01. Guide signs are essential to direct road users along streets in Figure 2D-1. Section 2D.50 contains specific provisions
and highways, to inform them of intersecting routes, to direct regarding Community Wayfinding guide signs.
them to cities, towns, villages, or other important destinations,
to identify nearby rivers and streams, parks, forests, and
historical sites, and generally to give such information as will
help them along their way in the most simple, direct manner
possible.
02. Chapter 2A addresses placement, location, and other

general criteria for signs.
SECTION 2D.03 COLOR, RETROREFLECTION,

AND ILLUMINATION
Support:
01. Requirements for illumination, retroreflection, and color are
stated under the specific headings for individual guide signs or
groups of signs. General provisions are given in Sections 2A.07,
2A.08, and 2A.10.
SECTION 2D.04 SIZE OF SIGNS STANDARD:
Standard:
01. Except as provided in Section 2A.11, the sizes of
02. Except where otherwise provided in this Manual for
conventional road guide signs that have standardized designs
individual signs or groups of signs, guide signs on streets and
shall be as shown in Table 2D-1.
highways shall have a white message and border on a green
background. All messages, borders, and legends shall be Support:
retroreflective and all backgrounds shall be retroreflective or 02. Section 2A.11 contains information regarding the
illuminated. Support: applicability of the various columns in Table 2D-1.
03. Color coding is sometimes used to help road users Option:

distinguish between multiple potentially confusing destinations. 03. Signs larger than those shown in Table 2D-1 may be used
Examples of valuable uses of color coding include guide signs (see Section 2A.11).
for roadways approaching or inside an airport property with
multiple terminals serving multiple airlines, and community Support:
wayfinding guide signs for various traffic generator destinations 04. For other guide signs, the legends are so variable that a
within a community or area. standardized design or size is not appropriate. The sign size is

determined primarily by the length of the message, and the size 03. All other word legends on conventional road guide signs
of lettering and spacing necessary for proper legibility. shall be in upper-case letters.
Option: 04. The unique letter forms for each of the Standard Alphabet
05. Reduced letter height, reduced interline spacing, and series shall not be stretched, compressed, warped, or
reduced edge spacing may be used on guide signs if sign size otherwise manipulated. Modifications to the length of a word for
must be limited by factors such as lane width or vertical or a given letter height and series shall be accomplished only by
lateral clearance. the methods described in Section 2D.04.
Guidance: SECTION 2D.06 SIZE OF LETTERING

06. Reduced spacing between the letters or words on a
line of legend should not be used as a means of reducing Support:
the overall size of a guide sign, except where determined 01. Sign legibility is a direct function of letter size and spacing.
necessary by engineering judgment to meet unusual lateral Legibility distance has to be sufficient to give road users
space constraints. In such cases, the legibility distance of the enough time to read and comprehend the sign. Under optimum
sign legend should be the primary consideration in determining conditions, a guide sign message can be read and understood
whether to reduce the spacing between the letters or the words in a brief glance. The legibility distance takes into account
or between the words and the sign border, or to reduce the factors such as inattention, blocking of view by other vehicles,
letter height. unfavorable weather, inferior eyesight, or other causes for
delayed or slow reading. Where conditions permit, repetition of
07. When a reduction in the prescribed size is necessary, the guide information on successive signs gives the road user more
design used should be as similar as possible to the design for than one opportunity to obtain the information needed.
the standard size.
Standard:
Table 2D-1 may be found at the following address: 02. Design layouts for conventional road guide signs showing
http://www.txdot.gov/government/enforcement/signage/ interline spacing, edge spacing, and other specification details
tmutcd.html shall be as shown in the “Standard Highway Sign Designs for
Texas” book (see Section 1A.11).
(Chapter 2D - Guide Signs - Conventional Roads PDF)
03. The principal legend on guide signs shall be in letters and
SECTION 2D.05 LETTERING STYLE STANDARD: numerals at least 6 inches in height for all upper-case letters,
or a combination of 6 inches in height for upper-case letters
01. The design of upper-case letters, lower-case letters,
and 4.5 inches in height for lower-case letters. On low-volume
numerals, route shields, and spacing shall be as provided in the
roads (as defined in Section 5A.01) with speeds of 25 mph or
“Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas” book (see Section
less, and on urban streets with speeds of 25 mph or less, the
1A.11).
principal legend shall be in letters at least 4 inches in height for
02. The lettering for names of places, streets, and highways all upper-case letters, or a combination of 4 inches in height for
on conventional road guide signs shall be a combination of upper-case letters and 3 inches in height for lower-case letters.
lower-case letters with initial upper-case letters (see Section
Guidance:
2A.13). The nominal loop height of the lower-case letters
04. Lettering sizes should be consistent on any particular class
shall be 3/4 the height of the initial upper-case letter. When a
of highway.
mixed-case legend letter height is specified referring only to the
initial upper-case letter, the height of the lower-case letters that 05. The minimum lettering sizes provided in this Manual
follow shall be determined by this proportion. When the height should be exceeded where conditions indicate a need for
of a lower-case letter is referenced, the reference is made to greater legibility.
the nominal loop height and the height of the initial upper-case
letter shall also be determined by this proportion.

SECTION 2D.07 AMOUNT OF LEGEND used unless an arrow can be located over and pointed to the
approximate center of each lane that can be used to reach the
Support: destination displayed on the sign.
01. The longer the legend on a guide sign, the longer it will
take road users to comprehend it, regardless of letter size. 03. If down arrows are used, having more than one down arrow
pointing to the same lane on a single overhead sign (or on
Guidance: multiple signs on the same overhead sign structure) shall not be
02. Except where otherwise provided in this Manual, permitted.
guide signs should be limited to no more than three lines of
destinations, which include place names, route numbers, street 04. Where a roadway is leaving the through lanes, a directional
names, and cardinal directions. Where two or more signs are arrow shall point upward at an angle that approximates the
included in the same overhead display, the amount of legend alignment of the exit roadway.
should be further minimized. Where appropriate, a distance
message or action information, such as an exit number, NEXT Option:
RIGHT, or directional arrows, should be provided on guide 05. Curved-stem arrows (see Figure 2D-8) that represent
signs in addition to the destinations. the intended driver paths to destinations involving left-turn
movements may be used on guide signs on approaches to
circular intersections.
Standard:
06. Curved-stem arrows shall not be used on any sign that is
not associated with a circular intersection.
Guidance:
07. If curved-stem arrows are used, the principles set forth in
Sections 2D.26 through 2D.29 should be followed.
08. The Type A directional arrow should be used on guide

signs on freeways, expressways, and conventional roads
to indicate the direction to a specific destination or group of
destinations, except as otherwise provided in this Section and
in Section 2E.19.
SECTION 2D.08 ARROWS
09. When a directional arrow in a vertical, upward-pointing
Support:
orientation is placed to the side of a group of destinations to
01. Arrows are used for lane assignment and to indicate the
indicate a through movement, the Type A directional arrow
direction toward designated routes or destinations. Figure
should be used. When a directional arrow in a vertical, upward-
2D-2 shows the various standard arrow designs that have
pointing orientation is placed to the side of a single destination
been approved for use on guide signs. Detailed drawings and
or under a destination or group of destinations, the Type B
standardized sizes based on ranges of letter heights are shown
directional arrow should be used.
for these arrows in the “Standard Highway Sign Designs for
Texas” book (see Section 1A.11). 10. The Type B directional arrow should be used on guide
signs on conventional roads when placed at any angle to the
Standard:
side of a single destination or when placed in a horizontal
02. On overhead signs where it is desirable to indicate a lane
orientation to the side of a group of destinations.
to be followed, a down arrow shall be positioned approximately
over the center of the lane and shall point vertically downward 11. The Type C advance turn directional arrow should be
toward the approximate center of that lane. Down arrows shall used on conventional road guide signs placed in advance of
be used only on overhead guide signs that restrict the use an intersection where a turn must be made to reach a posted
of specific lanes to traffic bound for the destination(s) and/or destination or group of destinations.
route(s) indicated by these arrows. Down arrows shall not be

12. The Type D directional arrow should be used primarily for Option:
sign applications other than guide signs, except as provided in 21. Arrows may be placed below the principal sign legend or
Paragraph 16. on the appropriate side of the legend.
Option: 22. On a post-mounted sign at an exit where placement of the

13. The Type A-Extended directional arrow may be used on arrow to the side of the legend farthest from the roadway would
guide signs where additional emphasis regarding the direction is create an unusually wide sign that limits the road user’s view of
needed relative to the amount of legend on the sign. the arrow, the directional arrow may be placed at the bottom
portion of the sign, centered under the legend.
14. The Type C directional arrow may be used to the side of
the legend of an overhead guide sign to accentuate a sharp Guidance:
turn exit maneuver from a mainline roadway (see Section 2E.36 23. The width across the arrowhead for the Types A, B, and C
for additional information regarding Exit Direction signs for low directional arrows should be between 1.5 and 1.75 times the
advisory ramp speeds). height of the upper-case letters of the principal legend on the
sign. The width across the arrowhead for the Type D directional
15. On conventional roads on the approach to an intersection arrow should be at least equal to the height of the upper-case
where the Combination Lane-Use/Destination overhead guide letters of the principal legend on the sign. For down arrows
sign (see Section 2D.33) is not used, the Type C advance used on overhead signs, the width across the arrowhead
turn directional arrow may be used beneath the legend of an should be approximately two times the height of the upper-case
overhead guide sign to indicate the fact that a turn must be letters of the principal legend on the sign.
made from a mandatory movement lane over which the sign is
placed to reach the destination or destinations displayed on the 24. Arrows used in Overhead Down Arrow, Overhead
sign. Arrow-per-Lane and Diagrammatic guide signing, if used
on conventional roads, except for signs on approaches to
16. The Type D directional arrow may be used on post- roundabouts, should follow the principles set forth in Section
mounted guide signs on conventional roads if the height of the 2E.19. Arrows used in Diagrammatic guide signing on
text on the sign is 8 inches or less. approaches to roundabouts should follow the principles set
forth in Section 2D.38.
17. The directional and down arrows shown in Figure 2D-2 may
be used on signs other than guide signs for the purposes of Support:
providing directional guidance and lane assignment. 25. The “Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas” book
(see Section 1A.11) contains design details and standardized
Guidance:
sizes of the various arrows based on ranges of letter heights of
18. Arrows used on guide signs to indicate the directions
principal legends.
toward designated routes or destinations should be pointed at
the appropriate angle to clearly convey the direction to be taken.
A horizontally oriented directional arrow design should be used
at right-angle intersections.
19. On a post-mounted guide sign, a directional arrow for a

straight-through movement should point upward. Except as
provided in Section 2D.46, for a turn, the arrow on a guide
sign should point horizontally or at an upward angle that
approximates the sharpness of the turn.
20. At an exit, an arrow should be placed at the side of the

sign that will reinforce the movement of exiting traffic. The
directional arrow design should be used.


2.19
PART B:
Signage Drawings
• District Gateways
• Vehicular
• Parking
• Pedestrian
• Trails

County
Courthouse
Municipal
Court
Municipal Convention Auditorium

Court Center Shores
VDIR.1_LEFT VDIR.2_LEFT VDIR.3_LEFT
County
Courthouse
Municipal
Court
Municipal Convention Auditorium Cap

Court Center Shores Visi
EVE NT
EVENT
City of Austin
VDIR.1 VDIR.2 VDIR.3 TEMP.1 TEMP.2

Vehicular Vehicular Vehicular Temporary Temporary T
Directional Directional Directional Directional Directional
NEW POST NEW POST NEW POST Freestanding Magnetic
1 message 2 messages 3 messages Pole Base

Signage Drawings 2.23
SIGN MENU:
VEHICULAR
State VEHICULAR DIRECTIONALS:

Capitol Vehicular directional signs are
modular with panels that can be
easily replaced. Signs can have
1-3 messages, and can hold
Visitor either a graphic pictogram
message or a text message.
Center
For signs typically used on
roadways with a speed limit
of 25mph or less, per MUTCD
EVENT Convention section 2D.50, copy is 4" high,
Center typeface is Clearview and both

background and copy are
retro-reflective. Sign posts are
break-away. "Left-Mounted"
versions are available for
City of Austin placement on opposite sides
(left) of street.
There are also 3 TXDOT

approved sign designs shown,
TEMP.2 VDIR.6 with a different pole and
break-away system. These
Temporary TXDOT Vehicular Directional signs have 6" high copy and are
Directional NEW POSTS / 3 messages located along roads where the
Pole mount speed limit is over 25mph.
TEMPORARY SIGNS:
Temporary signs can easily
be put up on existing poles or
State set out on sidewalks. A simple

organized layout incorporating
Capitol pictograms is easily read and
understood by visitors.
DESTINATION ID SIGNS:
Capitol Visitor Visitor Destination ID signs utilize
design elements from both the
Center
Visitor Ctr Center Vehicular menu and Pedestrian
menu (pg 22.8). The destination
and space allotted for a sign will
denote which sign is used.
VENT
O. Henry
Museum
EMP.2 VDIR.4 VDIR.5 DEST.1 DEST.2

mporary TXDOT Vehicular TXDOT Vehicular Destination ID Destination ID
ectional Directional Directional
SMALL LARGE
agnetic NEW POST NEW POSTS
le Base 1 message 2 messages

SIGN MENU:
PARKING
Parking directional signs are

either a graphic pictogram
Convention
PARKING DIRECTIONALS: Center
Parking Directional Signs can
direct to a lot by name or include
the destination the lot serves. Convention
City Hall
PARKING TRAILBLAZER:
Center
Parking Trailblazer Signs can be
mounted to existing lightpoles.
PARK.1_LEFT PARK.2_LEFT PARK.3_LEFT
Convention
Center
Convention
City Hall
Center
PARK.1 PARK.2 PARK.3 PARK.4

Parking Parking Parking Parking
Directional Directional Directional Trailblazer

SIGN MENU:
PEDESTRIAN
A series of pedestrian sign

types have been developed
to address various situations
and communicate a variety of
information.
PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONALS:
These sign types can be
mounted to existing poles or on
new poles and provides direction
to up to 6 destinations.
In addition to the attraction

name and direction, the
sign should also indicate the
amount of time it takes to walk
to that destination. Text or
pictograms can be used on
the signs.
These signs can direct to typical

destinations and attractions as
well as paring garages and lots,
and adjacent districts.
East 6th Travis County Courthouse

2 MINUTES 10 MINUTES
PEDESTRIAN MAPS: Capitol Visitor Center

12 MINUTEs
East 6th St
7 MINUTES
O’Henry House Convention Center
In situations where orientation University of Texas

12 MINUTES
Mexic -Arte Museum
1 MINUTE
Dickinson House
10 MINUTES
Federal Courthouse
1 MINUTE
would assist a visitor, signs

5 MINUTES 1 MINUTE
Capitol Visitor Center Paramount Theater

1 MINUTE 2 MINUTE
are available to display a map State Capitol

3 MINUTES
State Capitol
3 MINUTES
graphic. The "heads-up" map

includes major landmarks and a
5 and 10 minute walk radius. Federal Courthouse
5 MINUTES
E 6th St
4 MINUTES
Covention Center
Signs can be mounted on

7 MINUTES
Federal Courthouse
5 MINUTES
W.500 W.400 W.300 W.200 W.100 E.100
C ON GR ESS AV E.
11
N.700
existing posts or freestanding.
E 6th St
4 P
4 MINUTES
N.600
ONE
AMERICAN THE
CENTER DRISKILL
WEST 6TH ST DISTRICT EAST 6TH ST DIST.
Covention Center
W. 6th St.
CONG RES S AV E. D I STR ICT

N.500
7 MINUTES P P
W. 5th St.
P
E. 5th St.
8
N.400
2 WAREHO USE DISTRICT

FROST BANK
W.500 W.400 W.300 W.200 W.100 E.100
39 FINANCIAL
CENTER
C ONG R E SS A V E.

11
N.700
5-minute
San Antonio St.
Guadalupe St.
Colorado St.
Nueces St.
Lavaca St.
N.300
4 P
walk radius
P
N.600
ONE
AMERICAN THE
CENTER DRISKILL
W E ST 6TH ST DI STRI CT W. 6th St. EAST 6TH ST DIST. W HOTEL

P
N.200
P P P
CO NG R ES S AV E. D I S T R I CT
N.500
P P
P 38
W. 5th St.
2ND ST DISTRICT
E. 5th St.
YOU ARE HERE W. 2nd St. E. 2nd St.
8
CONG RESS AVE.

N.400
2 WARE HOUSE DI STRI CT

P P
N.100
FROST BANK
39 FINANCIAL
CENTER 17 P P
P
P
5-minute
San Antonio St.
Guadalupe St.
Colorado St.
Nueces St.
Lavaca St.
N.300

walk radius
P
RADISSON
HOTEL
16 16
W HOTEL
N.200
P P P
38

CO NG R ES S A V E.
P P
N.100
LADY BIRD LAKE

S. 1st St.
17 P P
P
P 21
RADISSON
N
HOTEL
16 16
49
16
MLK Blvd.
17
DESTINATIONS

15th St.
LADY BIRD LAKE
S. 1st St.

21
35
N
49 16 LADY BIRD LAKE TRAIL 6th St.
Guadelupe St.
Red River St.
16
8
Lavaca St.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM: 419 Congress Ave.

17
MLK Blvd. 38 MOODY THEATRE: 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd. Cesar Chavez St.
Transit Cooridors
DESTINATIONS

15th St.
39
Lamar St.
FEDERAL COURTHOUSE: TBD 11th St.

1st St.

35
Trail Access Point
Guadelupe St.
Red River St.
8
Lavaca St.
MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM: 419 Congress Ave.

Transit Cooridors
Lamar St.

1st St.
Trail Access Point
PDIR.3 PDIR.3A PDIR.6 PDIR.6A PMAP.1 PMAP.2

Pedestrian Pedestrian Pedestrian Pedestrian Pedestrian Map Pedestrian Map
Directional Directional Directional Directional Single-Sided Double-Sided
Utility Pole Attachment NEW POST Utility Pole NEW POST Utility Pole 2 Posts
3 messages 3 messages 6 messages 6 messages Attachment

SIGN MENU:
PEDESTRIAN
INTERPRETIVE PANELS:
Interpretive panels can tell a
story about Downtown Austin's
history, music scene, or
sustainable programs being
initiated in the Downtown. They
can be located in parks and at
key gathering points.
PEDESTRIAN KIOSKS:
Located at key gathering points,
kiosks provide even broader
information and are substantial,
offering directions, maps and in
some cases technology access.
These signs are illuminated,

have architectural bases and can
use solar power. There is also
opportunity for local artisans to
contribute to these elements.
Visitor Center
Kiosk bases located in the
Downtown have a Texas
Convention Center
Limestone base.
City Hall
Federal Courthouse
SIDEWALK COMPASS:
Located along main
pedestrian streets, these
low-profile wayfinding elements
PDIR.7 are in-laid in the sidewalks to
Kiosk Directional Plaque provide basic orientation to
visitors.
State Capitol
7 MINUTES
Visitor Center
2 MINUTES
ouse W.500 W.400 W.300 W.200 W.100
W. 8th St.
E.100
E. 8th St.
C O N GRESS AVE.
11
N.700
4 P
N.600
ONE
AMERICAN THE
CENTER DRISKILL
WE ST 6 T H ST DIST R IC T W. 6th St. EAST 6TH ST DIST.

er P
CONG RES S AV E . D ISTRICT
N.500
P P
P
8
W.100 E.100
N.400
W. 8th St. E. 8th St. 2 WAR E HOU SE DIST R IC T

Live Music Capitol
FROST BANK
C ONGR ES S AV E.
11 39 FINANCIAL
CENTER
W. 7th St.
4
E. 7th St.
P
of the World W. 4th St. E. 4th St.
5-minute
San Antonio St.
Guadalupe St.
Colorado St.
Nueces St.
Lavaca St.
N.300
walk radius
ONE
AMERICAN THE
CENTER DRISKILL
P
W. 6th St. EAST 6TH ST DIST.
P
Music History in Austin
CO N GR ESS AVE. DIS T RI CT
A large portion of Austin's

P early musical heritage began W HOTEL
W. 5th St. E. 5th St. in the German Beer Gardens
N.200
P P P
N
8 and Halls in the late 1800s,
STRICT places such as Scholz's Garden
FROST BANK and Hall (the hall later to
FINANCIAL 38
CENTER become Saengerrunde Hall)
W. 4th St. E. 4th St. and further up the road at 2ND ST DISTRICT YOU ARE HERE W. 2nd St. E. 2nd St.
Dessau Hall.
C ON GR ES S AVE.
Dessau Hall peaked in the P P

N.100
P
1940s and 1950s with acts as 17 P P
W. 3rd St. E. 3rd St. diverse as Glenn Miller, Hank
P
Williams, and Elvis Presley. P
Other major venues for
country music included Big W. Cesar Chavez St. E. Cesar Chavez St.
Gil's on South Congress and RADISSON
W. 2nd St. E. 2nd St.
The Skyline on North Lamar. HOTEL
16 16
CONGR ESS AV E.
Shoal Creek
RADISSON
Local singer/yodeler days. On the African American
HOTEL Kenneth Threadgill East Side of town other music
opened Threadgill's in venues such as the Victory Grill,
1933 on North Lamar, a Charlie's Playhouse, Big Mary's, LADY BIRD LAKE
S. 1st St.
venue that later hosted Ernie's Chicken Shack, and

Folk/Country jams Doris Miller Auditorium 21
where Janis Joplin featured local and touring acts.
KE
participated in her early
N
21
49
16
N
MLK Blvd.
17
DESTINATIONS

15th St.
W
35 39 FEDERAL COURTHOUSE: TBD 11th St.

Red River St.
35
Waller Creek
Transit Cooridors 16 LADY BIRD LAKE TRAIL 6th St.

Guadelupe St.
Red River St.
Trail
8
Lavaca St.
Park land MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUM: 419 Congress Ave.

Trail Access Point
Transit Cooridors
Lamar St.

1st St.
Trail Access Point
AP.2 PINTERP.1 PKIOSK.1 PKIOSK.2/3 PKIOSK.2A/3A

Shoal Creek
W
E
Waller Creek
an Map Pedestrian Pedestrian Pedestrian Kiosk Pedestrian Kiosk

S
Sided Interpretive Directional/Map Static Info Digital Info COMPASS.1

sts Single- or Double-Sided Single-Sided Double-Sided Pedestrian
Double-Sided Stone Base Stone Base Sidewalk Compass

2.30

VDIR.1
VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL
P1 Vehicular directional signs are

R12
Paramount P11 1-3 messages, and can hold
Theater R1
P11 message or a text message.
Signs are typically used on

roadways that have a speed limit
section 2D.50 copy is 4" high,
typeface is Clearview and
both background and copy are
P13 break-away.
FRONT SIDE REAR
Color Schedule VDIR.1

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
4'-1"
11 1/2"
3" 6 1/4"
6 1/4"
1'-11"
4"
Convention These drawings are meant for DESIGN
INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
Contractor shall verify and be responsible
for all dimensions and conditions of the
6 1/2"
Center job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
site and conditions it presents. This office
must be notified of any variations from
the dimensions and conditions shown on
this drawing. Shop drawings and details
must be submitted to the City of Austin
for approval prior to proceeding with
the City of Austin and legal requirements
checked by legal department.
Typical Layout Guidelines - 4”
2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

VDIR.1
VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL 2'-0"
min. to curb 4'-1" 4" 2'-5"
All exposed surfaces shall have 3 1

a anti-graffiti protectant. Painted
surfaces will have a clear coating
and vinyl surfaces shall have
a clear vinyl over-lam as
1'-11"
Municipal 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
required by the paint and vinyl
manufacturer.
Court
All exposed fasteners shall
be painted to match adjacent 1
1
surface. 2.144
All sign structures shall be

signed and sealed by a certified
Texas structural engineer prior to
10'-10"
fabrication. 2
+/-
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Elevations VDIR.1 Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1
Details for more detail)
2 6” x 1/4 wall alum tube upright
3 Handcrafted finial - mounted to upright cap assembly

(see PART C: Construction Details, page 2.143).
4 Transpo Pole-Safe breakaway device with aluminum

escutcheon cover (see PART C: Construction Details for
different footer types). Verify all location conditions.

legal department.

VDIR.1_LEFT
R6 Vehicular directional signs are

P11 R12 1-3 messages, and can hold
P1
P11 R1
P13 break-away.
"Left-Mounted" versions are

available for placement on
opposite sides (left) of street.
REAR SIDE FRONT
Color Schedule VDIR.1_left

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
4'-1"
11 1/2" 3"
3 3/8" These drawings are meant for DESIGN

Ø 1'-4 1/2" Contractor shall verify and be responsible
job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
1'-11" 6 1/4" must be notified of any variations from
Typical Layout Guidelines - Pictogram

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

VDIR.1_LEFT
All exposed surfaces shall have 2'-0"

a anti-graffiti protectant. Painted 2'-5" 4" 4'-1" min. to curb
1
and vinyl surfaces shall have 3
required by the paint and
vinyl manufacturer.
1'-6" 1'-11" 1'-11 3/4"

be painted to match adjacent
surface.
All sign structures shall be 1 1

2.144
fabrication.
10'-10"
2
+/-
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Elevations VDIR.1 left Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


These drawings are meant for DESIGN escutcheon cover (see PART C: Construction Details for
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- different footer types). Verify all location conditions.
legal department.

VDIR.2
P1 Vehicular directional signs are

P11
Municipal modular with panels that can be
Court 1-3 messages, and can hold
R12 Convention P11 Signs are typically used on

Center R1 of 25mph or less, per MUTCD
break-away.
P13
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
11 1/2"
3"

9" INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
City Hall
4" site and conditions it presents. This office

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

2'-0"
VDIR.2 min. to curb 4'-1" 4" 2'-5"
3 1
All exposed surfaces shall have

surfaces will have a clear coating Municipal 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
a clear vinyl over-lam as Court
vinyl manufacturer. 3'-111/2"
All exposed fasteners shall Convention 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"

surface.
Center
signed and sealed by a certified 1
Texas structural engineer prior to 1
fabrication. 2.144
11'-11"
+/-
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- different footer types). Verify all location conditions.
legal department.

VDIR.2_LEFT
Vehicular directional signs are

P11
Austin easily replaced. Signs can have
History Ctr either a graphic pictogram
P11
Central roadways that have a speed limit
Library R1
P1 R12 retro-reflective. Sign posts are
break-away.

P13
REAR SIDE FRONT

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
4'-1"
11 1/2"
3"

6 1/2" INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
Mexic-Arte
4" job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
1'-11" site and conditions it presents. This office
Museum
6 1/2" the dimensions and conditions shown on

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

2'-0"
2'-5" 4" 4'-1"
VDIR.2_LEFT min. to curb
VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL 1
3

surfaces will have a clear coating 1'-6" 1'-11"
Austin 1'-11 3/4"
and vinyl surfaces shall have History Ctr
required by the paint and 3'-11 1/2"
vinyl manufacturer.
1'-6" 1'-11"
Central
All exposed fasteners shall 1'-11 3/4"
be painted to match adjacent Library
surface.
All sign structures shall be 1

1
Texas structural engineer prior to 2.144
fabrication.
11'-11"
+/-
2 8'-0"
REAR SIDE FRONT
Elevations VDIR.2 left Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- escutcheon cover (see PART C: Construction Details for
legal department.

County VDIR.3
Courthouse
Vehicular directional signs are
P1 modular with panels that can be
R5 P11
R12 Signs are typically used on

Auditorium P11
Shores R1
break-away.
P13
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
4'-1"
11 1/2"
3"
6 1/4" INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
Palmer
4" job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
1'-11" must be notified of any variations from
Events Ctr
6 1/2" the dimensions and conditions shown on

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

2'-0"
VDIR.3 min. to curb 4'-1" 4" 2'-5"
3 1

surfaces will have a clear coating County 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
a clear vinyl over-lam as Courthouse
vinyl manufacturer.
All exposed fasteners shall 5'-11 1/4" 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
surface.

Texas structural engineer prior to Auditorium 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
fabrication.
13'-0"
Shores
+/-
1
1
2.144
2
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


legal department.

VDIR.3_LEFT
Long
Center Vehicular directional signs are
Palmer 1-3 messages, and can hold
P11
Events Ctr message or a text message.

R12 roadways that have a speed limit
P1
Auditorium R1
P11 Shores section 2D.50 copy is 4" high,

break-away.

P13
REAR SIDE FRONT

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
4'-1"
11 1/2"
3" 6 1/4"
6 1/4" Contractor shall verify and be responsible
Convention
4"
1'-11"
Center
6 1/2" must be submitted to the City of Austin

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

VDIR.3_LEFT 2'-0"
VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL 2'-5" 4" 4'-1" min. to curb
1
All exposed surfaces shall have 3
a clear vinyl over-lam as 1'-6" 1'-11"
Long 1'-11 3/4"
vinyl manufacturer.
Center
surface. 1'-6" 1'-11" 5'-11 1/4"
Palmer 1'-11 3/4"
Events Ctr
fabrication.
1'-6" 1'-11"
Auditorium 1'-11 3/4"
Shores
1
1
2.144
13'-0"
+/-
8'-0"
REAR SIDE FRONT
Elevations VDIR.3 left 1 Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"

INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- 4 Transpo Pole-Safe breakaway device with aluminum
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- escutcheon cover (see PART C: Construction Details for
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar different footer types). Verify all location conditions.
legal department.

VDIR.4
TXDOT VEHICULAR
DIRECTIONAL
TXDOT compliant vehicular

directional signs are modular
with panels that can be easily
replaced. Signs can have 1-3
messages, and can hold either a
text message, or text message
with a graphic pictogram.

roadways that have a speed
limit of 30mph or more, per
R12 P11 MUTCD section 2D.50 copy is 6"
R1
Capitol high, typeface is Clearview and
Visitor Ctr P1
break-away.
P13
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 1/4"=1'-0"
6'-0"
5"
7" These drawings are meant for DESIGN
Capitol
6" Contractor shall verify and be responsible
8 7/8" for all dimensions and conditions of the
2'-7"
10"
Visitor Ctr job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
Typical Layout Guidelines - 6” checked by legal department.
2 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"

VDIR.4
TXDOT VEHICULAR
DIRECTIONAL

vinyl manufacturer.
All exposed fasteners shall 6'-0" 3'-9"

surface.
1 4 1/2"
2'-7"
Capitol 4
Texas structural engineer prior to Visitor Ctr 3
fabrication.
All construction details, materials

and mounting for this sign type 2
shall meet TXDOT Standards.
7'-6"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Elevations VDIR.4
1 scale: 1/4"=1'-0"
1 1/4” alum message panel with 1/4“ alum strips 4 Galvanized steel U-bolt with hex nuts.
chemically welded to face
5 Galvanized steel slip-plate breakaway connectors.
2 Schedule 80 - 3 1/2” OD galvanized steel pipe
upright (see PART C: Construction Details for NOTE: Fabrication of sign type must comply with
additional details). TXDOT standard plan highway sign specification
details (see PART C: Construction Details for more
3 Galvanized steel pipe T-bracket fastened to detailed TXDOT specifications).
upright pipe with 1/2” x 4” galvanized hex
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- through-bolt.
legal department.

VDIR.5
TXDOT VEHICULAR
DIRECTIONAL

with panels that can be easily
R5 messages, and can hold either a
with a graphic pictogram.
R12 State P1
Capitol roadways that have a speed
R1 MUTCD section 2D.50 copy is 6"
P11 high, typeface is Clearview and
Visitor both background and copy are
Center R6
break-away.
P13
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 1/4"=1'-0"
6'-0"
1'-6 1/2" 4 1/2"
5" 9"

2'-7"
6" Visitor Ø 1'-4 1/2"
10"
Center site and conditions it presents. This office

2 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"

VDIR.5
TXDOT VEHICULAR
DIRECTIONAL

vinyl manufacturer. 2'-0" 6'-0" 3'-8"
min. to curb
be painted to match adjacent 4"
surface.
All sign structures shall be 2'-7"

State 1
2'-1"
signed and sealed by a certified Capitol 2
Texas structural engineer prior to 2"

fabrication. 2"
All construction details, materials 2'-7"

Visitor 1
2'-3"
and mounting for this sign type Center
shall meet TXDOT Standards.
3 3
2
12'-6"
7'-6"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Elevations VDIR.5
1 scale: 1/4"=1'-0"
1 1/4” aluminum sheet message panel NOTE: Fabrication of sign type must comply with
TXDOT standard plan highway sign specification
2 Schedule 80 - 3 1/2” OD galvanized steel pipe details (see PART C: Construction Details for more
upright (see PART C: Construction Details for detailed TXDOT specifications).
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- additional details).
sible for all dimensions and conditions 3 Galvanized steel U-bolt with hex nuts.
This office must be notified of any varia- 4 Galvanized steel slip-plate breakaway connectors.
legal department.

VDIR.6
TXDOT VEHICULAR
DIRECTIONAL

R5 with panels that can be easily
messages, and can hold either a
State with a graphic pictogram.
Capitol Signs are typically used on

roadways that have a speed
R12
Visitor MUTCD section 2D.50 copy is 6"
high, typeface is Clearview and
Center R6 P1
R1 break-away.
Convention P11
Center
P13
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 1/4"=1'-0"
6'-0"
5"
Capitol
6" for all dimensions and conditions of the
2'-7" 8 7/8"
Visitor Ctr
10" must be notified of any variations from

2 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"

VDIR.6
TXDOT VEHICULAR
DIRECTIONAL

6'-0" 3'-8"
and vinyl surfaces shall have 4"
vinyl manufacturer. 2'-0" State 2'-1"
Capitol
min. to curb 2
2"
be painted to match adjacent 2"
surface.
All sign structures shall be 2'-7" Visitor 1

2'-3"
signed and sealed by a certified Center
fabrication. 2"
All construction details, materials 2'-7" Convention 1

2'-3"
and mounting for this sign type Center
shall meet TXDOT Standards. 15'-2"
3 3
2
7'-6"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Elevations VDIR.6
1 scale: 1/4"=1'-0"
1 1/4” aluminum sheet message panel NOTE: Fabrication of sign type must comply with
These drawings are meant for DESIGN TXDOT standard plan highway sign specification
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- 2 Schedule 80 - 3 1/2” OD galvanized steel pipe details (see PART C: Construction Details for
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- upright (see PART C: Construction Details for more detailed TXDOT specifications).
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar additional details).
This office must be notified of any varia- 3 Galvanized steel U-bolt with hex nuts.
and details must be submitted to this 4 Galvanized steel slip-plate breakaway connectors.
legal department.

PARK.1
PARKING DIRECTIONAL

Parking Directional signs can

R12 R1
P1 the destination the lot serves.
R2
P11 P11
P1
P13
FRONT SIDE REAR
Color Schedule PARK.1

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
2'-10"
4"
Ø 2'-0" These drawings are meant for DESIGN

1'-2" must be notified of any variations from
Typical Layout Guidelines

2 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"

PARK.1
PARKING DIRECTIONAL 2'-0"
min. to curb 3'-2" 4" 2'-5"
a anti-graffiti protectant. Painted 3 1
1'-11" 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
vinyl manufacturer.

surface. 1
1
2.144

fabrication.
10'-10"
2
+/-
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Elevations PARK.1 Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1
Details for more detail).



legal department.

PARK.1_LEFT
PARKING DIRECTIONAL

P1 R12
R12 1-3 messages, and can hold
R2 either a graphic pictogram
P11
P11
R1
P1 the destination the lot serves.

P13
REAR SIDE FRONT
Color Schedule PARK.1_left

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
2'-10"
4"
Ø 2'-0" Contractor shall verify and be responsible
1'-2" this drawing. Shop drawings and details

2 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"
PARK.1_LEFT
PARKING DIRECTIONAL

2'-0"
surfaces will have a clear coating 2'-5" 4" 3'-2" min. to curb
a clear vinyl over-lam as 1
3
vinyl manufacturer.

be painted to match adjacent 1'-6" 1'-11" 1'-11 3/4"
surface.

Texas structural engineer prior to 1 2.144
fabrication.
10'-10"
2
+/-
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Elevations PARK.1 left Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


legal department.

PARK.2
PARKING DIRECTIONAL

R12 easily replaced. Signs can have
R1 P1 1-3 messages, and can hold
P11
R12 R2 direct to a lot by name or include
Convention the destination the lot serves.
Center
P1
P13

FRONT SIDE REAR of the job. Contractor shall be familiar
Color Schedule PARK.2 This office must be notified of any varia-
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
legal department.
1'-10 1/2"
3" 3"
Ø 1'-4 1/2" 9"
9 1/2"
4"
Destination
Typical Layout Guidelines Typical Layout Guidelines

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"
3 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

2'-0"
PARK.2 min. to curb 3'-2" 4" 2'-5"
PARKING DIRECTIONAL
3

1
and vinyl surfaces shall have 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
vinyl manufacturer.
3'-111/2"
All exposed fasteners shall Convention 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"

surface.
Center
2.144
fabrication.
11'-11"
+/-
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


legal department.

PARK.2_LEFT
PARKING DIRECTIONAL

R12
P1 R1 1-3 messages, and can hold
P11 either a graphic pictogram
R2
R12 P1 Parking Directional signs can
R12
Convention the destination the lot serves.
Center R2
P13

REAR SIDE FRONT with the site and conditions it presents.
Color Schedule PARK.2_left tions from the dimensions and conditions
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
legal department.
1'-10 1/2"
3"
3"
Ø 1'-4 1/2"
9"
9 1/2" 4"
Destination

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0" 3 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

2'-0"
PARK.2_LEFT 2'-5" 4" 3'-2" min. to curb
PARKING DIRECTIONAL 1
3

and vinyl surfaces shall have 1'-6" 1'-11" 1'-11 3/4"
3'-11 1/2"
vinyl manufacturer.
All exposed fasteners shall 1'-6" 1'-11"

Convention 1'-11 3/4"
surface.
Center
Texas structural engineer prior to 1 1
2.144
fabrication.
11'-11"
+/-
2 8'-0"
REAR SIDE FRONT
Elevations PARK.2 left Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


legal department.

R12
R2
R1 P11 P11 PARK.3
PARKING DIRECTIONAL
R12
R12
R2 modular with panels that can be
Convention P1 easily replaced. Signs can have
Center 1-3 messages, and can hold

City Hall direct to a lot by name or include
the destination the lot serves.
P13

Color Schedule PARK.3 This office must be notified of any varia-

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0" shown on this drawing. Shop drawings
legal department.
1'-10 1/2"
3" 3"
Ø 1'-4 1/2" 9"
9 1/2"
4"
Destination

2 3 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"
scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

2'-0"
min. to curb 3'-2" 4" 2'-5"
PARK.3
PARKING DIRECTIONAL
3

surfaces will have a clear coating 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
vinyl manufacturer.

Convention 5'-11 1/4" 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
be painted to match adjacent Center
surface.

Texas structural engineer prior to City Hall 1'-11" 1'-6" 1'-11 3/4"
fabrication.
13'-0"
+/-
1
1
2.144
2
8'-0"
FRONT SIDE REAR

1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1


legal department.

R12
P1 P11
R2
R1 PARK.3_LEFT
PARKING DIRECTIONAL
LEFT SIDE PANEL
R12
R2 Parking directional signs are

P11
R12
Convention modular with panels that can be
Center easily replaced. Signs can have
City Hall Parking Directional signs can

P1
P13

Color Schedule PARK.3_left This office must be notified of any varia-
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1'-10 1/2" legal department.
3" 3"
Ø 1'-4 1/2"
9"
9 1/2"
4"
Destination

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0" 3 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

2'-0"
PARK.3_LEFT 2'-5" 4" 3'-2" min. to curb
PARKING DIRECTIONAL
1
3

surfaces will have a clear coating 1'-6" 1'-11" 1'-11 3/4"
vinyl manufacturer.
1'-6" 1'-11" 5'-11 1/4" Convention 1'-11 3/4"
be painted to match adjacent Center
surface.

1'-6" 1'-11" City Hall 1'-11 3/4"
fabrication.
1
1
2.144
13'-0"
+/-
8'-0"
REAR SIDE FRONT
Elevations PARK.3 left 1 Modular sign panel assembly (see PART C: Construction
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"


legal department.

PARK.4
R2 PARKING TRAILBLAZER

P11 modular with panels that can be
R12 easily replaced. Signs can have
R12
Parking trailblazer signs can be

mounted to existing lightpoles
Min. 7'-6"
FRONT SIDE REAR
Color Schedule TEMP.2

1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"

legal department.

PARK.4
PARKING TRAILBLAZER
3
All exposed surfaces shall have 1'-6"
and vinyl surfaces shall have a
2
clear vinyl over-lam as required
by the paint and vinyl manufac-
turer.
1

be painted to match adjacent 1'-0"
surface.

2'-4"
fabrication.
1'-0"
FRONT SIDE
Elevations PARK.4
1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"
1 3/8” painted alum message panel-Applied Reflective Sheeting
2 SignFix channel and strapping assembly - channels are welded

to back of message panel. U-shaped stainless steel straps have
quick-release bolt blocks set into channels. www.signfix.co.uk
3 Existing pole
legal department.

PDIR.3
PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL -
3 MESSAGES / EXISTING
POLE

P10 types have been developed
information.
University of Texas
P3 12 MINUTES
DIRECTIONALS (BASIC):
This sign type is mounted to
Capitol Visitor Center M3
1 MINUTE an existing pole and provides
direction to up to 3 destinations.
State Capitol
3 MINUTES In addition to the attraction
name and direction, the sign
M6 should also indicate the amount
of time it takes to walk to that
destination.

Color Schedule - PDIR.3

1 scale: 1"=1'-0"
2'-0"
1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2"
1 1/8"
1" University of Texas University of Texas
5/8"
12 MINUTES
2" 12 MINUTES
3/4"
1/8"
1'-3 1/2" Capitol Visitor Center These drawings are meant for DESIGN
Capitol Visitor Center INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE Contractor shall verify and be responsible
State Capitol Ø 3 1/8"
State Capitol job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
3 MINUTES 3 MINUTES
2" 1/2" this drawing. Shop drawings and details
Typ. Side A layout 7 1/2" 4 1/2" Typ. Side B layout for approval prior to proceeding with
Typical Layout Guidelines - PDIR checked by legal department.
2 scale: 1"=1'-0"

PDIR.3
3
3 MESSAGES 2'-0"
1
surfaces will have a clear coating University of Texas
and vinyl surfaces shall have a 12 MINUTES

1'-4 1/2" Capitol Visitor Center 1'-3 1/2"
by the paint and vinyl manufac- 1 MINUTE
turer.
1 State Capitol
2.150 3 MINUTES
surface. 2

fabrication.
10'-0 1/2"
Contractor shall be familiar
with all mounting and field
conditions including; pole size,
obstructions, mounting heights,
structural integrity and all other
conditions that may affect the
fabrication, installation and long-
term lifespan of the sign, bracket
and other components.
8'-8"
SIDE FRONT
Elevations PDIR.3
1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0" 1 1/2” thick hi-resolution double-faced phenolic
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- resin message panel.
2 Sign structure assembled from SignComp parts
This office must be notified of any varia- (see PART C: Construction Details for more
tions from the dimensions and conditions detail).
office for approval prior to proceeding with 3 Sign is mounted on existing city light poles with
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by 3/4” Band-fast with Color-It polyester coating
legal department.
to match existing light post finish. Verify all
location conditions.

PDIR.3A
3 MESSAGES / NEW POLE
A series of pedestrian sign types

have been developed to address
various situations and communi-
P10 cate a variety of information.
an existing pole and provides
P3 Mexic -Arte Museum
5 MINUTES
M3 name and direction, the sign
Paramount Theater should also indicate the amount
2 MINUTE
destination.
State Capitol
3 MINUTES
M6 destinations and attractions as
Color Schedule - PDIR.3a

1 scale: 1"=1'-0"
2'-0"
1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2"
1 1/8"
5/8"
12 MINUTES
2" 12 MINUTES
3/4"
1/8"
1'-3 1/2" Capitol Visitor Center These drawings are meant for DESIGN
Capitol Visitor Center INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE Contractor shall verify and be responsible
State Capitol Ø 3 1/8"
State Capitol job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
3 MINUTES 3 MINUTES
2" 1/2" this drawing. Shop drawings and details
Typ. Side A layout 7 1/2" 4 1/2" Typ. Side B layout for approval prior to proceeding with
Typical Layout Guidelines - PDIR checked by legal department.
2 scale: 1"=1'-0"

PDIR.3A

2'-0"
turer.
1
All exposed fasteners shall 4"
surface. University of Texas
12 MINUTES
All sign structures shall be Capitol Visitor Center

signed and sealed by a certified 1'-4 1/2" 1 MINUTE
1'-3 1/2"
2.151 State Capitol
fabrication. 3 MINUTES
Contractor shall be familiar 10'-4 1/2"

conditions including; pole size, 2
8'-8"
SIDE FRONT
These drawings are meant for DESIGN 1 1/2” thick hi-resolution double-faced phenolic
resin message panel
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar 2 Sign structure assembled from SignComp parts
This office must be notified of any varia- Elevations PDIR.3a (see PART C: Construction Details for more
tions from the dimensions and conditions 1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"
detail).
and details must be submitted to this 3 Transpo Pole-Safe breakaway device with
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by aluminum escutcheon cover (see PART C:
client and legal requirements checked by Construction Details for different footer types).
legal department.
Verify all location conditions.

PDIR.6
6 MESSAGES / EXISTING
POLE
P10 A series of pedestrian sign

East 6th information.
2 MINUTES
Capitol Visitor Center This sign type is mounted to
12 MINUTEs
an existing pole and provides
O’Henry House
1 MINUTE
name and direction, the sign
Dickinson House should also indicate the amount
P3 1 MINUTE
destination.
M3
M6
Color Schedule - PDIR.6

1 scale: 1"=1'-0"
2'-0"
1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2"
1 1/8"
5/8"
12 MINUTES
2" 12 MINUTES
3/4"
1/8" INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
1'-3 1/2" Capitol Visitor Center Capitol Visitor Center Contractor shall verify and be responsible
1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE for all dimensions and conditions of the
Ø 3 1/8" site and conditions it presents. This office
State Capitol State Capitol must be notified of any variations from
3 MINUTES 3 MINUTES the dimensions and conditions shown on
2" 1/2" must be submitted to the City of Austin
7 1/2" 4 1/2" fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by
Typ. Side A layout Typ. Side B layout the City of Austin and legal requirements
Typical Layout Guidelines - PDIR

2 scale: 1"=1'-0"

PDIR.6
6 MESSAGES
2'-0"
3 1
East 6th
2 MINUTES
6 th
by the paint and vinyl manufac- Capitol Visitor Center

turer. 12 MINUTEs
O’Henry House
All exposed fasteners shall 1
2.150
1 MINUTE
surface. Dickinson House 2'-5"
1 MINUTE

fabrication. 11'-2"

with all mounting and field 2
8'-8"
SIDE FRONT
Elevations PDIR.6
These drawings are meant for DESIGN 1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0" 1 1/2” thick hi-resolution double-faced phenolic
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- resin message panel
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar 2 Sign structure assembled from SignComp parts
with the site and conditions it presents. (see PART C: Construction Details for more
tions from the dimensions and conditions detail).
and details must be submitted to this 3 Sign is mounted on existing city light poles with
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by 3/4” Band-fast with Color-It polyester coating
client and legal requirements checked by to match existing light post finish. Verify all
legal department. location conditions.

PDIR.6A
P10 A series of pedestrian sign

information.
Travis County Courthouse
10 MINUTES DIRECTIONALS (BASIC):
P3 East 6th St an existing pole and provides
7 MINUTES direction to up to 6 destinations.
Convention Center In addition to the attraction

10 MINUTES name and direction, the sign
should also indicate the amount
Federal Courthouse of time it takes to walk to that
1 MINUTE destination.

M3
M6
Color Schedule - PDIR.6a

1 scale: 1"=1'-0"
2'-0"
1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2"
1 1/8"
5/8"
12 MINUTES
2" 12 MINUTES
3/4"
1'-3 1/2" Capitol Visitor Center Capitol Visitor Center Contractor shall verify and be responsible
1 MINUTE 1 MINUTE for all dimensions and conditions of the
Ø 3 1/8" site and conditions it presents. This office
State Capitol State Capitol must be notified of any variations from
3 MINUTES 3 MINUTES the dimensions and conditions shown on
2" 1/2" must be submitted to the City of Austin
7 1/2" 4 1/2" fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by
Typ. Side A layout Typ. Side B layout the City of Austin and legal requirements
Typical Layout Guidelines - PDIR

2 scale: 1"=1'-0"

PDIR.6A 2'-0"

4"
Travis County Courthouse
and vinyl surfaces shall have a 10 MINUTES
turer.
East 6th St
7 MINUTES
6
th
1 Convention Center
2.151
All exposed fasteners shall 2'-6 1/2" 10 MINUTES
be painted to match adjacent Federal Courthouse 2'-5"

surface. 1 MINUTE

fabrication.
11'-6"
8'-8"
SIDE FRONT
1 1/2” thick hi-resolution double-faced phenolic

These drawings are meant for DESIGN resin message panel
sible for all dimensions and conditions 2 Sign structure assembled from SignComp parts
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar (see PART C: Construction Details for more
This office must be notified of any varia- Elevations PDIR.6a detail).
tions from the dimensions and conditions 1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"
shown on this drawing. Shop drawings 3 Transpo Pole-Safe breakaway device with
aluminum escutcheon cover (see PART C:
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by Construction Details for different footer types).
Verify all location conditions.
legal department.

PMAP.1
PEDESTRIAN MAP

have been developed to address
cate a variety of information.
MAPS:
P3 In situations where orientation
P10 P3 are available to display a map
Federal Courthouse
5 MINUTES graphic. The "heads-up" map
5 and 10 minute walk radius.
E 6th St
4 MINUTES
Signs can be mounted on
Covention Center
7 MINUTES existing posts or freestanding.
W.500 W.400 W.300 W.200 W.100 E.100

C O N GR E S S A V E .
11
N.700
4 P
N.600
ONE
AMERICAN THE
CENTER DRISKILL
W ES T 6TH S T DI S TRI CT W. 6th St. EAST 6TH ST DIST.

P
CO N GRESS AV E. D ISTRICT
N.500
P P
P
M3
8
N.400
2 WAREHOUS E DI S TRI CT
FROST BANK
39 FINANCIAL
CENTER

5-minut
San Antonio St.
Guadalupe St.
Colorado St.
Nueces St.
Lavaca St.
N.300
e walk
P
radius
W HOTEL
N.200
P P P
38

C O N GR E S S A V E .
P P
N.100
17 P P
P
P
16 16
RADISSON
HOTEL
P10 P3
LADY BIRD LAKE
S. 1st St.
21
49
16 N
MLK Blvd.
17
DESTINATIONS

15th St.

35

Guadelupe St.
Red River St.

Lavaca St.

Transit Cooridors
Lamar St.

1st St.
Trail Access Point
P3

FRONT SIDE for all dimensions and conditions of the
Color Schedule - PMAP.1 site and conditions it presents. This office
1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

PMAP.1
PEDESTRIAN MAP
1'-1" 2"
7 1/2"
surfaces will have a clear coating 2 3
clear vinyl over-lam as required 4"
by the paint and vinyl manufac- 1
turer.
Federal Courthouse
5 MINUTES 1'-6 1/4"
surface. E 6th St 6
th
4 MINUTES 1
Covention Center
All sign structures shall be 7 MINUTES
2.146
fabrication. 1'-0 3/4"
Contractor shall be familiar 3'-8 1/4"
1'-6 1/4"
and other components. 2
1"
3'-4 "

FRONT SIDE
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar Elevations PMAP.1 1 1/2” thick hi-resolution single-faced phenolic
with the site and conditions it presents. 1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0" resin message panel
shown on this drawing. Shop drawings 2 Sign structure assembled from brake-formed
and details must be submitted to this aluminum components (see PART C:
Construction Details for more detail).
legal department. 3 Sign is mounted on existing city light poles with
adjustable 3/4” Band-fast with Color-It
polyester coating to match existing light post
finish. Verify all location conditions.

Graphic area options: P3

· Downtown map
· Transit map 3 Pictograms PMAP.2
Federal Courthouse · Trail map Maximum PEDESTRIAN MAP
5 MINUTES
· Interpretive story
E 6th St have been developed to address
P3 4 MINUTES P10
Covention Center cate a variety of information.
7 MINUTES
W.500 W.400 W.300 W.200 W.100
W. 8th St.
E.100
E. 8th St.
MAPS:
C ON GRE S S A VE .
In situations where orientation
11
N.700
4 P

N.600
ONE
A1
AMERICAN THE
are available to display a map

CENTER DRISKILL
W E S T 6T H S T D I S T R I C T W. 6th St. EAST 6TH ST DIST.

P
C O N G R E SS AVE . D IST R IC T
N.500
P P
W. 5th St.
8
P
E. 5th St. graphic. The "heads-up" map
N.400
2 WAR E HO U S E D I S T R I C T
FROST BANK
39 FINANCIAL
CENTER
5 and 10 minute walk radius.

5-minu
San Antonio St.
Guadalupe St.
Colorado St.
Nueces St.
Lavaca St.
N.300
te walk
P
radius
W HOTEL
N.200
P P P
2ND ST DISTRICT
38
YOU ARE HERE W. 2nd St. E. 2nd St.

Signs can be mounted on exist-
C O N GRE S S A VE .
ing posts or freestanding.

P P
N.100
17 P P
P
P
RADISSON
HOTEL
16 16
LADY BIRD LAKE

S. 1st St.
M3
21
49
16 N
MLK Blvd.
17
DESTINATIONS

15th St.

35

Guadelupe St.
Red River St.

Lavaca St.

Transit Cooridors
Lamar St.

1st St.
Trail Access Point
P3
FRONT SIDE
Color Schedule - PMAP.2

1 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"
1 1/2"
1'-3"
1"
1 3/8"
5/8"
1/2"
1" Federal Courthouse These drawings are meant for DESIGN
3/4" 5 MINUTES for all dimensions and conditions of the
E 6th St 6 th
1 3/4" 6" this drawing. Shop drawings and details
4 MINUTES 1" fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by
Covention Center 4"

7 MINUTES
1"

2 scale: 1 1/2"=1'-0"
PMAP.2 2'-8"
PEDESTRIAN MAP
2'-1/2"
surfaces will have a clear coating 10 7/8" 2
by the paint and vinyl manufac- PLAN 1
turer.
All exposed fasteners shall 6" 1'-5" 6"

surface.
3 6 5/8" 6"
3
signed and sealed by a certified Federal Courthouse
5 MINUTES
fabrication. E 6th St 6th
1
4 MINUTES
Covention Center
Contractor shall be familiar 7 MINUTES

conditions including; pole size, 4'-4 1/8"
structural integrity and all other 1
2.149
fabrication, installation and long- 7'-7 1/2"
2 2 2
SIDE FRONT SIDE
Elevations PMAP.2
1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"

tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- 1 1/2” phenolic resin double-sided message NOTE: See PART C: Construction Details for
panel set in panel adapter extrusion. more fabrication details.
This office must be notified of any varia- 2 Aluminum extrusion frame assembly.
and details must be submitted to this 3 1/4” alum painted sign panel mechanically
office for approval prior to proceeding with fastened to frame assembly.
legal department.

PKIOSK.1
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK

Graphic area options: P3
· Downtown map and communicate a variety of
· Transit map P2
State Capitol
7 MINUTES information.
· Trail map
3 Pictograms
Visitor Center
· Interpretive story Maximum
2 MINUTES
KIOSKS:
W.500 W.400 W.300 W.200 W.100 E.100

CO NGRE SS A VE .
11
N.700
P3 W. 7th St.
4
E. 7th St.
P
P10 information and are substantial,
offering directions, maps and in
N.600
ONE
AMERICAN THE
CENTER DRISKILL
WEST 6TH ST DISTRICT EAST 6TH ST DIST.
some cases technology access.

W. 6th St.
P
CO NG RESS AVE. D IS TRIC T
N.500
P P
P
8
N.400
These signs can be internally

2 WAR E H O U S E D I S T R I C T
FROST BANK
39 FINANCIAL
CENTER
illuminated, have architectural

5-min
San Antonio St.
Guadalupe St.
Colorado St.
Nueces St.
Lavaca St.
N.300
ute walk
P
radius
bases, and those with canopies

W HOTEL
N.200
P P P
2ND ST DISTRICT
38
YOU ARE HERE W. 2nd St. E. 2nd St. can utilize solar power.
CONGR ES S AV E.
P P
N.100
17 P P
P
P
Kiosks located in the Downtown

RADISSON
HOTEL
16 16
M3 LADY BIRD LAKE

have Texas Limestone bases.
S. 1st St.
21
49
16 N
17
MLK Blvd.
Pictograms correspond with the

DESTINATIONS

15th St.
panel information shown. Three

35

Guadelupe St.
Red River St.

Lavaca St.

Transit Cooridors
(3) Pictograms per sign-per side.

Lamar St.

1st St.
Trail Access Point
M2
P10
FRONT SIDE
Color Schedule - PKIOSK.1

1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"
2"
2 1/8"
2" These drawings are meant for DESIGN
1" State Capitol 2 3/8"
3/4" 7 MINUTES Contractor shall verify and be responsible
5/8" for all dimensions and conditions of the
Visitor Center
2 MINUTES 6" this drawing. Shop drawings and details
1" for approval prior to proceeding with
4" fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by
1" checked by legal department.
Typical Layout Guidelines - PKIOSK.1

2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0"

PKIOSK.1
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK 3'-1"
2'-5"
and vinyl surfaces shall have a 1'-1" 3 6"
by the paint and vinyl manufac- 1
turer. PLAN 2
All exposed fasteners shall 6"
surface. 2'-5"
3 6" 3

signed and sealed by a certified 2nd St District
Texas structural engineer prior to 7 MINUTES
fabrication.
E 6th St 6
th
5 MINUTES
Contractor shall be familiar Metrorail
with all mounting and field 2 MINUTES

obstructions, mounting heights, 6'-2 1/2"
conditions that may affect the 1
2.148
9'-4"
1 1 1
2 2 2
1
2.152 2'-7"
SIDE FRONT SIDE

Elevations PKIOSK.1
sible for all dimensions and conditions 1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"
tions from the dimensions and conditions 1 Aluminum extrusion frame assembly NOTES: See PART C: Construction Details
shown on this drawing. Shop drawings for more fabrication details.
2 Texas Limestone cultured stone base assembly
client and legal requirements checked by 3 1/4” alum painted sign panel mechanically
legal department.
fastened to frame assembly
4 Phenolic resin panels into slide-body extrusion

frame

PKIOSK.2
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK

P13 to address various situations
P14 information.
P5
STATIC INFO KIOSKS:
P10 Located at key gathering points,
offering directions and maps.
These single-sided signs

are internally illuminated,
have architectural bases and
can utilize solar power. The
P5
information presented is a single
panel with-in a frame assembly.
M3

M6 panel information shown. Three
M2
SIDE FRONT
Color Schedule - PKIOSK.2
1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"


PKIOSK.2 6
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK Trinity Street
Convention Center
4 Blocks
N. Congress Ave
3'-4 1/2" 2'-0"
Red River St.
turer.
3'-9" 6
surface. 5
4 5 4
3 1 7
fabrication.

1
obstructions, mounting heights, 1
2.147
conditions that may affect the 4'-8"
9'-9"
8'-3"
2 2
1 3'-2"
2.152
FRONT SIDE
Elevations PKIOSK.2
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1 Aluminum extrusion frame assembly 6 Solar panel mounted to canopy top
2 Texas Limestone cultured stone base assembly 7 1/4” alum painted sign panel mechanically
These drawings are meant for DESIGN 3 1/8” alum message panels mounted into slide
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- body extrusion
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- NOTES: See PART C: Construction Details for
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar 4 Alum canopy assembly mechanically fastened more fabrication detail.
with the site and conditions it presents. to frame assembly
5 LED light fixtures - Cree LMR2 recessed in
and details must be submitted to this canopy underside
legal department.

PKIOSK.2A
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK

P13
information.
P14
P5
DIGITAL INFO KIOSKS:
P10 kiosks provide even broader
These single-sided signs are

interactive, have architectural
bases and can utilize solar
power for the down-lights. The
P5 information has a digital or
M4 interactive element and is a wi-fi
hotspot. QR Codes may link to
CVB website or COA website.
The following info/data may be

appear as part of technology
components:
M6
City Maintained
• PARKING
• ATTRACTIONS
• GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
• EVENTS
• PUBLIC TRANSIT / CAPMETRO
• CONVENTION CENTER INFO
• PARKS AND RECREATION
• CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
M2
CVB Maintained
• ACCOMMODATIONS
• SHOPPING
• DINING
SIDE FRONT
Color Schedule - PKIOSK.2a Kiosks located in the Downtown
1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0" have Texas Limestone bases.



6
PKIOSK.2A
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK
Trinity Street
Convention Center
4 Blocks
N. Congress Ave
Red River St.
turer.
3'-9" 6
surface. 5
4 5 4
signed and sealed by a certified 3 7 2
fabrication.
Contractor shall be familiar 1'-8" 1

2.147
fabrication, installation and long- 2'-3" 9'-9"
8'-3"
9"
2 2
1 3'-2"
2.152
FRONT SIDE
Elevations PKIOSK.2a
1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1 Aluminum extrusion frame assembly 7 1/4” alum painted sign panel mechanically
2 Texas Limestone cultured stone base assembly
3 Interactive touchscreen with technology hub NOTES: See PART C: Construction Details for
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- more fabrication detail.
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- 4 Alum canopy assembly mechanically fastened
to frame assembly
This office must be notified of any varia- 5 LED light fixtures - Cree LMR2 recessed in
tions from the dimensions and conditions canopy underside
office for approval prior to proceeding with 6 Solar panel mounted to canopy top
legal department.

PKIOSK.3
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK

P14 information.
P5
STATIC INFO KIOSKS:
These double-sided signs

are internally illuminated,
have architectural bases and
can utilize solar power. The
P5
information presented are two
M3 (2) single panels with-in a frame
assembly.


M6
M1 M1
SIDE FRONT
Color Schedule - PKIOSK.3a
1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"


6'-9"
PKIOSK.3 Convention Center
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK
Red River St.

Trinity Street
surfaces will have a clear coating 6
clear vinyl over-lam as required 3'-9"
turer.

be painted to match adjacent PLAN
surface.
4 Blocks
N. Congress Ave
fabrication. 3'-9" 6

with all mounting and field 5
conditions including; pole size, 4 5
structural integrity and all other 3 1 7
1
1
2.147
4'-8"
9'-9"
8'-3"
2 2
1
2.152
3'-2"
FRONT SIDE
Elevations PKIOSK.3
These drawings are meant for DESIGN 1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
1 Aluminum extrusion frame assembly 6 Solar panel mounted to canopy top
tions from the dimensions and conditions 2 Texas Limestone cultured stone base assembly 7 1/4” alum painted sign panel mechanically
shown on this drawing. Shop drawings fastened to frame assembly
and details must be submitted to this Alum or phenolic resin panel into slide-body
3
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by extrusion frame
client and legal requirements checked by NOTES: See PART C: Construction Details
legal department.
4 Alum canopy assembly mechanically fastened for more fabrication detail.
to frame assembly

canopy underside

PKIOSK.3A
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK

P14 information.
P5
DIGITAL INFO KIOSKS:
P5
These double-sided signs are
interactive, have architectural
bases and can utilize solar
power for the down-lights. The
information has a digital or
M4
interactive element and is a wi-fi
hotspot. QR Codes may link to
CVB website or COA website.
The following info/data may be

appear as part of technology
M6 components:
City Maintained
• PARKING
• ATTRACTIONS
• GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
M2 M2 • EVENTS
• PUBLIC TRANSIT / CAPMETRO
• CONVENTION CENTER INFO
• PARKS AND RECREATION
• CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
CVB Maintained
• ACCOMMODATIONS
• SHOPPING
SIDE FRONT • DINING
Color Schedule - PKIOSK.3a
1 scale: 1/2"=1'-0"



6'-9"
PKIOSK.3A Convention Center
PEDESTRIAN KIOSK
Red River St.

Trinity Street
6
by the paint and vinyl manufac- 3'-9"
turer.

surface. PLAN
All sign structures shall be 4 Blocks

N. Congress Ave

fabrication.
3'-9" 6
obstructions, mounting heights, 4 5
8
8
1'-8"
7
1
2.147 1
3 3
2'-3" 9'-9"
8'-3"
7 9"
2 2
1 3'-2"
2.152
FRONT SIDE

Elevations PKIOSK.3a
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- 1 scale: 3/8"=1'-0"
with the site and conditions it presents. 1 Aluminum extrusion frame assembly 6 Solar panel mounted to canopy top
tions from the dimensions and conditions 7 1/4” alum message panels mounted into
shown on this drawing. Shop drawings 2 Texas Limestone cultured stone base assembly
and details must be submitted to this slide body extrusion
office for approval prior to proceeding with 3 Interactive HD display. Casing mounted to slide
body extrusion with reinforcement frame 8 1/4” alum painted sign panels mechanically
legal department. fastened to frame assembly
4 Alum canopy assembly mechanically fastened
to frame assembly NOTES: See PART C: Construction Details for
more fabrication detail.
canopy underside

PDIR.7
Installed PEDESTRIAN KIOSK
DIRECTIONAL PLAQUE
around
Kiosks:
PKIOSK.2
PKIOSK.2a
PKIOSK.3
PKIOSK.3a
TKIOSK.5
TKIOSK.5a
TKIOSK.6
TKIOSK.6a
Rendering: PDIR.7
1 nts
5'-1 1/2"
8 3/4" 3'-8" 8 3/4"
CL Visitor Center
Convention Center
City Hall
1'-8"
P14
3 1/2" 2" Federal Courthouse 1" M7
CL CL
3 1/2"
Graphic Layout: PDIR.7
2 scale: 3/4"=1'-0" These drawings are meant for DESIGN

2.140 Sign Template A
PDIR.7 Concrete Brick/concrete block

PEDESTRIAN KIOSK
DIRECTIONAL PLAQUE
Center align points within

concrete block/sidewalk.
Replace entire sidewalk block
Elevations: PDIR.7 section.
1 nts
Flush
Flush
1/8" 1/8"
1 2
4
1"
3 1/2" (mw)
6"
12" 5
Section
2 nts
These drawings are meant for DESIGN 1 3/8” thick etched and filled zinc panels inlaid
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- into saw-cut concrete or pavers in sidewalk
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar 2 Weld metal U channel to back of plaque
This office must be notified of any varia- 3 Epoxy both sides
and details must be submitted to this 4 Existing Concrete/Brick
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by 5 New Concrete
legal department.

2.141
PART C:
Construction Details

DEFAULT DECORATIVE Artistic Panels

PATTERNS/MATERIALS
MAP,KIOSK & 1'-10" 4" 4"
DIST, & TRAIL
SIGN TYPES
ARTISTIC PANELS:
At the right are the provided
artistic panels for DIST, PDIR
and KIOSK signs.
5'-7" 5'-8" 4'-10"
DIST.1B
DIST.1 DIST.1
DIST.1A
2'-0"
2" DIST.1:
Bas relief pattern in cast concrete.
PDIR.3/3A & PDIR.6/6A
DIST.1A/1B:
3'-9" 1/8" thick rusted red metal material,
with clear-coat finish.
9" PDIR.3/3A & PDIR.6/6A:

PDIR.3/3A & PDIR.6/6A Product:
Rigidized Metals textured copper
PKIOSK.2/2A & PKIOSK.3/3A panel. Pattern: 6HC (.0120" thk.)
Fastened mechanically to i-Zone panel.
3'-9" www.rigidized.com
PKIOSK.2/2A & PKIOSK.2/2A:

Chemically etched pattern in aluminum
sheet, with clear-coat finish.
1’-10"
TKIOSK.5/5A & TKIOSK.6/6A:
Bas relief pattern in cast concrete.
TKIOSK.5/5A
3'-9"

for all dimensions and conditions of the job.
Contractor shall be familiar with the site and 1’-10"
conditions it presents. This office must be
notified of any variations from the dimensions
and conditions shown on this drawing. Shop
drawings and details must be submitted to
this office for approval prior to proceeding TKIOSK.6/6A
with fabrication. All copy shall be proofread
by client and legal requirements checked by
legal department.

Construction Details 2.143
Finials FINIAL DETAILS
VDIR, PARK &

DEST SIGNS
FINIALS:
At the right is the provided
finial design for VDIR, PARK
and DEST signs.
NOTE:
See page 2.145 for Post Cap
Section Details.
front view side view
FINIAL:
Rounded corner aluminum cube, turned 45˙
8"
1"Radius
1 Ø 6"x 1/4 wall alum tube post upright
2 3/8” alum tube cap mechanically fastened to

tube post upright
3 Ø 4"x 1/4 wall alum tube collar welded to cap

8"
4 8” square aluminum cube with 1" radius
corners 2 opposing sides
5 Ø 3 1/2"x 1/4 wall alum tube welded to cube

4
2" 3

2
3/8" Contractor shall verify and be responsible
1 job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
Elevation detail - cube post cap fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by
1 Scale: 3" = 1' - 0"

SECTION DETAILS
VDIR & PARK

Ø 6"
SIGNS
3
Modular details of system used
for changeable panel signs
7/8" 5
4"
4
3/8" 1
Section Detail
1 scale: 3"=1'-0"
7
7 2
5
4
5
2
3
4 1
Exploded view
Detail 3 nts
2 scale: 3"=1'-0"
1 Custom aluminum extrusion bracket plug welded to pole cuff
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- 2 1/8” alum message panel mechanically fastened to bracket
of the job. Contractor shall be familiar 3 6” x 1/4 wall alum tube upright
tions from the dimensions and conditions 4 1/4” brake-formed alum pole cuff
and details must be submitted to this 5 1/2” stainless steel through-bolt
client and legal requirements checked by 6 Set screws
legal department.
7 Post-cap assembly

SECTION DETAILS
POST CAP
4"
3 1/2"
8 6
2"
7
4
2
3/8"
3 1
Section detail - post cap

1 half scale
1 Ø 6"x 1/4 wall alum tube upright
2 3/8” alum tube cap mechanically fastened to

upright tube
7
4 3 3/8” alum ring welded to inside of tube upright
with tapped holes
4 Ø 4"x 1/4 wall alum tube collar welded to cap
5 Ø 3 1/2"x 1/4 wall alum tube welded to cube
6 8” square aluminum cube with 1" radius

corners 2 opposing sides
7 Tamper-resistant screws
8 Set screws
2 INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
1 must be notified of any variations from
3 the dimensions and conditions shown on
Exploded Detail the City of Austin and legal requirements
2 nts

SECTION DETAILS
PMAP.1 2 5/8" 3 1
1
SIGNS
2
7"
Section - PMAP.1 3
1 scale: 1:3 5 1
1 2
1 .090 brake-formed alum pole

bracket with routed slots for
banding - bolt to Band-fast nut
2 1/2” phenolic resin panel -

single-faced and mechanically
fastened to pole bracket
3 3/4” Band-fast with nut and Color-It

polyester coating to match existing
light post finish - verify all conditions
in field.
4 Existing light post

INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- 5 Set screws
with the site and conditions it presents. 4
legal department.
Exploded Detail
2 nts

SECTION DETAILS
2" 1 3/4" 5/8" POST SECTION 1
4
1 2 6
3"
3 1/4"
3"
4
4
Post Section 1 - Cabinet

1 half scale
1
1 SignComp - series 3 - rectangular post #1220
3
2 SignComp - series 3 - slide-body #1260
2
3 SignComp - series 2 - reveal #1200
mechanically fastened to slide body
6
4 2” x 3” x 1/8 wall alum tube uprights
mechanically fastened to 1220 post
5 (not pictured) - SignComp series 3 - post 4

caps
6 1/8” alum or polycarbonate face into These drawings are meant for DESIGN
slide-body retainer. INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
NOTE: Cabinet can be fitted with lamp for all dimensions and conditions of the
fixtures to creat an internally illuminated sign job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
6 for approval prior to proceeding with
Perspective Detail
2 nts

SECTION DETAILS
POST SECTION 2 2" 1 3/4" 5/8"
2
1 6
3"
3"
3
3
Post Section 2 - Two-panel

1 half scale
1
4
2 SignComp - series 3 - CB reveal #1260
2
6
4 SignComp - series 2 - reveal #1200 (above
and below #1260)

caps

6 1/4” phenolic resin panels mechanically
INTENT ONLY and are not for construc- fastened to retainer flange
office for approval prior to proceeding with 6
legal department.
Perspective Detail
2 nts

SECTION DETAILS
2" 1 3/4" POST SECTION 3
3
3"
2
6
3 1/4"
3"
Post Section 3 - Single-panel

1 half scale
1
4
2 SignComp - series 2 - panel adapter #1204
2
4 SignComp - series 2 - reveal #1200 (above

and below #1204)

caps
6 1/2” phenolic resin panel - double-faced

slides into panel adapter These drawings are meant for DESIGN
6 must be submitted to the City of Austin
Perspective Detail
2 nts

SECTION DETAILS
PDIR.3 & PDIR.6 4
1 3/4" 2"
9
8
2 1 6
3 1/2" 2"
7
7
4
5
10
5 Existing light post

Section - PDIR.3/6
1 scale: 1:3 6 1/2” phenolic resin panel - double-faced
7 1/8” brake-formed alum bracket

1 SignComp - series 2 - Panel adapter #1204
8 Printed vinyl/decorative metal strip
2 SignComp - series 2 - 2” square post #1100 through-bolted to resin panel
3 SignComp - series 2 - 3/8” post cap #5261 9 Set screws
4 3/4” Band-fast with Color-It polyester coating 10 Alum cover plate mechanically fastened to
to match existing light post finish alum bracket assembly
9
5 3
7
2
1
4 6

of the job. Contractor shall be familiar 7
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by 9
legal department.
Exploded Detail
2 nts

SECTION DETAILS
PDIR.3A &
1 7/8" 2"
1 PDIR.6A
3
9 7
10
10
4
3 1/2" 2"
8 10
Section - PDIR.3/6a
1 half scale
1 SignComp - series 3 - 3 1/4” rect. post #1220 7 1/2” phenolic resin panel - double-faced
2 SignComp - series 2 - Panel adapter #1204 8 1/8” brake-formed alum pole cover
3 SignComp - series 2 - 2” square post #1100 9 Printed vinyl/decorative metal strip

through-bolted to resin panel
4 SignComp - series 2 - reveal #1200
10 Set screws
5 SignComp - series 2 - 3/8” post cap #5261
6 SignComp - series 3 - 3/8” post cap #5010
10 5
6

3 job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
8 must be submitted to the City of Austin
Exploded Detail
2 nts

SECTION DETAILS
STONE BASE
4'-0"
Texas Limestone base details for 8 7 6 5 4 8
DEST.1B
PKIOSK.1
PKIOSK.2 3'-0" 3
PKIOSK.2A
PKIOSK.3
PKIOSK.3A
2 2
1
2.146
Section plan typ KIOSK base

1 scale: 1 1/2"=1'-0"
2
1 Message panel assembly - see post section
detail drawings for configuration 1
2 Aluminum extrusion frame assembly
3 2“ x 3” x 1/4 wall alum tube mechanically 8

6
4 1/1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1/4” alum angle frame
mechanically fastened to frame assembly 7
5 Lathe screen screwed to alum angle frame

5
6 Mortar setting bed
7 Texas Limestone cultured stone by Boral

Stone Products - www.culturedstone.com 4
3
8 3/8” alum plate cap mechanically fastened
to alum angle frame - brakeform slightly to
create crown for water run-off
9
9 Concrete footer - Verify all location
conditions.
Sidewalk Sidewalk
4"
These drawings are meant for DESIGN 1/2" thk. Aluminum

tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- match-plate assembly
sible for all dimensions and conditions w/leveling nuts.
This office must be notified of any varia- 2'-0" min.
shown on this drawing. Shop drawings Reinforced
office for approval prior to proceeding with concrete footing
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by #4 @ 12" O.C.
legal department.
Each way,
top and bottom.
3'-0" x 4'-0"
Section
2 scale: 1 1/2"=1'-0"

BREAKAWAY
SPECIFICATIONS
FOOTER DETAILS
Physical Properties:
Top of Concrete
Foundation
1. Ultimate Tensile Load = 266.9 kN (60.0 kips) VDIR.1-3
41 mm
Stainless Steel Washer
minimum per Anchor.
2. Actual Pullout Strength depends on foundation
PARK.1-3
(1-5/8”)
64 mm (2-1/2”) O.D. design and concrete properties.
20.6 mm (13/16”) I.D.
3.2 mm (1/8”) Thick Installation Instructions: PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
See other side of page for typical installation diagrams. 1. Double-Neck Pole-Safe meets
Stainless Steel all requirements of "AASHTO
Threaded Ferrule 1. Fabricate flat steel or wood template with four (4) 19
mm (3/4”) diameter holes located to match the Standard Specifications for
3/4”-10 UNC (19 mm)
Thread Depth = 29 mm specified bolt pattern of the pole base plate. Structural Supports for
(1-1/8”), minimum 2. Attach four (4) Pole-Safe ® Type C Female Anchors Highway Signs, Luminaries,
to template using four (4) 19 mm (3/4”) diameter and Traffic Signals."
bolts. Ensure that each Anchor Washer is flush and
Steel Wire, 11.1 mm snug against the bottom of the template.
381 mm (7/16”) Diameter
2. D
ouble-Neck Pole-Safe has
(15”) 3. Lower Anchor Assembly into fresh concrete been crash-tested and FHWA
(4 per Anchor)
foundation, and vibrate into position such that the approved in accordance with
tops of the Anchor Washers are flush with the
finished top surface of the foundation.
the requirements of NCHRP
56 mm (2-3/16”) Report 350, "Recommended
4. Support template such that all Anchors are level and
Procedures for the Safety
in their proper locations.
Performance Evaluation of
5. Allow concrete to cure, and then remove bolts and
Highway Features."
template from the top of the foundation.
3. M
aximum Allowable Pole
Transpo® Type C Female Anchor Mass = 450 kg (922 lb) (total
Closed Wire Coil for use with Pole-Safe® Model No. 5075 including fixtures).
37 mm (1-7/16”) O.D. Breakaway Support System for Light Poles
51 mm (2”) Long
6 Revolutions PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
20 Jones Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801 PER COUPLING:
3/00 914-636-1000 1. Ultimate Tensile Strength =
221.5 kN (49.8 kips), minimum
2. T
ensile Yield Strength = 192.0
kN (43.2 kips), minimum.
Template Bolt Template 3. Ultimate Restrained Shear

(temporary) (temporary) Typical Anchor Layout Strength = 24.5 kN (5.5 kips),
maximum
CORROSION PROTECTION:
All Hardware items are American
Top Surface of Standard sizes, galvanized in
Concrete Foundation accordance with ASTM A153
(hot dipped).
Bolt Circle Diameter
Transpo® Type C Female Anchor

(Typical, 4 per Foundation)

Transpo® Type C Female Anchor INTENT ONLY and are not for construction.
Foundation Form or other means (Typical, 4 per Pole) Contractor shall verify and be responsible
of support for template while for all dimensions and conditions of the
concrete cures job. Contractor shall be familiar with the
Transpo® Type C Female Anchor must be notified of any variations from
for use with Pole-Safe® Model No. 5075 the dimensions and conditions shown on
See other side of page for complete Breakaway Support System for Light Poles this drawing. Shop drawings and details
Installation Instructions must be submitted to the City of Austin
20 Jones Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
3/00 914-636-1000

BREAKAWAY
FOOTER DETAILS
VDIR.1-3
PARK.1-3
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
1. Double-Neck Pole-Safe meets
all requirements of "AASHTO
Standard Specifications for
Structural Supports for
Highway Signs, Luminaries,
and Traffic Signals."
2. Double-Neck Pole-Safe has

been crash-tested and FHWA
approved in accordance with
the requirements of NCHRP
Report 350, "Recommended
Procedures for the Safety
Performance Evaluation of
Highway Features."
Existing sidewalk block
3. Maximum Allowable Pole to be removed and replaced
Mass = 450 kg (922 lb) (total
including fixtures). Sign Post
Footer
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES PER
COUPLING:
1. Ultimate Tensile Strength =
221.5 kN (49.8 kips), minimum
2. Tensile Yield Strength = 192.0

kN (43.2 kips), minimum.
3. Ultimate Restrained Shear NOTE: When locating a footer within a single pavement block
Strength = 24.5 kN (5.5 kips), (max. 5’-0” x 5’-0”), adjacent to at least 2 expansion joints, the
entire block of pavement shall be removed and replaced with
maximum the same materials and finish of adjacent sidewalk areas.
CORROSION PROTECTION:
All Hardware items are American Plan: Footer Placement
1 SCALE: NTS
Standard sizes, galvanized in
accordance with ASTM A153
(hot dipped). 3'-0"
C
L
Existing sidewalk block
to be removed and replaced
Sign Post Class B Concrete Footing

Footer
Sign Post Base

3'-0"
L
C
Sign Post
NOTE: When locating a footer within a single pavement block

(max. 5’-0” x 5’-0”), adjacent to at least 2 expansion joints, the
entire block of pavement shall be removed and replaced with
the same materials and finish of adjacent sidewalk areas.
Plan: Footer Placement Plan View: Footer

1 SCALE: NTS 2 SCALE: 1" = 1' - 0"
3'-0"
These drawings are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for construction. Contractor shall verify and
be responsible for all dimensions and conditionsC of the job. Contractor shall be familiar with the site and con-
L
ditions it presents. This office must be notified of any variations from the dimensions and conditions shown on
this drawing. Shop drawings and details must be submitted to this office for approval prior to proceeding with
fabrication. All copy shall be proofread by client and legal requirements checked by legal department.
Class B Concrete Footing

Sign Post Base

'-0"
L
C
Note: Design Wind load Pole HEIGHT greater Note: Design Wind load
300 PSF 100 MPH, than 10 feet, and less BREAKAWAY 300 PSF 100 MPH,
than 20 feet.
3 Sec Gust Wind, Exp C 3 Sec Gust Wind, Exp C
FOOTER DETAILS
Base Plate welded
to sign post. VDIR.1-3
Break-Away
PARK.1-3
sign support
Existing The Contractor shall be familiar
concrete slab with all site conditions and shall
be responsible for all
5" Sidewalks underground 5" Typ.
utility checks.
7” Driveways Sidewalks
The Contractor shall be familiar
with all basement/vault locations
2 ties @ by obtaining plans from the City
3” O.C. at top of Austin Department of Public
of footing Works.
Where a basement/vault inter-

6- #6 vert feres with a proposed location.
w/ #3 ties @ The sign shall be relocated to a
5'-0"
5'-0"
12” O.C. location deemed appropriate by
the City of Austin Department of
Public Works
Where relocation is not an option

the Contractor will develop the
appropriate mounting solution.
The solution shall meet all
engineering criteria as
established by the standard
footings. (i.e. windloads)
1'-6" Dia. 1'-
Section View: Foundation @ Concrete Final designs and shopSection View: Fo

Pole Height - 10 to 20 ft. Pole Height - 10
drawings shall be supplied
1 SCALE: 3/4" = 1'-0"
3
by the Contractor for each
SCALE: 3/4" = 1'
of the Break-away poles
identified and a TEXAS
Registered Professional
Engineer is required to sign
Note: Design Wind load Pole HEIGHT less and seal the Note: Design
submittal ofWind load
300 PSF 100 MPH, than 10 feet. shop drawings. 300 PSF 100 MPH,
3 Sec Gust Wind, Exp C 3 Sec Gust Wind, Exp C
Base Plate welded
to sign post. NOTE:
1) Soil is average with
Break-Away minimun allowable soil
sign support pressure of 2,000 pounds
per square foot. Soil unit
Existing weight of 125 PCF and
concrete slab friction angle of 30 degrees
(assumed).
5" Sidewalks 5" Typ.
7” Driveways Sidewalks
2) Concrete Strength at
28 days f’c=3,000 PSI
Reinforcement shall be
2 ties @ ASTM A615 Fy=60,000 PSI
3” O.C. at top
of footing 3) F
OLLOW TXDOT DESIGN
3'-0"
3'-0"
STANDARDS FOR MATE-

RIAL AND CONSTRUCTION
6- #6 vert INFORMATION FOR THE
w/ #3 ties @ SIGN POST BASES AND
12” O.C. FOUNDATIONS NOT OTHER-
WISE SPECIFIED IN THESE
CONTRACT DRAWINGS
4) F
OR SIGN POST SIZES
1'-6" Dia. 1'-
REFER TO THE DESIGN
Section View: Foundation @ Concrete INTENT DRAWING SHEETS,
Section View: Fo
Contractor to verify appro-
Pole Height - Less than 10 ft. Pole
priate structural post sizeHeight - Le
2 SCALE: 3/4" = 1'-0" requirements. 4 SCALE: 3/4" = 1'

Pole HEIGHT greater Note: Design Wind load Pole HEIGHT greater
than 10 feet, and less 300 PSF 100 MPH, than 10 feet, and less
than 20 feet. than 20 feet.
3 Sec Gust Wind, Exp C
Base Plate welded Base Plate welded
to sign post. to sign post.
Break-Away Break-Away
sign support sign support
Existing Brick Pavers
concrete slab
5" Typ.
Sidewalks
2 ties @ 2 ties @
3” O.C. at top 3” O.C. at top
of footing of footing
6- #6 vert 6- #6 vert
w/ #3 ties @ w/ #3 ties @
5'-0"
12” O.C. 12” O.C.
1'-6" Dia.
n @ Concrete Section View: Foundation @ Pavers

Pole Height - 10 to 20 ft.
3 SCALE: 3/4" = 1'-0"
Pole HEIGHT less Note: Design Wind load Pole HEIGHT less
than 10 feet. 300 PSF 100 MPH, than 10 feet.
3 Sec Gust Wind, Exp C
Base Plate welded Base Plate welded
to sign post. to sign post.
Break-Away Break-Away
sign support sign support
Existing Brick Pavers
concrete slab
5" Typ.
Sidewalks
2 ties @
These drawings are meant for DESIGN 2 ties @
INTENT ONLY3” O.C.
andataretop
not for construc- 3” O.C. at top
of footing
tion. Contractor shall verify and be respon- of footing
3'-0"

6- #6
with the site andvert
conditions it presents. 6- #6 vert
w/ #3 ties @ w/ #3 ties @
12” O.C.
12” O.C.
legal department.
1'-6" Dia.
n @ Concrete Section View: Foundation @ Pavers

10 ft. Pole Height - Less than 10 ft.
4 SCALE: 3/4" = 1'-0"

TXDOT BREAKAWAY
FOOTER DETAILS
VDIR.4—6

with all site conditions and shall
underground utility checks.

by obtaining plans from the City
of Austin Department of Public
Works.

feres with a proposed location.
The sign shall be relocated to a
location deemed appropriate by
Public Works

Final designs and shop

and seal the submittal of
shop drawings.
NOTE:
maximum allowable soil
pressure of 3,000 pounds
weight of 125 PCF and
friction angle of 30 degrees
(assumed).
2) C
oncrete Strength at
ASTM 36 Fy=60,000 PSI
3) F
OLLOW TXDOT DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR MATE-
INFORMATION FOR THE
SIGN POST BASES AND
FOUNDATIONS NOT OTHER-
CONTRACT DRAWINGS
4) F
OR SIGN POST SIZES
REFER TO THE DESIGN
These drawings are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for construction. Contractor shall verify and INTENT DRAWING SHEETS,
be responsible for all dimensions and conditions of the job. Contractor shall be familiar with the site and con- Contractor to verify appro-
ditions it presents. This office must be notified of any variations from the dimensions and conditions shown on priate structural post size
requirements.

TXDOT BREAKAWAY
FOOTER DETAILS
VDIR.4—6

Works.

Public Works


shop drawings.
NOTE:
(assumed).
2) C
oncrete Strength at
3) F
OLLOW TXDOT DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR MATE-
INFORMATION FOR THE
SIGN POST BASES AND
CONTRACT DRAWINGS
4) F
OR SIGN POST SIZES
REFER TO THE DESIGN
INTENT DRAWING SHEETS,
Contractor to verify appro- These drawings are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for construction. Contractor shall verify and
priate structural post size be responsible for all dimensions and conditions of the job. Contractor shall be familiar with the site and con-
requirements. this drawing. Shop drawings and details must be submitted to this office for approval prior to proceeding with

TXDOT BREAKAWAY
FOOTER DETAILS
VDIR.4—6

Works.

Public Works


shop drawings.
NOTE:
(assumed).
2) C
oncrete Strength at
3) F
OLLOW TXDOT DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR MATE-
INFORMATION FOR THE
SIGN POST BASES AND
CONTRACT DRAWINGS
4) F
OR SIGN POST SIZES
REFER TO THE DESIGN
INTENT DRAWING SHEETS,
These drawings are meant for DESIGN INTENT ONLY and are not for construction. Contractor shall verify and Contractor to verify appro-
be responsible for all dimensions and conditions of the job. Contractor shall be familiar with the site and con- priate structural post size
requirements.

section 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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H Prepared for: City of Austin, Texas

“It is the policy of the City of Austin to involve certified

Section 2 GRAPHIC SIGN STANDARDS

Section 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - A

The following list of pages have been omitted from this

document (on purpose), because the sign types are NOT

included within Phases 1-4:

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - AA

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - B

The result of that collaboration was the

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 1.1

1.2 - Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual

The maintenance of the sign

Initial “attic stock” of parts should

By purchasing materials and

Contractor (major repairs)

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 1.3

SHORT & LONG TERM

To ensure that the Downtown

Cleaning Schedule Annual Cleaning Annual Cleaning Annual Cleaning

Management / Weekly coordination Annual coordination Annual coordination

Breakaway Product: Maintenance Free - Maintenance Free - Maintenance Free -

1.4 - Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual

ements / full General wear-and-tear

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 1.5

MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW: components included in the Downtown

1.6 - Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual

EXPANDING THE SYSTEM

Destination Signage Destination ID Small Destination signage provides Downtown Destinations,

Trail Pedestrian Kiosk Pedestrian Kiosk Digital

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 1.7

STEP 1: be open to the general public for tours, tasting

1.8 - Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 1.9

510. Sports Facilities: Regional (multi-jurisdictional)

1.10 - Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual

CRITERIA RANKING VISITORS ARTS and CULTURE PARKS and RECREA

a destination. The Criteria min walking distance. Destinations limited to

Tier 1, the most visible Paramount Theatre Palm Park

moves down to destinations District

such as pedestrian signs, center or convention center). These destinations

prescribed in that Tier and Lance Armstrong Bikew

This tier of secondary destinations receive

directional information to their destination on ELECTRONIC

decision points located closest to the point DESTINATION TIERS

(Must meet 3 out of the 4 attributes listed below)

q Regionally Recognized Destination

*Bridges accommodating motorized vehicles are

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 1.11

THE ORDERING PROCESS

For wayfinding projects it is important that

Terminologies from End user Tel: ❏ Location see below

INSERT PHOTO OF PROPOSED LOCATION

COMMENTS / ADDITIONAL INFO

Example of Ordering Form DRAFT: 6.17.13

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Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 1.13

PART A: Design Standards........................... 2.0

PART B: Signage Drawings.......................... 2.18

PART C: Construction Details...................... 2.141

Downtown Austin Wayfinding Graphics Manual - 2.A