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Developing a Sign Plan

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This guide outlines the essential steps for developing a comprehensive sign plan. Key components include determining the scope of the sign plan, conducting thorough research and data collection, and reviewing the Resource Management Plan. It emphasizes assessing the target user demographics, climate considerations, and available resources. The document details objectives, strategies for message delivery, and the necessary materials. Additionally, it provides a framework for planning, implementing, and maintaining sign plans that meet regulations and budget constraints. Planning is key to creating informative and effective signage.

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Developing a Sign Plan

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  1. Developing a Sign Plan

  2. Determine Scope Will the sign plan encompass: • An entire Field Office Area ? • An ACEC? • WSA? • Campground?

  3. Research and Data Collection • Review the Resource Management Plan • Complete a Sign Inventory • Produce a Map • Consider Relevant Variables for the site: • What types of users are expected in the area? • What is the climate? • What are the resources (trails in the area, hazards, recreation opportunities, available services/facilities)?

  4. Determine Objectives • Are signs needed to provide information, improve safety or identify a place or feature?

  5. Develop Strategy • Determine what messages to convey. • Determine the most effective location to present information. • Determine the material to use and any special design character

  6. Prepare the Plan • Include narrative describing objectives and planning criteria • Show project limits • Include the inventory • Show proposed locations and sign content • Show proposed graphic layout for each sign (schematic ok) • Include a sign schedule (list of all signs, messages, materials and quantity) • Include cost estimate • Include a maintenance plan

  7. Review Your Proposal 1. Does the plan meet applicable regulations: • MUTCD • BLM • State Highway R.O.W • NEPA 2. Does the plan meet budget concerns 3. Does the plan satisfy the goals of the Resource Management Plan

  8. Sign Inventory

  9. Proposed Sign Locations

  10. Sign Content and Layout

  11. Sign Schedule

  12. MESSAGE COLORS QUANTITY SIZE LOCATION SHAPE Sign Schedule- Detail

  13. Implement the Plan • Order Signs. • Install Signs. • Develop program to continuously evaluate signs • Actively maintain and replace your signs

  14. Final Thoughts Consider the Message! 

  15. It Pays to Plan! 

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