Green Way Signage Design Guide - Signage Typology

2.1 The signage strategy should demonstrate how the use of the following signage typologies have been considered within the proposed scheme:

Interpretation Panel

2.2 Interpretation panels impart certain key messages and enable a clear understanding of the purpose of the Green Way. They seek to connect the users of each space with their environment, both physically as a legible route map and culturally through identifying key characteristics of the space. Panels provide an opportunity to name some of the Green Way spaces.

2.3 Lecterns are the preferred approach over notice boards for displaying interpretation boards. This is due to their universal accessible design, that typically provides for wider user engagement.

2.4 As an exception, depending upon location, interpretation panels as noticeboards may be considered as an alternative to lectern frames.

Examples of interpretation board at King George Rec V Recreation Ground and North Milton Projects

Green Way Waymarker Posts

2.5 Normally routes will need to be marked with simple timber posts at regular intervals, especially where directions change, or visibility of the way ahead is lost (e.g. within a woodland). For complex or circular routes or to offer choices, these may be colour coded as shown in the standard details in Chapter 3 of this document. Such colour coding will need to be explained on the interpretation boards.

2.6 Finger posts or signposts will only be used in exceptional locations that require additional clarity.

Green Way Waymarker Roundel

2.7 Where there are already existing posts or other features (for instance along public rights of way), waymarking and signage can be provided through the use of standard roundels (badges), reducing the need for duplication and cluttering. Roundels will typically be affixed to existing street furniture or signposts, as a metal disc. Further details of the waymarker roundels are set out in Chapter 3 of this document.

2.8 Some Green Way routes may run along more urban streets which are likely to have various existing signage and street paraphernalia. In such instances, where the introduction of signs is likely to be more complex or time-consuming, and where metal roundels are not practical, a sticker version of the roundel sign may be used on a temporary basis. However, this does not portray the sense of quality or permanence that these spaces should embrace and will be used only as a temporary exception.

Green Way Dog Activity Area Signage

2.9 Where dog activity areas or features are provided, the associated signage will be designed to encourage the use of dog activity areas. This will explain the purpose of the features and seek to reinforce positive behaviour (or occasionally to discourage negative behaviour). Further details of the dog activity signs are set out in Chapter 3 of this document.