Peninsula Daily News
PORT ANGELES — Six prototype directional wayfinding signs have been installed throughout the downtown, and the city is seeking public comment on them.
Port Angeles city staff will accept public comment on the signs, which direct vehicles and pedestrians to nearby shops and attractions, until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19.
The six prototypes are on Front, Laurel, Oak and First streets.
The signs include a map and a depiction of a tribal canoe pulling past the Olympic Mountains.
The city expects to have 62 new signs installed this year, replacing 103 directional signs.
Prior to installing the other 56 signs, city staff members want to hear from the public about the design and functionality of the six prototypes, said Teresa Pierce, city spokeswoman.
The city has budgeted $225,000 for the signs.
The first six were built by Tube Art Group of Seattle for about $12,000, said Steve Zenovic, an engineering consultant on the project.
The new signs are part of the city’s Waterfront and Transportation Improvement Plan.
The two-phased plan, expected to cost about $778,000 to complete, also includes the development of the waterfront development, a transportation study and two new entryway monument signs.
A map of the six prototypes and more information can be found at http://tinyurl.com/3psrt9x.
Comments can be directed to Roberta Korcz, assistant planner, at 360-417-4804 or orrkorcz@cityofpa.us.
