Comments on: What do you think of the blue street signs? http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/ News from the Carytown and Museum District areas Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:57:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Cyn http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-63890 Cyn Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:47:38 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-63890 I agree that they are a fine improvement. I agree that they are a fine improvement.

]]> By: Shelley http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-55955 Shelley Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:52:04 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-55955 Lauren, There is a short list of corrections being managed by the MDA Sign Project Committee with the City and the installers. It seems that intersection is already on their list. Thanks for bringing it up. Lauren,
There is a short list of corrections being managed by the MDA Sign Project Committee with the City and the installers. It seems that intersection is already on their list. Thanks for bringing it up.

]]> By: Nellow http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-55603 Nellow Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:23:52 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-55603 I moved to the Richmond area just over three months. I am rather confused that money would be spent on changing the color of street signs, rather than improving traffic safety by installing signs where they are most appropriate and readable. I have worked in Arizona, designing highways and every traffic signal has an overhead sign that is readable from at least 200 feet away. Most intersections with traffic signals in this area have no overhead signs and if you are new, you cant find your way even when you are carrying a map. Even more importantly, you are a danger to other drivers as you slow and take your attention from driving and try to find the road name. I think jurisdictions here should seriously consider traffic safety before they consider any aesthetics, such changing street color just because they look pretty. I comment those who worked hard on this, but it is misplaced effort. Please, install legible overhead street sign on ALL traffic signals and make sure street signs on minor intersections are also legible;not just pretty. Safety MUST come first and form what I have seen so far, this apparent lack of consideration for traffic safety from a signs standpoint is potential negligence on the part of the jurisdiction. I moved to the Richmond area just over three months. I am rather confused that money would be spent on changing the color of street signs, rather than improving traffic safety by installing signs where they are most appropriate and readable. I have worked in Arizona, designing highways and every traffic signal has an overhead sign that is readable from at least 200 feet away. Most intersections with traffic signals in this area have no overhead signs and if you are new, you cant find your way even when you are carrying a map. Even more importantly, you are a danger to other drivers as you slow and take your attention from driving and try to find the road name. I think jurisdictions here should seriously consider traffic safety before they consider any aesthetics, such changing street color just because they look pretty. I comment those who worked hard on this, but it is misplaced effort. Please, install legible overhead street sign on ALL traffic signals and make sure street signs on minor intersections are also legible;not just pretty. Safety MUST come first and form what I have seen so far, this apparent lack of consideration for traffic safety from a signs standpoint is potential negligence on the part of the jurisdiction.

]]> By: Lauren Phipps http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-54678 Lauren Phipps Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:23:57 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-54678 The signs at the intersection of Nansemond and Patterson are reversed. Who do I contact about this? The signs at the intersection of Nansemond and Patterson are reversed. Who do I contact about this?

]]> By: Marc http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-47238 Marc Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:02:22 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-47238 I like the look of the new signs and they're an improvement over the old signs, but I think they missed an opportunity to make the signs even better. I would have preferred larger text and upper-case/lower-case lettering, which is easier to read and more pleasing to the eye than ALL CAPS. FHWA actually has standards on street name sign design and I'm not sure that these signs meet those standards. Still beats the (relatively) new brown signs on the pedestrian bridge to Belle Isle, where they failed to notice a typo on the signs (pedestrian is spelled "pedestrain"). I like the look of the new signs and they’re an improvement over the old signs, but I think they missed an opportunity to make the signs even better. I would have preferred larger text and upper-case/lower-case lettering, which is easier to read and more pleasing to the eye than ALL CAPS. FHWA actually has standards on street name sign design and I’m not sure that these signs meet those standards.

Still beats the (relatively) new brown signs on the pedestrian bridge to Belle Isle, where they failed to notice a typo on the signs (pedestrian is spelled “pedestrain”).

]]> By: Shelley http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-44347 Shelley Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:47:39 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-44347 The blue signs currently going up in the Museum District are the results of several years of effort coordinated by the Museum District Association for the Museum District with the City of Richmond, just as the Fan District and Monument Avenue projects were coordinated by their associations in years passed. I understand that Carytown South Neighborhood Association is currently re-organizing. Perhaps a sign replacement in Carytown South is a project that interested residents could coordinate through them. As for the proper historical color of the signs in that area, Virginia Historical Society and Virginia state library would be good places to start that research. The blue signs currently going up in the Museum District are the results of several years of effort coordinated by the Museum District Association for the Museum District with the City of Richmond, just as the Fan District and Monument Avenue projects were coordinated by their associations in years passed.

I understand that Carytown South Neighborhood Association is currently re-organizing. Perhaps a sign replacement in Carytown South is a project that interested residents could coordinate through them. As for the proper historical color of the signs in that area, Virginia Historical Society and Virginia state library would be good places to start that research.

]]> By: daniel http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-44072 daniel Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:31:38 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-44072 is it clear whether WotBSoC (South of Carytown) is getting these? I don't think we're officially the Museum District. Did we have the democratic blue signs way back when? is it clear whether WotBSoC (South of Carytown) is getting these? I don’t think we’re officially the Museum District. Did we have the democratic blue signs way back when?

]]> By: Brandon Mears http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-44003 Brandon Mears Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:43:51 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-44003 Re: Jay, et al. FYI - Anywhere that you still see green street signs, they will probably be attached to a 2-inch galvanized pole. Those locations are waiting on the installation of historically accurate new york-style signposts to replace the galvanized pole. When the new signposts are installed, the new blue blades will then be attached to them. Re: Jay, et al.

FYI – Anywhere that you still see green street signs, they will probably be attached to a 2-inch galvanized pole. Those locations are waiting on the installation of historically accurate new york-style signposts to replace the galvanized pole. When the new signposts are installed, the new blue blades will then be attached to them.

]]> By: jay http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-43813 jay Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:01:27 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-43813 When will Hanover @ Nansemond go Blue? When will Hanover @ Nansemond go Blue?

]]> By: Fiona http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-43595 Fiona Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:10:37 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-43595 The final goal is for all signs within the hood (read as: boundries of the Museum District) to be blue except those along Monument The final goal is for all signs within the hood (read as: boundries of the Museum District) to be blue except those along Monument

]]> By: bopst http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-43200 bopst Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:24:52 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-43200 I still see green signs in the hood. All they all going to go blue in honor of our new President? I still can't believe it... I still see green signs in the hood. All they all going to go blue in honor of our new President? I still can’t believe it…

]]> By: libby http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-43029 libby Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:43:44 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-43029 I like the new blue signs, I actually find them easier to read even with my horrible night vision. I like the new blue signs, I actually find them easier to read even with my horrible night vision.

]]> By: CMD http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-42958 CMD Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:21:03 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-42958 I have to agree with Fiona on the sign visibility thing- I find these new ones easier to read than the old ones (of course, maybe its just 'cus they are new). The old timey blue look is pretty cool too. I guess I'm squarely in the "pro-new sign" group... I have to agree with Fiona on the sign visibility thing- I find these new ones easier to read than the old ones (of course, maybe its just ‘cus they are new).

The old timey blue look is pretty cool too.

I guess I’m squarely in the “pro-new sign” group…

]]> By: Christopher Small http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-42945 Christopher Small Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:42:28 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-42945 They look GREAT and so perfect for our neighborhood. The old signs looked kind of rough and the new ones make it looks like people care abotu the neighborhood. A huge thanks to all of you who worked so hard to make this happen. They look GREAT and so perfect for our neighborhood. The old signs looked kind of rough and the new ones make it looks like people care abotu the neighborhood. A huge thanks to all of you who worked so hard to make this happen.

]]> By: Fiona http://wotbn.net/what-do-you-think-of-the-blue-street-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-42914 Fiona Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:58:11 +0000 http://wotbn.net/?p=984#comment-42914 I find the reflective surface of the new signs to be an improvement for visibility both at night and during the day. I would have to vote NO WAY JOSE to signs overhanging the streets. with respect, perhaps what is called for here is as simple as a new contact lens prescription. just an idea. I find the reflective surface of the new signs to be an improvement for visibility both at night and during the day. I would have to vote NO WAY JOSE to signs overhanging the streets. with respect, perhaps what is called for here is as simple as a new contact lens prescription. just an idea.

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