Wayfinding Signs

Wayfinding Signs

What is a Wayfinding Sign?

Wayfinding signs are used to help travelers visit cultural, historical, and recreational sites off the highway. These signs can aid tourists explore local charms by providing directions to attractions. Effective signs are placed at key decision points for motorists traveling on regional road networks and help guide tourists along the way.

Wayfinding Sign Example

High Speed Directional Sign

High Speed Directional Sign 4
Identification Enhancement Marker
Directional Sign
How do we apply for a sign on ADOT right-of-way?

To implement a wayfinding sign program involving state highways, a public agency must submit a Wayfinding Guide Sign System Plan to the appropriate ADOT District via the encroachment permit process for approval.

Step 1: Develop a Plan for regional Wayfinding signs.
Note: Hiring a Consulting Firm specializing in Traffic Engineering may be helpful for this step.
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Apply for an ADOT Encroachment Permit and attach the Wayfinding Sign Plan.
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ADOT District conducts Administrative Review for completeness.
Make any necessary updates to the Permit Application. Once administratively complete, it passes to ADOT’s Regional Traffic team.
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ADOT’s Regional Traffic staff will review the plan.
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After final approval, signs can be fabricated and installed.
Maintain sign for its life cycle.
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Questions? Contact the local ADOT District office for more information.

When submitting an application for an Encroachment Permit, please include information from the Wayfinding Sign Checklist below about your sign request.

Checklist

What additional information needs to be included with the Encroachment Permit in order for a Wayfinding Sign request to be processed?

A Wayfinding Guide Sign System Plan includes the following:

  • Any information on the agency’s existing Wayfinding Sign program
  • A detailed map showing the proposed locations of the signs
  • Graphical representations of the sign formats to be used
  • Detailed information on the sign design, including foundations and posts, in accordance with ADOT specifications and standard drawings.