New big blue signs in SoWal

[Jdarg]

The kids and I just drove 30-A at 98 in to Grayton. The signs are so industrial and so...well, plumbing contractor-looking. They scream "Welcome to the Plumbing Capital of the World", not "Welcome to Blue Mountain". Seeing one sign is pretty bad, but seeing a bunch is awful

 

[Smiling JOe]

The only problem with that is most signs are oriented for "right read"; you see them from the right as you enter east or west. The backs of the signs could be used for something I suppose but you would have to look left, accross the road. No signs I can think of are used in that manner anywhere.

Dave, didn't the wooden signs use both sides?

Given the height and size of the blue signs, people would have no problem reading the sign from across the other lane, unless a convoy of semi trucks were approaching in the other lane.

 

[Dave Rauschkolb]

Dave, didn't the wooden signs use both sides?

Given the height and size of the blue signs, people would have no problem reading the sign from across the other lane, unless a convoy of semi trucks were approaching in the other lane.

No, the wooden signs only had one side JOe. Sure, you could see the blue signs from the other side of the road if they were staying but they are going away if we prevail. Any new signs we design won't be big enough to see from the other side.

 

[NotDeadYet]

I know, was just trying to think of something to fill the other side

I have a sort of picture in my mind of a work of art, a sunset over the beach, in a style that could be rendered in wood, a sort of cut-out, or routed out style, then filled in with color. Hard to describe but how about another contest? I bet there is more than one local artist out there that could come up with something grayt. (not me, I'm hopeless when it comes to getting stuff like this out of my head and on to paper)

 

[Smiling JOe]

Heck, that would solve half of the problem, just covering up the blue with local artists' work. An artist from each area could paint the sign in their area. Billie and Justin Gaffrey, for example, could each have one of the Blue Mtn Beach signs. (I know there would be fights for who got their work displayed.)

 

[up4golf]

The citizens of Scenic 30-A are passionate about protecting the character and beauty of this beautiful road. We will settle with nothing less than an awesome representation of that character.

dave for comissioner. please see thread in politics, what do you think?

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Heck, that would solve half of the problem, just covering up the blue with local artists' work. An artist from each area could paint the sign in their area. Billie and Justin Gaffrey, for example, could each have one of the Blue Mtn Beach signs. (I know there would be fights for who got their work displayed.)

I think this would be a great idea and a simplified solution.

 

[GoodWitch58]

Dave, do you think it is time this thread shifted in tone to the offering of solutions? Maybe some ideas that could be brought into committee?

Even if the cost of the new signs are $1,000 apiece, or maybe even a bit more, I'm sure that the community would be willing to pony up half the cost, with the other half to be matched by the TDC.

I feel confident that one or more of our talented SoWal artists would be willing to donate some environmentally appropriate design ideas. Maybe something that would be in tune with the new scenic highway signs, which someone upthread said are very nice?

Maybe someone who knows more about materials can chime in with ideas -- should the signs be natural or synthetic (like Trex, etc.).

I just sent an email to the TDC Commissioners and the BCC...with some questions and an ideas. Perhaps if we all sent them emails or letters with our ideas it might be helpful. I know they may have someone monitoring the Board, but it doesn't hurt to communicate directly....maybe it will help.

 

[Jdarg]

I just sent an email to the TDC Commissioners and the BCC...with some questions and an ideas. Perhaps if we all sent them emails or letters with our ideas it might be helpful. I know they may have someone monitoring the Board, but it doesn't hurt to communicate directly....maybe it will help.

And don't forget- the TDC said it would be spending $300 per sign for landscaping. Add the cost of maintaining this landscaping (read: irrigation system at each sign) in accordance with the scenic corridor rules that will go into effect on Feb 20th, and the cost to "improve" each sign goes even higher. Why not spend that money on new signs, and use the blue signs at Helen McCall or other suitable setting?

 

[GoodWitch58]

And don't forget- the TDC said it would be spending $300 per sign for landscaping. Add the cost of maintaining this landscaping (read: irrigation system at each sign) in accordance with the scenic corridor rules that will go into effect on Feb 20th, and the cost to "improve" each sign goes even higher. Why not spend that money on new signs, and use the blue signs at Helen McCall or other suitable setting?

Good points. I agree; and that does nothing to correct the fact that the directional signs, such as in front of Seagrove Market, can not be read if you are driving--and directs one into the Gulf for Seagrove!