Exterior entry signage study and conclusions april 2015

The CenturyWest Century

Drive

• Architectural Review Committee

• Exterior Entry Signage Study and

Conclusions

• January – April, 2015

Objectives:Reduce misdirection of

drivers arriving from the Century Plaza Hyatt Hotel going to their self-parking garage

Drivers now approach the security booth and have to make a close U-turn to exit West Century Drive or go to the Hinoki restaurant or the self-parking garage

Current Signage New Signage

Lacks adequate contrast• Misleading arrow

directions

• Not illuminated at night

• Small font

• Posted too low

• Creates safety issues

Greater day and night contrast• Correct arrow directions

• Illuminated at night

• Larger font

• Posted higher up

• Enhanced driveway safety features

Current Signage New SignageEncourages driver to

straddle double yellow line

Encourages driver to keep in right exit lane

Current Signage New Signage

Font too small and poor contrast

Larger font, greater contrast and overall larger size

Current Signage New Signage

Lacks word “self” Contains word “self”

New Signage New SignageOptional sign placement

on 1st lamp post above sensor

Optional sign placement on 1st lamp post below sensor

New Signage New SignageOptional white sign

placement

on 2nd lamp post

Optional bronze sign placement

on 2nd lamp post

Use of Raised Pavement Markers to Safely Separate In and Out Traffic Flow

Three Foot↓ Four Foot↓ Five Foot↓

Marker S P A C I N G

Red on left and yellow on right

Additional Entryway Possibilities

• White pavement strip by each STOP sign – APPROVED

• *Modification of right exit gate to improve its fully-open angle, thus encouraging vehicles not to cross over the double yellow center lines

• *Modify the curb/sidewalk across from the entry booth so misdirected vehicles that need to make a U-turn can avoid running up on the sidewalk

*Observations from the front entry signage study but neither concluded as necessary at this time, pending six-month assessment of current enhancements, nor budgeted by the Board

Items for a Possible Teleconference

• Add an additional sign to 1st lamp post? Y_ N_ ; If Y which color? Bronze_White_

If Y, Above the sensor_ Below the sensor_

• Add an additional sign to 2nd lamp post? Y_ N_; If Y which color? Bronze_ White_

• Preferred pavement marker spacing? 3’_ 4’_ 5’_

• New booth signage redesign approved? Y_ N_