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Inter - jurisdictional Wayfinding Signage <br />Local jurisdictions should work together to create a sign system for the class I /multi -use path <br />network. It is an expanding network that could link with many destinations countywide. Signs could <br />show destinations as well as proper traffic control. <br />These signs could be coordinated with other on- street bicycle route signage. This system should <br />encourage use of trails for recreational as well as functional bicycling trip- purposes. Helping bicyclists <br />of all ages reach destinations easily. <br />2'E6im <br />NSA <br />- - 3{ -0' <br />Figure 2.12: Multi -Use Path Signs <br />For many years Orange County has used brown and white "Trail Courtesy" sings along class I <br />bikeways. These are typically located at entrances to a class I bikeway, particularly at intersections <br />and other bikeway access points. The sign depicts the three main user groups as all users are allowed <br />on regional class I bikeways in Orange County. Optional signage can be included beneath the triangle <br />to provide wayfinding or the name of the path. <br />For aesthetic purposes, signage along class I bikeways should be kept to a minimum and should <br />include only those sings that are absolutely necessary to identify a route or provide safety direction. <br />Parallel Path Warning Signage <br />When paths are located parallel and adjacent to roadways, vehicles <br />turning into and out of streets and driveways must cross the path. <br />Conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians and turning motorists <br />are common at these types of intersections. Turning motor vehicles <br />do not expect to see bicyclists or pedestrians coming in the opposite <br />direction of traffic. <br />Starting in the early 1990's, the City of Denver, Colorado began using <br />experimental warning signage at its parallel paths. The signage is <br />modified from the standard MUTCD railroad warning signage. <br />Experimental signage, similar to the Denver parallel path warning <br />signs, could help alert motorists to the presence of bicyclists and <br />pedestrians on parallel paths. <br />Figure 2.13: Denver's parallel <br />path warning signage <br />OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan 29 <br />