Signage Best Practice Guidelines
The Signage Best Practices Guidelines provide guidance for developing good signage practices across the Trans Canada Trail network. This document includes resources and best practices on how to design and implement a successful signage plan.
The scope of these guidelines is intended to cover trail signage that is specifically found on the Trans Canada Trail. These guidelines will help you create sign solutions for the trail you manage.
The guidelines address the following topic areas:
- Signage Best Practices
- How to Use Signs
- Types of Signs
- Additional Signage Considerations
- Designing Signs
- Sign Production and Installation
- Maintaining Signs
- Record Keeping
- User Experience on the Trans Canada Trail
Every sign tells a story and is critical to the operation of a quality trail system. Consistent signage helps to ensure safe travel and provide a positive user experience. This document provides the information, tools and resources needed as you create, implement and/or update a comprehensive sign plan for your trail.
