HomeMy WebLinkAboutImplementation of Ellensburg's Wayfinding Master PlanAPPLICATIONFOR TOURISM-RELATED,LARGE-SCALE
MUNICIPALITY-OWNED CIP LISTING
Applicant Information
Name of Municipality:City of Ellensburg Public Works
Mailing Address:501 N Anderson St
Ellensburg,WA 98926
Contact Person and Title:Derek Mayo,City Engineer
Phone:(509)962-7101
Email:mayod@ci.ellensburg.wa.us
Project Title:Implementationof Ellensburg's
Wavfinding Master Plan
Project Location:City of Ellensburg AŸR l 4
Application Requirements
X 1.The project qualifies for lodging tax funds as a capital expenditure of a tourism-
related facility owned or operated by a municipality.
X 2.If this application is not from Kittitas County,the municipality's lodging tax advisory
committee (or equivalent)has been informed of the project and endorsed it.A letter
from the municipality is included.
X 3.Lodging tax capital project funds are not being substituted for other funds that are
already secured or applied for (if applicable).
X 4.A completed project budget is included in the application.
X*5.A detailed 8 ½X 11vicinity map that clearly shows the location of the project is
included.
*See Attached Ellensburg,Washington Wayfinding Master Plan with detailed
vicinity maps for all sign locations within the scope of the project.(Pages 19-34)
Tourism-Related,Large-Scale Municipality-Owned Capital Project Narrative
1.Project Description:Please describe the project in detail.Indicate the major work to be
completed,any milestones that need to be overcome in order for the project to move
forward,and include a comparison of existing and proposed conditions.
In June of 2016 the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Tourism
Division began developing a Wayfinding Master Plan for the City of Ellensburg,which was
completed in February 2017.The wayfinding master plan is the pathway in which the city
intends to provide signage for tourism and residents.The key objectives of the wayfinding
project is to provide route guidance along key corridors,create a visually-unified signage
system,generate signage templates for key communityattractions,curate the visitor
experience within Ellensburg and generate local awareness and pride of amenities and
assets.The project would include 32 Vehicular Directional wayfinding signs,5 Gateway
signs,4 Pedestrian Map signs,4 Parking Directional wayfinding signs and 4 Pedestrian
Directional wayfinding signs.
The City of Ellensburg has already added a few wayfinding signs mostly found just outside or
within the downtown core.The proposed project which adds 49 signs would boost the total
amount and bring attention to the major features of our wonderful city.
2.Kittitas County Tourism InfrastructurePlan:Please explain how the project meets the Goals
and Actions in the Kittitas County Tourism InfrastructurePlan as adopted.Also,describe the
specific county tourism infrastructure needs the project addresses and how the project
directly increases tourism.Explain how the improvements will promote tourism in Kittitas
County and indicate specifically how the improvements will directly increase economic
activity resulting from tourists.
The project enhances and elevates the opportunityfor tourism by drawing attention to the
many historic and new attractions and activities within the City of Ellensburg.The look and
feel of the signs and posts adds an inviting touch as people travel into and through the city
and are given a pathway to specific destinations.Without the wayfinding signs it can
become troublesome to find some destinations,whereas the having the signage provides a
pleasant experience and a direct route to areas of tourism.Because of the many positive
aspects of the wayfinding signs the Wayfinding Master Plan supports all 12 goals of the
Kittitas County Tourism InfrastructurePlan.
Just like how the Wayfinding Master Plan supports the goals of the KC Tourism Infrastructure
Plan,it fosters tourism by providing clear directions and a smooth transition to Ellensburg's
many amenities.With a smooth transition to destinations it creates a positive experience to
tourists that will increase the chances of a return visit or referral,therefore also increasing
Ellensburg tourism.
The more returning tourists and positive referrals,the better the economic activity is due to a
larger volume visiting the many local businesses.
3.Real Property:If real property acquisition is a component of the project,please explain.
Include any information of property already secured or evidence of the ability to secure the
real property.
Real property acquisition is not a component of the project.All posts and signs will be
installed within the public right-of-way.There are 6 signs being proposed in the UGA that
would require approval from Kittitas County.
4.Coordination:Please explain how this project has been coordinated with other jurisdictions
as well as affected stakeholders.Please include letters of support from stakeholders.
The project was coordinated between the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County Chamber of
Commerce Tourism Division,with consulting services from Arnett Muldrow &Associates.
Arnett Muldrow &Associates worked in conjunction with a steering committee,comprised of
local stakeholders for the planning process and determining the wayfinding needs and issues
as well as the project goals and objectives.
5.Studies:Please attach any feasibility or other studies that demonstrate linkages between
the proposed project and the anticipated tourism impacts.Also please include your
operations/maintenance strategy and other plans for long-term project sustainability (how
the facility or facilities will be operated and maintained over at least five years following
completion).
Please see the attached Ellensburg,Washington Wayfinding Master Plan for all project
details.The Plan discusses the purpose of the project,the analysis,design,schedule and
implementation.
6.Project Readiness:Please provide a detailed project schedule,including milestones
necessary for completion as mentioned in question 1 above.On the schedule,indicate items
completed and exactly where in the schedule the project is at this time.Be sure to include
expected completion date.
With the recently completed 'Wayfinding Master Plan',which includes a detailed project
scope,the project would be able to begin very soon upon securing funding.We anticipate
the following project schedule upon securing funding:
•Prepare Bid Documents and Advertise:3 Months
•Execute Construction Contracts:2 Months
•Fabrication of Signs/Material:3 Months
•Construction/Installation:2 Months
o We anticipate 10 months from grant award to project completion
7.Applicant Certification:Please sign below in agreement with the statement of certification.
Certification is hereby given that the information provided is accurate and the applicable
attachments are complete and included as part of the application package.
I furth r ce tify that application thresholds are met at the time of application.
.City Manager April 14,2017
Sign ture of Off epresentative Title Date
14-Apr-17
Implementation of EIIensburg's 'Wayfinding Master Plan'
Cost Estimate
No.Item Unit Qty.Unit Cost Total
1 Vehicular Directional Signs EA 32 $2,800.00 $89,600.00
2 Gateway Signs EA 5 $10,600.00 $53,000.00
3 Pedestrian Map Signs EA 4 $1,800.00 $7,200.00
4 Parking Directional Signs EA 4 $1,800.00 $7,200.00
5 Pedestrian Directional Signs EA 4 $2,800.00 $11,200.00
Total Construction Contract:$168,200.00
Engineering and Administration (15%):$16,800.00
Grand Total:$185,000.00
Fundinq Breakdown:
Grant Request (50%)$92,500.00
Local Match (50%)$92,500.00
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Ellensburg,Washington
Wayfinding Master Plan
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----Prepared by -----
Arnett Muldrow
&Associatesr
--February 2017 --
EIIensburg,Washington Wayfinding Master Plan
Table of Contents
1.Introduction......................................................4
Purpose .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.Preliminary Analysis ............................................................................................,....................5
Stakeholder Input................................................,........,..,....,.......................................................................................................................................5
Policy and M anagement................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Wayfinding Policy......................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Types of Qualifying Destinations .............................................,..........................................................................6
Scoring Criteria for Qualifying Destinations ...............................................................................................................................................,..............7
System Management ..........................................................................................................................,.....................................................................8
System Inf rastructu re..................................................................,.................................................................................................................................9
Major Routes .............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Circulator Routes...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Destination Routes ...............................................................................................................,......................................Error!Bookmark not defined.
Sy ste m Destina tio ns ....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Tier One Destinations ...................................................................................................................................................................................10
Tier Two Destinations.........................................................................................................,............,...............................................................11
3.System Design .......................,.......................12
Design Elements.............,............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Fonts...............................................................................,..........................................,.............................................................................................12
Color Palette............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Icons .................................................................................................................................................................................................................,......14
Arrows.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Materials .................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Sign Typology ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Directional Sign Placement ......................................................................................................,..................................................................................17
4.Sign Schedule ......................................................,.....................................18
Downtown Signs..........................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Canyon Road .....................................................................,.,.,...........................................,.........................................................................................20
Umptanum Road &Canyon Road ...............................................................................................................................................................................21
South Main Street &South Water Street....................................................................................................................................................................22
East Mountain View Avenue &East Capitol Avenue....................,.,.............................................................,.............................................23
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East University Way &East Vantage Highway ............................................................................................................................................................24
East University Avenue,East 10th Avenue,&North Chestnut Street...............................................,.........,.........................................25
Reecer Creek Road &Bowers Road.............................................................................................................................................................................26
North Water Street &West Bender Road.....................................................................................................................Errorl Bookmark not defined.
Old Highway 10,Reecer Creek Road,&West University Way....................................................................................................,...............................27
Highway 97 &West University Way..............................................................................................................................Error!Bookmark not defined.
West University Way,North Water Street,North Main Street,&North Railroad Avenue ...........................,,,.......................................28
Gateway at Canyon Road &East Mountain View Avenue/Kittitas Highway..................................................................................................29
East Vantage Highway.............................................................................................................................................................................................31
East University Way &North Chestnut Street .......................................................................................................................................32
Kittitas Highway/East Mountain View Avenue............................................................................................................................................33
West University Way...................................................................................................................................................................................................34
5.Implementation...................................35
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1.Introduction
Purpose
In June of 2016,the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Division contracted with Arnett Muldrow
&Associates develop a wayfinding master plan for the City of Ellensburg,Washington.
Overall project goals include the following:
.to promote major community destinations;
.to cultivate the City of Ellensburg as a visitor destination
and generate overnight stays;
.to enhance tourism and quality of life;and
.to develop an attractive,consistent signage to set Ellensburg
apart from competing communities.
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2.Preliminary Analysis
Stakeholder input
Arnett Muldrow &Associates (the "Consultants")met with the
wayfinding project steering committee to kick off the planning
process in late summer of 2016.
During the steering committee meeting,the Consultants recorded
responses to discussion questions posed by the Consultants.
Participants were asked a series of questions surrounding two
themes:one,wayfinding needs,issues,and opportunities;and two,
project goals and objectives.In general,key themes identified by
stakeholders included:
.Provide route guidance along key corridors;
.Create a visually-unified signage system;
.Generate signage templates for key community attractions;
.Curate the visitor experience within Ellensburg;
.And generate local awareness and pride of amenities and
assets.
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Policy and Management
A key project goal is the establishment of wayfinding policy and management programs that will ensure the sustainability of the wayfinding plan
and provide a roadmap for physical maintenance and system expansion over time.
Wayfinding Policy
A useful wayfinding policy will address two key issues:
.The inclusion and exclusion of potential destinations into the wayfinding system;and
.An assessment of the relative significance of qualifying destinations.
Types of Qualifying Destinations
To be considered for inclusion into the community wayfinding system for Ellensburg,a destination or attraction must clearly conform to one of
the following categories:
.Architectural &Historical:Historic Sites,Historic Districts
.Commercial:Permanent Farmers Markets,Shopping Districts,Industrial Parks
.Cultural &Institutional:Arenas,Colleges and Universities,Convention Centers,Courthouses,Government Buildings,Health Care
Centers,Libraries,Museums,Schools,Theaters
.Recreational:Boating Access,Campgrounds,Golf Courses,Hiking/BikingTrails and Routes,Equestrian Facilities,National/State/Regional
Parks/Forests,Parks and RecreationalFacilities,Sports Facilities
.Transportation:Airports,Historic Routes,Parking Resources,and Transit Centers
.Visitor Services:Hospitals,Visitor Information Centers
If a destination or attraction fails to conform to one of the above categories,it should be excluded for consideration as aqualifying destination.
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Scoring Criteria for Qualifying Destinations
If an attraction or destination conforms to one of the qualifying categories for destinations,it will be considered for inclusion into the Ellensburg
wayfinding system.A qualifying attraction or destination shall then be rated according to a scoring matrix based on the below criteria.The
attraction or destination under consideration shall register a minimum score of nine (9)to be included in the wayfinding system.
Size of Attraction:Score based on number of full-time employees Hours of Operation:Score based on weekly availability or access
10 or fewer 1 0-20 hours/week 1
11-49 2 20-40 hours/week 2
50 or more 3 40 or more hours/week 3
Access to Attraction:Score based on ease of access via roads and Significance of Attraction:score based on local,regional,or national
entrances importance
Unmarked and unpaved/noentrance 0 Local significance 1
Entrance poorly marked and/or unpaved entrance/access 1 Regional significance 2
Clearly marked entrance with paved entrance/access 2 National significance 3
Parking Resources:Score based on number of parking spaces or
nearby on-street parking
No on-site or nearby on-street parking 0
Nearby on-street parking only 1
Dedicated parking lot with 10 or fewer spaces 2
Dedicated parking lot with I l or more spaces 3
Seasonality:Score based on annual availability or access to
destination on an annual basis
6 months or less 1
6-9 months 2
9-12 months 3
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System Management
The day-to-day and long-term management of a wayfinding system will require a commitment from the City of Ellensburg's elected
leadership as well as leaders from various city departments.These stakeholders will work together to manage the physical and
administrative elements of the wayfinding program.
Day-to-Day System Management
The City of Ellensburg should assign a department to manage the wayfinding system.This department would be responsible for
scheduled system maintenance,including cleaning and repair to minor damage of system components.This department would also
review the system status,address maintenance or repair issues,and discuss and recommend (if needed)action to alter,modify,or
expand the existing system.Future design services can be managed by the department or through an as-needed services contract with a
qualified firm.
Long-Term System Management
The City of Ellensburg will be required to manage,and allocate additional funds to,an ongoing wayfinding management program.
Between ten and fifteen percent of the funding for project implementation should be earmarked for long-term system repair,
replacement,and expansion.The City of Ellensburg may be required,on occasion,to contribute additional funds to ensure the system
is adequately maintained.
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System Infrastructure
The process used to determine the routes to Ellensburg destinations consisted of identifying two types of roads:Major Routes and Circulator
Routes.
Major Routes
Major routes are the roads that bring most of the traffic into Ellensburg.Based on an analysis of daily traffic counts (AADT =Annual Average
Daily Traffic)for all highways with an Interstate,US,or WA/SH designation,most visitor trips should be routed from exits 109 and 106 along
Interstate 90 leading to Canyon Road/South Main Street from the south and West University Way from the West.Therefore,all of these roads are
designated in the wayfinding plan as Major Routes.
Circulator Routes
Circulator Routes form an internal connective network of roads that link Major Routes to wayfinding destinations.Circulator Routes
also provide access from Major Routes to Destination Routes,the roads that lead to individual destinations.Circulator Routes are
characterized by high traffic volumes in urban areas and by being the principal access ways in rural areas.In Ellensburg,Circulator
Routes include East University Way/East Vantage Highway,Dolarway Road/Railroad Avenue,East Mountainview Avenue/Kittitas
Highway,Umptanum Road,Chestnut Street,Third Avenue,and Fifth Avenue.
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System Destinations
The Consultants with the project steering committee to edit,refine,and finalize the destinations to be included in the wayfinding
system.These destinations are divided into two categories based on their overall significance as a visitor destination,with Tier One
being the most significant and Tier Two the least significant to the wayfinding system.
Tier One Destinations
Tier One destinations are qualifying destinations that meet all requirements of scoring criteria for eligible destinations or attractions
and should be included in motorist directional signage.Tier One destinations will require directional trailblazer signage from Primary,
Circulator,and Destination Routes to direct visitors to the destination.
Destination Tier
CWU 1
Downtown 1
Fairgrounds/Event Center 1
High School 1
Figure 1:Tier One Destinations
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Tier Two Destinations
Tier Two destinations are qualifying destinations that meet all requirements of scoring criteria for eligible destinations or attractions
and should be included in motorist directional signage.Tier Two destinations will require a directional trailblazer when a turn is
necessary and may be included in a directional trailblazer when a directional trailblazer is required because of a Tier One destination.
Destinatlon Tier Destination Tier
Rotary Park 2 Hal Holmes Community Center 2
Reed Park 2 Galleries/Museums 2
Visitor Center 2 Business Park 2
City Hall 2 Memorial Park 2
County Courthouse 2 Rotary Pavilion 2
Irene Rhineheart 2 Airport 2
History Museum 2
Library 2
John Wayne Trail 2
Mountain View Park Z
Kiwanis Park 2
Figure 2:Tier Two Destinations
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3.System Design
Design Elements
The Consultants worked with the wayfinding project steering committee to edit,refine,and finalize artwork for the wayfinding
system.Important considerations included the following design elements.Many of the design elements are drawn from the
recommended brand identity for Ellensburg,which has been embraced by the City of Ellensburg.
-HISTORIC-
Figure 3:Elkn<burg Brand1dentity
Fonts
The wayfinding system for Ellensburg features three approved font,which are described and illustrated below.
The first approved font is Highway Gothic,which should be utilized for vehicular signage,which is intended for viewing by people in
motorized vehicles along public roadways.The cap height for sign copy must be six inches for signs in speed zones thirty miles-per-
hour and above.The cap height must be four inches for speed zones less than thirty miles-per-hour.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijkImnopqrstuvwxyz
Figure 4:Highway Gothic
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The second approved font is Helvetica Neue,which should be utilized for pedestrian signage.This typeface is intended for viewing by
people on foot or non-motorized vehicles outside the public right-of-way,so the cap height is not subject to MUTCD regulations and
can vary based on use.Helvetica Neue should also be utilized for destination markers,which are on-site signs that identify specific
destinations included in the wayfinding system.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Figure 5:Helvetica Neue
Color Palette
The approved color palette for Ellensburg draws directly from the existing brand palette for the City of Ellensburg.
It is important to note that shades of red,orange,and yellow may not be used as sign backgrounds,as these colors may resemble
regulatory signage and may confuse and endanger motorists.
0 33333
Figure 6:Color Palette
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Icons
Two icons are approved for usage in the Ellensburg wayfinding system.These are as follows:
.The commonly-acknowledged information icon "i"should be used in conjunction with a Visitor Information Center.
.The parking icon "P"should be used to indicate directional parking signage.It may appear in conjunction with the word "Parking"or
simply on its own.
9 0
Figure 7:System Icons
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Arrows
It is recommended that Type D arrows,shown below,should be used in all motorist-oriented signage in the Ellensburg wayfinding
s or i lan-d fra rs,ate set of arrows,also shown below,should be utilized.
Figure 8:Vehicular and Pedestrian Directional Arrows
Materials
Pole-MountedSignage
.Sign panels should feature custom,digitally-printed layouts with 3M UV-cured inks over 3M Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting.This
should be overlaid with 3M ElectroCut Film.Panels should be 0.125-gauge aluminum.
.Breakaway posts and decorative post features should be constructed of MUTCD-specified,WSDOT-approved powder-coatedmetal.Signs
installed in pedestrian areas should also include a decorative slip jacket at the base of the post.
.Signs on existing light standards may be used with City of Ellensburg and/or WSDOT approval.
.All installed signs should meet federal and state requirements for minimum height and breakaway features.Minimum height for the
bottom edge of directional trailblazers and parking signs is seven feet above grade.
Monurnent-Style Signage
.The monument should be constructed of stone and block with concrete footers.
.Letters and graphic elements should be constructed of aluminum and feature backlit LED or other lighting for nighttime display.
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Sign Typology
The wayfinding system is composed of several unique sign types,which serve different functions.The signs illustrated below should
be considered "typical"for each sign type.
Historic
Downtown «/t
Central Wash.
University "•
Irene Rinehart
Park
Figure 9:Sign Typology
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Directional Sign Placement
Wayfinding signage should be installed in locations per MUTCD regulations and pending City of Ellensburg and/or WSDOT
approval.Sign location diagrams for "typical"intersections in Ellensburg are displayed below.
I
i
I
Not less than 25'
i Notlessthan25'-Vehicular Directional i i
-.Vehicular Directional
Notlessthan25'è $
Vehicular Directional
Not less than 25'
Vehicular Directional
i
Not less than 50'
Not less than 50'
Not less than 25'
Vehicular Directional
Not less than 50'
i
Vehicular Directional
Figure 10:Typical Sign Placement Diagrams
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4.Sign Schedule
The sign schedule for Ellensburg combines the key routes,decision points,and destinations into signage content,location,and type.
The sign schedule for Ellensburg is detailed throughout this chapter as a series of exhibits that combine maps and tables to detail
relevant information in an easy-to-comprehend format.
The sign schedule maps provide aerial views of roadways and existing development throughout the city.The sign schedule tables
detail the system Directional Trailblazers and Gateways.Each sign schedule table provides a unique code for each sign,additional
details regarding the sign typology,the general location of the sign.
The table for Directional Trailblazers also includes the content of each sign panel.This content includes the name of one,two,or three
destinations (no more than three destinations are permitted),along with directional arrows for each destination.The directional arrows
in the table are represented by the following symbols:"<"is left,">"is right,"^"is straight ahead.
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Downtown Signs
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Code Sign Type Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
05-1 Downtown Sign -Low Speed Librarv >Hal Holmes Center >History Museum >
DS-2 Downtenn Slyn -I on Speed Musemns >Skepping/Dining >Rotarv Pavillon >
08-3 Downtown Sign-Law Speed Ckv Hall >County Courthouse <Rotary Park <
DS-4 Downtown Sign -I ow Speed Citv Hall <County Courthouse >Rotary Park >
DS-5 Downtown 51pga -Low Speed Museums <Shopping/Dining <Rotarv Pavillon <
DS-6 Downtumn Sigte -Low Speed Librarv <HRI Holmes Center <Histor,V Museum <
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Canyon Road
Code Sign Tvge Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
1 Dlrectional Trallblazer-High Speed Downtown >CWU >Fairgrounds/Event Center >
2 Directional Trallblazer -High Speed Downtown ^CWu ^Fairgrounds/Event Center >
3 Directional Trallblazer -HIgh Speed Downtown >CWu >Fairarounds/Event Center >
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Umptanum Road &Canyon Road
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Umptanum Rd Rd Ge
Code Sign Tvpe Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
4 Directional Tratiblazer -High Speed Downtown ^CWU ^Irene Rincharl Park <
Downtown <CWU <Fairgrounds/Event Center <
20 Directional Trallblazer -High Speed Downtown <CWU <Irene Rinehart Park >
31 Direcituuni Tralibiater-High Speed Downtown ^Mminialu Vien Park >Middle/High Schools >
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South Main Street &South Water Street
E 2nd Ave
d Ave
E i st Ave o o
E Capito Ave
o
E Washington Ave a
E Tacoma Ave E Tacoma Ave
E Manitoba Ave E Manitoba Ave
o
Cherry Ln
Code Sign Type Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
5 DirectionalTraHblazer-HIÿh Speed Downtown ^CWU ^4tauntain Vien Park >
6 Directionni Trailblazer -High Speed Middle/High School >Reed Park >Mounialu View Park >
34 Directional Trailblazer -High Speed Middle/High School <
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East Mountain View Avenue &East Capitol Avenue
E Capitol Ave -E Capitol Ave
CL E Washington Ave
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E Washington Ave
r-
E Tacoma Ave E Tacoma Ave
oba Ave 5 E Manitoba Ave
Seattle Ave Seattle Ave Seattle Ave
rry Ln
Spokane Ave
Spokane «
Hobert a
E Hobart Ave
Hobert St
s Hwy E .Muni.·iv View Ave E Mountain Vh·.-ve E Moun -w Ave Viimp Hwy Kittitas Hwy
Code Slyn Tyge Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
7 Directional Trallblazer -HIÿh Speed Reed Park <Hiÿh School ^Magalala View Park >
21 Directional Trallblazer-High Speed Downtown ^Mountain View Park >Ellensburg High School >
22 Directional Trallblazer -High Speed DowntoWu >CWU >Fairgrounda/Event Center >
25 Directional Trailblazer -High Speed EIIensburg High School <Mountain view Park <
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East University Way &East Vantage Highway
Radio Rd Radio Rd
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!ir Hwy Vantage Hw
E 3rd Ave
E 3rd Ave E 3rd Ave
Code Sign Ty Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
8 Directional Trallblazer -High Speed Downtown <Fairgrounds/Event Center <CWU <
9 Directional Trallblazer -High Speed Downtown ^CWU ^Ellenshurg High School <
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East University Avenue,East 10th Avenue,&North Chestnut Street
El ith Ave El i th Ave y s Radio Rd
ç.10th 10th Ave
Ave
E 9th Ave
Ave
velsity Way E University Way E 8th Ave
E 7th Ave
E 6th Ave
E Sth Ave .th Ave
E 4th Ave E 4th Ave E 4th Ave E 4th Ave
Cliff Ave Cliff Ave Cliff Ave >Cliff Ave
CL
E 3rd Avi
Code Sign Type Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
10 Ulreedunill Trailblerer -Higli Sperd Downtown ^CWU ^Fairgrounds/Event Center ^
M Direvdimut Trauhiner -High Speed Fairgratruds/Evenc Center ^Iohn Wayne Trailhead ^bowntown
il Directional Trallblazer -High Speed Downtown ^Fairgrounds/Event Center <Memorial Park
«Fairgrounds/EventCenter ^CWU ^
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Reecer Creek Road &Bowers Road -N.Water Street &Airport Road
Bowers Fiel
,wi .Rd
ets Rd ßowers Rd Bowers Rd Bowers Rd
Elmvlew Rd
s Loop Industrial Rd
E Country Side Ave
E 2Bth Ave
E Küsten Ave
le :r Rd W Bender Rd z 21
E Bender Rd Sanders I¶ã
Ridgevlew La
E Idaho Ave
Code Sign Type Dest1nation A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
13 Directional Trailhlazer -High Speed Downtown ^Airport <industrial Park <
14 Directinual Trailblazer -High Speed Airport >industrial Park >
23 Directional Trallblazer -High Speed Airport >Industrial Park >
35 Directional Trallblazer -Low Speed Alrgort <Industrial Park <
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Old Highway 10,Reecer Creek Road,&West University Way
Clearview Dr
Code Si nT e Destination A Dir A Destination B DirR Destination C Dir C
15 Directional Trallblazer -High Speed Alrgort/Industrial Park <Downtown/CWU >Fairgrounds/Event Center >
16 Ðirectional Trallblazer -High Speed Downtown <CWU <Fairgrounds/Event Center <
17 Directional Trellblazer -High Speed Downtown ^CWU ^Fairgrounds/Event Center ^
24 Direcilonel Trnllbinxer -Nigh Speed Downtown <CWU <Fairgrounds/Event Center <
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West 5th Avenue &North Main Street
Code Sign Tge Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
18 Directional Tralibinger-High Speed Rotorv Park >Downtown <a frene Rinehart Park
32 Directional Trallhlager -Unw Speed City Hall ^CWU <Downtown >
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West University Way,North Water Street,North Main Street,&North Railroad Avenue
W 10th Ave 9/10th Ave W intn Ave
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W Univeisity Way W Un Wny W Univeisity Wy E Uroers ty Way
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Code Slyn Tyge Destination A Dir A Destination B Dir B Destination C Dir C
26 Directional Trallblazer -Low Speed Kiwanis Park >Downtown <
27 Directional Trailblazer -Low Speed CWU ^Fairgrounds/Event Center ^Downtown >
28 Directional Trailhlazer -Low Speed CWIJ >Fairgrounds/Event Center >Airport <
30 Directional Trailblazer -High Speed Middle/High School >Airportlindustrial Park <John Wavne Trallhead <
33 Directional Traithiazer -Low Speed Airport >Industrial Park >John Wavne Trallhead >
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EIIensburg,Washington Wayfinding Master Plan
Gateway at Canyon Road &East Mountain View Avenue/Kittitas Highway
Seattle Avi
Cherry Ln
Spokane!
Hobert St
Ave E Mountain View Ave Kittitas Hwy E Mountain View Ave E Mountain View Ave
Umptanum Rd Umptanum Rd E Umptanum Rd
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East Vantage Highway
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Code Slyn Tge Iacation
GW-2 Monumental GatewaV East Vantage Highwav
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Ellensburg,Washington Wayfinding Master Plan
East University Way &North Chestnut Street
Code SIRn Type Location
GW-3 Monumental Gateway East University Wav &North Chestnut Street
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Kittitas Highway/East Mountain View Avenue
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Code Sign Tge Location
GW-4 Monumental Gateway Kittitas HigbwavÆnst Mountato view Avenue
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West University Way
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Code Sign Ty Incatlon
GW-5 Monumental Gateway West (Jniversirv Wav
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5.Implementation
Ideally,the signs in the program would be implemented in one budget cycle.However,many communities opt to phase in signs over
time.In the case of Ellensburg,the following phasing approach should be used if needed:
•Priority One:Vehicular trailblazing system.If phasing needs to be broken down further,Ellensburg should concentrate on
one corridor at a time with Trailblazing signs.
.Priority Two:Gateways which can be implemented in phases.
•Priority Three:Pedestrian Oriented Signs which can be implemented as downtown continues to expand.
Wayfinding System Cost Estimates
Total UnitCountTypeUnitCostTotalUnitCostUnitInstallationCost Total CostInstallationCost
32 Vehicular Directional $1,200.00 $38,400.00 $400.00 $12,800.00 $51,200.00
5 Gateways $5,000.00 $25,000.00 $400.00 $2,000.00 $27,000.00
Estimated 4 Pedestrian Map $800.00 $3,200.00 $400.00 $1,600.00 $4,800.00
Estimated 4 Parking Directionaf $400.00 $1,600.00 $200.00 $800.00 $2,400.00
Estimated 4 Pedestrian Directional $1,200.00 $4,800.00 $400.00 $1,600.00 $6,400.00
$73,000.00 $18,800.00 $91,800.00 Low Estimate Total
Total UnitCountTypeUnitCostTotalUnitCostUnitInstallationCost Total CostInstallationCost
32 Vehicular Directional $2,200.00 $70,400.00 $600.00 $19,200.00 $89,600.00
5 District Gateways $10,000.00 $50,000.00 $600.00 $3,000.00 $53,000.00
Estimated 4 Pedestrian Map $1,200.00 $4,800.00 $600.00 $2,400.00 $7,200.00
Est\mated 4 Parking Directional $1,200.00 $4,800.00 $600.00 $2,400.00 $7,200.00
Estimated 4 Pedestrian Directional $2.200.00 $8,800.00 $600.00 $2.400.00 $11.200.00
$138,800.00 $29,400.00 $168,200.00 High Estimate Total
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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
501 North Anderson StreetofEIIensburg,WA 98926
(509)962-7124 Fax (509)925-8662
Nancy Lillquist
Committee Chair April 14,2017
Matt Anderson
Committee Member
Amy McGuffin Kittitas County Commissioners
committee Member Attn:Lodging Tax Grant Application
205 W 5th Avenue,Suite 108
Hilary Huffman Ellensburg,WA 98926CommitteeMember
RE:Letter of Support for Lodging Tax Grant Program Applications
Dear County Commissioners:
At the April 5,2017 meeting,the City Lodging Tax committeestaff
Beth Leader discussed prospective projects for application to the Kittitas County
leaderb@cityofellensburg.or8 Gr20t PrOgram for Tourism-Related,Large-Scale,Municipality-Owned
Capital Projects.Of those discussed the City Lodging Tax committee
supportsand endorses the projects of wayfindingsignage and the 4th
and 4th 8e Pearl Street property acquisition for a downtown park.
Please let us know if you need any further information,or have any
questions.
Thank you.
·cerely,
Beth Leader
Recording Secretary
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee