Bike Way Finding Signs Being Tested in South Lake Tahoe

Have you noticed the new, blue signs placed along some of the South Lake Tahoe bike trails? They are part of a pilot way finding sign project to help cyclists between Kingsbury Grade and Meyers.

There are currently eight signs up in four locations, so people using the trails can see the directions from opposing views.

According to Steve Noll, community planning consultant with Design Workshop, “the international best practices for way finding signs consist of four elements known as 'The Four D’s: distance, direction, destination and distinction'."

Noll collaborated with Ty Polastri of Team Tahoe to create the Bicycle Transportation Signage System Plan. This plan lays out the locations and details for the way finding sign installations. Team Tahoe is a eco-friendly nonprofit organization based in South Lake Tahoe.

Way finding signs act as navigational aids for bicyclists and pedestrians on the bikeways. They help bikeway users get from point A to B and help them feel knowledgeable, safe and comfortable on the bikeway.

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