Title
Consider/Discuss Citywide Wayfinding Master Plan Update
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, Director of Engineering
Pam Alummoottil, PE, PTOE, Traffic Engineer
Thuan Huynh, PE, Transportation Engineering Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Adoption of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This provides an update to the Citywide Wayfinding Master Plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Citywide Wayfinding Master Plan was kicked off in January 2021 and since then the team has presented detailed information to City Council on the following dates.
September 21, 2021 - Design Concept Presentation
June 21, 2022 - Design Plan Presentation
December 6, 2022 - City Council Adopts Wayfinding Master Plan
Overall, the Master Plan provides a comprehensive vision for the wayfinding signage system which includes final design and proposed locations for the sign type array, identifies two established wayfinding districts, and defines destination inclusion criteria. The Master Plan also provides a glimpse into potential future gateway monument projects that complement the wayfinding system.
• All major components of the master plan have been previously discussed and approved by City Council. Provided below, are short descriptions for the various sections in the finalized master plan.
Analysis Summary
The narrative provides the methodology used to develop the final recommendations for McKinney’s wayfinding signage system. The main topics include, potential gateway monument locations, destination criteria and selection, identifying wayfinding districts, identifying major routes, downtown parking nomenclature, historic neighborhood information integration, and available technology.
Design Concepts
The wayfinding sign visuals provide a record of the design evolution from the original 5 sketches to the top 2 concepts. The gateway monument concepts are preliminary and provide the City a starting point to the design for any future project.
Design Intent Drawings
This is a combination of sign specifications and details for each sign type to be used by the sign fabricator.
Sign Maps
Several maps are included in the master plan and they provide information on proposed sign locations, signs located within TxDOT right-of-way, and signs proposed to be installed in the first phase.
Sign Message Schedule
This is a combination of individual sign details including sign type, message, and custom fields like the proposed panel color and header panel if located within a wayfinding district, for each sign location.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A