310: FTA SIGN LIBRARY December 2015 Sign Library Florida Trail Association Trail signs are used to inform the motoring public and/or trail users that they are approaching, or are on, the Trail. When blazes are not sufficient to inform the user of location specific information, then directional, interpretive or regulatory signage may be necessary. Trailside signage should be placed at the level of blazes, visible to trail users, and far enough off the trail centerline to not interfere with the passage of users. Be conservative with the quantity of both signage and blazes. Placement of all signage requires coordination with and pre-approval of the land management agency or land owner. Signage frequency and purpose should also be consistent with trail class matrix for the trail segment. 310-1
TITLE: Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) shield / marker PURPOSE / USE: Identifies FNST / Florida Trail corridor (both FNST certified and non-certified trail segments). PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Two larger markers are primarily used to alert the motoring public of a trailhead or that they are approaching a trail crossing. 24-inch Shield. These signs are for location on federal or state highways (speed over 40 mph) and need to comply with the Federal Highway Administration s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) or FDOT sign standards. 12-inch Shield. These signs are for locations where the FNST crosses secondary roads (paved or aggregate surface), with one sign facing each direction of traffic and approximately 100 feet before the actual trail crossing point. 310-2
TITLE: Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) shield - 3-inch Shield / marker PURPOSE / USE: Identifies the FNST to persons approaching from side trails. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: It is to be used on the FNST at common access junctions, at intersections with other trails, or where needed as a reassurance sign if other land use activities or game trails make the trail location uncertain to the traveler. The 3 inch shield is not intended to be used as a trail blaze. 310-3
TITLE: Florida Trail Association (FTA) corporate logo (12 X12 ) PURPOSE / USE: To alert trail users that the trail is maintained by Florida Trail Association volunteers. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: At trailheads for Florida Trail System designated trails (non-fnst). Note: Previously used as primary Florida Trail sign marker prior to FNST designation. After FNST designation it was replaced by the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) shield / marker. This sign is not authorized or intended to be used as a trail sign for Florida Trail System designated trails. 310-4
TITLE: Florida Trail System Maintained by FTA Volunteers (H 10 x W 7 ) PURPOSE / USE: Identifies FTA volunteers as maintainers and provides FTA contact information. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Florida Trail System trails (non-fnst) trailheads and/or major trail access points. 310-5
TITLE: Florida National Scenic Trail Maintained by FTA Volunteers (H 10 x W 7 ) PURPOSE / USE: Identifies FTA volunteers as maintainers and provides FTA contact information. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Florida National Scenic Trail trailheads and/or major FNST access points. 310-6
TITLE: Florida National Scenic Trail Obey These Rules w/fta logo (8 x 8 ) CLASS: Regulatory PURPOSE / USE: Identifies Florida Trail, FTA volunteers as maintainers, permitted uses and provides FTA contact information. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Florida National Scenic Trail trailheads and/or major FNST access points. NOTE: Designated for use on the Florida National Scenic Trail until supplies are exhausted. It will be replaced with Florida National Scenic Trail Obey These Rules w/fnst Marker on page 310-8. 310-7
TITLE: Florida National Scenic Trail Obey These Rules w/fnst Marker (8 x 8 ) CLASS: Regulatory PURPOSE / USE: Identifies Florida Trail, FTA volunteers as maintainers, permitted uses and provides FTA contact information. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Florida National Scenic Trail trailheads and/or major FNST access points. NOTE: Will replace Florida National Scenic Trail Obey These Rules w/fta logo (310-7). 310-8
TITLE: Florida National Scenic Trail Unauthorized Uses w/fta logo (7 ¾ x 7 ¾ ) CLASS: Regulatory PURPOSE / USE: Identifies Florida Trail, permitted uses and provides limited FTA contact information. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Florida National Scenic Trail trailheads and/or major FNST access points. NOTE: Designated for use on the Florida National Scenic Trail until supplies are exhausted. It will be replaced with Florida National Scenic Trail Unauthorized Uses w/fnst logo on page 310-10. 310-9
TITLE: Florida National Scenic Trail Unauthorized Uses w/fnst logo (8 x 8 ) CLASS: Regulatory PURPOSE / USE: Identifies Florida Trail, permitted uses and provides limited FTA contact information. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Florida National Scenic Trail trailheads and/or major FNST access points. NOTE: Will replace Florida National Scenic Trail Unauthorized Uses w/fta logo (310-9). 310-10
TITLE: Florida Trail Closed w/fta logo (8 x 8 ) CLASS: Regulatory PURPOSE / USE: Identifies Florida Trail closure. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Florida National Scenic Trail / Florida Trail at both ends of closed trail segment trailheads and/or major FNST access points. NOTE: Designated for use on the Florida National Scenic Trail until supplies are exhausted. Replacement signage will substitute the Florida National Scenic Trail logo for the FTA logo. 310-11
TITLE: International Hiker Marker PURPOSE / USE: Highway Marker to identify to location of a hiking trail(s) to the motoring public. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Major trailheads and highway crossings for both the Florida National Scenic Trail and Florida Trail System (non-fnst). Primarily used on major roads/highways to alert the motoring public that they are approaching a trailhead area or trail crossing. 310-12
TITLE: International Hiker Marker PURPOSE / USE: Highway Marker to identify to location of a hiking trail(s) to the motoring public. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: Minor trailheads and highway crossings for both the Florida National Scenic Trail and Florida Trail System (non-fnst). Primarily used on secondary roads /highways to alert the motoring public that they are approaching a trailhead area or trail crossing. 310-13
TITLE: International Campsite Marker and regulatory PURPOSE / USE: Campsite marker to identify the location of authorized trail campsite(s) to users. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: On the trail to alert users to the location of Florida National Scenic Trail and Florida Trail System (non-fnst) campsites. 310-14
TITLE: International Bicycles prohibited or allowed and regulatory PURPOSE / USE: Markers identify authorized trail usage. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: At trail access points (trailheads, roads or trail junctions). 310-15
Distance Location TITLE: Site Specific Markers PURPOSE / USE: Site specific information marker. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: On the trail to inform users of location, distance or other information. 310-16
TITLE: Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail (OTLHT) marker TITLE: Suncoast Chapter / Myakka State Park PURPOSE / USE: Identifies OTLHT corridor. PLACEMENT LOCATIONS: OTLHT trailheads and/or major access points. 310-17