SIGN TYPES 3/3/ SIGN TYPES SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL STATION SIGNS. Sign Types 8.0

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1 8.0 Sign Types 8.0

2 8a.0 IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Identification Signage 8a.0

3 8a.1 Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names - Wall Mounted 1. Cast bronze pin-mounted letters applied to a granite or concrete portal. 2. Font style for text shall be Helvetica, Regular. 3. Text height shall be The use of simulated materials are acceptable upon submission and approval by WMATA. 5. The word Station shall be added at the end of the station name as shown on 8a.2 and 8a.3, typical. 8a Elevation at Escalators 1 8a.2 8a Elevation at Passageways SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names - Wall Mounted 8a.1

4 8a.2 Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names - Attachment Details 1. Concrete wall finishes vary by station. Field verify existing conditions and coordinate installation details with WMATA prior to installation. 2 8a.2 8a Elevation Detail 8a Concrete Attachment Detail 8a Granite Attachment Detail SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Cast Bronze Pin-Mounted Station Names - Attachment Details 8a.2

5 8a.3 Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name at Station Entrances 1. Porcelain enamel on steel panel mounted above entrance gates in mezzanine enclosure. 2. Letters are white on metro brown background. Background color shall be PMS 448 CVC. 3. Font shall be Helvetica, Medium. 4. Text shall be 4 tall. 5. Text color shall be white. 6. These signs are non-illuminated. 7. Text shall be upper/lower case letters. 8. The use of simulated materials are acceptable upon submission and approval by WMATA. 9. The word Station shall be added at the end of the station name as shown on 8a.2 and 8a.3, typical. 8a.4.1 Elevation at Metal Grilles SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name at Station Entrances 8a.3

6 8a.4 Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name Attachment Detail 1. Letters are frosted vinyl applied to glazing. 2. Metro logo shall be proportionally sized. See sheet 9.6 for more information. 3. No letters shall cross glass joints. 4. Font shall be Helvetica, regular. 5. Text shall be 12 tall 8a.4.1 Attachment Detail SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Porcelain Enamel on Steel Panel Station Name Attachment Detail 8a.4

7 8a.5 Glass Mounted Station Name at Station Entrance 1. Glass Mounted Station Name at Station Entrance 2. Letters are frosted vinyl applied to glazing. 3. Metro logo shall be proportionally sized. See sheet 9.6 for more information. 4. No letters shall cross glass joints. 5. Font shall be Helvetica, regular. 6. Text shall be 12 tall Elevation at Glass Wall SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Glass Mounted Station Name at Station Entrance 8a.5

8 8a.6 Wall Mounted Outboard Station Name 1. Aluminum sign panels mounted to concrete wall. 2. Sign background shall be Metro brown, PMS 448 CVC. All signs shall have clear coat finish. 3. Sign text shall be white. Text shall be upper/lower case letters. 4. Line dot shall be 4 diameter. 5. Construction details are for reference only. Consult structural engineer for structural design and installation details and submit for WMATA approval. 6. Signs shall be 5-0 above finished floor of platform to the center of the sign, typical. 7. Adjust width of sign as required for longer station names. 8a Elevation 8a.6.4 8a.6.1 8a Wall Mounted Condition 8a Plan View 8a Section SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Wall Mounted Outboard Station Name 8a.6

9 8a.7 Site Identification Address Sign 1. Sign to be painted125 thick aluminum. 2. Copy and border to be die-cut white reflective Scotchlite 2290 by 3M or equal. 3. All copy to be Helvetica Medium upper and lower case letters. 4. Sign color to match Federal Specifications brown. 5. Posts to be painted to match Federal Specifications brown unless otherwise noted. 6. See for footing detail. 7. See 5.49 and 5.50 for mounting details. 8. Copy and arrow direction varies. SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Site Identification Address Sign 8a.7

10 8a.8 Site Identification/Emergency Sign 1. Sign to be painted125 thick aluminum. 2. Copy and border to be die-cut white reflective Scotchlite 2290 by 3M or equal. 3. All copy to be Helvetica Medium upper and lower case letters. 4. Sign color to match Federal Specifications brown. 5. Posts to be painted to match Federal Specifications brown unless otherwise noted. 6. See for footing detail. 7. See 5.49 and 5.50 for mounting details. 8. Copy varies. SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Site Identification/Emergency Sign 8a.8

11 8a.9 Site Identification Sign 1. Sign to be painted125 thick aluminum. 2. Copy and border to be die-cut white reflective Scotchlite 2290 by 3M or equal. 3. All copy to be Helvetica Medium upper and lower case letters. 4. Sign color to match Federal Specifications brown. 5. Posts to be painted to match Federal Specifications brown unless otherwise noted. 6. See for footing detail. 7. See 5.49 and 5.50 for mounting details. 8. Copy and arrow direction varies. SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Site Identification Sign 8a.9

12 8a.10 Parking Lot Column Designation 1. Install mounting angular brackets onto light posts. 2. Bolt together two half cylinders in place. 3. Slide down bolted cylinder sign over threaded pins at angular brackets. 4. Apply nuts on threaded studs. 5. All lettering shall be die-cut adhesive-applied reflective vinyl. 6. These signs are non-illuminated. 8a.9.3 8a Plan View 8a Section 8a.9.2 8a Elevation 8a D Exploded View SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Parking Lot Column Designation 8a.10

13 8a.11 Door Identification Signs 1. Single - faced, non-illuminated 2. Align text and graphics as indicated. 3. Spacing between lines of text shall be 1/4". 4. Sign process shall be embossed photopolymer plastic. 5. Mounting location shall comply with ADA regulations. 6. Do not provide signs at access doors located below escalators. 8a a Door ID Sign Type 1 8a Door ID Sign Type 2 8a.11.3 Section 8a.11.4 Mounting Detail SIGNAGE STANDARDS MANUAL - STATION SIGNS Door Identification Signs 8a.11

14 8b.0 WAYFINDING/ DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE Wayfinding/Directional Signage 8b.0

15 8b.1 Ceiling Mounted Directional & Station Name Sign 8b.1.2/ 8b Double-sided, illuminated sign with 1/8 rolled aluminum face panel and applied white vinyl graphics. 2. Centered on the platforms and parallel with the tracks. 3. Lettering and graphics shall be die-cut adhesive applied vinyl. 4. Mount signs 8-6 from finished floor to bottom of sign, typical. 8b.1.1 Sign Elevation 8b.1.3 Single-Sided Sign Section 8b.1.2 Double-Sided Sign Section Ceiling Mounted Directional & Station Name Sign 8b.1

16 8b.2 Ceiling Mounted Directional 1. Illuminated, double-sided or single-sided sign box with 1/8 rolled aluminum face panel and white pushthrough acrylic letters. 2. Mount signs at 8-6 above finished floor, typical white text, Helvetica medium font on Metro Brown, PMS 448 CVC, background. 4. Arrow shall be translucent white. 5. Arrow disk shall be opaque black. 6. Ground around disk shall be opaque white. 7. Line disk shall be translucent and correspond with rail line color. 8b.3.3 8b.2.1 Sign Elevation Type 1 8b.3.1/ 8b.3.2 8b.3.4 8b.2.1/ 8b.2.2 8b.2.2 Sign Elevation Type 2 8b.2.3 Mounting Detail Ceiling Mounted Directional 8b.2

17 8b.3 Ceiling Mounted Directional - Details 1. All structural connections shall be coordinated and approved by WMATA structural personnel prior to fabrication and installation. 8b.3.4 Support Detail 8b.3.1 Double-Faced Sign Section 8b.3.2 Single-Faced Sign Section - Open 8b.3.3 Support Pipe Section Ceiling Mounted Directional - Details 8b.3

18 8b.4 Illuminated Wall-Mounted Directional 8b Illuminated, single-sided sign box with 1/8 rolled aluminum face panel and white push-through acrylic letters white text, Helvetica medium font on Metro Brown, PMS 448 CVC, background. 3. Arrow shall be translucent white. 4. Arrow disk shall be opaque Metro Brown. 5. Ground around disk shall be opaque white. 6. Sign width varies and is based on copy length and ADA compliant text height. 8b.4.1 Sign Elevation 8b.4.2 Sign Section Illuminated Wall-Mounted Directional 8b.4

19 8b.5 Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List 1. See 8b.6 for sign mounting details. 2. Signs shall be painted 0.080" aluminum, reinforced top & bottom with 1/2" x 1/8" aluminum angle, typical. 3. Background to match Federal Specification brown. 4. All graphics shall be engineer grade vinyl. 5. All text shall be white, Helvetica medium. 6. End-of-line destination station text height shall be 1-3/8". 7. Rail lines shall be 1-3/4" thick, typical. 8. Rail line dots shall be 3/4" diameter, typical. 9. All text heights shall be 1" except end-of-line destination station. See note 6 above. 10.Station dots shall be 13/16 diameter, typical. 11.Station location name shall be enclosed in a rectangle box as shown. Box line shall be white and box line thickness shall be 1/8. 8b Sign Elevation Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List 8b.5

20 8b.6 Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List Mounting Details 1. All steel members shall be ASTM A36 unless noted otherwise. 2. All bolts shall be ASTM a325. Expansion bolts shall be Hilti Type II stainless steel Kwik Bolts or equivalent where contacting aluminum members. All other expansion bolts shall be carbon steel Kwik Bolt Type II or equivalent. 3. Embedment of expansion bolts into vault ribs shall not damage existing reinforcement. 4. Prior to fabrication of support members, all dimensions of existing structures shall be field verified. 5. Do not use existing holes for new expansion bolts. Adjust new expansion bolts locations as required. 8b.6.2 8b.6.1 Typical Vault 8b.6.2 8b6.4 and 8b6.5 SIMILAR 8b.6.2 Sign Connection Detail 8b.6.3 Mounting Detail Type 1 8b.6.4 Mounting Detail Type 2 8b.6.5 Mounting Detail Type 3 WHEN APPLYING THIS DETAIL, USE 3/8 DIAMETER SST EXP. BOLTS W/ 3 EMBEDMENT. Horizontal Outboard Station Ahead List Mounting Details 8b.6

21 8b.7 Vertical Station Ahead List Pylon 1. These signs are located near the entrance of the mezzanine to platform escalators and stairs. 2. On some stations they are installed on pylons. 8b.7.2 8b.7.1 Sign Elevation 8b.7.2 Detail Vertical Station Ahead List Pylon 8b.7

22 8b.8 Horizontal Graphics Type B Platform 1. Type B Horizontal signs are located on vault ribs of below-grade stations. 2. These signs display the name of the station and train destinations. All letters are white on brown background. All arrows are brown on white discs. Wall Mounted Station Name 8b.8

23 8b.9 Illuminated Column Cantilever Mounted Directional 1. Double-sided, illuminated sign with 1/8 rolled aluminum face panel and applied white push-through acrylic letters. 2. Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, disk with white arrow as shown. 3. Metro Light Brown PMS Warm Gray 10C text on Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, background 8b.9.1 Right Mounted on Column 8b.9.2 Left Mounted on Column Illuminated Column Cantilever Mounted Directional 8b.9

24 8b.10 Pipe Mounted Directional 1. Non-illuminated, single sided sign box with 1/8 rolled aluminum face panel and white vinyl letter. 2. Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, disk with white arrow as shown. 3. Metro Light Brown PMS Warm Gray 10C text on Metro Brown, PMS 448 C, background 8b.10.1 Sign Face 8b.10.2 Section Pipe Mounted Directional 8b.10

25 8b.11 Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform Type 1 1. Sign shown shall be on both faces. 2. Left justify text and center paragraph as shown. 3. Height of all text shall be Text font shall be Helvetica Medium. 5. Text color shall be translucent white. 6. Line spacing shall be 1-1/2. 7. Sign shall be a painted aluminum face panel with push-through acrylic text and graphics. 8. Directional arrow shall be translucent white. 9. Arrow disk shall be opaque black. Ground around disk to be opaque white. 10.Disk representing line color shall be translucent and match the rail line color. 11.Width of sign varies and is based on column to column dimensions. Field verify column To column Dimensions prior to sign fabrication. 12.Separator panels consist of the following:1/8 steel plate, full size of frame under operable faces. Provide the following below to prevent light from bleeding from one side of sign to another. a. Provide neoprene gaskets underside of operable faces at separator panels. b. Close openings in separator panels with opaque sealant. 8b b.12.1/ 8b b.11.1 Typical 8b.11.2 Sign Detail Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform Type 1 8b.11

26 8b.12 Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform - Details See 8b.11 for notes. 8b.12.1 Section 8b.12.2 Section of Open Panels Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform - Details 8b.12

27 8b.13 Double Column Mounted Directional Sign Type 2 See 8b.12 and 8b.13 for notes and construction details. 8b.12.1/ 8b b b.13.2 Sign Detail- Side A 8b.13.1 Typical 8b.13.3 Sign Detail- Side B Double Column Mounted Directional Sign at Platform Type 2 8b.13

28 8b.14 Vertical Station Ahead Lists 1. These signs are mounted on platform pylons. 2. These are for older, existing stations when attempting to match existing conditions only. 8b.14.1 SAL Type 1 8b.14.2 SAL Type 2 Vertical Station Ahead Lists 8b.14

29 8b.15 Horizontal Station Ahead List at Dioramas 1. These signs are printed on translucent water resistant film with UV inks that are guaranteed against fading for a minimum of 5 years. 2. All film and inks shall be approved by WMATA signage personnel. 3. SAL sizes vary and are based on display case sign holder dimensions. 4. Field verify existing display case dimensions prior to sign production and installation. 8b.15.1 SAL Type 1 8b.15.2 SAL Type 2 Horizontal Station Ahead List at Dioramas 8b.15

30 8b.16 Column Cantilever Mounted Directional 1. Double-sided, illuminated sign box with 1/8 rolled aluminum face panel and push-through translucent white acrylic letters. Side A Side B Side A Side B Column Cantilever Mounted Directional 8b.16

31 8b.17 Pylon Types 1. Type A pylons are located in below-grade and above grade stations, (existing stations only). 2. Type A1 pylons are located in above-grade side and center platform stations. Lighting is incorporated into these pylons, (existing stations only). 3. Type B pylons are located only on the street level and indicate station entrances. They are bronze with porcelain enamel line and station designations; the Metro symbol is backlit white acrylic. 4. Type C pylons are located in below-grade center platform stations. Air conditioning vents and/or lighting are incorporated into these pylons. 5. Type D pylons are located outside station entrances near entrance doors. 6. Type A, A1, C and D pylons are finished in metro brown porcelain enamel with white text and colored line designation. Pylon Types 8b.17

32 8b.18 Pylon Types A and A1 1. Type A pylons are used on both mezzanines and platforms of some existing older below-grade side platform stations. They are also used in above-grade stations beneath the platform canopies. 2. Type Al pylons are used only on existing older abovegrade station platforms; these pylons provide light beyond the platform canopy. 3. Type A pylons may carry a station thermostat or emergency intercom on any one of its four panels. 4. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-001 for balance of construction details. 5. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details. Pylons Types A and A1 8b.18

33 8b.19 Pylon Types A and A1 on Mezzanines 1. On existing older mezzanines, Type A pylons are used to direct patrons to the appropriate platform. These pylons show the colored disc indicating the line or lines, the line destination, the stations ahead and exit information. 2. These are for older, existing stations when attempting to match existing conditions only. 3. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-001 for balance of construction details. 4. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details. Pylon Types A and A1 on Side and Center Platforms 8b.19

34 8b.20 Pylon Types A and A1 on Side and Center Platforms 1. On station platforms, Type A and Al pylons carry the following units of information: a. Station name b. Color disc and stations ahead list c. Exit and transfer graphics d. Handicapped graphics 2. The standard dimensions for correct positioning of information are shown on pylon elevations. 3. The handicapped graphics are shown only on station name or blank pylon panels. 4. These are for older, existing stations when attempting to match existing conditions only. 5. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-001 for balance of construction details. 6. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details. Pylon Types A and A1 on Side and Center Platforms 8b.20

35 8b.21 Pylon Type B Station Entrances 1. Type B pylons appear only on the street surface at station entrances and indicate access to the Metro rail system. These pylons display the back-lit Metro symbol "M", the color of the line (or lines) served and the station name. 2. Line color stripes and station name are applied porcelain panels. 3. The word "Station" is always used on Type B pylons. 4. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-001 for balance of construction details. 5. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details. 6. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-004 for pylon light fixture details. Pylon Type B Station Entrances 8b.21

36 8b.22 Pylon Type C Type C pylons are used on both mezzanines and platforms in center platform below-grade stations. A C pylon may carry a thermostat or an emergency intercom on any one of its four panels. These are also mechanical and lighting pylons. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-002 for balance of construction details. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details. Pylon Type C 8b.22

37 8b.23 Pylon Type C Mezzanines 1. Type C pylons are used on mezzanines of belowgrade center platform stations. On mezzanines, type C pylons are used to direct patrons to the appropriate platform. These pylons show the color discs indicating the line or lines,. the line destination, the stations ahead and exit information. 2. These are for older, existing stations when attempting to match existing conditions only. 3. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-002 for balance of construction details. 4. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details. Pylon Type C Mezzanines 8b.23

38 8b.24 Pylon Type C Platforms 1. Type C pylons are used on platforms of below-grade center platform stations. These pylons shown the following information: a. Station name b. Color disc and stations ahead c. Exit and transfer graphics d. Handicapped graphics 2. The standard dimensions for placement of information are shown on pylon elevations. 3. The handicapped graphics are shown only on station name or blank panels. 4. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-002 for balance of construction details. 5. See WMATA standard drawing ST-A-PY-003 for pylon cladding details. Pylon Type C Platforms 8b.24

39 8b.25 Pylon Type D 1. Freestanding station identification sign is not internally illuminated. 2. Sign structures shall have one sign on curved. 3. Entire sign, including front, back, and top, and bottom recess shall be finished with porcelain enamel on steel. Pylon Type D 8b.25

40 8b.26 Parapet Mounted Outboard Station Name 1. Sign background shall be metro brown, Pantone 448 CVC. 2. Line dot shall be 4 diameter. 3. Sign text shall be white. 4. Construction details are for reference only. Consult structural engineer for structural design and installation details. 5. Signs shall be 5-0 above finished floor of platform to the center of the sign, typical. 6. Adjust width of sign as required for longer station names. 8b b Elevation 8b.26.4 Mounting Detail 8b b b.26.2 Elevation at Platform 8b.26.3 Typical Section at Guide Way Barrier 8b.26.5 Elevation Detail Parapet Mounted Outboard Station Name 8b.26

41 8b.27 Canopy Mounted Station Name 1. Sign width and depth varies and is based on sign copy and ADA text height requirements. 2. Mount signs at 8-0 A.F.F. minimum. 8-6 mounting height A.F.F. preferred. 3. While installing adhesive anchors, do not cut any reinforcing or pre-stressing steel in existing concrete. 4. All steel shall be galvanized. 5. Aluminum sign panel to be painted Metro Brown PMS 448 CVC egg-shell finish. 6. Sign end cover plates to be brushed stainless steel finished and glued to aluminum cap. 8b.28 8b.27.1 Sign Detail 8b b.27.2 Typical Elevation Canopy Mounted Station Name 8b.27

42 8b.28 Canopy Mounted Station Name Details 1. See 8b.27 for sign face and notes. 8b.28.1 Sign End View 8b.28.2 Section 8b.28.3 Section Canopy Mounted Station Name Details 8b.28

43 8b.29 Platform Directional Sign 1. All copy to be Helvetica Medium upper and lower case letters. 2. Signs shall be mounted on vault walls along platform every 66-8 on center. 3. Mount signs 6-4 from finished floor to bottom of sign, typical. 4. Signs shall be aluminum 5. See 8b.6.2 for mounting details. Platform Directional Sign 8b.29

44 8b.30 Horizontal Graphics Mezzanines and Passageways 1. Horizontal signs are used on station mezzanines to direct patrons to an exit or facility. 2. All letters are white on brown background. All arrows are brown on white discs. 3. These signs are mounted on the vault walls parallel to the platforms. 4. These are for older, existing stations when attempting to match existing conditions only. Wall Mounted Station Name 8b.30

45 8b.31 Elevator Identification Signs 1. These signs are designed to direct patrons to specific elevator service. 2. Dimensions shown are typical for all sign types. 3. These signs are generally wall mounted above portals or tunnels at mezzanines and platforms leading to elevators. 4. Sign material shall be porcelain enamel on.08 thick aluminum. 8b.1.1 8b.1.2 8b.1.3 Elevator Identification Signs 8b.31

46 8b.32 Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign 1. Provide signs on both faces as indicated. 2. Center text and graphics as shown. 3. Sign background shall be Metro light brown, Pantone Warm Gray 10 C with white text. 4. Signs shall be painted aluminum with pushthrough acrylic text and graphics. 5. Discs shall be opaque black with translucent white arrows. 6. All text shall be 3 and translucent white. 7. Font shall be Helvetica Medium. 8. Signs shall be mounted 8-6 minimum above finished floor. 9. This sign is non-illuminated. 10. Sign width varies. 8b.32.1 Sign Elevation 8b b b.32.2 Sign Panel Open Section 8b.32.3 Sign Panel Closed Section Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign 8b.32

47 8b.33 Supplementary Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign 1. Provide signs on both faces as indicated. 2. Center text and graphics as shown. 3. Sign background shall be Metro light brown, Pantone Warm Gray 10 C with white text. 4. Signs shall be painted aluminum with push-through acrylic text and graphics. 5. Discs shall be opaque black with translucent white arrows. 6. All text shall be 3 and translucent white. 7. Font shall be Helvetica Medium. 8. Signs shall be mounted 8-6 minimum above finished floor. 9. This sign is non-illuminated. 10. See 8b.32 for details. 11. Sign width varies. 8b b.33.2 Supplementary Ceiling Mounted Directional Sign 8b.33

48 8b.34 Site Directional Sign - Type 1 1. Sign background and arrows shall be 3M Scotchlite brown no All text, disks, border and logo shall be reflective white 3M Scotchlite Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters. 3. Signs shall be double post mounted. See 5.50 and 5.51 for mounting details. 4. Sign height and width varies. See 8d.16, 8d.17, 8d.18, 8d.19 and 8d Text and arrow direction varies Site Directional Sign Type 1 8b.34

49 8b.35 Site Directional Sign -Type 2 1. Sign background and arrows shall be 3M Scotchlite brown no All text, disks, border and logo shall be reflective white 3M Scotchlite Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters. 3. Sign height and width varies. See 8d.16, 8d.17, 8d.18, 8d.19 and 8d Text and arrow direction varies Site Directional Sign Type 2 8b.35

50 8b.36 Site Directional Sign -Type 3 1. Sign background and arrows shall be 3M Scotchlite brown no All text, disks, border and logo shall be reflective white 3M Scotchlite Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters. 3. Sign height and width varies. See 8d.16, 8d.17, 8d.18, 8d.19 and 8d.20. Site Directional Sign Type 3 8b.36

51 8b.37 Site Directional Sign -Type 4 1. Sign background and arrows shall be 3M Scotchlite brown no All text, disks, border and logo shall be reflective white 3M Scotchlite Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters. 3. Sign height and width varies. See 8d.16, 8d.17, 8d.18, 8d.19 and 8d Text and arrow direction varies Site Directional Sign Type 4 8b.37

52 8b.38 Site Directional Sign -Type 5 1. Sign background and arrows shall be 3M Scotchlite brown no All text, disks, border and logo shall be reflective white 3M Scotchlite Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters. 3. Sign height and width varies. See 8d.16, 8d.17, 8d.18, 8d.19 and 8d Text and arrow direction varies Site Directional Sign Type 5 8b.38

53 8b.39 Site Directional ADA Parking Sign 1. Sign background and arrows shall be white 3M Scotchlite 2290/ Text, disk and border shall be screen printed blue no. 710 ink 3M. 3. Copy shall be Helvetica Medium, upper and lower case letters. 4. Adjust arrow direction as required. Site Directional ADA Parking Sign 8b.39

54 8b.40 Site Directional Signs 1. Engineer footings prior to construction. 8b.40c 8b.40a - Elevation 8b.40b - Plan 8b.40c - Section Site Directional Signs 8b.40

55 8c.0 INFORMATIONAL SIGNAGE Informational Signage 8c.0

56 8c.1 Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units Elevations 1. Sign cabinet shall be mounted on posts as shown. 2. Sign 8c.1.2 may also be wall mounted. When wall mounted floor supports are not required. 3. Sign 8c.1.3 shall have station ahead sign panel inserted. See 8b.15 for station ahead list information. 4. The word shown, Information shall be Helvetica Medium font; 3 text height. The letters shall be push-through acrylic copy and graphics. 5. All sign inserts shall be translucent. 6. These display units are backlit. 8c.1.1 8c.1.2 8c.1.3 Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Elevations 8c.1

57 8c.2 Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Dimensions 1. Station-ahead sign inserts shall be 69-1/4 wide x 7 high. 2. Sign inserts shall be 33-1/2 wide x 48-3/4 high. 8c.3.1 8c.3.1 8c.3.2 8c.4.3 8c.2.1 8c.2.2 8c.2.3 Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Dimensions 8c.2

58 8c.3 Freestanding Map/Informational Display Units - Types 8c.5.1 8c.4.1 8c.4.2 8c.5.2 8c.3.1 Type A - One-Sided Sign 8c.3.2 Type B - Double-Sided Sign Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Types 8c.3

59 8c.4 One-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details 8c.4.1 Detail 8c.4.3 Detail 8c.4.2 Detail One-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details 8c.4

60 8c.5 Double-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details 8c.5.1 Detail 8c.5.2 Detail Double-Sided Freestanding Map/Informational Display Unit - Details 8c.5

61 8c.6 Map/Informational Display Unit - Shelter Mounted Descriptive text 8c.7.2 8c.7.1 8c.6.2 8c.9.1 8c.8.1 8c.8.2 8c.6.1 Elevation 8c.6.2 Section Shelter Mounted Map/Informational Display Units 8c.6

62 8c.7 Map/Informational Display Unit Details 8c.7.1 Section 8c.7.2 Detail Map/Informational Display Unit Details 8c.7

63 8c.8 Map/Informational Display Unit Details - Cont d 8c.8.2 Detail 8c.8.1 Detail Map/Informational Display Unit Details Cont d 8c.8

64 8c.9 Map/Informational Display Unit - Diorama Power Detail Map/Informational Display Units Diorama Power Detail 8c.9

65 8c.10 Station Hours Sign 1. This sign is mounted at station entrances. 2. Letters are white on metro brown, Pantone 448 CVC background. 3. Font for all sign text shall be Helvetica medium. 4. Signs are porcelain enamel on.08 thick aluminum. 5. These signs may be wall or gate mounted. Station Hours 8c.10

66 8c.11 Passenger Information Display Sign (PIDS) 1. PID displays are illuminated led displays. 2. Sign openings on two faces typically. Opens on one face when against a wall. 3. PIDS may be mounted from above, on a wall or cantilevered. 4. Painted steel finish. Passenger Information Display Sign (PIDS) 8c.11

67 8c.12 Elevator Designation Sign 1. 3M exterior grade vinyl die-cut graphics. 2. Center text on sign. 3. Aluminum sign panel to be painted Metro Brown PMS 448C 4. This is a non-illuminated sign. 8c.12.1 Sign Detail 8b c c c.12.2 Front Elevation 8c.12.3 Back Elevation 8c Section Elevators 8c.12

68 8c.13 Bus Bay Stanchion 1. Signs shall be non-illuminated 2. Align text and graphics as indicated. 3. Sign cabinet supports shall be stainless steel. 4. These signs are not illuminated. TOP OF SIGN 8c Bus Bay Sign Detail 8c Elevation Of Sign Panel 8c Elevation Bus Bay Stanchion 8c.13

69 8c.14 Last Train Sign 1. Signs shall be non-illuminated 2. Align text and graphics as indicated. 3. These signs are mounted on kiosks above kiosk doors and the front help window. 8c.14.1 Sign Elevation 8c.14.2 Location Detail Last Train Sign 8c.14

70 8d.0 SAFETY AND REGULATORY SIGNAGE Safety And Regulatory Signage 8d.0

71 8d.1 Prohibitions Sign 1. Sign shall be porcelain enamel on steel 2. All text shall be Helvetica Medium font. 3. Text shall be upper and lower case letters. 4. Sign corners shall be 1" radius, typical. 5. Sign background shall be metro light brown, PMS warm gray 10 c. 6. All text shall be white. 7. Prohibition disks shall be red, PMS 185 CVC with white background and black graphics. Prohibitions Sign 8d.1

72 8d.2 Elevator Sign 1. Sign shall be porcelain enamel on steel 2. Medium Helvetica font 3. Mount sign above exterior elevator call buttons 4. Bond to glass using VHB tape and silane coupling agents manufactured by 3M corporation or equal. Elevator Sign 8d.2

73 8d.3 Emergency - Column Mounted 1. Fabricated porcelain enamel sign with rolled face. Sign to have raised white lettering and Braille. Sign to have phone cut out for emergency phone. Emergency Column Mounted 8d.3

74 8d.4 Sign Classification 1. Traffic and restrictive signs conform to the shapes, layouts, colors, letter sizes and typeface as required by local jurisdictions, National Highway Standards and other applicable traffic regulatory agencies. 2. Restrictive signs define the use of parking spaces for automobiles, the handicapped, bicycles and motorcycles. Symbols are used where appropriate. 3. Directional signs indicate areas of site use. WMATA standard colors are used. POST SCHEDULE Sign Width No. Posts Post O.D. Less than Traffic Restrictive Directional Sign Classification 8d.4

75 8d.5 Traffic Signs 1. Yield and Stop signs conform to the shapes, layouts, color, letter sizes and typeface as required by the local jurisdictions, National Highway Standards, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and other applicable traffic regulatory agencies. 2. Lot number signs are used to identify the number of parking lots on a station site. Traffic Signs 8d.5

76 8d.6 Regulatory Signage Composite Gate Sign 1. Ground to be aluminum, painted metro brown. 2. All copy, including standard stop sign, to be die-cut reflective vinyl. 3. Stop sign colors to match sign on page 8d All text to be white. 5. All text (except for "stop") to be 2-1/4" - tall Helvetica medium. 6. "No smoking" symbol to match template on page Regulatory Signage Composite Gate Sign 8d.6

77 8d.7 Regulatory Signage - OSHA Identification 1. Font shall be Helvetica Medium. Center as shown. 2. Graphics shall be painted on concrete slab. 3. Paint shall be industrial grade no-lifting and nonpeeling. Regulatory Signage OSHA Identification 8d.7

78 8d.8 Regulatory Signage - Standard Stop Sign 1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum. 2. Face finish to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M white or equal. 3. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M red or equal. Regulatory Signage Standard Stop Sign 8d.8

79 8d.9 Regulatory Signage - Standard Speed Limit Sign 1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum. 2. Face finish to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M white or equal. 3. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M red or equal. Regulatory Signage Standard Speed Limit Sign 8d.9

80 8d.10 Regulatory Signage - Standard Yield Sign 1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum. 2. Face finish to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M white or equal. 3. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M red or equal. Regulatory Signage Standard Yield Sign 8d.10

81 8d.11 Regulatory Signage Composite Traffic Sign 1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum. 2. Face finish to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M white or equal. 3. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M red or equal. 4. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M BLACK or equal. 5. Follow Federal and Local standard guidelines and regulations regarding mounting heights for all traffic signage. 6. See , , and for foundation and mounting details. Regulatory Signage Composite Traffic Sign 8d.11

82 8d.12 Regulatory Signage Do Not Enter Except Authorized Vehicles 1. Background material to be 0.08" aluminum. 2. Face finish to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M white or equal. 3. Graphics to be Engineer Grade reflective vinyl 3M red or equal. Regulatory Signage Do Not Enter Except Authorized Vehicles 8d.12

83 8d.13 Restrictive Signs 1. Restrictive symbols define the use of parking spaces for the handicapped, bicycles and motorcycles. 2. All graphics and text shall be white reflective engineer grade Scotchlite no. 2290/3290, reverse screen printed blue background no 710 Scotchlite screen printing ink. 3. Optional arrow shall be white reflective engineer grade Scotchlite no. 2290/ Background material to be 0.08" aluminum. 5. Signs shall be mounted on single posts. See 5.51 for mounting and footing details. 6. See 9.8 and 9.10 for construction grids for these symbols. 8d.13 - Motorcycle 8d.13 - Bicycle 8d.13 - Handicapped Restrictive Signs 8d.13

84 8d.14 Site Informational Signs 1. Sign background shall be white reflective engineer grade Scotchlite no. 2290/ All text shall be upper case red 712 transparent screen printed Helvetica Medium Condensed font. 3. Sign shall be mounted on single post. See 5.51 for mounting and footing details. 8d Type A 8d Type B Site Informational Signs 8d.14

85 8d.15 Regulatory Signage Taxi Stand Only 1. Sign background shall be white reflective engineer grade Scotchlite no. 2290/ All text shall be upper case red 712 transparent screen printed Helvetica Medium Condensed font. 3. Sign shall be mounted on single post. See 5.51 for mounting and footing details. 4. Arrows may be adjusted as required. Regulatory Sign Taxi Stand Only 8d.15

86 8d.16 Regulatory Signage Parking Spaces 1. Sign background shall be white reflective engineer grade Scotchlite no. 2290/ All text shall be upper and lower case red 712 transparent screen printed Helvetica Medium font. 3. Sign shall be mounted on single post. See 5.51 for mounting and footing details. Regulatory Sign Parking Spaces 8d.16

87 8d.17 Emergency Evacuation Instructions 1. These signs are installed on all metro trains next to the center train doors. They explain how to open the train doors and exit the train in each of three conditions; in tunnels, at ground level and on elevated tracks. A small system map resides on the sign as well. See 7.1 for full size system maps. 2. The signs are printed in two sizes: 3. Type A wide x 36.5 tall with a 10.5 x 10.5 system map. (In 1000 series rail cars) 4. Type B wide x 33.5 tall with a 13 x 13 system map. (In 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 6000 series rail cars) 8d Type A 8d Type B Emergency Evacuation Instructions 8d.17

88 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.0 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS Basic Graphic Design Elements 9.0

89 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.1 Typeface The Helvetica Medium type face as shown on this page shall be used on all signs and graphics in the Metro Transit System. ABCDEFGHIJKLMN OPQRSTUVWXYZ Abcdefghijklmn $% &*();-:+,$ Typeface 9.1

90 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.2 Type Spacing This page provides word and line spacing information. Letter spacing within words shall be specified by the typographer in the preparation of printed materials. Line Spacing When two or more lines of copy are required, line spacing equals the height of the lower case letter x of the type and shall be specified accordingly. Case All messages (except for the logotype metro ) shall be set in upper and lower case. Capitalization Normal capitalization shall be utilized (except for the logotype metro which is always in lower case). Margins Unless otherwise specified by the Contract Documents, messages shall always appear flush left, ragged right. Type Spacing 9.2

91 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.3 M Symbol and Construction Grid The capital letter M in Helvetica Medium typeface graphically represents Metro and forms one of the principal elements of identification for the system. The two approved versions of this symbol, positive and negative, are shown on this page along with the standard construction grid. This symbol is copyrighted by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. M Symbol 9.3

92 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.4 Symbol/Logo Type Combination A and Construction Grid The M symbol has been combined with the Metro logotype to identify vehicles, uniforms, printed materials such as stationery, forms and brochures and signage. The logotype is the word metro in Helvetica Medium lower case. With very rare exceptions, it shall always appear with the symbol. The two approved versions of this symbol, positive and negative, are shown on this page along with the standard construction grid. metro metro Symbol/Logo Type A 9.4

93 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.5 Symbol/Logo Type Combination B and Construction Grid This symbol/logotype is not interchangeable with combination A ; it should be used only when it is to be the same color as the field to which it is applied, or when the material of the field itself does not allow for the use of combination A. The logotype is the word metro in Helvetica Medium lower case. The two approved versions of this symbol, positive and negative, are shown on this page along with the standard construction grid. metro metro Symbol/Logo Type B 9.5

94 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.6 Directional Arrow and Grid The Arrow has been developed for all directional guidance. It may be used in any one of eight attitudes as shown below to indicate the appropriate path of travel in the Metro System. It shall always shown within a circle of contrasting color. A three-inch size is utilized in combination with the handicapped symbol. A five-inch size is utilized for graphics within Stations. A six-1/2 inch size is utilized for station site graphics. The arrow depicted on this page is laid out on a grid of squares. Do not deviate from the grid pattern when reproduction is required. Directional Arrow and Grid 9.6

95 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.7 Prohibitive Signage The symbols described on this page are laid out on a grid of squares. Construct the symbols mechanically to any desired size by varying the size of the grid squares. Prohibition symbols are shown with a red circle and red diagonal slash. The figure within the circle is black on white background, while the background outside the red circle is brown. No Radios (without earphones) No Littering or Spitting No Dangerous or Flammable Items No Smoking No Eating or Drinking No Animals (except Seeing-Eye) No Trespassing No Photography No Running Prohibitive Signage 9.7

96 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.8 Graphic Symbols The symbols described on this page are laid out on a grid of squares. Construct the symbols mechanically to any desired size by varying the size of the grid squares. The Luggage symbol is shown in white on brown background. The Handicapped symbol is shown in blue on white background. Bicycle Luggage Men Women Motorcycle Directional Arrow With Grid 9.8

97 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.9 International Symbols The use of international symbols on signage to help ease of use of the Metro rail system is encouraged. Use international symbols whenever possible. Some international symbol samples are shown. The symbols shown are currently used throughout the Metro rail system. The symbols are not all inclusive. Combining text and international symbols is encouraged and acceptable. Directional Arrow With Grid 9.9

98 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.10 Handicap Symbol The symbols described on this page are laid out on a grid of squares. Construct the symbols mechanically to any desired size by varying the size of the grid squares. The Handicapped symbol is shown in blue on white background. Handicap Symbol 9.10

99 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.11 System Line Identification A five-inch disc size is utilized to indicate the colorcoded line designation. A one-inch disc size is utilized to indicate the transfer points in the Station Ahead lists on Station pylons. A 1-1/4 inch disc size is utilized to indicate the transfer points in the Station Ahead lists on vertical line graphics. Positioning grids also follow: 5 1-1/4 1 Line Identification 9.11

100 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.12 System Line Color Identification Each line in the Metro System shall be identified by a color. The line colors shall be shown with terminus station names, station lists, line transfer information, and on street level pylons. The Pantone Matching System (PMS), the Munsell Color System, and the Federal Color Specification shall be used to identify all System colors. Finish shall always be high gloss. The Munsell color System shall be used for porcelain-enamel materials and the PMS colors shall be used for printed materials. Red Line Glenmont/Shady Grove Orange Line New Carrollton/Vienna Munsell No. 7.5.R3.75/14 Pantone No. 193 Munsell No. 5 YR 6/15 Pantone No. 144 Blue Line Largo Town Center/ Franconia-Springfield Pantone No. 300 Munsell No. 5.OB 6.08/8.9 Green Line Greenbelt/Branch Avenue Munsell No. 2.5G 5/12 Pantone No. 354 Yellow Line Huntington/Mt. Vernon Square- 7th Street-Convention Center Munsell No. 5Y 8/12 Pantone No. 109 System Line Color Identification 9.12

101 BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN ELEMENTS 9.13 Additional Colors The dark brown field on which the graphics are illustrated and the white for the graphic copy also serve as Metro identification colors. The following colors shall be used within the System on maps, safety signs, rightof-way graphics, parking and traffic signs, and restricted access graphics. Metro Brown Graphic White Munsell No. I.OY 2.85/12 Pantone No. 448C Federal Spec. No Munsell No. N9.5/ Reflective White 3M Scotchlite No. 2290/3290 Engineer Grade Blue 3M Scotchlite No. 710 Screen Printing Ink Applied to Engineer Grade 3M Scotchlite No Light Blue Pantone No. 298 Red 3M Scotchlite No. 712 Transparent Screen Printing Ink Yellow Munsell No. N5Y 8/12 Pantone No. 109 Red Pantone No. 165 Additional Colors 9.13