680TRAVEL INFORMATION SIGNS

6-361 SECTIO N 680 – TRAVE L INFORMATIO N SIGNS 680.0 1 DESCRIPTION . This work shall consist of furnishing, erecting, and maintaining travel information signs and information plazas. 680.0 2 MATERIALS . Materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsection s: Drainage Aggregate ................................ ................................ ................................ ...704.1 6 Structural Timber and Lumber ................................ ................................ ................... 709.01 Nonstructural Lumber ................................ ................................ ................................ 709.02 Timber Preservative ................................ ................................ ................................ ...726.01 Sign Posts ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 750.01 Retroreflective Sheeting ................................ ................................ ............................. 750.0 4 Assembly Hardware ................................ ................................ ................................ ...750.05 All material s shall be in conformance with the requirements of the Vermont Travel Information Council. The colors used for specific signs, symbols, and plaques shall be as shown on the Plans and shall provide an acceptable match to the appropriate color chip in SAE AMS -STD-595 as specified in Table 680.02A . TABLE 680.02A – SIGN COLORS Color Black White Mage nta Brown Orange Gray Chip No. 17038 17875 11158 10100 12501 16373 The color of retroreflective material shall be silver-white No. 2. Concrete shall conform to the requirements of Section 541 for Concrete, Class B. 680.0 3 PLANS . Plans for travel information signs, associated components, and work required will consist of assembly drawings of information plazas, Standard Drawing s, location and site plan, and order forms detailing the work to be performed at each specified location. 680.0 4 SIGN POSTS . The installation of steel and aluminum sign posts shall conform to the requirements of Section 675 . Posts shall be set to the depth shown on the Plans. 680.0 5 SIGNS . Travel and business info rmation signs shall be prepared and installed according to the requirements of Section 675 , except as modified by this subsection . 6-362 All lettering, mileage numerals, and directional arrows shall be formed from retroreflective sheeting . Basic travel inform ation symbols for use on sign boards carrying only travel information symbols shall be reflectorized either by silk -screening the background color on retroreflective sheeting or by applying reflective symbols on acrylic material of the appropriate color . All other travel information symbols and background material shall be non -reflectorized and shall be of the colors shown on the Plans. Commercial logos, furnished by others, shall be applied to certain signs as shown on the Plans. 680.0 6 INFORMATIO N PLAZAS . Information plazas shall be constructed at locations shown on the Plans or directed by the Engineer . The information plaza shall be constructed from material s shown on the Plans . The information plaza shall be erected as shown on the Plans and in conformance with the State of Vermont Travel Information Council Standards Manual . The area in which the information plaza is erected shall be reasonably level and unobstructed to provide for easy circulation by pedest rians . In areas subject to vehicular traffic, an 8 -foot length of curbing shall be installed parallel to the axis of the structure for the separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic . Pedestrian traffic areas shall be excavated and surfaced with 12 inch es of drainage aggregate . The relocation of an existing information plaza shall consist of removing the information plaza from its present location and reinstalling it on new posts or concrete bases at the location specified . The reinstallation shall be ma de as shown on the Plans and shall include the necessary electrical connections, grading, and curb installation if necessary . Removal and disposal of the original mounting posts and curb, if any, and any necessary cleanup of the original site shall also be included in the relocation item. An information plaza that is damaged during its removal and resetting due to negligence on the part of the Contractor shall be repaired or components replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Agency. If ligh ting is called for, the plazas shall be lit during the hours of darkness under the control of a suitably designed photoelectric device . Information plaza lighting and electrical circuitry shall be as shown on the Plans . All electrical material s and install ation methods shall conform to the provisions of the National Electrical Code and all electrical work shall be in accordance with state and local regulations. 680.0 7 MAGNETI C PLAZ A INFORMATIO N PLAQUES . When indicated in the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish magnetic plaques of the sizes and types indicated on the Application for Official Business Directional Signs (OBDS) , complete with the legend provided on the order form. Plaques shall have space reserved for the application of a commercial logo to be furnished by others . The plaques shall be installed by others. 6-363 The graphics shall be white on a square panel of magnetic vinyl in the color specified . Graphics shall be on plaques 6 inches square, w ith 48 -point lettering for headings, 18 -point lettering for text, and logos 1 - 1/2 inches square. 680.0 8 SYMBOLS . When called for in the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish travel information symbols as ordered by the Engineer. The symbols shall consist of a self -adhesive acrylic background with the appropriate symbol superimposed, all of the size and color specifi ed. The symbols shall be installed by others. 680.0 9 METHO D OF MEASUREMENT . The quantit y of Travel Information Sign and Business Directional Sign to be measured for payment will be the number of square feet of signs installed in the complete and accepted work . The quantity of Travel Information Plaza and Relocate Information Plaza to be measured for payment will be the number of each plaza installed or relocated in the complete and accepted work . The quantity of 6 Inch Magnetic Information Plaque, Travel Information Symbol, and Overlay for Travel Informat ion Signs will be measured for payment as the number of plaques, symbols, and overlays furnished in the complete and accepted work . 680.1 0 BASIS OF PAYMENT . The accepted quantity of Travel Information Sign and Business Directional Sign will be paid for at the Contract unit price per square foot . Payment will be full compensation for furnishing the sign , complete with letter s and symbol s, installing the sign as part of a unit at the location specified , and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipme nt, and incidentals necessary to complete the work . Sign posts will be paid for at the Contract unit price for the appropriate item for sign posts under Section 675 . The accepted quantity of Travel Information Plaza will be paid for at the Contract unit pr ice per each . Payment will be full compensation for excavation, preparation, and grading of the area; furnishing and placing backfill material ; furnishing and placing protective curb where required; the information plaza complete with electrical service ; and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work . The accepted quantity of Relocate Information Plaza will be paid for at the Contract unit price per each . Payment will be full compensation for disassembly of the plaza ; disposal of the original posts ; cleanup of the original area ; reinstallation of the plaza on new posts or a new base at the location specified, complete with prepared, graded, and curbed area a nd electrical service ; and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work . 6-364 The accepted quantity of 6 Inch Magnetic Information Plaque and Travel Information Symbol will be paid for at the Contract unit price per each . Payment will be full compensation for furnishing the material s specified with the required text or symbols superimposed and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. The acc epted quantity of Overlay for Travel Information Sign will be paid for at the Contract unit price per each . Payment will be full compensation furnishing the acrylic background of the color specified, placing the required text on the background, installatio n of the overlay on the sign panel at the location specified , and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Payment will be made under: Pay Item Pay Unit