The document discusses concepts for gateway and interstate signage for the City of Salina, Kansas. It considers six potential locations for gateway signs at major city entrances and evaluates design considerations like enhancing arrival, conveying quality, and establishing community identity. Concepts are presented for signs at 9th Street and I-70, including different letter sizes. Guidelines are provided for interstate signage size based on vehicle speed and letter visibility. Designs are outlined for signs on I-135 and I-70 with dimensions and costs provided. The commission is asked to provide direction on the designs, locations, cost estimates, potential KDOT funding, and prioritization of signage types.

1. City of Salina
Gateway & Interstate
Signage Concepts

2. Gateway Signage
North Ninth Street

3. Gateway Signage Considerations
General
Six possible locations, N. Ohio, North St., Crawford, W. Magnolia, W. Schilling, and S. Ninth.
The “gateway signs” should be attractive visual elements welcoming visitors into our
community while establishing a quality first impression of our community and projecting an
exciting sense of arrival. The Signs should incorporate landscaping and lighting to enhance
the adjacent area while incorporating the streetscape.
Considerations
1. Enhance key gateway entries,
2. Create an exciting sense of arrival,
3. Convey a sense of quality and comfort,
4. Create a distinct image or design,
5. Establish a common theme and identity for the community, “branding,”
6. Incorporate site specific features, topography, views, land use, size,
7. Evaluate utilities, availability of water and electricity.
Size and Location
1. Signs should relate to the size and scale of the location
2. Signs should be located to be visible and legible
3. Signs should NOT conflict vehicular/pedestrian movement & visibility
4. Signs should be oriented to enhance entry traffic visibility.

4. Gateway Signage Considerations
Materials and Color Palette
1. Signage design should consider site features, native landscaping and other natural
resources.
2. Sign design should promote the natural environment, use of durable, native materials.
Landscaping
1. Signs should be in a landscaped area, sized to complement the size of the sign.
2. Landscaping should promote low water use climate appropriate & site specific.
3. Future plant height should be considered so mature plants do not block the signage.
Lighting
1. Sign illumination should complement the elements.
2. Illumination should be designed to avoid nuisance or hazards.
3. Signs should be externally illuminated, concealed ground source, photocell or timer.
4. Light sources should be concealed from pedestrians’ and motorists’ “line of sight.”

5. Possible Salina signage Influences
Salina Icons, Materials and Influences;
Wheat
Grain Elevators
The Prairie
Smokey Hill River
Aviation, SAA
Crossroads
Salina Native Materials
Natural Limestone
Natural Sandstone
Local Brick
Natural Grasses & Plants
Natural Rock and/or Boulders
Salina Architectural Influences or Styles
Art Deco
Spanish/Mission
Prairie
Industrial

6. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance
Concepts

7. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

8. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

9. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

10. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

11. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

12. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance
Scale & Proportions
850 ft
650 ft
350 ft
40“ letters

13. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size of
Sign & Letter

14. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size of
Sign & Letter
Letter Size – VRT, VRD
Viewer Reaction Time & Dist.
16” x 22 (LI) = 352 ft (1 football field)
352 ft @ 40 mph (59 fps) = 6 sec

15. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size of
Sign & Letter
Area of Sign
3n [ vrt x mph ] 2
80 LI
3 (6 ltrs) [ 10 x 40 ] 2
80 24
.225 x 278 = 62.5 sf
62.5 sf = 4.5’ x 14’

16. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

17. City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

18. Probable Costs
Size A - 32” letters $155,000
Size B - 16” letters $ 60,000
City of Salina Gateway Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

19. Interstate Signage
North & South I-135
East & West I-70

20. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

21. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
South, East,
& West Bound

22. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
South & East
Bound

23. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
South Bound
SALINA
SALINA

24. SALINA
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
SALINA
East Bound

25. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
West Bound
SALINA
SALINA

26. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
North Bound

27. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
SALINA
North Bound
SALINA

28. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size of Sign & Letter
30”x 40” board,
12’ pole

29. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

30. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

31. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size of
Sign & Letter

32. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size of
Sign & Letter
Letter Size – VRT, VRD
Viewer Reaction Time & Dist.
72” x 22 (LI) = 1,584 ft (1/4 mi)
1,584 ft @ 75 mph (110.25 fps)
= 14.3 sec

33. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size of
Sign & Letter
Area of Sign
3n [ vrt x mph ] 2
80 LI
3 (6 ltrs) [ 18 x 75 ] 2
80 24
.225 x 3,164 = 712 sf
879 sf = 12’ x 60’

34. 10” letters
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
Size Sign & Letter
12” number

35. Size Sign & Letter
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
36” subway
36” subway
Sign Area 12’ x 36’

36. Size
Sign & Letter
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
36” Kearney

37. Size
Sign
Letter
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

38. Size
Sign Letter
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

39. 36” subway
Sign Area 12’ x 36’
36” McPherson
Sign Area 8’ x 36’
With Base 16’ x 50’
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70
SALINA
Size Sign & Letter
SALINA

40. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

41. City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

42. City of Salina Signage
Lettering Font Study

43. Probable Costs
Size A – 72” letters $175,000
($600,000 - $150,000 ea. If all 4)
Size B – 48” letters$125,000
($440,000 - $110,000 ea. If all 4)
City of Salina Interstate Signage
9th Street & I-70 Entrance

44. Commission Direction
Design
Approval, move forward
Thoughts - changes
Locations
Approval, move forward
Further investigation
Consider other locations
Cost Estimates
Approval, move forward
Thoughts - changes
KDOT Funding
Grant assistance, fall 2015
Possible 80/20 cost share
Prioritize Signage Types
Interstate signs first
Gateway signs first
Both at the same time
No action at this time
City of Salina Interstate Signage
North & South I-135, East & West I-70

45. City of Salina
Gateway & Interstate
Signage Concepts