Chapter I INTRODUCTION The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is responsible for the stewardship of lands under its jurisdiction and should therefore adhere to uniform standards for signing public recreation use areas under its jurisdiction and management. In addition, Reclamation should provide adequate oversight of signs for public use areas managed by other entities, whether private or public. Signs are intended to guide, inform, and protect visitors to Reclamation projects. When used, the sign guidelines (Guidelines) will bring an end to diverse signing practices and assist Reclamation in effectively managing its land and recreation programs. Where appropriate, these Guidelines incorporate information/material from the Upper Colorado Regional Sign Guide, Mid-Pacific Recreation Sign Handbook, Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities and Outdoor Developed Areas, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Sign Standards Manual, Draft Bureau of Land Management Sign Handbook, and other appropriate sign design documents. A. Purpose of Guidelines: The purpose of these Guidelines is to set forth guidance for planning, developing, and managing signs for outdoor public use areas at Reclamation projects. These Guidelines will: Provide for the establishment of a sign program planning process. Describe the different types of signs and the locations where they are used. Provide general design standards. Provide specific design standards that apply to certain types of signs, including material and specification requirements. Identify procurement procedures. Provide inventory and maintenance guidance. Provide needed reference material. These Guidelines provide the necessary information to plan, design, procure, install, and maintain signs at Reclamation projects. Except for the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and accessibility guidelines detailed in this document, the guidance provided is discretionary. However, compliance with these Guidelines will result in a consistent, effective, and economic signing program |