Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne today announced that bids for the City’s wayfinding signs are a $100,000 under the original $300,000 estimate, which will save money on the construction and installation of 54 directional signs throughout Fort Wayne.
A project budget of $200,000 will be introduced to City Council tonight, with discussion taking place next week and possible approval on October 8.
Burkhart Sign Systems submitted a bid of $177,702; the project budget of $200,000 would accommodate the possibility of adding several more signs plus contingencies.
The signs are a Legacy Fort Wayne project and will be located on primary transportation corridors throughout the city. Each sign will provide directions to major destinations frequented by out-of-town visitors. The sign locations and language are still being finalized.
The signs will each be 4’x 8’ and made of aluminum. Installation should begin in November and be completed by the end of the year.
The wayfinding project is part of Front Door Fort Wayne, an award-winning plan that focuses on beautifying the community’s corridors. It incorporates existing landmarks, new landmarks, public art, lighting, signs, bike paths, sidewalks, landscaping, and public transportation facilities and puts a priority on celebrating Fort Wayne’s heritage and culture.
An example of a sign can be seen at: http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/images/stories/Wayfinding_Sign_Sample.jpg
