Work crews contracted for the installation of the signs are expected to be finished Feb. 9, Plano Director of Media Relations Steve Stoler said. Once the work is completed, there will be 118 wayfinding signs and five pedestrian kiosks throughout various districts in the city.
The context
A task force with 38 stakeholders was established in 2015, and Plano City Council authorized the project in 2019, Stoler said. The entirety of the project is funded by hotel and motel occupancy tax revenue, which can be used for projects, such as the wayfinding signs, that help with tourism in Plano.
Stoler said the total expenditure for the wayfinding sign project is a little over $1.7 million.
The specifics
According to a video about the project, signs erected throughout Plano will highlight several areas in the city, including:
- Major attractions
- City facilities
- Select shopping centers
- Collin College
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit stations
- Museums
- Nature preserves
- Provide clear navigation for tourists and residents alike
- Guide foot traffic to support local businesses
- Optimize transportation efficiency
- Create a positive image and sense of place
- Ensure clear directions during emergencies
- Foster a sense of community and social interaction
City staff are in the process of conducting final inspections of the wayfinding signage ahead of completion, which is planned for next week.
