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Tiny Trails Wayfinding Master Plan, 2016 Urban Planners and Landscape Architects www.plandesign.ca 1.0 Tiny Trails Wayfinding Master Plan Executive Summary: The Township of Tiny prepared a Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan in 2011 and now, by preparing a Trails Wayfinding Master Plan, continues to invest in the creation of a high quality trails and bicycle system. This plan provides a comprehensive system of signage designed to orient trail users and provide clear directional information along a signed network of trails and cycling routes. The signage and trail information system will support and compliment the overall image of Tiny Township, the Tiny Rail Trail, and be in alignment with supportive signage programs being developed by and implemented by project partners such as Simcoe County and Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7). Vision and Objective: Communities benefit greatly where attractive and well-used trails exist. Access to trails, which includes identification signage, directional signage, and interpretive signage, is an important part of a well used system of trails. Trails Wayfinding in Tiny Township will provide direction and assurance to residents and visitors - ensuring that trails can be explored and enjoyed to the fullest and that users can effectively find specific points of interests. Introduction: The Township of Tiny, along with PLANbyDESIGN Inc., and building on the Tiny Trails and Active Transportation Plan, has developed a wayfinding master plan for trails in Tiny Township. The plan was created through community consultation, comprehensive trails mapping, review of existing signage, and using the RTO7 Tourism Wayfinding Signage Standards. The Township and the consulting team engaged with stakeholders and the public to develop a vision for Trails Wayfinding in Tiny. Wayfinding signs help people find their way around. Wayfinding is used at different scales and directs both pedestrians and vehicles. The use of wayfinding signage helps ensure that people can easily see their starting point and find their destination. Wayfinding serves to assure both residents and visitors that they are going in the correct direction and this type of signage is a necessary part of a high quality trails system. A wayfinding system is based on a series of connected and consistent elements and involves the use of sign types and sign standards. The general considerations that informed the creation of the Tiny Trails Wayfinding Master Plan were: Provide consistent identification, orientation and navigation in and around Tiny´s Trails; Encourage visiting, exploring and appreciation of Tiny´s Trails; Serve all trail user types regardless of ability; Reduce clutter and redundant signage on trails to enhance the natural environment; Be economically viable and sustainable; Capitalize on funding opportunities that will assist with signage manufacture and installation costs; Use graphics that are consistent with or complimentary to existing signage and sign standards.

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Page 1: Tiny Wayfinding Plan Final Report Documents/Recreation/2016 Tiny Trails... · Tiny Trails Wayfinding Master Plan, 2016! Pg.6 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7

T iny Trai ls Wayfinding Master Plan, 2016

 

Urban P lanners and Landscape Archi tect s

www.plandes ign.ca

1.0 Tiny Trails Wayfinding Master Plan

Executive Summary: The Township of Tiny prepared a Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan in 2011 and now, by preparing a Trails Wayfinding Master Plan, continues to invest in the creation of a high quality trails and bicycle system. This plan provides a comprehensive system of signage designed to orient trail users and provide clear directional information along a signed network of trails and cycling routes. The signage and trail information system will support and compliment the overall image of Tiny Township, the Tiny Rail Trail, and be in alignment with supportive signage programs being developed by and implemented by project partners such as Simcoe County and Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7). Vision and Objective: Communities benefit greatly where attractive and well-used trails exist. Access to trails, which includes identification signage, directional signage, and interpretive signage, is an important part of a well used system of trails. Trails Wayfinding in Tiny Township will provide direction and assurance to residents and visitors - ensuring that trails can be explored and enjoyed to the fullest and that users can effectively find specific points of interests. Introduction: The Township of Tiny, along with PLANbyDESIGN Inc., and building on the Tiny Trails and Active Transportation Plan, has developed a wayfinding master plan for trails in Tiny Township. The plan was created through community consultation, comprehensive trails mapping, review of existing signage, and using the RTO7 Tourism Wayfinding Signage Standards. The Township and the consulting team engaged with stakeholders and the public to develop a vision for Trails Wayfinding in Tiny. Wayfinding signs help people find their way around. Wayfinding is used at different scales and directs both pedestrians and vehicles. The use of wayfinding signage helps ensure that people can easily see their starting point and find their destination. Wayfinding serves to assure both residents and visitors that they are going in the correct direction and this type of signage is a necessary part of a high quality trails system. A wayfinding system is based on a series of connected and consistent elements and involves the use of sign types and sign standards. The general considerations that informed the creation of the Tiny Trails Wayfinding Master Plan were:

• Provide consistent identification, orientation and navigation in and around Tiny´s Trails;

• Encourage visiting, exploring and appreciation of Tiny´s Trails; • Serve all trail user types regardless of ability; • Reduce clutter and redundant signage on trails to enhance the natural environment; • Be economically viable and sustainable; • Capitalize on funding opportunities that will assist with signage manufacture and installation costs; • Use graphics that are consistent with or complimentary to existing signage and sign standards.

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www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

Existing Sign Inventory: Existing signage along the Tiny Rail Trail was reviewed to determine the general quality and state of repair. In locating new signage on the Tiny Rail Trail this plan will also provide information for reducing sign clutter and removing outdated or redundant signs in order to enhance the natural environment and increase the overall enjoyment of trails use.

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www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

Wayfinding Signs: The sign inventory and a review of trails along with an understanding of the RTO7 sign standards resulted in a list and description of all required sign types; directional, destination, kiosk and gateway, (vehicular and pedestrian scales), map based signs, trail markers, informational kiosks or panels, and specialized signs such as interpretive. By locating decisions points, destinations and routes, crossing points and entrances Appendix ‘A’ provides a description of all required sign types. The location, orientation, position, and number of signs is shown.

- see Appendix ‘A’ Required Wayfinding Signs -

Sign Locations: Appendix ‘B’ identifies the locations for all proposed wayfinding signs including the location, orientation, position, and number of signs.

- see Appendix ‘B’ Wayfinding Sign Locations -

Available Funding for Trails Wayfinding Signage: Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) has developed Tourism Wayfinding Signage Standards. RTO7 offers 1:1 funding up to a maximum of $25,000 partner investment per project, for a total of $50,000. On a case by case basis if a project partner requires more funding for multiple projects (i.e. trail wayfinding sign and trail kiosk signs) there is a potential to receive funding for multiple projects in a single year. To be eligible for RTO7 funding the proposed signs must be consistent with RTO7 Tourism Wayfinding Signage Standards. Simcoe County’s, Trails Connecting Communities Program (TCCP), was established in 2009 to assist municipalities in the development of active transportation and recreational opportunities, with a focus on enhancing and/or expanding trail networks for non-motorized uses. The TCCP operates through a 50/50 matching structure whereby County funds are matched to local municipal investment, to an upset limit of $30,000 of county funding provided to the municipality at the completion of the project. To be eligible for TCCP funding the project must meet the following criteria:

• enhance an existing trail or establish a key trail linkage to improve network connectivity; • be constructed to specifications that improve trail accessibility to people with disabilities; • work towards linking local municipalities and/or settlement areas; • design is satisfactory to County staff (Simcoe County utilizes and endorses the use of RTO7 Tourism Wayfinding

Signage Standards); • proposed cycling route signage is to be consistent with County standards and to only be placed along Cycle

Simcoe approved routes.

RTO7 Tourism Wayfinding Signage Standards The Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of tourism-based opportunities within Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe counties. RTO7 developed Wayfinding standards to address primary and specific tourist-based requirements and to promote the use of a uniform system of signs across the broader geographic area. The use of a consistent system of wayfinding signs across community, county or regional boundaries will help to promote tourism across the broader region. Generally the use of these signs helps to ensure that a visit to Region 7 is memorable, and satisfying.

- see Appendix ‘C’ RTO7 Tourism Wayfinding Signage Standards - As noted above, where communities located within the RTO7 boundaries propose to implement signage that meets the RTO7 standards 1:1 funding is available to support manufacture and installation.

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www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

Public Consultation Tiny Township Trails Wayfinding A round of meetings and interviews was conducted with key stakeholders, including tourism related organizations, neighbouring municipalities, the County of Simcoe, and RT07. The consulting team attended the Tiny Township 2016 Community BBQ to engage with the community and discuss the trails wayfinding project. And a public open house was also held to engage with the community and stakeholders and collect further opinion and input.

RE: How do you think signage and wayfinding should be improved?

• Trail Crossing Signs at Road • More parking and Access to Trails • Trail Mapping on Website • Install rest Areas • Install Share the Road Signs • Promote Biking on Trail with Signage • Bigger Stop Signs for Snowmobiles at Crossing Points • Direct People to Beaches from the Trail • Overview Map at Trailheads • Be Careful of Too Much Signage • Clean Up Old Signs • Bike/Walk Safety a Concern Tiny Beaches Road due to Road Width • Distance to Points of Interest should be included on Signs • We Like Sign Program in Peterborough and in Honey Harbour • identify What Concession you are at along trail • Identify how far to Penetang, Midland, Perkinsfiled and other communities • Need better maps • Mark the trans Canada trail • Where is hunting permitted • What is private and what is public • Identify Poison Ivy • Include Accessibility Information • Use FUN FACTS! on signs

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www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

Trails Wayfinding Sign Design Our important project partners - Simcoe County and RTO7 both endorse the use of the RTO7 Tourism Wayfinding Signage Standards. RTO7 standards allow a certain amount of flexibility to customize signs (i.e. to include Township logos and specific sign content). Matching funds for implementation of the signage is only available if the RTO7 standards are followed. After review and consideration of these standards and discussion with the Township Steering Committee for this project a collection of signs for Tiny Township Trails that follow the RTO7 standards have been developed. Further a number of customized signs that are specific to Tiny Township have also been developed. On Road Directional & Destination Signage: Signs that are intended to be installed in the public ROW on rotes leading to a trail head or parking area. The signs are scaled to be legible to a motorist and provide directional information to motorists and cyclists.

Off Road Directional, Map, & Interpretive: Signs that are intended to be installed at specific locations along the Tiny Rail Trail providing directional, interpretive, and orientation information to trail users.

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www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

Trails Wayfinding Sign Design (cont’d) Trail Crossing and Major Trail Head: The crossing signs are to be installed wher e the Tiny Rail Trail crosses the roadway and will help to promote the presence of the trail while also acting to alert motorists to the possibility of pedestrians and cyclists. The Major Trail Head Signs are to be installed across the trail at major access points to the rail Trail which include, the Overhead Bridge Trail Section, Bernie LeClaire Park, and Wyevale.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Optional Major Trail Head Signs

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www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

 

Trails Wayfinding Sign Design (cont’d)

Bicycle Route Signs The on-road bicycle system in Tiny Township includes a number of routes/loops that have were identified in the 2011 Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan and by Simcoe County (Cycle Simcoe). Bicycle Route Signs are an excellent way to identify local cycling routes and they also remind people that roadways are intended to safely serve cyclists. Signs are installed at decision points along routes where they are most visible and do not interfere with other regulatory signage. Bicycle Route Signs identify the direction, distance to go and name of route. Book 18 Share the Road signs are placed before blind sections, such as hills or turns in the road and approximately 2 – 4 kms apart along straight sections.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

 

 

APPENDIX ‘A’

TINY TOWNSHIP REQUIRED WAYFINDING SIGNS    

   

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Purpose:!Vehicular-level directional sign unit designed to provide!directional information to the Tiny Rail Trail.!!Notes:!1. Designed for speeds posted speeds of 80 km/hr –!maximum.!2. Signs may be used in both rural and urban locations.!3. Install at traffic intersections/decision points!where directions are required.!4. Sign units should be installed a maximum 50 meters!before required turn.

Tiny MarshTiny Rail Trail

5'-8"

2'-0

"

Trailblazer Directional!Vt-1!

(where posted speed 80km)

Refer to Page 5-1.1, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail

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Tiny MarshTiny Rail Trail7'

-0"

Abov

e Ro

ad G

rade

9'-0

"

Trailblazer Directional!Vt-1!

(where posted speed 80km)

31/2” Dia. x .” hot-dip galvanized steel pole,

or 6"x6" P.T. Post

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Purpose:!Vehicular sign for use on side roads leading to a trail!head or trail parking area.!!Notes:!1. Designed for speeds of 50 km/hr – maximum.!2. Signs may be used in both rural and urban locations.!3. Installation should be determined by:!a. required directional arrows, the occurrence of decision points!b. the arrival at a destination.

Vehicular Pedestrian Directional!Vt-3b!

(where parking available, posted speed 50km)

TinyRail Trail

2'-8"

3'-0

"

(where no parking)

TinyRail Trail

Refer to Page 5-3.2, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail

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TinyRail Trail

7'-0

"

10'-0

"

Vehicular Pedestrian Directional!Vt-3b!

(where parking available, posted speed 50km)

6"x6" P.T. Post

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Parking Lot ID!Vu-3

ParkingPublic

PP Tiny Rail Trail

1'-4" 2'-4"

3'-5

" 1'-1

1"

2"

ParkingPublic

PPTiny Rail Trail

Purpose:!Vehicular-level sign used to identify trail access !parking lots.!!Notes:!1. Sign unit has been developed for optimal viewing at!posted speeds of 50 km/hr.!2. Install immediately before, or adjacent to a public!parking lot.

Backside Reflected Layout

Optional Community Header

2'-1" Dia.

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8'-0

"

11'-6

"

Parking Lot ID!Vu-3

ParkingPublic

PP Tiny Rail Trail

3'-5

"

31/2” Dia. x .” hot-dip galvanized steel pole,

or 6"x6" P.T. Post

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Refer to Page 6-1.2, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail

Purpose:!Pedestrian-level sign designed to provide directional!and assurance for a specified special route.!!Notes:!1. Signs may be used in both rural and urban locations.!2. Installation should be determined by:!a. required directional arrows, the occurrence of decision points,!b. the need for user assurance.!3. Community Header and Distance Marker plate are optional.!4. Photo content for Option 2 to be determined by Township.

TinyRail Trail

1'-0"

1'-5

"

4.5"

2"

2.5"

2.5"

4.5"

4.5"2Km

Wyevale

3.25

"

Walking Tour Guide - Option One!Pw-b

TinyRail Trail

2KmWyevaleDistance Marker!

(Optional)

1KmSt. Patricks Church

0.5KmNorth Simcoe

Railway

0.5KmCopeland Hill

Cemetary

1KmHuronia Airport

0.5KmBernie LeClair Park

0.5KmWyevale Park

1.5KmTiny Marsh

4.5"

6.75

"

Where Two Line!Description Required

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TinyRail Trail

2KmWyevale

Basic

Sta

nd A

lone

Sig

n

Community Header!(Optional)

Distance Marker!(Optional)

5'-7

"4'

-2"

TinyRail Trail

Walking Tour Guide !Pw-b

4"x4" P.T. Post

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Jackson Beach

1.5Km6Km to go1.1 Km to go

Balm Beach

1.5Km6Km to go1.2 Km to go

Woodland Beach

1.5Km6Km to go3.2 Km to go

Bluewater Beach

1.5Km6Km to go1.1 Km to go

Lafontaine Beach Park

1.5Km6Km to go1.1 Km to go

Woodland Beach

1.5Km6Km to go3.2 Km to go

Purpose:!Pedestrian Sign Directing from the Rail Trail to the Five!Major Public Beaches in Tiny Township.!!Notes:!1. Installed at key locations on Tiny Rail Trail to identify distance to Public Beaches in Tiny Township. 2. Refer to Page 5-3.2, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail.!3. Specifically used to identify and promote the Beaches.

Major Trail Directional Sign

Beach!Symbol

2'-0"

12"

6"

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4"x4" P.T. Post

Woodland Beach

1.5Km6Km to go3.2 Km to go

1'-6

"

Major Trail Directional Sign

Community Header!(Optional)

4'-2

"

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All Routes to Include!"Share the Road" Signage

Awenda Loop

15 Km to go

Tiny Beaches Loop

3 Km to go

Thunder Beach Loop

6 Km to go

Heart of Georgian Bay Loop

23 Km to go

20"

12"

Purpose: Identify cycling routes and distances from identified starting point as per mapping from Cycle Simcoe. Notes: 1. Cycling Signs to be installed at all decision making points 2. Share the Road Signs are to be installed using approximate 3km spacing and before blind spots in the road; including hills, bends, and narrow sections. 3. Refer to 'Cycle Simcoe" signage standards for more information. 4. Start and End points for each 'Loop' would be displayed on maps, as well as online on the Simcoe County Interactive Map.

Simcoe County Cycling Route Signs Thunder Beach Loop

6 Km to go

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2'-6"

3'-4"

2 3 k m s T o E x p l o r e

RAIL TRAILTINY

(10mm) Corrugated plastic core!aluminum composite panel (Alumalite with!or approved equal with inherent P2b finish)

Vinyl graphics applied to face

3M Opaque graphic !lm series 7725!ʻSapphire Blueʼ 7725-37

3M Opaque graphic !lm series 7725!V7 ʻMatte Whiteʼ 7725-10

Trail Crossing Sign

Purpose:!Vehicular sign for use at points where the Rail Trail crosses!a roadway. Serves to promote and advertise the Trail.!!Notes:!1. Installation should be determined by:!a. installed in municipal ROW at locations where the Rail !Trail crosses a roadway.!b. generally located 10M from trail crossing facing traffic !in both directions.

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2 3 k m s T o E x p l o

r e

RAIL TRAILTINY

6mm OD stainless steel machine bolts!- Screws shall be positioned to avoid!all vinyl graphics on the face of the sign!- Finish visible bolt heads with P1 paint to!camouflage visibility.

18” Sono Tube:!- 4' min. depth!- Embed in soil and backfill !with compacted stone dust!- Post shall extend the full !depth of the footing

2'-6

"

10'-1

1"

2'-6

"8'

-0"

Trail Crossing Sign

6"x6" Pressure!Treated Post

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23 k m s T o E x p l o r e

RAIL TRAILTINY

23 k m s T o E x p l o r e

RAIL TRAILTINY

8'-0

"2'

-6"

1'-6"

20'-0"

13'-4"

Trail Crossing Sign

6"x6" Pressure!Treated Post

Masonry Veneer!Pillar

6mm OD stainless steel!machine bolts!- Screws shall be positioned!to avoid all vinyl graphics on!the face of the sign!- Finish visible bolt heads !with P1 paint to camouflage !visibility.

Masonry veneer to be:Type: Wiarton Limestone

Color: buff/greyPattern: random ashlar

Precast coping to be color imitationof indiana cut limestone

(95% s.p.d.) native subsoil w/ minimumfooting over free draining compactedContinuous poured in place concrete

10M @ 305mm O.C. each way rebarreinforcement (typical) (minimum

40mm clear cover)

400 steel reinforced poured concrete

air entrainmentwall to be 20 MPa @ 28 days w/ 6-8%

Major Trail Head Entrance Feature

14'-0

"

3'-0

"

Contractor to Provide Shop Drawings of Structure for Township Approval

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Optional!Major Trail Head Entrance Feature

Option One (with Community Header)

23

k ms T o E x p l o

r e

RAIL TRAILTINY

23

k ms T o E x p l o

r eRAIL TRAIL

TINY

Option Two (with no Stone Pillars)

23

k ms T o E x p l o

r e

RAIL TRAILTINY

23

k ms T o E x p l o

r e

RAIL TRAILTINY

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Copeland Hill CemeteryCopeland Hill Cemetery, also known as United Cemetery has a rich history connected to the Wesleyan Methodist C h u r c h , w h i c h h e l d s e r v i c e s i n Penetanguishene as early as 1829 with the introduction of Christianity to the area.

The Church owed its beginnings to members of the garrison from Drummond Island that settled in the area after the Island was returned to the Americans following the War of 1812.

Pastors for the Church travelled on horseback, their district was from Owen Sound to Peterborough.

The Copeland Family donated the land for the cemetery in the 1830s.

The Copelands were a prominent industrial family of North Simcoe with vast holding in timber. They owned and operated many mills.

The tombstones remain in relatively good condition and range from simplistic and effective to grand, hinting at the lives of pioneer families who lived and developed the area.

KEY TO PHOTOS

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There are many prominent citizens buried in the Cemetery, including the Gidley family.Captain John Gundry Gidley, listed as a Steam mariner in 1891, was patriarch of the Gidley Boat works in Penetanguishene. Upon his death, Gidley was considered a pioneer of Canadian watercraft. Gidley boats are still revered worldwide for their craftsmanship and quality.

The travelling missionaries are gone, as is the Methodist Church and United Church. All that remains is the Copeland Hill Cemetery to provide a window to the past.

The small cemetery also provides a link to the War of 1812, and the beginning of the introduction of Christianity to the area.

Cemetery contains heritage of farmers, mill workers, and industrialists who helped develop the Township of Tiny.

The Copeland Hill Cemetery is a designated property on the Municipal Heritage Register. It was designated under By-Law 11-029 on March 31, 2011.

CONTENT T.B.D.

Interpretive Marker - Large!Pi-1

6'-2

"

2'-9

"3'

-5"

Purpose:!Pedestrian-level element designed to provide!interpretative information along Rail Trail.!!Notes:!1. Content for each sign, photography and graphic!production files shall be determined by the Township.!2. Sign unit should be installed at locations relevant to!the respective panelʼs content.

Refer to Page 8-1.1, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail

Suggested Signs: Ecological Significance Agricultural Significance Railway Bridges Copeland Hill Cemetery Huronia Airport St. Patrick's Church Tiny Marsh North Simcoe Railway

31/2” Dia. x .” hot-dip galvanized steel pole,

or 4"x4" P.T. Post

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Interpretive Marker - Small !Pi-2

Purpose:!Pedestrian-level element designed to provide!interpretative information along Rail Trail.!!Notes:!1. Content for each sign, verbiage, photography and !graphic production files shall be determined by the Township.!2. Sign unit should be installed at locations relevant to!the respective panelʼs content.

Refer to Page 8-2.1, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail

4'-6

"

2'-8

"

Side View

31/2” Dia. x .” hot-dip galvanized steel pole,

or 4"x4" P.T. Post

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Purpose:!Pedestrian-level information / orientation sign for use at!major rail trail, trail heads .!!Notes:!1. Locate at major access points to the Tiny Rail Trail!and where parking is available.!2. Content for each sign, verbiage, photography and !graphic production files shall be determined by the Township.!3. The information to be included on sign:!a. Rail Trail Overview Map.!b. You Are Here map indicator.!c. Trail User Guidelines.!d. Fun Facts relevant to the Township of Tiny.!d. General Information about Rail Trail; length, location,!history, points of interest, access points, and amenities.

Pedestrian Map Directory!Pd-1b

Refer to Page 8-1.1, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail

The Tiny Trail passes over agricultural land and into areas of hardwood forest. The Wye River and Copeland Creek meander across the trail at many points, providing habitat for resident wildlife and scenic views of nature at its best.

The 22.5 km abandoned railway right of way located in the Township of Tiny, County of Simcoe has its southern terminus at the Tiny/Flos (Springwater) line 1.5 km north of Elmvale. It runs roughly north, parallel to County Road 6, one of the main north-south arteries of the Township and then angles northeastward to its north terminus at the southern town limits of Penetanguishene.

Within a few kilometres of the trail, users have access to the Tiny Marsh Wildlife Area, which is classified as a provincially significant wetland, with trails, canoeing, boardwalks and an education centre. Also less than 10 kilometers to the west of the trail are some of the longest freshwater sand beaches in North America along southern Georgian Bay.

Adjacent to the trail at about its midpoint is the Ossossane Bone Pit, an ancient site of Huron/Wendat mass burials, which has been recognized for its historical and archaeological value. The Trail is enjoyed year round by outdoor enthusiasts and offers the ideal location to walk, bird watch, jog, or cycle during the spring, summer and fall. Access: At any of the 12 intersecting Concession Roads. Parking is available at Wyevale and Perkingsfield (Bernie LeClair Park). Other access points include: Penetang Park GPS coordinates N44 46.161' W079 56.330' Concession 4 & County Rd. 6 GPS coordinates N 44 38.584' W079 55.020' Tiny Trail at Phelpston GPS coordinates N44 31.073' W079 50.784'

Expect and respect other trail users. Keep to the right to allow others to pass on your left.Stay on the trail and don’t create new trails or use unmarked (unsigned) trails. Respect adjacent landowners by not trespassing onto private property. Leave the trail as you found it; whatever you pack in, pack out. Pets must be leashed at all times. Remember to scoop the poop. Use trails according to the permitted uses indicated on signage. Check trail conditions and use caution if conditions change. Please report any damage or maintenance required on the trail to the Township

Trail User Guidelines

Tiny Rail Trail

You Are Here

CONTENT T.B.D.FUN FACTS!The Township of Tiny is the !largest Township in all of !Canada.

The Township of Tiny has over!68km of shoreline.

Sample Kiosk - Township of Springwater Dimensions are approximate. Kiosk structure shall be constructed to match kiosks in neigbouring communities.

9'-4

"

7'-9

"

4'-0

"

7'-4"

6'-0"3'

-0"

1'-7

"

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County  of  Simcoe  -­  Web  Map

August  16,  2016

This  map,  either  in  whole  or  in  part,  may  not  be  reproduced  without  the  written  authority  from©  The  Corporation  of  the  County  of  Simcoe.This  map   is  intended  for  personal  use,  has  been  produced  using  data  from  a   variety  of  sourcesand  may  not  be  current  or  accurate.Produced  (in  part)  under  license  from:©  Her  Majesty  the  Queen  in  Right  of  Canada,  Department  of  Natural  Resources:©  Queens  Printer,  Ontario  Ministry  of  Natural  Resources:©  Teranet  Enterprises  Inc.  and  its  suppliers:©  Members  of  the  Ontario  Geospatial  Data  Exchange.All  rights  reserved.  THIS  IS  NOT  A  PLAN  OF  SURVEY.

0 1 20.5 km

1:36,112

.

County  of  Simcoe  -­  Web  Map

August  16,  2016

This  map,  either  in  whole  or  in  part,  may  not  be  reproduced  without  the  written  authority  from©  The  Corporation  of  the  County  of  Simcoe.This  map   is  intended  for  personal  use,  has  been  produced  using  data  from  a   variety  of  sourcesand  may  not  be  current  or  accurate.Produced  (in  part)  under  license  from:©  Her  Majesty  the  Queen  in  Right  of  Canada,  Department  of  Natural  Resources:©  Queens  Printer,  Ontario  Ministry  of  Natural  Resources:©  Teranet  Enterprises  Inc.  and  its  suppliers:©  Members  of  the  Ontario  Geospatial  Data  Exchange.All  rights  reserved.  THIS  IS  NOT  A  PLAN  OF  SURVEY.

0 4.5 92.25 km

1:144,448

.

FUN FACTFusce  est  orci,  maximus  at  diam  quis,  maximus  egestas  augue.  Donec  quis  lorem  metus.  Duis  auctor,  nunc  consectetur  posuere  posuere,  libero  urna  placerat   dolor,   a   fringilla   nulla   metus   vitae   lectus.   Phasellus   placerat  rhoncus  libero  commodo  faucibus.  Quisque  tincidunt  velit  ligula,  a  

Perkinsfield Rail Trail Section!DETAILS

Lorem  ipsum  dolor  sit  amet,  consectetur  adipiscing  elit.  Nam  diam  diam,  maximus  sit  amet  sem  sit  amet,   consequat   vulputate  purus.   Etiam  eget   imperdiet   dui.   Praesent   condimentum  eleifend   elit  nec   accumsan.   Pellentesque   a   risus   ut   lectus   accumsan   vestibulum.   Etiam   imperdiet   faucibus  tellus,  sed  tincidunt  est  pretium  eu.  Aliquam  gravida  condimentum  augue  id  maximus.  In  ultrices  non  nulla  ut  faucibus.  Pellentesque  habitant  morbi  tristique  senectus  et  netus

CONTENT T.B.D.

Pedestrian Map Detailed!Pd-2

Refer to Page 7-4.1, RT07 Wayfinding!Signage Standards, for further detail

Purpose:!Pedestrian-level information / orientation sign providing !in depth detail about different sections of the Rail Trail.!!Notes:!1. Locate at key locations along the Tiny Rail Trail.!2. Content for each sign, verbiage, photography and !graphic production files shall be determined by the Township.!3. The information to be included on sign:!a. Blow Up of Specific Rail Trail Section.!b. You Are Here map indicator.!c. Fun Facts relevant to the Township of Tiny.!d. Specific information about the section of Rail Trail; length,!location, history, points of interest, access points, and amenities.

Community Header!(Optional)

2'-10"

4'-0

"

6'-3

.5"

2'-0

"

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Pg.9

www.plandes ign.ca 864 Hurontario Street, Unit 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 0G7 tel. (705) 325-0068 e.: [email protected]  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX ‘B’

TINY TOWNSHIP WAYFINDING SIGNS LOCATIONS    

 

 

 

 

 

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XINGXING

TO PARKING!DRIVEWAY

Parking Lot Identifcation!Install immediately before, or!

adjacent to a public parking lot.

Trail Crossings !(Roads 60km posted speed)

Balm

Bea

ch R

oad

Municipal Bylaw, Existing

STOP

STOP!AHEAD Stop Ahead, Existing

STOP

STOP Stop, Existing

STOP!AHEAD

STOP!AHEAD

TRAIL!CROSSING Regulatory, Existing

TRAIL!CROSSING

TRAIL!CROSSING

Simcoe County!Trail Loop & !Road Name Sign

T: 705-325-0068 www.plandesign.ca [email protected]

Trail Crossing

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY

EXISTING SIGNS !TO REMAIN

Trail Crossing

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY

Follow Highway Traffic Act for Typical !Sign Post Offset from Edge of Traveled !Roadway, Signs to be Field Located by !

Townhip Public Works Staff

30.0

m

Pedestrian Directional

Pedestrian Directional

Pedestrian Directional

TinyRail Trail

TinyRail Trail

ParkingPublic

PP Tiny Rail Trail

ParkingPublic

PPTiny Rail Trail

10.0

m

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30.0

m

8.0m

Pedestrian Directional

Conc

essio

n 12

Trail Crossings !(Roads 60km posted speed)

TRAIL!CROSSING

TRAIL!CROSSING

STOP!AHEAD

STOP!AHEAD

Municipal Bylaw, Existing

STOP!AHEAD Stop Ahead, Existing

STOP Stop, Existing

TRAIL!CROSSING Regulatory, Existing

Simcoe County!Trail Loop & !Road Name Sign

T: 705-325-0068 www.plandesign.ca [email protected]

30.0

m

8.0m

Pedestrian Directional

Pedestrian Directional

Conc

essio

n 12

Trail Crossings !(Roads 60km posted speed)

TRAIL!CROSSING

TRAIL!CROSSING

STOP

STOP

STOP!AHEAD

STOP!AHEAD

Municipal Bylaw, Existing

STOP!AHEAD Stop Ahead, Existing

STOP Stop, Existing

TRAIL!CROSSING Regulatory, Existing

Simcoe County!Trail Loop & !Road Name Sign

T: 705-325-0068 www.plandesign.ca [email protected]

TinyRail Trail

TinyRail Trail

EXISTING SIGNS !TO REMAIN

Trail Crossing

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY

Trail Crossing

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY

Follow Highway Traffic Act for Typical !Sign Post Offset from Edge of Traveled !Roadway, Signs to be Field Located by !

Townhip Public Works Staff

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30.0

m

8.0m

Pedestrian Directional

TinyRail Trail

Pedestrian Directional

TinyRail Trail

Conc

essio

n 11

Trail Crossings !(Roads 60km posted speed)

TRAIL!CROSSING

TRAIL!CROSSING

STOP

STOP

STOP!AHEAD

STOP!AHEAD

Municipal Bylaw, Existing

STOP!AHEAD Stop Ahead, Existing

STOP Stop, Existing

TRAIL!CROSSING Regulatory, Existing

Simcoe County!Trail Loop & !Road Name Sign

T: 705-325-0068 www.plandesign.ca [email protected]

Trail Crossing

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY

Trail Crossing

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY

EXISTING SIGNS !TO REMAIN

Follow Highway Traffic Act for Typical !Sign Post Offset from Edge of Traveled !Roadway, Signs to be Field Located by !

Townhip Public Works Staff

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30.0

m

Trail Crossing

8.0m

Pedestrian Directional

TinyRail Trail

Pedestrian Directional

TinyRail Trail

Conc

essio

n 9

Trail Crossings !(Roads 60km posted speed)

TRAIL!CROSSING

TRAIL!CROSSING

STOP

STOP

STOP!AHEAD

STOP!AHEAD

Municipal Bylaw, Existing

STOP!AHEAD Stop Ahead, Existing

STOP Stop, Existing

TRAIL!CROSSING Regulatory, Existing

EXISTING SIGNS !TO REMAIN

Simcoe County!Trail Loop & !Road Name Sign

Follow Highway Traffic Act for Typical !Sign Post Offset from Edge of Traveled !Roadway, Signs to be Field Located by !

Townhip Public Works Staff

T: 705-325-0068 www.plandesign.ca [email protected]

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY

Trail Crossing

23 km s T o E xp l ore

RAIL TRAILTINY