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Wayfinding Signage
Program Update
January 30, 2024
Committee Members:Chandra AlpoughGeorge DavisTammy KotzurPamela Langford
Flozelle RobertsClifton WilliamsTrameka Williams
Wayfinding Signage Program
The Wayfinding Signage Program is a program designed to create
a graphically unified family of directional, contextual and
identification signs across a range of signage mediums. This
program is intended to guide motorists, bicyclists, and
pedestrians along and through streets, sidewalks and public
spaces throughout the City of Port Arthur.
Wayfinding Signage Program Update
•June 23, 2020 –Pursuant to Resolution No. 20-208, the City of Port Arthur
entered into a contract with Clark Condon Associates, for the design and
implementation plan of a wayfinding and monument signage program
•May 11, 2021 –Clark Condon Associates, Inc. came before City Council and
made a presentation that showed the design and implementation plan for
the wayfinding program
•Pursuant to Resolution No. 21-180, the City of Port Arthur entered into a
contract with Clark Condon Associates, Inc. for the landscaping design and
construction documents for the wayfinding program
Wayfinding Signage Program Update
•March 2022 –The design for the City of Port Arthur Monument and Signage
project was complete.
•April 2022 –The design packet had to be updated with the revised slogan
(Gateway to Opportunity)
•May 2022 –The complete design package was sent to TXDOT. Prior to
beginning any construction activities, the City of Port Arthur had to fully
execute a Gateway Monument Agreement with TXDOT.
•July 19, 2022 –Pursuant to Resolution No. 22-319, the City of Port Arthur
entered into an Interlocal Gateway Monument Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the installation of wayfinding signage
Wayfinding Signage Program Update
•September 2022-City Staff discussed the areas where the directional signage would be
placed at Pleasure Island as this would be part of Phase II. We received the graphic designs
for all the other signage types.
•October 2022 –Received the Signage Package with Technical Specifications and Drawings
to be advertised for Bid. This was also sent out to TXDOT for the final permit.
•November 2022 –Bids were advertised for the construction of the wayfinding signs for the
wayfinding signage program
•January 18, 2023 –Bids were received for the construction for the Wayfinding Project
•March 14, 2023 –Pursuant to 23-095, the City of Port Arthur entered into a contract with
Preferred Facilities Group-USA, LLC of Port Arthur, Texas for the Construction of
Wayfinding Signs for the Wayfinding and Monument Signage Program for the City of Port
Arthur with a projected budgetary impact of $1,237,130.40 of that $1,087,000.74 is being
funded by Hotel Occupancy Tax
Wayfinding Signage Program Update
•May 2023 –City Staff had a discussion with the Preferred Facilities Group
and Clark Condon regarding the Railroad. KCS explained to them that they
will not be able to paint anything on the overpasses.
•May 25, 2023 –Meeting was held with TXDOT to review the locations of the
3 Primary Signs. TXDOT had to have final approval on the 3 primary signs
since they will be installed in TXDOT right of ways. However, the secondary
signs will be confirmed by the City of Port Arthur.
•May –October 2023 –Several conversations were had between City Staff,
Preferred Facilities Group, Clark Condon, Jefferson Electric and Entergy
regarding setting up Entergy accounts, reviewing electrical conditions at
each site and what was necessary if anything to have electricity at the sites.
Wayfinding Signage Program Update
•October -November 2023 –Concrete foundation at the various sites
were installed
•December 2023 –Sign fabrication was completed
•December 2023 –Operation Christmas Box was completed
•January 2024 –Primary and Secondary Monument Signage were
installed at the various sites
Primary Monument Signage
3918 W HO Mills Blvd 6929 Gulfway Drive 2838 Highway 365
Secondary Monument Signage
442 4th Street 1785 W TB Ellison Parkway 300 Woodworth Blvd
Wayfinding Signage Program Update
•In the next couple of weeks, the contractors will be working on
the lighting, landscaping and irrigation for the signs.
•January 23, 2024 –City Staff met with Preferred Facilities. We
discussed waiting until March to plant some of the plants due to
the unpredictability of the weather.
•Preferred Facilities Group has been in contact with CPKC (the
new owners of the railroad) to devise a plan to possibly paint the
bridges. Due to the estimated cost to paint the bridges, it was
discussed to budget for the painting of the bridges next budget
year.
•Moving forward with Phase II of the Wayfinding Signage
Program which will include:
•6 Destination Signage Signs at Pleasure Island
•11 Directional Signs on Pleasure Island
Wayfinding Signage Program Update
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