2009 NYCT Sign Manual - MTA

2009NYC TransitSubway

MTA Sign Manual Table of Contents

1. System Overview ..........................................................................................1.0Diagram of Basic Sign Distribution ......................................................1.1Street Level ........................................................................................1.2-5Fare Control Area................................................................................1.6-8Mezzanine/Passageway ....................................................................1.9-11Platform Level ................................................................................1.12-15

2. Graphic Standards .........................................................................................2.0Sign Module.........................................................................................2.1-3Typography .........................................................................................2.4-7Text ...................................................................................................2.8-13Arrow ..............................................................................................2.14-18Route Designators ...........................................................................2.19-23Colors..............................................................................................2.24-25Symbols................................................................................................2.26Half Height .....................................................................................2.27-29Alternate ..............................................................................................2.30

3. Sign Layouts ..................................................................................................3.0Subway Entrance Identification .............................................................3.1Platform Edge ........................................................................................3.2Exit .........................................................................................................3.3Bus Information......................................................................................3.4Doors ..................................................................................................3.5-6Prohibitory..............................................................................................3.7Lavatories/Elevators ..............................................................................3.8Rules of Conduct ...................................................................................3.9

4. Sign Fabrication and Installation Details .......................................................4.0Overview of Sign Types .........................................................................4.1Porcelain Enamel ..............................................................................4.2-12Customer Information Centers (CICs) .................................................4.13Installation Details ..........................................................................4.14-18

5. Special Signs .................................................................................................5.0Waiting Area .........................................................................................5.1Institutional ...........................................................................................5.2Temporary (Construction).....................................................................5.3

6. Car Interior Graphics .....................................................................................6.0Self-Adhesive Stickers........................................................................6.1-4

7. ADA Tactile-Braille Signage.........................................................................7.0Tactile-Braille Signage Standards ......................................................7.1-9

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MTA Sign Manual

This section establishes a set of comprehensive guidelines to assist designers and contractors in their production of effective signage for subway riders. This is accomplished by addressing separately the four main areas of a typical subway station: the Street Level, the Fare Control Area,Mezzanine/Passageway Areas, and the Platform Level. Each area is graphically illus-trated, and specific requirements are discussed in detail.

The purpose of a standardized signage system is to move riders into, within, and out of a station efficiently through the use of a standardized set of graphic elements and proper placement of signs. (Standard graphic elements are discussed in Section 2.) The proper placement of signs addressed in this section is determined according to the principle of “decision points,” or specific locations where riders must make decisions regarding their direction of movement.

Information provided in this section illustrates typical decision points and provides a guide to fundamental sign requirements for all stations. Specific conditions may necessitate appropriate modification.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has created new signage requirements for many locations within stations. Specific areas where signage is affected by ADA have been noted in this section. For a fuller explanation, however, please refer to Section 7.

Diagram of Basic Sign Distribution .............................1.1

Street LevelTypical Plan and Examples ...................................................... 1.2Entry .......................................................................................... 1.3Restricted Entry ........................................................................ 1.4

Fare Control AreaTypical Plan and Examples ...................................................... 1.5Typical Elevations .................................................................... 1.6High Entrance Turnstiles ans High Exit Turnstiles.................. 1.7

Mezzanine/PassagewayTypical Plan and Examples ...................................................... 1.8Signs for Entering Passengers .................................................. 1.9Signs for Exiting Passengers .................................................. 1.10

Platform LevelTypical Plan and Examples .................................................... 1.11Signs for Entering Passengers ................................................ 1.12Station Identification............................................................... 1.13Signs for Exiting and Transferring Passengers ...................... 1.14

Section 1System Overview

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MTA Sign Manual System Overview Diagram of Basic Sign Distribution

Note: See Section 7 for Braille/Tactile sign requirements.

Column ID(every other columnon both sides)

Platform Edge-----(Train Information Sign)

Mezzanine/Passageway

HEET’s

Exit/Transfer

IslandPlatform

Customer Information Center (CIC)

Street Exit

Wayfinding Signs

Wayfinding Signs

Station Name

Exit/Transfer

Paid Area

SidePlatform

Braille-Tactille

Entry Station Identification

Service Boothor Kiosk

Platform Edge(Train Information Sign)

Passageway

Street Level

Platform Edge(Train Information Sign)

Braille-Tactile

Fare Array

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewStreet Level Typical Plan and Examples

3

41

5

2

742 St-Bryant Park StationB D F V

Enter with or buy MetroCard at all times or see agent at 42 Street & 6 Avenue

742 St-Bryant Park Subway Station

B D F V Enter with or buy MetroCardat all times or see agent at42 St & 6 Av

6

5

4

2

1

3

Subway

6

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewStreet Level Entry

Canal St StationA C E

This illustration shows a typical station entrance where signage originally appeared on outside railings as well as on the back and front of the panel at the entrance.To integrate this type of station into the standardized sig-nage system:1. The side railings will carry the identification sign “Subway,” indicating the immediate entrance on the out-side only. Side railing identification signs shall also bear the MTA New York City Transit signature, placed in the lower right-hand corner of the sign (see p.3.1 for specifica-tions).2. Station and line identification will be represented on the panel facing the passenger as he or she enters the station. It will also appear on the reverse side of the same panel. This panel also contains any qualifications, such as service in one direction only. See Section 7 for additional ADA-required signs.

This illustration shows the architectural structure of a typi-cal elevated station. In integrating this type of station into the standardized system, all station and line identification will be represented on a panel at the top of the entrance.

This illustration shows a typical entrance through a building. This signage should always appear at the line of the entrance (not recessed). It should contain the same information as other entrances. For part-time entrances (see page 1.5), the sign includes the hours the entrance is open, whether a customer needs to have a MetroCard or can buy one to enter, the hours an agent is on duty and the nearest entry where an agent is available full-time.

Note: A blank porcelain sign is to be placed on back of the subway entrance identification sign.

Subway

Simpson St StationDowntown only

2 5

742 St-Bryant Park Subway Station

B D F V Enter with or buy MetroCardat all times or see agent at42 St & 6 Av

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewStreet Level Restricted Entry

To prevent a customer’s mistaking an exit for an entrance, signage will appear on the side railings and on both sides of the panel above the exit steps when room permits. These signs consist of panels with the words “No Entry” and a prohibitory icon in red.

For part-time entrances, a sign should be placed on the concrete base of the railing over the stairs. This is called the coping and the sign is called the coping sign. The sign includes the hours the entrance is open, whether a customer needs to have a MetroCard or can buy one to enter, the hours an agent is on duty and the nearest entry where an agent is available full-time.

When room permits. show entrance information on side railing sign also.

No EntryUse entrance at Metropolitan Av

No EntryUse entrance at Metropolitan Av

Enter with MetroCard at all times orsee agent at Greenwich & Rector StsEnter with MetroCard at all timesor see agent at Greenwich St

Rector St StationTo South Ferry

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewFare Control Area Typical Plan and Examples

Service Booth

9 1

10

11

12

8

65

4

2

5

3

7 7

1 Rules of Conduct

2 Customer Information Center see page 4.13

Rules of Conduct see page 3.9

53 St & 5 AvNE Corner

3

53 St & 5 AvSE Corner

4

5

EEntry Uptown &QueensV

6

7

Exit8

12

10

11

53 St & 5 Av

MetroCardEntry

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewFare Control AreaTypical Elevations

Unpaid Side

WR1Entry

Exit South FerryWhitehall StState St

M1M6M15

Service Exit

Push Bar for Emergency ExitAlarm will Sound

EMERGENCY EXIT


EMERGENCY EXIT

Paid SideAgent on Duty

Service EntryTo use this gate:1. Wait on line and inform Station Agent in Booth2. With Agent watching, swipe MetroCard at turnstile and rotate arm for3. Proceed to gate and wait for Agent to activate gate

All EmployMust Swip

EMERGENCY EXIT

Push Bar for Emergency ExitAlarm will Sound Push Bar for Emergency Exit

Alarm will Sound

Service Exit

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewFare Control Area Typical High Entrance Turnstilesand High Exit Turnstiles

Unpaid Side

Paid Side

To control customer flow, signs should be placed above entrances and exits as illustrated below. MetroCard Entry signs indicate appropriate entries.

Enter by swiping here

No EntryNo Entry


EMERGENCY EXIT

Exit

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewMezzanine/PassagewayTypical Plan and Examples

2a&b 2a&b 2a&b

3a&b 3a&b3a&b

5a

5b

8b

8a

8b

8a

8b

8a1a 1b 4b4a

7b7a6

1a

3a

2a

5b

4a

6

7a

7b

8a

8b

1b

2b

3b

5a

4b

A C EDowntown& Brooklyn

Uptown& The Bronx L

16 Street8 Avenue

M20

A C EDowntown &Brooklyn L Downtown &

Brooklyn only

Uptown &The Bronx A C E

L 14 Street8 Avenue A C E

LA C EM2016 Street

8 Avenue14 Street8 Avenue

M14M20

L Downtown &Brooklyn only

M14M20

14 Street8 Avenue

16 Street8 Avenue

M20A C E

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewMezzanine/PassagewaySigns for Entering/Exiting/Transfering/ADA Passengers

8

7b

7a

2

1a

1b

3a 3b

11

8

10a9

6

4

10b

10a

10b

12a & 12b

Exit SouthFerry

WhitehallStreet

WR1

WR1Entry

WR1

1Uptown &The Bronx

Uptown &The Bronx 1

1Exit

Exit Elevator to South Ferry West side of Whitehall St

Customer AssistanceIntercom

1Exit M1 M6 M15South Ferry

Elevator to 1

WRExit M1 M6 M15Whitehall St

Customer AssistanceIntercom

WR Exit

1Elevator to

RWhitehall StElev to

SouthFerry

Exit M1M6M15

South FerryWhitehall StState St

1a

1b

2

3a

3b

4

5

6

7a

7b

8

10b

9

10a

12a

11

12b

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewMezzanine/PassagewaySigns for Exiting Passengers

For exiting passengers, the sign sequence is the reverse of that for entering passengers’ signs. Where a stair leads to all exits, only the word “Exit” with the appropriate directional arrow is used then differentiation of multiple exit options is made on sub-sequent signs.

Exit

South FerryWhitehall St

Elevator to South FerryWest side of Whitehall St

Staten Island FerryWhitehall Street M1 M6 M15

WRWhitehall St

Staten Island FerryWhitehall Street M1 M6 M15

Where there is a choice of exits, appropriate information on the alternatives should be added.

At station exits, specific information regarding the street-level intersection should be added. The name of the street always appears first.

At stations where passengers customarily transfer to buses or commuter rail to continue their trip (intermodal stations), appropriate bus or train information should be added.

Passengers exiting trains may want connection to another route in the same subway station complex rather than exiting the station. In this case, directional information to other train routes should be included with exit information (see page 1.15).

This is an example of a new “Exit” module being uswed where space is tight. Text for “Exit” should be 4 1/4” with 5” arrow.

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewPlatform Level Typical Plan and Examples

6a

2

4410

10

1a

1b

1a

1b

3 9 9

7 7

10

8

3 5544 55

5555 4444

6b

Two Track Platform

Single Track Platform

9 9 9 99 9

1a1b

2

3 4

Brooklyn Bridge4 5Uptown &

The Bronx viaLex Av Express

To Woodlawn-Jerome AvLate nights all local stops

To Eastchester-Dyre Avexcept late nights. PM rushhours also to Nereid Av

6Uptown &The Bronx viaLex Av Local

To Pelham Bay Parkor Parkchester,The Bronx

Weekday afternoonsPelham Bay trainsExpress in The Bronx

6BrooklynBridge

Astor Pl &Lafayette St

Do not enteror crosstracks

6a

7 9 10

8

CityHall

Lafayette StReade St

6b

6 54Express Local

CityHallAstor Place

5

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewPlatform Level Signs for Entering Passengers

The train information or platform edge sign is the final sign in the station entry sequence. It displays general destination/ direction information, route information, and detailed service information. It is located at the platform edge, parallel to the track near the foot (or head) of a staircase or escalator leading to the platform, and the entrances leading directly onto the platform in such areas which use high entrance turnstyles. It is repeated at all stairs leading to the platform (see page 3.2).

This sign is to be placed at both ends of the platform, installed on end of platform gates, to warn passengers not to proceed beyond that point. On side platforms, only one sign is required at either end. On island platforms, either one or two signs are to be placed at each end, depending on the distance between signs or the presence of any obstructions that would impair visibility fron one side or the other (see page 3.7).

54 To Woodlawn-Jerome Av.Late night upstairs onlocal track

To Dyre Av, The Bronxexcept late nights.PM rush also to 238 St

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewPlatform Level Station Identification

Numbered Station

Numbered and Named Station

Named Station

Bay Ridge AvenueRoosevelt Av Jackson

Heights

110Street

YorkStreet

14Street

UnionSquare

Secondary Station IdentificationTo reinforce the visibility of the station name in stations with columns, the station name is repeated in a smaller size on signs mounted on the columns. The signs are to be placed on both sides of every other column with the face of the sign oriented perpendicular to the track.

For stations whose names include both numbers and names, e.g., 14 St–Union Square, column ID signs should display each alternate name on every fourth column.

Primary Station IdentificationThe station name is to be mounted along the platform at 60’ intervals from the center. This sign should be installed so as not to be obscured by other signs, architectural conditions, or fixtures. On the primary station-identification sign, the name of the sta-tion should be spelled out in full. Abbreviations are permitted to designate Avenue or Street only where space is limited. Where the station also has a secondary name (e.g., 81 Street/Museum of natural History), the secondary name may be placed in smaller letters on the right side of the sign. Wall-mounted signs are allowed in special cases; never are signs to cover mosaic tiles. Contact Station Signage for details.

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MTA Sign Manual System OverviewPlatform Level Signs for Exiting and TransferringPassengers

Transfers to another route without paying an additional fare is indicated by the use of the appropriate route designator. If the transfer leads to service in both directions, only the route designator is used.

Exit

5 64

4Uptown &The Bronx

5

All stairs leading from the platform must be identified at the foot of the stairs. The sign must also contain the appropriate direc-tional arrow and the appropriate streets it leads to.

If the transfer is to service in one direction only, the direc-tion of service or destination should also be included.

Many stairs provide access to both exits and transfers. In these cases, the exit information always appears on the left, before the transfer information. The exit module may be shortened to accommodate limited space (see page 3.3).

Passengers descending stairs to island platforms see this sign to confirm travel information. It appears on back of exit sign.

ManhattanBrooklyn

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MTA Sign Manual Section 2Graphic Standards

Instructions and information for the creation and use of graphic standards for NYC Transit signs follow. Accurately designed signs help the MTA fulfill its commitment to improving the sys-tem and guiding the customer to or from the train with the cor-rect information when and where it’s needed. Strict adherence to these design standards is crucial to attaining that goal.

Basic Sign ModuleSpecifications .. .......................................................................... 2.1Uses ......................................................................................... 2.2-3

TypographyAlphabet ................................. .................................................... 2.4Technologies ...............................................................................2.5Size ...........................................................................................2.6-7

TextCapitalization, Punctuation, and Abbreviations .........................2.8Station Names and Abbreviations .........................................2.9-10General Abbreviations .............................................................. 2.11Destination/Directional Sign Nomenclature .......................2.12-13

ArrowDesign ................................... ....................................................2.14Art for Reproduction ................................................................2.15Dimensions and Orientation .....................................................2.16U-Turn .......................................................................................2.17Uses ...........................................................................................2.18

Route DesignatorsOverview ............................... ....................................................2.19Placement ..................................................................................2.20Layout ..................................................................................2.21-22Examples ...................................................................................2.23

ColorsColor Chart ........................... ....................................................2.24Examples ...................................................................................2.25

Symbols ....................................................................................2.26

Half Height .........................................................................2.27-29

Alternate Sign Heights ...........................................................2.30

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The module is the basic element of the sign system. It is made up of the following elements:A 1 1/2" black band: used for all signs except Type D (see pages 4.8–11, Pan-formed Hanging), where it is replaced by the sign hanger.B 1/8" white band: always used.C Message panel: generally black, but modules may be red for some specific signs (see page 2.25 and Section 3, Sign Layouts).

Sign Module Specifications

18 "

12"

1358 "

11 2 "A

B

C

12"

modules. Wherever possible any module containing text should be extended to the next whole foot before other elements are added.

This illustration shows a sign made up of multiple modules containing arrow, text, and a route designator. Note that the text modules have been extended to the next whole foot before adding other elements. In the layout and specification of sign sizes, text length must be measured accurately so an adequate number of modules is provided for. Blank modules should be used to separate different messages.

The standard sign module with the addition of text, route designator, directional arrow, or symbol is used alone or in combination to make up station signs. Blank panels are used to separate two different messages on the same sign.Overall length of sign panels is generally measured in increments of one foot (12"). Signs up to 8' long are fabricated as a single panel. For longer signs, place joint on a module division; joints should not break letters or words.Text may run across two or more

Sign Module Uses

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Low ceiling heights, which are common throughout the subway system, often require the use of reduced-size signs (half height) to maintain proper clearance (see pages 2.27–2.30).

Occasionally, because of limiting existing conditions, sign modules may be combined vertically as shown in this illustration. This situation is most frequently encountered at street level railings (see page 1.3). Note that all other graphic standards apply in this example.

Precise dimensions of sign modules may be varied to fit architectural features such as railings and existing sign frames. All graphic elements, however, should conform to standard sizes.Note that the 1 1/2" black band at the top of the sign remains constant and the 1/8" white band also remains constant.

Sign Module Uses

1 12"

18 "

varies

varies

Subway

12" 12" 12" Varies

1 12 "

18 "

varies

2 31

72 St StationDowntown only

6"

6" 6"6" 6" 6"6"

1 12 "

18 "

2 31Uptown

6"

ABCDEFGHIJKLM

NOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abccdefghijklmnopqrstuv

wxyz1234567890$(&.',;:-)

8" Letters – One line. Used for primary station-identification signs. The uppercase height of type is equal to the height of an upper case letter “X.” Lowercase letters are to be of the same type family and their size appropriate to the uppercase height.

4 1/4" Letters – One or two lines. Used for most directional and informational signage.

Typography Size

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8" 12"

112"1

8 "

12 "

12"

112"

"1 38

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12

4 14"

18 "

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3" Letters – Up to three lines; used for most descriptions requiring more than two lines of text. 3" letters are the minimum size for all overhead signage.

1 1/2" Letters – For five lines or fewer; used for informational signage such as warning and prohibitory signs.

Typography Size

12

810

"

12"

112"

18 "

3"

"

810

3"

"

810

3"

"12 "

12

34

"1

2 "

12"

112"

18 "

1

"

12 "

34

12 "1

"

34

12 "1

"

34

12 "1

"

12 "1

AbbreviationsAbbreviations are to be avoided. If it is necessary to abbreviate words due to space limitations, use only the official abbreviations found on pages 2.9-11. Abbreviations are used without punctuation.

PunctuationPunctuation is generally not used unless necessary for clarification (see pages 2.9-11).

CapitalizationUppercase and lowercase letters are to be used for all signs. Use of all capital letters is not allowed. In general, only the initial letter of a message or sentence is capitalized, with the exception of proper names.

Text Capitalization, Punctuation, and Abbreviations

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Uptown &The Bronx 4 5

Enter with or buy Metrocard at all timesor see agent at Lex Av

14 St-Union Sq

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Alabama Av Allerton AvAnnadale (SIR) Aqueduct-North Conduit Av Aqueduct Race Track Arthur Kill (SIR)Astor Place Astoria Blvd - Hoyt Av Atlantic (SIR)Atlantic AvAtlantic Av - Pacific St Avenue H Avenue I Avenue J Avenue M Avenue N Avenue P Avenue U Avenue XBallpark (SIR)Bay 50 St Bay Parkway Bay Ridge AvBay Terrace (SIR) Baychester Av Beach 25 St - Wavecrest Beach 36 St - Edgemere St Beach 44 St - Frank Av Beach 60 St - Straiton Av Beach 67 St - Gaston Av Beach 90 St - Holland Beach 98 St - Playland Beach 105 St - Seaside Bedford Av Bedford - Nostrand Avs Bedford Park Blvd Bergen St Beverley RdBeverly Rd Bleecker Street Borough Hall Botanic Garden Bowery Bowling GreenBriarwood - Van Wyck Brighton Beach Broad Channel Broad St Broadway

Archer Jamaica - Van Wyck Jay Street - MetroTechJefferson Av (SIR)Jefferson St Junction Blvd Junius StKings Highway Kingsbridge Rd Kingston Av Kingston - Throop Avs Knickerbocker Av Kosciuszko StLafayette Av Lawrence St – MetroTech Lefferts Blvd Lexington Av - 59 StLexington Av - 63 St Liberty Av Livonia Av Longwood Av Lorimer StMain St - Flushing Marcy Av Metropolitan AvMets - Willets Point Middletown Rd Montrose Av Morgan Av Morris Park Morrison Av - Sound View Mosholu Parkway Mt Eden Av Myrtle Av Myrtle Av - Wyckoff Av Myrtle - Willoughby AvsNassau (SIR)Nassau Av Neck Rd Neptune Av Nereid Av Nevins St New Dorp (SIR)New Lots Av New Utrecht Av Newkirk Plaza Northern Blvd Norwood Av Nostrand AvOakwood Heights (SIR)Ocean Parkway

East Broadway

Eastern Parkway - Brooklyn Museum Elder Av Elmhurst AvEltingville (SIR) Essex St Euclid AvFar Rockaway - Mott Av Flatbush Av - Brooklyn College Flushing Av Fordham Rd Forest Av Forest Parkway Franklin Av Franklin St Freeman St Fresh Pond Rd Ft Hamilton ParkwayFulton StGates Av Graham Av Grand Army Plaza Grand Av Grand CentralGrand Central - 42 St Grand St Grant AvGrant City (SIR)Grasmere (SIR)Great Kills (SIR) Greenpoint Av Gun Hill Rd Halsey St Hewes St High St - Brooklyn Bridge Houston St Howard Beach - JFK Hoyt St - Fulton Mall Hoyt - Schermerhorn StHuguenot (SIR) Hunters Point Av Hunts Point AvIntervale Av Jackson Av Jamaica Center - ....Parsons/

Broadway - Eastern Parkway Broadway - Lafayette StBroadway Nassau - Fulton St BroadwayJunctionBronx Park East Brook Av Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall Buhre Av Burnside Av Bushwick Av - Aberdeen StCanal St Carroll St Castle Hill Av Cathedral Parkway - 110 St Central AvCentral Park North - 110 St Chambers St Chambers St - World Trade Center Chauncey St Christopher Street - Sheridan Square Church Av City Hall Clark St Classon Av Cleveland St Clinton - Washington AvsConey Island - Stillwell AvCortelyou Rd Cortlandt St Court Square Court St Crescent St Cypress Av Cypress HillsDean St DeKalb Av Delancey St Ditmars Blvd Ditmas AvDongan Hills (SIR) Dyckman St Dyre AvEast 105 St East 143 St - St Marys St East 149 St East 180 St

Text Station Names

Union Sq Union St Union Turnpike - Kew Gardens Utica AvVan Siclen Av Vernon - Jackson AvsWall St West 4 St - Washington Sq West 8 St - NY Aquarium West Farms Sq - East Tremont Av Westchester Square Whitehall St - South Ferry Whitlock Av Wilson Av Winthrop Street Woodhaven Blvd Woodlawn World Trade Center Wyckoff AvenueYork StZerega Av1 Av103 St103 St - Corona Plaza104 - 102 St104 St - Oxford Av110 St 110 St - Cathedral Parkway 111 Street 111 St (Greenwood Av) 116 St 116 St - Columbia University 121 St 125 St 135 St 137 St - City College 138 St - Grand Concourse 138 St - 3 Av 14 St 14 St - Union Square 145 St 148 St 149 St - Grand Concourse 15 St - Prospect Park155 St 155 St - 8 Av 157 Street

Terminal 45 Road - Court House Square 45 St 46 St 46 St - Bliss St 47 St - 50 St - Rockefeller Center 49 St 5 Av5 Av - 53 St50 St 51 St 52 St - Lincoln Av 53 St 55 St 57 St 59 St 59 St - Columbus Circle 6 Av61 St - Woodside 62 St 63 Drive - Rego Park 65 St 66 St - Lincoln Center 67 Av 68 St - Hunter College 69 St - Fisk Av 7 Av71 St71 - Continental Avs - Forest Hills 72 St74 St - Broadway 75 Ave75 St - Elderts Lane 77 St 79 St 8 Av 8 St80 St - Hudson St 81 St - Museum of Natural History 82 St - Jackson Heights 85 St 86 St 88 St - Boyd Av 9 Av 9 St90 St - Elmhurst Av 95 St96 Street

161 Street - Yankee Stadium 163 St - Amsterdam Av 167 Street 168 Street 169 Street 170 Street 174 Street 174 St 175 St176 St179 St18 Av 18 St181 St182 - 183 Sts183 St190 St191 St2 Av 20 Av 205 St207 St21 St - Queensbridge 21 St - Van Alst 215 St 219 St 225 St 23 St 23 St - Ely Av 231 St 233 St 241 St 242 St 25 Av 25 St 28 St 3 Av 3 Av - 138 St3 Av - 149 St30 Av - Grand Av 33 St 33 St - Rawson St 34 St - Herald Sq 34 St - Penn Sta36 Av - Washington Av 36 St 39 Av - Beebe Av4 Av 40 St - Lowery St 42 Street - Bryant Park 42 St - Port Authority Bus

Old Town (SIR)Park PlaceParkchester Parkside Av Parsons Blvd Pelham Bay Park Pelham Parkway Pennsylvania AvPleasant Plains (SIR) President St Prince StPrinces Bay (SIR)Prospect AvProspect ParkQueens Plaza Queensboro PlazaRalph Av Rector St Richmond Valley (SIR) Rockaway Av Rockaway Blvd Rockaway Park - Beach 116 St Rockaway Parkway Roosevelt Av - Jackson Heights Saratoga Av Seneca Av Sheepshead Bay Shepherd Av Simpson St Smith - 9 St South Ferry Spring StSt. George (SIR) St. Lawrence AvStapleton (SIR)Steinway St Sterling St Sutphin Blvd Sutphin Blvd - Archer Av JFK Sutter Av Sutter Av - Rutland RdTimes Square - 42 St Tompkinsville (SIR)Tottenville (SIR)Tremont Av

Text Station Names

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*Not to be abbreviated when part of a proper name (e.g., Central Park South, West End Avenue, Central Park North, East End Avenue, etc.).

Afternoon/Evening/Night Amtrak Authority Avenue AvenuesBorough Boulevard Bridge Broadway Bronx Brooklyn Brooklyn Academy of MusicCenter College CornerEast* Express ExpresswayFort FridayHeightsInstituteJohn F. Kennedy Airport JunctionLaGuardia Airport LocalManhattan MTA Long Island Bus MTA Long Island Rail Road MTA Metro-North Railroad MTA New York City Transit Midnight Monday Morning Museum

pm Amtk Auth Av AvsBoro Blvd Br Bway Bx Bklyn BAMCtr Coll CorE Exp ExpwyFt FriHgtsInstJFK Airport JctnLGA Lcl(Do not abbreviate) LI Bus LIRR Metro-North NYC Transit Mid Mon am Mus

NJT or NJ Transit NYU NPk Pkwy Pl Plz PAQnsRdSt. Sat S Sq Stad SI Sta St Sts SunTerm Thurs Tues TpkeUnivWed Wknd W WTC

New Jersey Transit New York University North*Park Parkway Place Plaza Port AuthorityQueensRoadSaint Saturday South* Square Stadium Staten Island Station Street Streets SundayTerminal Thursday Tuesday TurnpikeUniversityWednesday Weekend West* World Trade Center

AbbreviationNameAbbreviationName

Text General Abbreviations

Station Location: QueensDirection of Travel: Queens-boundComment: Terminal in same borough as station, use name of last station in neighborhood

Station Location: The BronxDirection of Travel: Manhattan-boundComment: Use names of boroughs served

Consistent nomenclature is fundamental to an effective sign system. Determining nomenclature to describe service destinations for directional signs depends on:1. The station location.2. The direction of travel.This diagram, and the examples that follow, illustrate the approach to providing information on destinations. A general rule is to use the last station name when the station terminal is in the same borough as the station being signed; if the terminal is in a different borough from the station being signed, use the borough names through which the train travels.

Note: In Manhattan only, the use of Uptown or Downtown is also appropriate.

Text Destination/Directional Sign Nomenclature

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Brooklyn

Bronx

Manhattan

Whitehall St -South Ferry

Smith -9 St

Downtown &Brooklyn

To South Ferry

Uptown &The Bronx

Uptown &The Bronx

Queens

ToTimes Square

BrooklynSmith - 9 St

To Times Sq -Manhattan

To Flatbush Av - Brooklyn College

To Main St -Flushing

To Main St -Flushing

To 241 St & Dyre Av

Manhattan &Brooklyn

Queens

Manhattan &The Bronx

5

2

2

2

3

3

G

G

7

1

1

1

ToTimes Square

2 3Manhattan &Brooklyn

7Main Street-Flushing

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Fare-control turnstile entrances should be identified with an overhead sign band containing the following information:1. The word “Entry.”2. Uptown, Downtown or other appropriate information if necessary (e.g., “To Brooklyn”). 3. The appropriate service.

Station Location: Upper ManhattanDirection of Travel: Lower Manhattan-boundComment: Terminal in same borough as station, use “Downtown” only

In Manhattan, use Uptown and Downtown as appropriateStation Location: ManhattanDirection of Travel: Bronx-boundComment: Terminal in borough different from station, use “Uptown” combined with “The Bronx”

Station Location: Manhattan (below 42nd St.)Direction of Travel: Brooklyn-boundComment: Terminal in borough different from station, use “Downtown” combined with “Brooklyn”

Text Destination/Directional Sign Nomenclature

1Uptown &The Bronx

1Downtown

Downtown &Brooklyn 2 3

Entry Brooklyn &QueensG

The diagram below illustrates the standard arrow located in the basic module and is used for all NYC Transit subway signs. For graphic consistency, only this arrow is to be used. Arrows from any other source must match this one exactly in contour, weight, and length. Only one arrow per module is used.

Arrow Design

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90°

2° 2°

5 16"6

"1

4

2

1

1

1

12"

12"

10"

"

18"

" 2 14"

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The arrow on this page may be used for reproduction. The cross hairs and centerline symbols are for positioning only and are not to be reproduced.

Arrow Art for Reproduction

Up (or, when reversed, down or straight ahead) Turn right (or left when reversed)

Diagonal (up right or left, down right or left, or bear right or left)

Arrow Dimensions and Orientation

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1

1

1

18 "

12"

"

"

12 "

10 "

18 "

1""1

12 "

"10

18"

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On signs where the “U-turn” arrow is used, arrows that point in standard directions (up, down, left, right, etc.) must be of equal weight to the U-turn arrow, as in the illustration at left.

In situations where a reverse direction is appropriate, a “U-turn” arrow may be used to direct customers to turn and walk in the opporsite direction.

Arrow U-Turn

1

1

1

18 "

10.18"

"

"

12 "

10 "

.91" .91"

1.50"1.50"

4.25"

4.91"

1.25"

1

1

1

18 "

"

"

12 "

10 "

1.50"1.25"

4.25"

2.97" 2.97"6.06"

The arrow is generally located to the left of other information on the sign, except for the right pointing arrow.

When two directions are given

on the same sign, separate them with a full 12" blank module.If the sign contains more than one arrow, the right-pointing arrow may be placed on the right.

When space limitations do not permit the use of a blank panel to separate messages, a 1/8" vertical white line should be used instead.

An arrow may appear on the right when there are two means of reaching the same destination or when a site-specific situation warrants it.

Arrow Uses

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18 "

A C 1

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The porcelain enamel colors used for the discs and diamonds should match as closely as possible the Pantone Matching System (PMS®) colors given for each symbol (see page 2.24). Sign fabricators should submit swatches of each color for approval to NYC Transit. All letters or numbers appear as white dropouts except for the N, and R lines, which have a black letter. Routes are not to be designated IRT, IND, or BMT. All signs with reference to these names should be replaced.

To make mapping and signs comprehensible to passengers, each of the subway’s trunk lines is distinguished by its own color, and within each set of trunk lines, each route is accorded a letter or number from an alphanumeric system. Colors are assigned according to trunk lines based on the avenue of operation in Manhattan. Thus, trains that operate on Seventh Avenue (1, 2, 3, and 9) are red; on Eighth Avenue (A, C, E) are blue, etc. A disc or diamond symbol is used to designate the hours of service; a diamond signifies rush-hour service only; a disc signifies all other services, both full- and part-time.This system of colors, discs/diamonds, and letters/numbers is used on all directional signage, subway and bus maps, and on the trains themselves. On directional signage, discs and diamonds are arranged in alphabetical order from left to right, followed by numbers. When symbols are used on two rows, they should be arranged horizontally with care taken to keep color groups together on the same line.

Route Designators Overview

BA C DE F 1

QRNA C ES 2 3 91 7

Wherever possible, one route designator symbol per 12" module should be used on directional signs as shown above. On occasion, however, space limitations require smaller size symbols, in which case the layout to the left should be followed.

See page 2.22 for number/letter size.

Route Designators Placement

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511

2"

18"

578"

578"

6" 6" 6" 6"1

2" to Edge of text

Diag. 10 43 "

Diam. 1

0"

12" Module

511

8"

3"

12"

12 to Edge of text"

3" 3" 3"

18"

2 78"

6"

278"

5"43 4"

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On platform-edge train information signs and other instances where route designators are used as part of a line of 3" text, a 3 1/2" diameter route designator should be used.

On occasions when a 10" diameter route designator cannot be accommodated on a full-size sign panel and a 4 3/4" diameter bullet appears visually too small, a 6" diameter bullet on a 12" panel may be substituted.

Route Designators Layout

A C E

34 StreetStation

To Pelham Bay Parkor East 177 St-Parkchester.Late nights to Woodlawn here4

Letters are positioned top and bottom between guidelines and optically centered left to right. Letters which are not symmetrical may have to be shifted one way or the other to appear centered. The letter height is based on the uppercase letter “X.” Rounded letters such as “C” or “S” will ride slightly beyond the guidelines.

Route Designators Layout

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Guideline

Guideline

5 516"

10

21132"

21132"

Guideline

Guideline

5516"

10

21132"

21132"

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A CB D E

F G J L M

N Q R S V

W Z 1 2 3

4 5 6 6 7

7

Colors in subway signs designate function. Route designator colors correspond to the NYC Transit subway map and are based on avenues of operation in Manhattan. Sign colors are used to distinguish general informational and directional signs (black) from exit and warning signs (red). All text is white, except as noted. Permanent signs in the subway system are made of steel with a porcelain enamel matte finish. Exceptions to this, for temporary signs only, are the use of adhesive-backed vinyl, sheet metal, and embedded fiberglass, with silk-screened colors. In addition to signage, other elements are subject to color standards indicated in the chart below.

Colors Color Chart

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Graphic Elements Sign Elements

Exit ModuleWarning Signs

W

V

Q

5 6

2 3

4 6

B

A C

D

E

G

L

R

S

7 7

F

N

ZJ M

1

PMS® Colorsfor Porcelain Enamel

430 GreyWhite Text

300 BlueWhite Text

165 OrangeWhite Text

376 LimeWhite Text

154 BrownWhite Text

116 YellowBlack Text

185 RedWhite Text

355 GreenWhite Text

PMS® PurpleWhite Text

PMS® YellowBlack Plane

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MTA Sign Manual Graphic StandardsColors Examples

Prohibitory SignsBackground: Red Text: White

Exit SignBackground: Red Text: White

Informational and Directional SignsBackground color: Black Text: White Route Designators: See color chart, page 2.24

EEntryWhite Black Blue

White

WhiteBlack

RedWhite


WhiteRed

Black

��

Black

WhiteRed

��

Customer Assistance Intercom SignBackground: Red Text: White

Symbols

In an effort to standardize the increasing use of symbols in subway signage, a symbol module has been introduced. This module will serve to identify such information as bus routes, public toilets, or other services which may be introduced in the future. The basic icon is 4" by 4" on directional signs and 6" by 6" when mounted onto structures. The appropriate symbol is shown in black inside a white square with rounded corners, if any. See Section 7 for additional information on the use of universal mobility-impaired symbols. The wheelchair symbol is called an ISA or International Symbol for Accessibility and is used to designate routes and facilities (e.g., elevators, service gates, etc.) that are accessible to the disabled.

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Low ceiling heights are common throughout the subway system, requiring the use of reduced-height signs. Signs of this size provide optimum location of passenger information and insures that the 6’-8" clearance from floor to bottom of sign is maintained (see page 4.15).

The basic sign module for half-height signs is 6" by 6". Except for the module size, all dimensions remain the same as for full-size signs. Color and other specifications also remain the same. Dimensions for graphic elements are given on the following pages. The overall length of half-height signs is to be rounded up to the nearest 6".The sign module is the basic graphic element of the sign system. It consists of the following elements:A 1 1/2" black band; used for

all signs except Type D (see Pan-formed—Hanging, Section 4), in which it is replaced by the sign hanger.

B 1/8" white band; always used.

C Message panel; generally black, but may be red for some specific signs. (See page 2.25 and Section 3, Sign Layouts).

Half Height

112"

6"

A

B

C 6"

758"

18 "

12" Module6" 6" 24" Module6"

6"7 5

8 "11

2"

2 31UptownExit

6"Fulton St open M-F 7am-7pm or exit at center of platformExit

3" Letters - The primary size for text is 3" cap height letters, except for the Exit sign which should be 4 1/4". For half-height signs the arrow

should be photographically reduced from full-size artwork. (Note: reduction is not 50%.)

Half Height2.28

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12 "

12 "

3" 6"

112"

18 "

38"

38"

5"

12"1

18"

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the size illustrated at left. Discs and diamonds should be photographically reduced from full-size artwork.

The exit panel for half-height signs is 6" high by 12" wide. Text is 4 1/4" cap height.Route designators are used in

Half Height

Exit1

2"

1"

6"

112"

12"

12"

4 14"

18"

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Reduced Height SignsReduced height 9 5/8" signs are used where there is low clearance, but more information is needed than will fit on a 7 5/8" sign. (Sign must maintain a 6' 8" clearance).

Oversized SignsIn situations where the necessary information cannot be contained on a standard 12" high panel, the alternate full-height sign (17 5/8" total height) may be used.

Alternate Sign Heights

Woodhaven Blvd StaEnter with or buy MetroCard at all timesor see agent at Woodhaven Blvd

ZJ

WoodhEnter withtimes or se

112"

18 "

17 58 "

16"

112 "

958 "

"8742 Street & 6 Avenue, Bryant Park24 hour booth

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MTA Sign Manual Section 3Sign Layouts

This section contains layouts for certain signs that require more information than the signs discussed in Section 2. It also contains layouts for certain other signs commonly used throughout the system.

Subway Entrance Identification .......................................... 3.1

Platform EdgeRoute Information..................................................................... 3.2

Exit ........................................................................................... 3.3

Bus Information ..................................................................... 3.4

DoorsLavatories.................................................................................. 3.5Facilities .................................................................................... 3.6

Prohibitory .............................................................................. 3.7

Trailblazer Lavatories/Elevators ......................................... 3.8

Rules of Conduct ................................................................... 3.9

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsSubway Entrance Identification

varies

6"

varies

13 1 2/ " 1 3 4/ "

1 3 4/ "

Subway

The MTA logo and agency signature are only to be reproduced from artwork provided by the MTA New York City Transit Customer Service Department. The NYC Transit lock-up is available in both digital and hard copy formats.

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsPlatform Edge Route Information

The platform-edge train information sign provides service information for all trains stopping at a particular platform.

These signs consist of three parts:

A The destination/direction information carried through from passageway/mezzanine signage.

B The appropriate route designator or designators.C Service information (see next page). For platforms where

more than one train stops, parts A, B, or C may have to be repeated.

Service information is provided by Operations Planning; accurate graphic standards are overseen by Station Signage (both are located at 2 Broadway, Manhattan).

Uptown &The Bronx viaLocal

To Pelham Bay Parkor East 177 St-Parkchester.Late nights to Woodlawn here

Weekday afternoonsPelham Bay trainsexpress in The Bronx

Uptown &The Bronx viaLex Av Express

To Woodlawn-Jerome Av,The Bronx.Late nights via local

To Dyre Av, The Bronxexcept late nights.PM rush also to E. 241 St

A Destination/Direction B RouteDesignator

C Service Information Module

72" minimum

A Destination/Direction B RouteDesignator

C Service Information Module 72" minimum

C Service Information Module B RouteDesignator

4

4

5

6

Used where several routes are served at the same platform edge.

Used where one route is served at a platform edge.

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsExit

tExi 9" 12"

2

Exit

12"

1

12"

7

24"

8

12"

1 "1

12"

18"5

8"

12"

14"4

38

12"

18"

Exit1

12"

4

18"5

8"

5"

14"

Standard Exit Sign Module - White text, red background.

Alternate Exit Sign Modules

Alternative exit sign modules may be used in locations such as platforms where space does not permit the use of a longer sign (see page 1.11 for more information).

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsBus Information

12"

3"

112"

12"

3"

3"

18"

12"

Bx1M1N2

4"

12"

3"

3"

810"

810"

Q4Q83

Q84Q30

Q31Q99

Intermodal information is to be included in all new subway signage. The information will be incorporated into control area “Exit” signage to direct passengers to bus stops in the vicinity of each exit. Bus information may also be used on mezzanine-level directional signs where passengers can exit for various buses at one end of the station or the other.

The bus information will consist of a 12” module containing the bus module according to the standards for symbol signs. This module will be followed by a panel giving the route numbers of the buses that stop near that exit. The bus numbers will consist of the route number and the borough prefix for each route. The icon and bus numbers are 3” in height.

The borough prefixes are:

B-BrooklynBx-BronxM-ManhattanQ-QueensS-Staten IslandN-Nassau County

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsDoors Lavatories

5' 4"

Men

WOMEN

Restroom Closed12 midnight-5am


MEN


MEN/WOMEN

12” x 18”Text=1.5", 1"

12” x 18”Text=1.5", 1"

12” x 20”Text=1.5", 1"

WOMENRestroom Closed12 midnight-5am

MEN


MEN/WOMEN


12” x 18”Text=1.5", 1"

12” x 18”Text=1.5", 1" 12” x 20”

Text=1.5", 1"

5" x 6" 5" x 6" 5" x 6"

WOMEN-xpn6

MEN-n6

MEN-n6

MEN/WOMEN-n60-xpn6

Braille/Tactile(right of door latch)

Add wheelchair-accessible symbol when appropriate. See Section 7 for additional information on universal-access requirements.

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsDoors Facilities

Line Manager

Line Manager

414"

12"

Offices which are not accessible to the public should have Type A porcelain enamel signs on the face of the door. Sign size is to be 4 1/4” X 12” with 1” text.

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsBus Information


12"

112"

12"

White text

Red background

"15

12"

"3

"3

"3

16"

18"

17 58"

BlackThis prohibitory sign must be placed adjacent to the platform edge at both ends of every platform. On island platforms a single sign may be used instead of signs on each side if the platform is tapered and a single sign would be easily visible.

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsLavatories/Elevators

To indicate the location of lavatories within a station, the “man” and “woman” icons will be used together on either a full-size or half-size panel. When the direction to the lav-atories is the same as that indicated by the directional arrow, no additional arrow is required.

Located on platform and/or mezzanine wherever elevator service is available.

Exit 40 St &Broadway

B D

Elevator to Mezz

12 " 1

2 "4" 4"

4"

"

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MTA Sign Manual Sign LayoutsRules of Conduct

White

Rules of Conduct

Black

For the safety and comfort of all passengers everybody must obey the rules. They're the law. Failure to pay the fare or violationof any other rule can result in arrest and/or ejection.

-No destroying subway property-No littering or creating unsanitary conditions -No smoking -No drinking alcoholic beverages -No panhandling or begging-No amplification devices on platforms-No more than one seat per person-No blocking free movement-No lying down-No unauthorized commercial activities-No entering tracks, tunnels and

non-public areas-No bulky items likely to inconvenience others-No radio playing audible to others

Blacksignature

background

text

Blacktext

Yellowband

1/2"

3/8"

1-3/8"

1"

22"

16 5/8"

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MTA Sign Manual Section 4

This section contains fabrication details for all types of signs: porcelain enamel Types A, C, D signs, illuminated lightposts and map cases. It also contains a section on site specifications for sign installation such as mounting heights, restrictions, clearances, etc.

Overview of Sign Types ......................................................4.1

Porcelain EnamelType A (single Steel Plate) Column-mounted ...............................................................4.2 Railing-mounted .............................................................. 4.3-5Type C (Pan-formed – Wall mounted) Normal.................................................................................4.6 Variants ................................................................................4.7Type D (Pan-formed) Ceiling-mounted ..................................................................4.8 Railing-mounted .............................................................4.9-11 Station Entry .....................................................................4.12

Customer Information Centers (CICs)Overview ................................................................................4.13

Installation DetailsFreestanding Information Kiosks ..........................................4.14Mounting Heights ..................................................................4.15Mounting Locations ...............................................................4.16Hanger Spacing Guide – Type D Sign ..................................4.17Construction Method Requirements ......................................4.18

Sign Fabrication and Installation Details

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Type A Sign Material: Steel Finish: Porcelain enamel Mounting: Studs, bolts Usage: Column signs Railings Slam Gates Doors Walls where Type C is not appropriate

Type C Sign Material: Steel Finish: Porcelain enamel Mounting: Custom bracket and accessory hardware as required Usage: Wall-mounted signs, railing signs

Type D Sign Material: Steel Finish: Porcelain enamel Mounting: Unistrut P-1000 headrail or custom hardware as required Usage: Ceiling-mounted signs Railing signs (Modified Type D) Note: 1 5/8” band is replaced by headrail for ceiling-mounted signs.

Overview of Sign Types

Porcelain EnamelType A – (Single Steel Plate) Column-mounted

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A1 - Column-Mounted Sign

2" 2"

2"

2" 2"

2"

2"

11

2"

18"

"12

(var

ies)

14"

90°

Direction of Travel

Column mounting on Flange1/4" Ø threaded stud welded to sign plate.hex. nut and steel washers

Elevation

Porcelain enamel on 14 ga. steel

1/4" machine strap

max.

14 ga. steel enam. sign

Column mounting on riveted flange1/4" Ø threaded stud welded to sign plate.hex. nut and steel washer

Column mounting on Web2/14" x 2" steel strap2 min. per sign

Thickness of wood = heights of rivet head plus 1/8" minimum.

Porcelain enamel on 14 ga. steel

Column mounting on all round columnsMasonry, terracotta or stainless steel clad column

Porcelain enamel on 14 ga. steelsign formed to fit Ø of column

Sign to be installed beginning at center line of column, perpendicular to track. All graphicssame as for flat sign.

Edge of platform

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MTA Sign Manual Sign Fabrication and Installation DetailsPorcelain EnamelType A – (Single Steel Plate) Railing-mounted

A2 - Railing Type Sign

Sign width

New sign to be porcelain enamel on14 ga. steel, Type A

Existing hand rail height

A

Section(Enlarged)

A

Porcelainenamel sign

New sign to be porcelain enamel on14 ga. steel, Type A

Existing hand railwidth

A

Section(Enlarged)

A

Existing handrailconstruction

Section(Enlarged)

A

A

1/4" x 2" galv. steel bar (horiz. & vert.) - butt weld grind flush (prime and paint black)

14 ga. porcelain enamel steel, Type A sign (oneor both sides)

Weld new assemblyto existing handrail

1/4" Ø threaded stud weldedto sign plate. Stain. stl. hexnut. lead & stain. stl. washers8" o.c. (typical)

Weld

Weld

Sign Type A porcelain enamel on 14 ga. steel

Butt weld - grind flush (horiz. & vert.)

1/4" x 2" galv. stl. flat bar (horiz. & vert.)

Sign height



Elevation

Elevation

Elevation

Porcelain EnamelType A – (Single Steel Plate) Railing-mounted



A

Type A SignPorcelain enamel on 14 ga. steel

Butt weld - grind flush (horiz. & vert.)

1/4" Galv. stl. flat bar (horiz. & vert.)

Weld

Weld

1/4' Ø threaded stud welded to sign plate.Stain. Stl. Hex. nut. lead& stain stl. washers8" o.c. (typical)

1/4" x 2" Galv. stl. flat bar (horiz. & vert.) Buttweld & grind flush.Prime and paint black.

14 ga. stl. porcelain enamel steel, Type A sign

Weld new assembly toexisting handrails atall horizontalmembers

Section(Enlarged)

A

Install new assemblyaround exist. elect.conduit & clamp

Type A Sign


Elevation

MTA Sign Manual 4.4

1" x 1" x 3/16" Angle

3/4" x 3/16"

1/2" x 1 1/2"

Countersunk Screw

2 Porcelain Signson 12 ga. steel(Back to back)

Roundhead Screw

A

A

A

A

A

1" x 1" x 3/16" Angle

3/4" x 3/16"

1/2" x 1 1/2"

Countersunk Screw

2 Porcelain Signson 12 ga. steel(Back to back)

Roundhead Screw

Section A–A

Section A–A

Subway

A

Canal St StationA C E

Subway

14 St Station2 31

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Sign Fabrication and Installation DetailsPorcelain EnamelType A – (Single Steel Plate) Railing-mounted

KA Railing Type SignA-7

MTA Sign Manual

KA Railing Type SignA-6

Porcelain EnamelType C – (Pan-formed – Wall-mounted) Normal



112"

12"

18"

(varies)

constant

constant

(varies)

E

paint matte black

porcelainenameled on 16 ga. steel

steel clip

steel formed filler

1/4-20 tapped holeunder each clip.Clip is pulled down with 1/4-20 hexagon head machine boltbearing on wood template to protectenameled surfaces.Bolt will be withdrawnwhen clip is in lowered postion

1" x 3/8" slottedhole in flange under each clip

angle clip

lock & graphitedfiber washers

wall finish

3/4"

3/4"

3/4"

2 1/

2"1

1/2" 5/8"

2 +

1" x 3/8" slotted hole in flangeunder each clip

1/4"-20 tapped holeunder each clip

lock & graphitedfiber washers

Indented steelclip and steelformed filler to forma slip-proof lock

1/4" x 2" slottedhole in 11 ga.angle clip

angle clip

steelformed filler

steel clip

steelformed filler

Indent steelclip and steelformed filler to forma slip-proof lock

angle clip

wall finish

porcelainenamel on 16 ga. steel

clip before locked position clip in locked position

16 ga. steelformed filler

wall finishlock & graphited fiberwashers

1/4-20 tappedhole at bottomof each clip1" x 3/8 slottedhole in flangeunder each clip

porcelainenamel on 16 ga. steel

Methods of fasteninghollow tile 1/4" toggle bolts*masonry 1/4" bolt and expansion shield*wood #12 round head wood screws*metal 1/4" machine screws*

*stainless steel

C

E

D D

E

F

C

C

F

ElevationSection C • C

Section F • FSection D • D

Section E • E

MTA Sign Manual 4.6


Sign Fabrication and Installation DetailsPorcelain EnamelType C – (Pan-formed – Wall-mounted) Variants

B A

B

A

Section(Enlarged)

ASection(Enlarged)

B

Section(Enlarged)

ASection(Enlarged)

B

varies - (seesign schedule)

type C modifiedsign

2" x 2" x 3/8" ga.steel (typical) welded to exist plat. rail. at allhorizontal members

platform

3' 6

" +

platform

5' 6

" co

nsta

nt

varies - seesign sched.

caulk perimeter ofback plate to sign

12 ga. galv. sheetsteel backplate

2" x 2" x 3/8" galv. stl.(typical) welded to exist. plat. railingat all horizontalmembers

1/4" ø stainless stl. self tap spanner head screw 8" o.c.using copper & leadwashers

weld to existhandrail

exist. plat.railing

3/16" ø deepholes 12" o.c.drill holesbefore porc.enam. isapplied

Type C mod.w/inscription

varie

s


1"1"

T conn.

exist.pipe ø

exis

t.p

ipe

ø

sign 1"

both endsconstant

varies

exist hand rail

note: type Csign modified

1" x 1/2" x 1/8" U stl. galv.length to match sign

inscription side

1/4" ø stain. st. self tap spanner head screw 8" o.c. using copper & lead washers16 ga. galv. stl. cont. cleatstop & bott. - weld to panel

14 ga. steel clos. plateporcelain enamel, color black

Type C sign

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for 2' sign

for 4' sign

for 6' signfor 8' sign

1 1/2"

12"

18"6"

9"

2 1/2"

weld 4 sides3/8" bolt & lock washer

1" x 1" x 11 ga. steel tubehangers - paint matte black including cap plates12 ga. headrail (unistrutp. 1000 or app'd equal)

3"

varies

weld

paint matte black all around

closurestrip

provideend capsat eachend withset screws

1/8" threadcuttingsteel screwswith lead& copperwashers(8" o.c. max.)

sign length varies

Note: when inscription is on one side only, reverse is to be black porcelain enamel.

18 ga. steel enameled signInscription on one

or both sides

3" x 6" x 5/16"steel cap pl.

3/8" ø bolt in steel or 3/8" ø exp. boltin conc. or beam clamp (chip & patch conc.) as directed by eng.

1" x 1" x 11 ga.steel tube hanger -paint matte black

12 ga. headrail(unistrut p - 1000or app'd equal) paint matteblack all aroundlead washer &copper spacersee detail

1/2" bolt equally spaced2 req. for 1' & 2' long sign3 req. for 4' long sign4 req. for 6' long sign6 req. for 8' long sign

18 ga. steel withporcelainenamel finish

slot panat bolt(see detailat right)

weld 4 sides

1" x 3" x 1/4" bentplate weldedto 3" x 6" plate

3/8" bolt &lock washer

weld 4 sides

1 1/2"

1 5/8"

1"

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1/4"

5/8"

1 1/2"

1 5/8" 1 1/8"

1 1/4"

5/8"

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outer pan

Note: where headroom is insufficient for use of hangers, mountheadrail directly to ceiling.

Elevation

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Detail of Bolt Slotsat Top of Pans


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Exist. steel ) frameto be removed andreplaced with new galv.steel ) frame (same size). Method of fastening to be sameas existing. Prime &paint frame black.

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1/4" ø spanner head stain.stl. self-tapping screws withwashers 8" o.c.

Continuous 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1/8"galv stl. ) ’s (2 per side)prime and paint frame black

Fill with rigid insulation

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3/8" ø galv. boltswith lock washers & (2)nuts per bolt. (typ.)

Galv. TS. 2" x 4" x 1/4"(tube is to be continuousthrough galv. TS 5" x 3" x 3/8"post.)

Galv. TS. 5" x 3" x 3/8"

signpanel

signpanel

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(4) 5/8" galv. thrubolts w/ lock washers & (2) nuts per bolt

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galv. TS 5" x 3" x 1/4"

3"

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galv. TS 2" x 4" x 1/4"

galv. TS 5" x 3" x 3/8"

Type D modified sign

galv. TS 5" x 3" x 1/4" (prime andpaint black)

galv. 1/4" ø flat head self-tappingsheet metal screws 12 o.c.

galv. 16 ga. continuous steel

butyl rubber caulking between sign& closure piece

galv. 1/2" ø x 3" steel studs end welded to tube - 12" o.c.


provide 5/8" ø holes in bottomof sign for 1/2" ø studs

galv. TS 5" x 3" x 3/8" (prime & paint black)

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3" x 3" x 1/2"stl. clip anglewelded tovert. member

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Type D sign modified(without headrail)

Post strap, min. of4 per sign

set sign at dim. noted oralign with similar existingsigns remaining

existing platform

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1/4" ø galv. steel self-tapping sheet metal screws

18 ga steel porcelainenamel sign

Underside of steelor concrete

3/8" ø bolt in steel or3/8" exp. bolt in concreteor beam clamp

1" x 4" x 5/16" steelcap plate

1" x 1" x 11 ga steeltube hangers. Paintmatte black, incl.cap plates

Note: where this method ofinstallation is selected, signplate must include 1 1/2" blackband at top.

Elevation

D6 Half-Height Sign Alternate Mounting

Elevation

Porcelain EnamelType D – (Pan-formed) Station Entry

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Existing or newframe width

Existing or newframe height

New sign to be 14 ga. porcelain enamel steel

Existing lightingNote: new sign mountingto be constructed so asnot to interfere with existingconduit.

New sign to be 14 ga. porcelain enamel steel

Note: where inscription appears on one face only, opposite face to have porcelain enamel finish, color black.

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MTA Sign Manual Customer Information Centers (CICs)Overview

The Customer Information Center (CIC) is a group of frames permanently affixed to available wall space located near a booth or kiosk in the unpaid full time fare control area. The decision to install in part-time control areas depends on field conditions. The location is based on passenger traffic and flow, visual harmony with surroundings, whether it’s within sight of booth agent or kiosk, and availability of wall space.

The typical CIC display consists of the following items: 1. Neighborhood Institutional Directory

2. Neighborhood Map 3. Subway Map 4. Service Information Board with Take-One’s

Neighborhood Institutional Directories are installed at stations where an institution exists. In stations where there is no room for a full Customer Information Center, install just a Neighborhood Institutional Directory and Neighborhood Map in close proximity to the booth or kiosk. At intermodal transfer stations, a bus map will also be installed.

The Neighborhood Institutional Directory is described on page 5.2.

Note: For any questions call Stations Department.

Installation DetailsFreestanding Informational Kiosks

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MTA Sign Manual Sign Fabrication and Installation DetailsInstallation Details Mounting Heights

Ceiling-Hung Sign

Wall- or Fence-Mounted Sign Note: For additional installation requirements for ADA compliance refer to Section 7.

Note: Height may be varied for best fit with existing architectural finish. Max: 5'4", Min: 3'4"

Column-Mounted Sign

Installation DetailsMounting Locations

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EQ EQ

60' o.c. preferred for spacingof Station Name signs

Column signs on every other column (both sides)

Hang sign below bottom of beams.Never up in coffer.

96 Street 96 Street

Stagger location of Train Information and Station Name signs so they do not overlap. Center signs in structural bays.

Note: Brackets for any ceiling-hung signage should be rotated and mounted perpendicular to signs to avoid any swinging or bending.

Preferred Sign Location

1. Preferred location, if headroom is sufficient2. Alternative location, traffic from below3. Alternative location; traffic from left.

Coordination of Signs and Structures

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3

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MTA Sign Manual Graphic StandardsInstallation Details Hanger Spacing Guide—Type D Sign

6" minimum

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5' 0" span maximum

Headrail andhangers

Type D Sign

2' - 0" 5' - 0" 2' - 0"

1' - 0" 5' - 0" 1' - 0"5' - 0"

2' - 6" 5' - 0" 2' - 6"

2' - 0" 2' - 0"5' - 0"5' - 0"

5' - 0"5' - 0"2' - 6" 2' - 6"

3' - 0" 5' - 0" 5' - 0" 5' - 0" 3' - 0"

1' - 6" 5' - 0" 5' - 0" 5' - 0" 5' - 0" 1' - 6"

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1. Shop DrawingsThe contractor shall furnish shop drawings which show full-size inscriptions of lettering for approval for signs as required.2. Steel Sign PlatesSteel plates shall be finished with porcelain enamel and shall be made of an approved low carbon, open-hearth steel, containing a low metalloid and copper content, and capable of retaining a nonmetallic, inorganic, fused coating on both sides. Gauge weight, gauge thickness and flatness of the uncoated sheet shall conform to the specifications prescribed in the latest edition of “Manufacturer’s Standard Practice” issued by the American Iron and Steel Institute.3. Porcelain Enamela. Porcelain enamel shall be impervious, inorganic glasses. All surfaces shall be prepared and porcelain enamel shall be applied by a recognized method and fired at

temperatures which will fuse the enamel glass to the surface of the metal and which will expel any volatile matter. Steel plates shall be given one coat of grip enamel on both the front and back surfaces and on all edges, and on the front surface one or more applications of cover coats of colors ad directed. Each color shall be fired separately and shall be uniform and even. The back surface and all edges shall receive a protective porcelain enamel coating over the ground coating, and such additional coats as may be necessary to counteract stresses that may be placed upon the steel plates because of the thickness of the enamel coating on the front surfaces.b. The porcelain enamel surfaces shall be uniformly finished and shall be free from bubbles, holes, bumps, or other blemishes and imperfections and surface defects.The total thickness of coatings shall be not less than

0.015 inch nor more than 0.035 inch on each side of the sheet, except on parts bearing several colors and on corners and returns. Porcelain enamel finish of 8 square feet or less shall not be distorted more than 1/4 of an inch from a true plane after installation. All porcelain enamel shall be acid-resisting and shall show no variations in color when submitted to standard tests for staining. All tests shall conform to the Porcelain Enamel Institute Standard Tests for Special Properties and Classifications. In general, the panels shall be finished in a minimum of two colors. Colors shall be uniform and even in color and shade.c. All porcelain should be matte finish.4. Hardware All bolts and screws shall be made of stainless steel unless otherwise indicated.Hangers, studs, clip angles and filler plates shall be galvanized

steel, commercial stock, M10-20, unless otherwise indicated. Gauge numbers shall be U.S. standard. Contractor shall submit samples of hardware for approval. Samples will be kept on file with the NYC Transit. Exposed fasteners shall be made tamperproof by an approved method.5. Removal of Existing SignsAll existing signs and hardware, including clips, screws, bolts, and hangers, shall be removed as indicated on contract drawing, or as directed by the engineer. Removed signs shall be delivered to the Transit Authority Museum, located at Schermerhorn Street, between Boerum Place and Court Street, Brooklyn, unless otherwise directed by the engineer. Existing tile or terra-cotta signs are not to be removed. Never cover mosaic tile bands with wall mounted-signs.

Installation DetailsConstruction Method Requirements

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MTA Sign Manual Section 5

This section addresses various special sign programs; off-hour waiting areas, identification signs for public institutions, and standards for temporary signs for use during construction.

Waiting Area ...........................................................................5.1Institutional ............................................................................5.2Temporary (Construction) ....................................................5.3

Special Signs

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The primary purpose of a waiting area is to reduce crime-related incidents within transit facilities by concentrating passengers in designated station areas (mezzanine paid areas and platforms) while they wait for trains. These areas are located where they can also be monitored by NYC Transit personnel (token booth agents, train dispatchers, etc.) and/or closed circuit television.

Space requirements for an off-hour waiting area is approximately 450 to 900 square feet (typically two or three fifteen-foot column bays on an island, side platform or mezzanine). In stations with two side platforms and no mezzanine, there should be an area on each platform. The designated area should be defined by a Type D sign (see page 4.8). the height of the sign should be 13 5/8" (as per NYC Transit standards for a Type D sign) and 8'0" in length, with 4 1/4" text for full size signs. In cases where this is

insufficient clearance to adhere to these standards, refer to the standards for reduced-height signs.

Each waiting area will have:1. Provision for a minimum of six seats;2. Additional lighting so that light levels are increased over ambient station levels, and both the waiting are and the graphics are clearly visible;3. Provision for CCTV, monitored by token booth agents and train annunciators; a talk-back system where applicable;4. Trash receptacle.All advertising, clocks, and other obstructions should be removed from inside the area and from the vicinity to allow clear visibility.

Waiting Area

Waiting area4 14"

12"

3"6"Waiting area Waiting area

Yellow Black type

YellowBlack type

Full Height Half Height

Institutional5.2


MTA Sign Manual Special Signs

It is the policy of NYC Transit to permit placement of signs bearing the name and location of qualified public institutions in the subway station closest to the institution.

The Neighborhood Institutional Directory is designed to be customer-friendly and to easily guide customers to their destinations for local hospitals, schools, tourist destinations, police and municipal services. The institutions pay a one-time fee per listing which includes their names, addresses and letter and number coded to the Neighborhood map. Signage is limited to 2 1/2” x 22” panels in the directory.

Applications for the installation of signs must be made in writing to:

MTA New York City Transit Marketing and Service Information Division Neighborhood Institutions Directory Program 2 Broadway, 14th Floor New York, New York 10004

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Temporary directional signs are often required during construction work when permanent signs are removed or obscured by barriers. To insure the integrity and effectiveness of signage during station construction, it is essential that temporary signs be consistent with permanent signage. Temporary signs should strictly conform to the graphic standards in this manual (see Sections 2 and 3). Major differences between temporary and permanent signage are in the materials used (temporary signs are made from a single sheet of prepainted aluminum with applied vinyl graphics, secured with temporary fasteners) and their sizes; because the areas in which they are placed are often confined, temporary signs may be smaller than permanent signs.

Trailblazers are often used as temporary signs to indicate alternate access to platforms when the normal access has been interrupted. They are placed on barricades or columns at frequent intervals for reinforcement of the message. Text is not used on trailblazers. If smaller signs than those shown below are required, use the specifications for half-height signs (see pages 2.27-30). Station Signage must review all temporary signs for consistency.

Materials and FabricationSign plate: 1/16” aluminum sheet metal with double-sided black enamel finish.1/4” holes drilled through four corners for attachment purposes.Use of adhesive is acceptable for mounting if necessary.Graphics2 mil permanent vinyl; use colors indicated on page 2.24.Laminate surface after application of graphics with 2 mil polyvinyl fluoride (Du Pont Kevlar or approved equal).

Note: A band and white stripe are not used with the following sizes:6” x 24” 6” x 36” 12” x 24” 12” x 36”

MTA Sign Manual NYC Transit Section 7 2009 Subway ADA Tactile-Braille Signage Overview

7.0

Tactile-Braille Signage StandardsTypography ........................................................................... 7.1Standard Module ................................................................... 7.2Tactile-Braille Typography Module ...................................... 7.3Diagram of Basic Sign Distribution ..................................... 7.4Tactile-Braille Street Entrance ........................................... 7.5-6Tactile-Braille Fare Control Area ......................................... 7.7Tactile-Braille Lavatory Sign................................................ 7.8Tactile-Braille Mounting Heights ......................................... 7.9

On July 26, 1990, President Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The law, which pro-tects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities, is the most sweeping legislation of its kind ever enacted.

The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with dis-abilities in employment, government services, public accom-modations and commercial facilities. Regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), specify requirements for new construction and alterations of office and transportation facilities, including specifications for signage. All of NYC Transit's office and transportation facili-ties fall under ADA regulations.

In order to ensure compliance with ADA requirements, this section has been incorporated into the sign manual. Ultimately, all ADA compliance specifications will be included in the manual; they must be consulted on every signage project for which a work order or "notice to proceed" was issued on or after January 26, 1992.

ADA guidelines indicate that the signs designed for NYC Transit must meet the specifications in this section. Additionally, you must contact NYC Transit Station Signage Department (2 Broadway) before producing any Tactile-Braille signage outlined in this section.

Should you have any questions about interpretation of the information, please contact the NYC Transit attorney responsi-ble for ADA matters.

MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit ADA Tactile Braille Signage 2009 Subway Typography

7.1

Characters must be upper case and raised (protruding a minimum of 1/32".)

The cap height must be between 5/8" minimum and 2" maximum. Letterspacing should be open.

Helvetica Medium is the standard typeface for all sign graphics for NYC Transit.

The alphabet shown meets the ADA requirements for width to height and stroke to height ratio.

No other alphabet may be substituted.

All signs requiring Tactile type must also be accompanied by Grade 2 Braille which must be 24 point.

Grade 2 Braille – Actual size

Tactile

Helvetica Medium

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MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit ADA Tactile Braille Signage 2009 Subway Standard Module

Used for signs depicting Tactile-Braille information.

Note: Due to space limitations the standard module cannot always be used for Tactile-Braille signs.

6"

8"

7.2

MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit ADA Tactile-Braille Signage 2009 Subway Tactile-Braille Typography Module

7.3

5/8" letters will be used with 3/8" linespace. Letters must be raised a minimum of 1/32", be all caps and have open letterspacing.

Braille must be 24 pts.

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1/2"

1/2"

1/4"

1/4"

5/8"

3/8"

5/8"

3/8"

5/8"

1/2"

1/8"

MTA Sign Manual NYCT Transit ADA Tactile-Braille Signage 2009 Subway Diagram of Basic Sign Distribution

7.4

Passenger Information Center (PIC)

Booth

Platform EdgeTrain Info. Sign)

Exit/Transfer

Platform Level

Column IDevery other col - 2 sided)

Street Entrance Level

Platform Edge(Train Info. Sign)

Station ID Sign

Turnstiles/Heets

Entry/ExitSigns

Street Elevator

Wayfinding Signs along platforms

Directional &Wayfinding Signs

Exit/TransferWall Street

SubwayWall StreetStation Directional &

Wayfinding Signs

BrailleSigns

Mezzanine Level

BrlSign

BrlSign

Elevator

BrlSign

BrailleSign

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MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit ADA Tactile-Braille Signage 2009 Subway Tactile-Braille Street Entrance

7.5

Tactile-Braille signs are to be placed at every entrance. They will indicate station identification and available service.

Placement of signs will be determined on a station by station evaluation.

MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit ADA Tactile-Braille Signage 2009 Subway Tactile-Braille Street Entrance

7.6

Wall Mounted Tactile-Braille


Rail Mounted Tactile-Braille


Placement of signs will be determined on a station by station evaluation. Canal Street Station

A C E

52Burke Avenue Station

MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit ADA Tactile-Braille Signage 2009 Subway Tactile-Braille Fare Control Area

7.7

Column Sign

Indicates Station Name, Route Indicator Bullet, Service and Direction

Column signs should be mounted at the first column encountered on the ADA accessible path from the elevator.

Elevator Sign

When there are more than one elevator to choose from, for example, elevators leading to different platforms, these elevators may need Braille Tactile signage to indentify the service the elevator leads to.

MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit ADA Tactile-Braille Signage 2009 Subway Tactile-Braille Lavatory

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Braille-Tactile Sign

Indicates appropriate sex of the facility or unisex. This sign is placed on the right side of the latch side of the door at 60" on center.

ADA Toilet Door Sign

With the hours of availability and appropriate icons, placed right on the front of the accessible bathroom door.

MTA Sign Manual NCT Transit Section 7 2009 Subway Mounting Heights

7.9

Ceiling Hung

Overhead/Ceiling-hung signs must be hung at 80" minimum at all stations. They will indicate directional information and train destination.

Tactile and Braille signs will be wall mounted at each station. They will contain station identification information.

ProtrusionsWall Mounted

27" Min from Floor

No obstruction

60" Max from Floor to Center of Sign

80" Minimum Clearance

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