Slideshow - Informational Public Signs and Signage Livability in Action

Signs That Say So Much

Some signage is especially useful thought-provoking creative fun or simply odd

Sensitive or Stereotyping

It's good to acknowledge that people in this harborside development in Miami Beach often cross the road. But why and purpose of the crosswalk as being for the "elderly"? A crosswalk is useful for all pedestrians.

Way to Go

signage (like that displayed in Newport, Vermont) helps residents and visitors find their way. These types of signs are informative and a must.

Where to Go

One of the most common questions asked by any visitor is "Where's the bathoom?" or "Where's the nearest bathroom?" Signage in downtown , provides several answers.

Really Gotta Go

Tourists visiting the ruins of Pompei know exactly where to go regardless of what language they speak.

Keep a Distance

Who knew there's a law about the minimum distance a driver needs to keep when ? This sign was posted in the window of a Maryland bicycle shop.

Seriously Keep a Distance

Don't even put a toe in the water. The illustration on this sign help makes the message clear to non-readers and non-English speakers, too.

Seriously Heed the Warning

This eye-catching image clearly shows bicyclists in Portland, Oregon, what can happen if their wheels enter the roadway's streetcar tracks.

Deep Thoughts

Among the quotations displayed from a hallway ceiling in a is this throught-provoking statement. Learn more about the connection between .

Do What

Lift their skirts!? An unexpected instruction on a sign adjacent to a Miami hotel requires careful reading.

Who Needs to Stop

Who's supposed to stop the pedestrians? Are the supposed to stop? Do the drivers stop? This sign in a supermarket garage is well-intentioned but confusing.

Time to Wake Up Again

A variation of this signage is placed on the back window of school buses in many districts, especially those where , and require such long bus rides, that sleep-deprived students regularly conk out.

On a Roll

The for handicap parking and access depicts an active wheelchair user who's on the move — unlike the seated figure that appears in the traditional iconography (inset).

A Bathroom Stall for All

The signage outside this single-user restroom at the in Pittsburgh indicates that the facility is usable by all — regardless of age, gender or physical ability.

Fowl Friendly

The fountain at the in Washington, D.C., provides a way for web-footed visitors to enjoy the water.

Write it Down

Public chalkboards and listening posts allow and encourage visitors (of all ages) to share their thoughts. The in Washington, D.C., features several of these chalkboards, each with a unique question or prompt.

What s Your Answer

A history trivia game entertains visitors to the , a dining kiosk in , as they wait to order or receive their food.

Very Good to Know

The international arrivals area at provides very important information to travelers headed for customs. Slideshow published December 2016

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