Lexington, KY – While large-scale wayfinding signs have been in place for drivers around Lexington for a few years, a pilot program to be launched this summer will put smaller ones on downtown sidewalks for those on foot.
Eight four-sided signs will be placed in strategic locations to make downtown and its attractions more accessible.
“There needs to be clear signage at eye level to point people to businesses, restaurants and attractions,” said Di Boyer, a member of a group in this year’s Leadership Lexington class that has initiated the project. “We believe that pedestrian signage will bring more people downtown, which will breathe new life into the many unique treasures we have here.”
Over the last six months, the group, known as Vision Lex, has worked with city officials, Commerce Lexington, Downtown Lexington Corporation, the Lexington and Fayette County Parking Authority, Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kentucky Utilities, and the Downtown Development Authority on the project.
The Downtown Lexington Corporation will assist Vision Lex in implementing a test run of the wayfinding signs this summer. Similar in style to signs gracing the streets of downtown Louisville, Lexington’s will include aspects already seen on the wayfinding signs for drivers.
Exact locations for the signs are still being confirmed according to a release from the group, but the first sign is likely to be seen where Main and Vine streets merge.