Amtrak. Graphic Signage Standards Manual (2010) - page 2
The Americans
with Disabilities
3.6
Act (ADA)
Graphic Overview
of the ADA
Visual Character
Requirements
1) Frutiger typeface
with variable capi-
Tickets & Baggage Check-in
tal letter height and
upper and lower case
Trains
letters.
Raised Character and
1
5
7
Braille Requirements
2) Permanent Room
Identifier with 1/32”
Raised Characters and
Grade 2 Braille.
Pictograms or Symbol
3) Permanent Room
Identifier with
Pictogram in 6” high
field and text descrip-
tor with 1/32” Raised
Characters and Grade 2
Braille.
4) California Title 24:
Example of restroom
identifier with 1/4”
thick equilateral trian-
gle (Men) superim-
posed over 1/4” thick
12” diameter circle
(Women).
Finish and Contrast
5) Amtrak Signs painted
to match AMT Blue,
Silver and White
provide the necessary
contrast required for
readability. Paint and
clear coat finishes have
been specified as satin
or eggshell (non-glare).
Sign Mounting
6) Amtrak signs mounted
between 27” and 80”
above the floor shall
not protrude more
than 4” from walls or
12” from posts.
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The Americans
3.7
with Disabilities
Act (ADA)
Graphic Overview
of the ADA
(continued)
7)
Projected or suspended
9
signs are mounted
80” minimum above
45°
the floor.
18"
8)
Permanent Room
Identifiers shall be
located 48“ minimum
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L
Centered on
above the finish floor
Tactile Characters
or ground surface,
measured from the
18"
baseline of the lowest
Raised Character and
60“ maximum above
finish floor or ground
surface measured from
baseline of the highest
Raised Character, and
9" min.
9" min.
shall be placed at latch
side of door.
Tactile
CL
CL
Tactile
9)
Permanent Room
Characters
Characters
4
Identifiers shall be
CL
2
5
6
located so that a
3
5
6
8
9
clear floor space of
8
9
18” minimum by 18”
AUTHORIZED
RESTROOM
PERSONNEL
minimum, centered on
Tactile Characters, is
provided beyond the
arc of any door swing
between the closed
position and the 45
degree open position.
The Americans
with Disabilities
3.8
Act (ADA)
Graphic Overview
of the ADA
(continued)
Public Services
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10
10
11
12
10) Text Telephones,
Volume Control
Telephones and
Assistive Listening
Systems are to be iden-
tified with signage
Text
Adjustable
Assistive
Symbol of
Telephone
Volume
Listening
Accessibility
including the corre-
(TTY)
Telephone
sponding symbols.
11) If all entrances to
a facility are not
accessible, accessible
entrances shall be
identified with the
international symbol of
accessibility. Directional
signs that indicate
the nearest acces-
sible entrance shall be
provided at all non-
accessible entrances.
Similar guidelines apply
to restroom facilities.
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The Americans
3.9
with Disabilities
Act (ADA)
Graphic Overview
of the ADA
(continued)
5 12
12) Accessible parking
spaces shall be identi-
fied with the inter-
Reserved
Parking
national symbol of
accessibility. Local juris-
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L
dictions may mandate
mounting height,
use of verbiage and
graphic style different
from Amtrak standards
for accessible parking
signage.
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The Americans
with Disabilities
3.10
Act (ADA)
Graphic Overview
of the ADA
(continued)
Barriers
13) When the bottom
of the sign panel is
mounted between 27"
and 80" above the
floor, a “cane detec-
tion rod” is used on
post mounted signs
within circulation paths
for early detection and
safety.
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Platform Signage
4.1
“A” Sign Types
Platform Signs
Signs for the Amtrak Graphics Signage System have
been categorized into five groups.
“A” Sign Types represent Platform Signs.
“B” Sign Types represent Interior Signs.
“C” Sign Types represent Exterior Signs.
“D” Sign Types represent Regulatory Signs.
“E” Sign Types represent Electronic Signs.
This chapter includes a comprehensive review of all
static Platform Signage (A Sign Types) within the
Amtrak Graphic Signage System. For electronic signs
found on platforms, refer to Chapter 8.0 Electronic
Signage.
A sign overview, elevations of typical mounting
options, sign size and layout and a design intent
drawing is included for each Sign Type. “A” refers
to signs found on station platforms. Numeric codes
(1, 2, 3, etc.), following the location prefix “A” help
organize and codify all Sign Types within this category.
Sign Types are listed first by their name and are fol-
lowed by their identifying letter and number. For
example: City Identifier, A1 Sign Type.
Platform Signage
4.2
Branded City
Identifier
A1a and A2a
Sign Types
Sign Overview
A1a and A2a Branded
City Identifiers are used
to establish an Amtrak
San Diego, CA
brand presence at
station platforms.
A1a Sign Type, Side A
A1a Branded City
Identifiers
A1a City Identifiers dis-
play the Amtrak logo in a
branded Logo Curve field
San Diego, CA
and are used at termi-
nating stations or small
A1a Sign Type, Side B
stations with single side
platforms to display the
city name and two letter
state designation of a
station stop.
A2a Branded City
Identifiers with
Baltimore, MD
Direction Bar
New York
Washington, DC
These signs are used
at medium and large
A2a Sign Type, Side A
through stations with
center platforms to dis-
play the city name and
two letter state designa-
El Paso, TX
tion of the station stop
and to indicate the direc-
Chicago/New Orleans
Los Angeles
tion in which a train is
A2a Sign Type*, Side A
travelling by including
the names of train origi-
nation and final destina-
tion cities.
El Paso, TX
The primary purpose of
the Direction Bar (indi-
Los Angeles
Chicago/New Orleans
cated as White) is to
A2a Sign Type*, Side B
provide supportive geo-
graphic orientation and
guidance for passengers
on platforms when decid-
ing which train to board.
*Example: City Identifiers for El Paso would prominently display the city/state
For station stops that
name “El Paso, TX” and include in the Direction Bar the names of “Los Angeles”,
service more than one
“Chicago” and “New Orleans”, indicating with arrows the direction of the train as
train route, the Direction
well as the origin and destination points of the two trains which pass through El
Bar can include up to a
Paso.
maximum total of four
names for primary origin/
destination cities.
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Platform Signage
4.3
Branded City
Identifier
A1a and A2a
Sign Types
Mounting Options
The following Mounting
Options provide guide-
1
2
3
lines for the place-
ment of branded City
Identifiers.
Mounting options
1) Post and panel
(low profile)*
2) Wall mounted
3) Railing mounted
4) Post and panel
(high profile)
5) Suspended
Comments
A1a/A2a Sign Type Typical High Level Platform
• May be single or
double-sided.
• Typically placed parallel
to track.
• May be placed
perpendicular to track
at station end walls.
• Placed 170’+/- apart
at the midpoint of
4
2
5
Location Identifiers.
• Ceiling heights and
mounting conditions
may vary.
* A “cane detection rod”
shall be placed 18”
above top of platform
in conditions where a
low profile post and
panel mounting occurs
within circulation paths.
A1a/A2a Sign Type Typical Low Level Platform
Platform Signage
4.4
Branded City
Identifier
A1a and A2a
Sign Types
Sign Size and Layout
8'-0"
Branded City Identifiers
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
Gripper
A1a and A2a have
customized layouts.
Graphic Components
City Name, XX
Logo Curve
3’-0” x 1’-0” High
A1a Sign Type, Side A
A1a City/State Name
Text Size: 5” Cap Ht.
A2a City/State Name
City Name, XX
Text Size: 4 1/2” Cap Ht.
A2a Direction Bar
A1a Sign Type, Side B
Cities
Support Text Size: 1 1/2”
Cap Ht.
8'-0"
Comment
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
Gripper
For layouts, contact
Amtrak Signage Brand
City Name, XX
Management.
Direction
Direction
A2a Sign Type, Side A
City Name, XX
Direction
Direction
A2a Sign Type, Side B
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Platform Signage
4.5
Branded City
Identifier
A1a and A2a
Sign Types
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
*Paint
1) Amtrak logo painted White*
• Matthews Acrylic
Polyurethane Low
2) Logo Curve painted AMT Blue*
Volatile Organic
3) Background field painted Silver*
Compound (LVOC)
4) Frutiger 65 Bold text painted AMT Blue*
specifications provided.
5) Direction bar painted White* (for A2a Sign Type)
• AMT Blue
6) Arrow painted AMT Blue* (for A2a Sign Type)
Satin VOC#
7) Frutiger 65 Bold text painted AMT Blue* (for A2a Sign Type)
SVOC1142SP
8) Entire sign clear coated*
• Silver
Satin VOC# MP18073
• White
Satin VOC# SV202SP
• Clear Coat
1
2
3
4
8
VOC Satin Clear
#281228
For fabrication and
installation informa-
City Name, XX
tion refer to Chapter
11.0.
A1a Sign Type, Side A
1
2
3
4
8
City Name, XX
Direction
Direction
A2a Sign Type, Side A
6
7
5
Platform Signage
4.6
City Identifier
A1 and A2
Sign Types
Sign Overview
A1 and A2 City Identifiers
are used at stations
where Amtrak has a
San Diego, CA
significant brand pres-
ence, particularly in large
or heavily-trafficked
A1 Sign Type
stations.
A1 City Identifiers
A1 City Identifiers are
used at terminating sta-
Baltimore, MD
tions or small stations
with single side platforms
New York
Washington, DC
to display the city name
and two letter state
A2 Sign Type
designation of a station
stop.
A2 City Identifiers
with Direction Bar
These signs are used
El Paso, TX
at medium and large
through stations with
Chicago/New Orleans
Los Angeles
center platforms to dis-
play the city name and
A2 Sign Type*
two letter state designa-
tion of the station stop
and to indicate the direc-
tion in which a train is
*Example: City Identifiers for El Paso would prominently display the
travelling by including
city/state name “El Paso, TX” and include in the Direction Bar the names
the names of train origi-
of “Los Angeles”, “Chicago” and “New Orleans”, indicating with arrows
nation and final destina-
the direction of the train as well as the origin and destination points of
tion cities.
the two trains which pass through El Paso.
The primary purpose of
the Direction Bar (indi-
cated as White) is to
provide supportive geo-
graphic orientation and
guidance for passengers
on platforms when decid-
ing which train to board.
For station stops that
service more than one
train route, the Direction
Bar can include up to a
maximum total of four
names for primary origin/
destination cities.
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Platform Signage
4.7
City Identifier
A1 and A2
Sign Types
Mounting Options
1
2
3
The following Mounting
Options provide guide-
lines for the placement
of City Identifiers.
Mounting Options
1) Post and panel
(low profile)*
2) Wall mounted
3) Railing mounted
4) Post and panel
(high profile)
5) Suspended
A2 Sign Type Typical High Level Platform
Comments
• May be single or
double-sided.
• Typically placed parallel
to track.
• May be placed
perpendicular to track
at station end walls.
• Placed 170’+/- apart at
4
2
5
the midpoint of loca-
tion identifiers.
• Ceiling heights and
mounting conditions
may vary.
* A “cane detection rod”
shall be placed 18”
above top of platform
in conditions where a
low profile post and
panel mounting occurs
within circulation paths.
A2 Sign Type Typical Low Level Platform
Platform Signage
4.8
City Identifier
A1 and A2
Sign Size and Layout
Graphic Components
Sign Length: 54”
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
54"
Gripper
9” Module
9"
Unit Size: 1 1/8”
1-1/8"
1 1/8"
Text Size: 4 1/2” Cap Ht.
3” Module
Unit Size: 3/8”
Support Text Size: 1 1/2”
City
Name, XX
Cap Ht.
Comment
A1 Sign Type
For additional informa-
tion on the use of mod-
ules, arrows, symbols and
text refer to Chapter 2.0.
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
54"
Gripper
9"
1 1/8"
1 1/8"
City
Name, XX
3/8"
A2 Sign Type
EQ"
EQ"
C
L
For divider
square
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Platform Signage
4.9
City Identifier
A1 and A2
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
*Paint
1) Frutiger 55 Roman text painted White*
• Matthews Acrylic
2) Divider square painted AMT Blue* (for A2 Sign Type)
Polyurethane Low
Volatile Organic
3) Direction band painted White* (for A2 Sign Type)
Compound (LVOC)
4) Accent bar painted Silver*
specifications provided.
5) Frutiger 65 Bold text painted AMT Blue* (for A2 Sign Type)
• AMT Blue
6) Arrow painted AMT Blue* (for A2 Sign Type)
Satin VOC#
7) Post painted Silver*
SVOC1142SP
8) Background field painted AMT Blue*
• Silver
9) Base painted Silver*
Satin VOC# MP18073
10) Entire sign clear coated*
• White
Satin VOC# SV202SP
• Clear Coat
VOC Satin Clear
#281228
10
For fabrication and
installation informa-
7
tion refer to Chapter
City Name, XX
11.0.
8
Direction
Direction
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
A1 and A2 Sign Types
Platform Signage
4.10
Boarding Location
Marker and
Track Identifier
A3, A4, A5, A6, A7
and A8 Sign Types
Sign Overview
Boarding Location Markers
Location
and Track Identifiers are
signs used on platforms
A3 Sign Type
to designate passenger
boarding locations alpha-
betically supported by
track number identifica-
tion.
The application and
A4 Sign Type
use of each Sign Type
A5 Sign Type
shown here is determined
by existing platform
A6 Sign Type
conditions.
A3 Track Identifier
A4 Boarding Location
Marker
Location
A5 Boarding Location
Marker and
Track Identifier
Track 10
Track 11
A6 Boarding Location
A7 Sign Type (suspended only)
Marker and
Track Identifier
with Arrow
A7 Boarding Location
Marker and Track
Identifier with
Arrow
(suspended only)
A8 Track Identifier
(at Bumper Block)
A8 Sign Type
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Platform Signage
4.11
Boarding Location
Marker and
Track Identifier
A3, A4, A5, A6, A7
and A8 Sign Types
Mounting Options
The following Mounting
Existing
Options provide guide-
wall
C
lines for the placement of
7'-0" min.
L
Post**
Boarding Location Markers
to center line
of track*
and Track Identifier signs.
Comments
C
L
7'-0" min.
• May be single or
to center line
double-sided.
of track*
• Placed perpendicular to
track.
• Verify length of stan-
dard car in train con-
sist to be utilized. If
unknown, place signs
85’ +/- apart from engi-
neer’s stop.
* Sign clearance is
A4 Sign Type
A6 Sign Type
subject to change by
Flag Mounted to Wall
Flag Mounted to Post
operating railroad.
**Where a post does
not exist, provide a
3 3/8” aluminum post
with welded mount-
ing bracket. Post shall
be satin finished alu-
7'-0" min.
minum extending 3”
to center line
of track*
above the top of the
C
L
sign. When mounting
signs to an existing
post, use a tensioned
metal strap system.
A7 Sign Type
A8 Sign Type
Suspended Only
Mounted at Bumping Block
Platform Signage
4.12
Boarding Location
Marker and
Track Identifier
A3, A4, A5 and
A6 Sign Types
Sign Size and Layout
Graphic Components
12” Module
Mounting
Mounting
Unit Size: 1 1/2”
Gripper
Gripper
Symbol Field: 9”
12"
12"
3” Module
3"
3"
3/8"
3/8"
Unit Size: 3/8”
3/8"
3/8"
Support Text Size: 1 1/2”
Cap Ht.
Comment
For additional informa-
tion on the use of mod-
A3 Sign Type
1-1/2"
ules, arrows, symbols and
text refer to Chapter 2.0.
A4 Sign Type
Mounting
Gripper
12"
Mounting
Gripper
3"
3/8"
12"
3/8"
3"
3/8"
3/8"
1 1/2"
1 1/2"
3/8"
3/8"
3/8"
A5 Sign Type
A6 Sign Type
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Platform Signage
4.13
Boarding Location
Marker and
Track Identifier
A3, A4, A5, and
A6 Sign Types
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
*Paint
1) Location field and Frutiger 55 Roman alpha designator
• Matthews Acrylic
painted AMT Blue*
Polyurethane Low
Volatile Organic
2) Frutiger 65 Bold text applied reflective vinyl. Color: White**
Compound (LVOC)
3) Divider line painted Silver*
specifications provided.
4) Symbol field applied reflective vinyl. Color: White**
• AMT Blue
5) Track field painted White* (AMT Blue* on A3 Sign Type)
Satin VOC#
6) Frutiger 65 Bold text painted AMT Blue* (White* on A3 Sign Type)
SVOC1142SP
7) Divider line to match background field AMT Blue*
• Silver
8) Arrow painted AMT Blue* (use appropriate arrow)
Satin VOC# MP18073
9) Direction field painted White*
• White
10) Accent bar painted Silver*
Satin VOC# SV202SP
11) Gripper extension on mounting side only for flag mounted conditions
• Clear coat
VOC Satin Clear
12) Entire sign clear coated before vinyl application*
#281228
**Vinyl
Alternate Finishes
• Scotchlite Reflective
* Matthews White Satin VOC# SV202SP paint for reflective White vinyl text & back-
Vinyl White #680-10
ground fields.
For fabrication and
installation informa-
tion refer to Chapter
12
11.0.
1
Location
2
3
1
4
1
X
5
Track ##
6
7
8
9
Accent Bar
applies to
10
each sign type
11
A3, A4, A5, and A6 Sign Type
Platform Signage
4.14
Boarding Location
Marker and
Track Identifier
A7 Sign Type
Sign Size and
Layout, Design
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
45"
Gripper
Intent Drawing
9"
Graphic Components
1 1/8"
1 1/8"
9” Module
Unit Size: 1 1/8”
Symbol Field: 6 3/4”
Text Size: 4 1/2” Cap Ht.
Location
X
9/16"
4 1/2” Module
Unit Size: 9/16”
Track ##
Track
##
Arrow Field: 2 13/16”
Text Size: 2 1/4” Cap Ht.
9/16"
Divider Square: 1 1/8”
22 1/2"
4 1/2"
Comment
A7 Sign Type
For additional informa-
tion on the use of mod-
ules, arrows, symbols and
text refer to Chapter 2.0.
7
*Paint
11
• Matthews Acrylic
8
Polyurethane Low
9
Volatile Organic
10
Compound (LVOC)
Location
X
9
specifications provided.
• AMT Blue
Track ##
Track ##
Satin VOC#
SVOC1142SP
A7 Sign Type
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Silver
Satin VOC# MP18073
Finishes
• White
1) Frutiger 55 Roman text applied reflective vinyl. Color: White**
Satin VOC# SV202SP
2) Divider square painted AMT Blue*
• Clear coat
3) Direction band painted White*
VOC Satin Clear
4) Frutiger 65 Bold text painted AMT Blue*
#281228P
5) Sign panel accent bar painted Silver*
**Vinyl
6) Arrow painted AMT Blue*
• Scotchlite Reflective
7) Support rod painted Silver*
Vinyl White #680-10
8) Sign post painted Silver*
For fabrication and
installation informa-
9) Background field and Frutiger 55 Roman alpha designator
tion refer to Chapter
painted AMT Blue*
11.0.
10) Symbol field applied reflective vinyl. Color: White*
11) Entire sign clear coated before vinyl application*
Alternate Finishes
* Matthews White Satin VOC# SV202SP paint for reflective White vinyl
text & background fields.
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Platform Signage
4.15
Track Identifier
A8 Sign Type
Sign Size and
Mounting
Layout, Design
Gripper
Intent Drawing
24"
6"
Graphic Components
3/4"
3/4"
24” Module
Unit Size: 3”
Symbol Field: 18”
Track
6” Module
Unit Size: 3/4”
3"
Text Size: 3” Cap Ht.
Comment
For additional informa-
tion on the use of mod-
ules, arrows, symbols and
text refer to Chapter 2.0.
*Paint
A8 Sign Type
• Matthews Acrylic
Polyurethane Low
7
Volatile Organic
Compound (LVOC)
1
specifications provided.
Track
2
3
• AMT Blue
1
Satin VOC#
4
SVOC1142SP
1
• Silver
Satin VOC# MP18073
#
• White
Satin VOC# SV202SP
• Clear coat
5
VOC Satin Clear
6
#281228
A8 Sign Type
**Vinyl
• Scotchlite Reflective
Finishes
Vinyl White #680-10
1) Track field and Frutiger 55 Roman alpha designator painted AMT Blue*
For fabrication and
2) Frutiger 65 Bold text applied reflective vinyl. Color: White**
installation informa-
3) Divider line painted Silver*
tion refer to Chapter
11.0.
4) Symbol field applied reflective vinyl. Color: White**
5) Accent bar painted Silver*
6) Gripper extension on mounting side only for flag mounted conditions
7) Entire sign clear coated before vinyl application*
Alternate Finishes
* Matthews White Satin VOC# SV202SP paint for reflective White vinyl
text & background fields.
Platform Signage
4.16
Directional
A9 and A10
Sign Types
Sign Overview
These signs are used for
directional information
on platforms. They may
vary in length to accom-
modate short and long
messages.
Elevator
A9 Sign Type
These signs have stacked
graphic elements to
A9 Sign Type
reduce panel width and
contain a maximum of
one (1) directional mes-
sage.
A10 Sign Type
These signs have side by
side graphic elements
and contain a maximum
Elevator
of one (1) directional
message.
A10 Sign Type
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Platform Signage
4.17
Directional
A9 and A10
Sign Types
Mounting Options
Outline
Existing
The following Mounting
of A10
column
Options provide guide-
C
L
lines for the placement
7'-0" min.
of Directional Signs.
to center line
of track*
Elevator
7'-0" min.
Elevator
Comments
C
L
to center line
of track*
• Typically single-sided,
may be double-sided.
• Placed perpendicular to
passenger direction of
movement.
* Sign clearance is subject
to change by operating
railroad.
A9 and A10 Sign Types
A10 Sign Type (A9 similar)
Column Mounted
Suspended
C
C
L
L
Elevator
Elevator
7'-0" min.
7'-0" min.
to center line
to center line
of track*
of track*
A10 Sign Type
A9 Sign Type
Freestanding Post Mounted
Freestanding Post Mounted
Platform Signage
4.18
Directional
A9 and A10
Sign Types
Sign Size and Layout
Graphic Components
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
Gripper
1'-6"
4 1/2” Module
Unit Size: 9/16”
4 1/2"
Arrow Field: 2 13/16”
9/16"
Symbol Field: 3 3/8”
Text Size: 2 1/4” Cap Ht.
Comment
For additional informa-
tion on the use of mod-
Message
ules, arrows, symbols and
text refer to Chapter 2.0.
A9 Sign Type
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
Gripper
1'-10 1/2"
Message
A10 Sign Type
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Platform Signage
4.19
Directional
A9 and A10
Sign Types
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
* Paint
1) Arrow painted White*
• Matthews Acrylic
2) Symbol painted AMT Blue*
Polyurethane Low
Volatile Organic
3) Symbol field painted White*
Compound (LVOC)
4) Frutiger 55 Roman text painted White*
specifications provided.
5) Background field painted AMT Blue*
• AMT Blue
6) Accent Bar painted Silver*
Satin VOC#
7) Entire sign clear coated*
SVOC1142SP
• Silver
Satin VOC# MP18073
• White
Satin VOC# SV202SP
1
2
3
4
• Clear Coat
7
VOC Satin Clear
#281228
For fabrication and
installation informa-
tion refer to Chapter
Message
5
11.0.
6
A9 Sign Type
1
2
3
4
7
5
Message
6
A10 Sign Type
Platform Signage
4.20
Station Information
Display Case
A11 Sign Type
Sign Overview
The freestanding A11
Sign Type is used to dis-
play changeable infor-
Anniston, AL
mation on platforms at
unstaffed stations or sta-
tions with limited activity.
These branded signs iden-
tify the station and con-
tain a display case which
permits Amtrak employ-
ees to update informa-
tion quickly and easily.
1-800-USA-RAIL Amtrak.com
The A11 Sign Type has
two distinct sides. Side A
contains the display case
with three (3) key-locked,
tempered glass panels
that swing up for access
to a continuous tack sur-
A11 Sign Type, Side A (shown without display case contents)
face for posting change-
able information. Side A
also displays permanent
information including
the Logo Curve, the sta-
Anniston, AL
tion name and two letter
state designation and
Amtrak contact infor-
mation. Side B has no
display case but has the
same permanent infor-
mation as Side A plus a
thank you message.
Only certain kinds of
changeable informa-
tion shall be displayed
in Sign Type A11.
Contact Amtrak Signage
Brand Management for
approved contents and
A11 Sign Type, Side B
display formats.
A11 Sign Type, Plan View
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Platform Signage
4.21
Station Information
Display Case
A11 Sign Type
Mounting Option
The following Mounting
Option provides a guide-
line for the placement
Anniston, AL
of Station Information
Display Case.
Comments
• Sign placement is coor-
dinated by Amtrak
management.
• One sign per unstaffed
station.
1-800-USA-RAIL Amtrak.com
A11 Sign Type, Side A
Freestanding on Custom Posts
Anniston, AL
A11 Sign Type, Side B
Freestanding on Custom Posts
Platform Signage
4.22
Station Information
Display Case
A11 Sign Type
Sign Size and Layout
The Station Information
8'-4 1/4"
Display Case has a
customized layout.
Graphic Components
Logo Curve:
Anniston, AL
7’-1/2” Wide x 1’-5” High
City/State Name:
3 1/2” Cap Ht.
Amtrak Contact
Information and Thank
You Message:
2 5/16” Cap Ht.
1-800-USA-RAIL Amtrak.com
A11 Sign Type, Side A
Anniston, AL
A11 Sign Type, Side B
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Platform Signage
4.23
Station Information
Display Case
A11 Sign Type
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
* Paint
1)
Logo curve painted AMT Blue*
• Matthews Acrylic
2)
Amtrak logo painted White*
Polyurethane Low
Volatile Organic
3)
Posts, panels, and bases painted Silver*
Compound (LVOC)
4)
Frutiger 65 Bold text painted AMT Blue*
specifications provided.
5)
WSM model TN36 (2130 x 1052 x 60mm) triple sash top-hinged
• AMT Blue
lockable, tamper-proof, weatherproof cabinet
Satin VOC#
6)
Tack surface
SVOC1142SP
7)
Changeable information (approved contents and display format
• Silver
from Amtrak Signage Brand Management)
Satin VOC# MP18073
8)
Entire sign clear coated*
• White
Satin VOC# SV202SP
1
2
• Clear Coat
8
VOC Satin Clear
#281228
3
For additional infor-
4
mation on Sign Type
Anniston, AL
A11 contact Amtrak
Signage Brand
Management.
7
5
1-800-USA-RAIL Amtrak.com
4
6
3
A11 Sign Type, Side A
Platform Signage
4.24
ADA City Identifier
A12 Sign Type
Sign Overview
These signs are used at
a central location on the
platform to identify the
SAN DIEGO, CA
city and state name of a
TBO!EJFHP-!DB!
station stop to the visu-
ally impaired.
Raised Character mes-
sages must be written
in capital letters, raised
1/32” and be accompa-
nied by a Grade 2 Braille
message equivalent
directly below the Raised
A12 Sign Type
Characters.
The ADA counterpart
to the A1 and A2 City
Identifiers, A12 signs dis-
play the city name and
two letter state designa-
tion of a station stop;
they do not display the
word “Station”.
A12 signs, which are
located at platforms,
are often confused with
C20 signs, which display
the city name only with
the word “Station” and
are located at curbside
station entrances. At
Amtrak stops with only a
platform and no station
building, the A12 sign is
to be used, not the C20.
■
Platform Signage
4.25
ADA City Identifier
A12 Sign Type
Mounting Options
The following Mounting
9" min.
Options provide guide-
lines for the placement
C
L
Tactile
of ADA City Identifiers.
Characters
Signs can be mounted as
shown on this page.
Comments:
SAN DIEGO, CA
• Sign shall be wall
mounted or column
mounted.
• City Identifiers shall be
located so that a clear
floor space of 18” mini-
mum by 18” minimum,
centered on Tactile
Characters, is provided
beyond the arc of any
A12 Sign Type Mounted to Wall by Door
door swing between
the closed position and
the 45 degree open
position, see Chapter
C
L
C
L
3.0.
• One (1) sign minimum
per platform prefer-
ably located at station
SAN DIEGO, CA
SAN DIEGO, CA
entries. If multiple
entries per platform,
one (1) sign per entry
from platform.
• For ADA mounting
guidelines for Raised
Character signs refer to
Chapter 3.0.
* Sign should be mount-
ed to freestanding
A12 Sign Type Mounted to Column
A12 Sign Type Mounted to
post only when wall
Freestanding Post*
mounting is prohibited
such as on the walls
of historical stations.
Post should be located
as close to building as
possible. Sign should
also be post mounted
at Amtrak stops with
no station building.
Platform Signage
4.26
ADA City Identifier
A12 Sign Type
Sign Size and Layout
Graphic Components
13 1/2"
4 1/2” Module
4 1/2"
Unit Size: 9/16”
9/16"
Text Size: 1 1/8” All Caps
Grade 2 Braille
9/16"
1 1/8" cap ht.
CITY
NAME,
XX
1/32" raised copy
(Grade 2
Braille)
Grade 2 Braille
9/16"
A12 Sign Type
■
Platform Signage
4.27
ADA City Identifier
A12 Sign Type
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
*For paint and color
specifications refer to
1) 1/4” thick Exterior grade photo polymer panel with raised
page 2.10.
tactile and Braille letters, background field painted AMT Blue*
For fabrication and
2) Frutiger 55 Roman 1/32” Raised Characters, painted White*
installation informa-
3) Grade 2 Braille painted AMT Blue*
tion refer to Chapter
4) Entire sign clear coated*
11.0.
Comment
Alternate Finishes
Alternate zinc panel to
1/8” thick etched zinc panel with raised tactile and Braille letters
be used for post mount-
ed signs and high expo-
sure locations.
1
2
CITY NAME, XX
(Grade 2 Braille)
3
A12 Sign Type
Interior Signage
5.1
“B” Sign Types
Interior Signs
Signs for the Amtrak Graphics Signage System have
been categorized into five groups.
“A” Sign Types represent Platform Signs.
“B” Sign Types represent Interior Signs.
“C” Sign Types represent Exterior Signs.
“D” Sign Types represent Regulatory Signs.
“E” Sign Types represent Electronic Signs.
This chapter includes a comprehensive review of all
static Interior Signage (B Sign Types) within the
Amtrak Graphic Signage System. For electronic
signs found in station interiors, refer to Chapter 8.0
Electronic Signage.
A sign overview, elevations of typical mounting
options, sign size and layout and a design intent draw-
ing is included for each Sign Type. “B” refers to signs
found in station interiors. Numeric codes (1, 2, 3, etc.),
following the location prefix “B” help organize and
codify all Sign Types within this category. Sign Types
are listed first by their name and are followed by their
identifying letter and number. For example: Overhead
Directional, B1 Sign Type.
Interior Signage
5.2
Overhead Directional
B1, B2 and B3
Sign Types
Sign Overview
These signs are used
as a primary source
Tickets & Baggage Check-in
for directional informa-
tion. They may vary in
B1 Sign Type
length to accommodate
short and long messages.
B1 Sign Type
These signs contain a
maximum of one (1)
directional message.
Trains
B2 Sign Type
Tickets & Baggage Check-in
These signs contain a
maximum of two (2)
directional messages.
B2 Sign Type
B3 Sign Type
These signs contain a
maximum of three (3)
directional messages.
Comments
Trains
• Information for
Overhead Directionals
Waiting Area
should be based on sta-
tion specific wayfinding
needs.
Tickets & Baggage Check-in
• When establishing the
B3 Sign Type
order of multiple mes-
sages, services located
straight ahead should
be listed first followed
by services located to
the right and then to
the left. The use of
diagonal arrows should
logically follow the
established pattern.
• For proper nomencla-
ture refer to Chapter
1.0.
■
Interior Signage
5.3
Overhead Directional
B1, B2 and B3
Sign Types
Mounting Options
A
The following Mounting
Options provide guide-
lines for the typical
Section A
placement of Overhead
Directional signs.
B1, B2 and B3 Sign Types
can be placed in any of
the three mounting con-
Sign Width Varies with Corridor Width
ditions illustrated on this
page.
Comment
Ceiling heights and
mounting conditions
may vary.
B1 Sign Type Ceiling Mounted
9'-6 1/2" max.
9'-0" max.
B2 Sign Type Suspended
B3 Sign Type Wall Mounted
Interior Signage
5.4
Overhead Directional
B1, B2 and B3
Sign Types
Sign Size and Layout
Graphic Components
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
Gripper
Sign Length 9’-0”
9'-0"
9” Module
Unit Size: 1 1/8”
Arrow Field: 5 5/8”
1 1/8"
Symbol Field: 6 3/4”
Text Size: 4 1/2” Cap Ht.
Divider Line: 1/8”
1 1/8"
Message
Line 1
Comments
• For additional informa-
B1 Sign Type
tion on the use of the
modules, arrows, sym-
bols and text refer to
Chapter 2.0.
1 1/8"
Message
Line 1
• The sign layouts shown
here represent typical
Message
Line 2
Overhead Directionals
based on a 9” module.
B2 Sign Type
For smaller signs a 6”
module may be used
and for larger Overhead
Directionals a 12” mod-
ule may be used.
1 1/8"
Message
Line 1
• Sign Length 6’-0”
6” Module
Message
Line 2
Unit size: 3/4”
Arrow Field: 3 3/4”
Message
Line 3
Symbol Field: 4 1/2”
Text size: 3” Cap Ht.
B3 Sign Type
Divider Line: 1/8”
• Sign Length 12’-0”
12” Module
Unit size: 1 1/2”
Arrow Field: 7 1/2”
Symbol Field: 9”
Text size: 6” Cap Ht.
Divider Line: 1/8”
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Interior Signage
5.5
Overhead Directional
B1, B2 and B3
Sign Types
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
*Paint
1) Arrow silkscreened White
• Matthews Acrylic
Polyurethane Low
2) Symbol silkscreened AMT Blue
Volatile Organic
3) Symbol field silkscreened White
Compound (LVOC)
specifications provided.
4) Frutiger 55 Roman text silkscreened White
• AMT Blue
5) Divider lines silkscreened White
Satin VOC# SVOC1142SP
(A divider line is used only when there is a change in direction)
• Silver
6) Accent bar painted Silver*
Satin VOC# MP18073
7) Support rod painted Silver*
• White
8) Sign post painted Silver*
Satin VOC# SV202SP
9) Message band painted AMT Blue*
• Clear Coat
10) Entire sign clear coated*
VOC Satin Clear
#281228
For fabrication and
Alternate Finishes:
installation informa-
3M Scotchcal Opaque Vinyl:
tion refer to Chapter
• 3M Scotchcal Electrocut White 7725-10 to match White
11.0.
• 3M Scotchcal Controltac Light Silver Metallic 180C-220 to match Silver
• Entire sign panel clear coated before vinyl application*
10
7
8
Message Line 1
9
Message Line 2
9
Message Line 3
9
Accent Bar applies
to each sign type
1
2
3
4
5
6
B1, B2 and B3 Sign Types
Interior Signage
5.6
Overhead Directional
B4, B5 and B6
Sign Types
Sign Overview
These signs are used as a
primary source for direc-
Tickets & Baggage Check-in
tional information. They
may vary in length to
accommodate short and
long messages and incor-
B4 Sign Type
porate the Preview Bar
which can display a maxi-
mum of five (5) Preview
Messages.
B4 Sign Type
These signs contain the
maximum allowance of
Trains
one (1) primary direction-
al message and five (5)
Tickets & Baggage Check-in
Preview Bar Messages.
B5 Sign Type
These signs contain the
maximum allowance of
B5 Sign Type
two (2) primary messages
and five (5) Preview Bar
Messages.
B6 Sign Type
These signs contain the
maximum allowance
of three (3) primary
Trains
messages and five (5)
Preview Bar Messages.
Waiting Area
Comments
• Information for these
Tickets & Baggage Check-in
signs should be based
on station specific way-
finding needs.
• When establishing the
B6 Sign Type
order of multiple mes-
sages, services located
straight ahead should
be listed first followed
by services located to
the right and then to
the left. The use of
diagonal arrows should
logically follow the
established pattern.
• For proper nomencla-
ture refer to Chapter
1.0.
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Interior Signage
5.7
Overhead Directional
B4, B5 and B6
Sign Types
Mounting Options
A
The following Mounting
Options provide guide-
lines for the placement
of Overhead Directional
Section A
signs that incorporate the
use of a Preview Bar.
B4, B5 and B6 Sign Types
can be placed in any of
the three mounting con-
Sign Width Varies with Corridor Width
ditions illustrated on this
page.
Comment
Ceiling heights and
mounting conditions
may vary.
B4 Sign Type Ceiling Mounted
9'-6 1/2" max.
9'-0" max.
B5 Sign Type Suspended
B6 Sign Type Wall Mounted
Interior Signage
5.8
Overhead Directional
B4, B5 and B6
Sign Types
Sign Size and Layout
Graphic Components
Mounting
Mounting
Gripper
Gripper
9'-0"
Sign Length 9’-0”
9” Module
9"
Unit Size: 1 1/8”
Arrow Field: 5 5/8”
1 1/8"
Symbol Field: 6 3/4”
Text Size: 4 1/2” Cap Ht.
Divider Line: 1/8”
Message
Line 1
Preview Bar Divider
1 1/8"
Line: 1/4” x 4 1/2”
Comments
• For additional informa-
B4 SignType
tion on the use of the
modules, arrows, sym-
bols and text refer to
Chapter 2.0.
1 1/8"
Message
Line 1
• The sign layouts shown
here represent typical
Message
Line 2
Overhead Directionals
that incorporate
the use of a Preview
Bar. Sizes are based on
a 9” module. For small-
B5 SignType
er signs, a 6” module
may be used. For larger
Overhead Directionals
a 12” module may be
1 1/8"
Message
Line
1
used.
• Sign Length 6’-0”
Message
Line
2
6” Module
Unit size: 3/4”
Message
Line
3
Arrow Field: 3 3/4”
Symbol Field: 4 1/2”
Text size: 3” Cap Ht.
Divider Line: 1/8”
Preview Bar Divider
B6 SignType
Line: 1/4” x 3”
• Sign Length 12’-0”
12” Module
Unit size: 1 1/2”
Arrow Field: 7 1/2”
Symbol Field: 9”
Text size: 6” Cap Ht.
Divider Line: 1/8”
Preview Bar Divider
Line: 1/4” x 6”
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Interior Signage
5.9
Overhead Directional
B4, B5 and B6
Sign Types
Design Intent
Drawing
Finishes
*Paint
1) Arrow silkscreened White
• Matthews Acrylic
Polyurethane Low
2) Symbol painted AMT Blue*
Volatile Organic
3) Symbol field silkscreened White
Compound (LVOC)
4) Frutiger 55 Roman text silkscreened White
specifications provided.
5) Divider lines silkscreened White
• AMT Blue
(A divider line is used only when there is a change in direction)
Satin VOC# SVOC1142SP
6) Support rod painted Silver*
• Silver
7) Sign post painted Silver*
Satin VOC# MP18073
8) Message band painted AMT Blue*
• White
Satin VOC# SV202SP
9) Preview bar painted White*
• Clear Coat
10) Accent bar painted Silver*
VOC Satin Clear
11) Arrow silkscreened AMT Blue
#281228
12) Preview symbol field silkscreened AMT Blue
For fabrication and
installation informa-
13) Preview symbol silkscreened White
tion refer to Chapter
14) Preview bar divider line silkscreened AMT Blue
11.0.
15) Entire sign clear coated*
Alternate Finishes:
3M Scotchcal Opaque Vinyl:
• 3M Scotchcal Electrocut White 7725-10 to match White
• 3M Scotchcal Controltac Light Silver Metallic 180C-220 to match Silver
• Entire sign panel clear coated before vinyl application*
1
2
3
4
5
15
6
7
Message Line 1
8
Message Line 2
8
Message Line 3
8
9
Accent Bar applies
to each sign type
13 12 13 12
13 12
11
14
13 12 11 10
B4, B5 and B6 Sign Types