Special destination signs to be installed in Connellsville
CONNELLSVILLE – New destination signs marking the way to area county attractions are to be erected within the city. Councilman Bruce Jaynes said approximately seven placards noting directions to Seven Springs Resort, Fallingwater and the Yough Bike/Hike Trail will be installed at several intersections, including Route 119 and Route 201 and Crawford Avenue and Route 711.
The initiative is part of an ongoing PennDOT program to develop a systematic network of traffic directional signs to guide the traveling public efficiently and effectively from major highway gateways to key attractions within the designated signing region, with a minimum number of signs.
City street department foreman Vernon Ohler said that other similar signs have been installed in neighboring communities.
“I’ve seen them and they are very nice,” he said.
A feasibility study conducted two years ago determined 40 of the “wayfinding” signs should be placed in the city to give direction to a myriad of locations, including Falcon Stadium, Anchor Glass, East Park, various schools, Highlands Hospital, city hall and the Connellsville post office.
While Jaynes has supported the project, council has yet to allocate the funds to purchase the placards.
“I think this is a good program to help tourists find there way to the city and then to visit our places of interest,” said Jaynes.
In other matters, council also:
? Reappointed Anthony Brienze to the Connellsville Senior Citizen’s board of directors for a five-year term.
? Named Barbara Long to the crossing guard substitute list.
? Renewed a contract with New Haven Hose Volunteer Fire Company for the display of two American flags at city hall during patriotic holidays at a cost of $80.
? Agreed to solicit bids for the demolition of a fire-damaged structure located at 304 S. 8th St.