San Marcos Downtown Area Plan

CHAPTER 4: RECOMMENDATIONS

VEHICULAR GATEWAYS Vehicular gateways provide a quick first impression and let drivers know they are entering a distinct place. These can often include larger signs adjacent to or above streets.

Vehicular gateway examples

MULTIMODAL GATEWAYS Multimodal gateways are meant to be experienced by pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and users of other modes. The images below show how streetscape elements like signs and banners can mark a gateway. The image on the right shows how intersection and crosswalk art can be used to let people know they are entering a distinct place.

Multimodal gateway examples

PEDESTRIAN GATEWAYS Pedestrian gateways have the opportunity to be more interactive since people walking are moving slower and can stop more easily. Public art can be a creative way to announce an entrance to a destination. The sculpture below serves as a landmark gateway and provides shade for pedestrians. Wayfinding signage including maps and walking distances to major destinations can be used for navigating through a portion of a city.

Pedestrian gateway examples

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