What Do You Think about the New Signage in Uptown?

A few weeks ago, I noticed the new signage on lamp posts lining Washington Road in Uptown Mt. Lebanon. I'm not sure what to think about urging passers-by to "Shop Local," but otherwise I think the signs look great – clean, modern, unfussy. A welcome improvement.

I've always admired the ambitious signage initiatives that certain communities have fostered, but apparently these initiatives can be expensive. Sewickley, for example, recently had its council halt a proposed wayfinding initiative because it would have cost an estimated $400,000. Ouch.

Maybe, all things considered, simpler signage is the better way.

In any case, what do you think about the new signage in Uptown Mt. Lebanon?

New Street Signs?

Like a lot of people, I took a walk around town yesterday to enjoy the beautiful weather we've been having. Part of my walk took me down Washington Road and when I got to the intersection with Beadling Road, I saw the following sign:



It's the same color as all of the other signs, but the font is different and much bigger. Is this the first of many brand new signs, or just a one off to replace the old one there?