Homer Watson and Ottawa Three Lane Roundabouts

[danbrotherston]

Signs are going up!

I’d be interested to know more about the engineering decision to use a single side support for these. The supports are extremely heavy-duty, to the point that it looks like the total amount of metal would probably be less if the signs were supported on both sides. I can think of a few potential benefits of doing it this way but I’d just be guessing. In any case they look like very clear signage. I’m looking forward to trying out this area soon.

I also question this, the footings are enormous and cause obstructions to the trail nearby.  It looks like something that you'd expect to find on a freeway, not on a city street.