Wasson Way

Wasson Way is a bicycle infrastructure project in Cincinnati, Ohio, where a former Norfolk-Southern Railroad Company line is being converted into a transportation corridor for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Due to the phased installation of the eventual 7.6 mile long trail, the identification and navigation system has been strategically designed to allow for an organic additive process. The trail system will eventually connect Xavier University to the Little Miami Bike Trail in Newtown, which is a major corridor in the state of Ohio's cycling system.

Tall identification signs are located at major roadways to heighten visibility of the trail system to the public.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2020

Wayfinding signage connects trail users to neighborhood assets.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2020

Due to the urban setting, cross-streets are used for emergency access identification rather than mile markers.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2020

Printed maps are semipermanent to make them easily updateable.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2020

A location strategy plan outlined the function of each sign type in the comprehensive wayfinding system.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2017

Colorized plans were drawn for use in public meetings to strengthen and clarify the communication of the design intent to community partners.
Lisa K. Bambach © 2017

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