The Raytown Rotary Club applied for and was granted a Matching District Grant to install wayfinding signs and markers along the Rock Island Trail through Raytown MO. The goal of which is to attract users of the trail to local business that are in the downtown area of Raytown and the surrounding locations. Along with this, Rotarians installed wayfinding signs to identify local amenities and government offices, such as City Hall, Police station, Colman Park, The Historical Society Museum, and the Chamber of Commerce. Wayfinding signs were installed on common traffic signposts, 2”x2” square tubing 8’ tall, and attached to the ground with an additional 2’ sleeve with breakaway bolts with help from the City of Raytown Public Works Department. The signs were designed and ordered partnering with the Raytown Rotary Club and the Raytown Main Street Association. The Main Street Association purchased materials and were reimbursed by the Raytown Rotary Club. Dig Right was contacted to mark any utility lines and cables on the installation locations. A marquis sign was installed with a map to show users of the trail where they are currently located and what the area of Raytown has to offer. The Marquis sign is topped with the Rotary International logo, so that people will know who sponsored the project.
People using the trail will be able to see what the downtown area of Raytown has to offer for businesses and restaurants, as well as the city government amenities and attractions. Local businesses should also see benefits to their businesses with more people being informed of what is surrounding the trail in the downtown area, and how close the trail users are to these businesses and attractions. With the FIFA World Cup being housed at the local Chiefs stadium where the Rock Island Trail terminates, we expect a huge amount of people will be using the trail during the month-long World Cup event in the Kansas City metro area.
