Signs

Stripe the pavement in front of the ramp, 40 feet before, the ramp, and 40 feet after the ramp as a no-parking zone.

Ramps should be identified with the international symbol of accessibility (figure 9). These boat ramp signs were not commercially available in early 2000. They must be custom made. A separate sign could explain how the ramp is to be used. Other signs could identify safety concerns like the ramp's abrupt edge, or towing a boat with passengers to and from the water.

Figure 9—The international wheelchair symbol
identifies this loading platform as accessible.

In areas of deep snow, poles can help snow plow operators identify the edges of the ramp. The snow poles could be removed each spring or left in place to help drivers line up with the ramp. Reflectors are recommended (figure 10).

Figure 10—Reflectors are recommended for loading platforms.