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What is a Tourist Oriented activity? |
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Tourist Oriented activity is defined as any cultural, recreational, retail tourism, trails and services which meet the participation criteria as outlined in the TODS Participation Requirements section. |
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Where are the TODS structures placed? |
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These signs are placed on non-controlled access state primary system highways. |
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Can Gas, Food, and Lodging establishments participate in the TODS Program? |
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Yes, as a TODS Category II site, provided they meet all of the criteria outlined in the TODS Participation Requirements section. |
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What distance criteria must a business meet? |
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A tourist oriented activity is eligible for signing at intersections within 15 miles of a non-controlled access state primary system highway. (3 miles for Gas, Food, and Lodging) |
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What size are the signs? |
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A business panel is 72” wide by 18” high. A maximum of 3 TODS assemblies, each accommodating 4 business panels, is allowed per direction per intersection. A generic symbol is allowed on the business panel. A trailblazer sign, 24” wide by 18”, is used only when additional turns on local roads are necessary. |
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How much will it cost to participate in the TODS program? |
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$100 application fee - one time per panel
$450 annually per business panel per direction
$100 annually for trailblazer (if required)
NOTE: The above fees include the fabrication of the TODS panel |
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Can seasonal businesses participate in the TODS program? |
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Yes. The months of operation can be included on the panel or the panel must be covered during those times that the facility is not in operation. A $50.00 installation or removal fee per TODS panel, per occurrence would apply. |
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Once I am in the program, can my panel(s) be removed? |
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Yes. Certain conditions can result in the removal of your panel(s): if your location no longer offers the required services and/or does not meet the eligibility criteria. All facilities will receive appropriate notice prior to removal of the sign(s). |
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How will the signs be maintained? |
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All maintenance of the TODS structures and panels will be performed by Virginia Logos or its subcontractors. | |
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