Canoe Signs

[Teegate]

Has anyone noticed the canoe signs on 542 near the Pleasant Mills Church and elsewhere in that area? This morning we noticed the county putting signs up there and I believe these were some of those placed there. I am thinking that if you canoe or kayak down the Nescochague to 542 you are not allowed to portage across 542 and enter Nesco Lake because it is private. Does anyone else see it that way?


This is at the bridge on 542 over the Nescochague Creek.

This is across the street. It appears they want you to drive up Pleasant Mills Road to make the connection to continue on. ????????

There are others up in Nesco itself. Not sure why.

Video of them putting signs in this morning. Make sure you are in 1080P to get the best results. For some reason if you go to youtube it is not always displaying properly.

Guy

 

[46er]

To me, those signs would indicate a canoe launch site.

 

[ecampbell]

To me, those signs would indicate a canoe launch site.

I agree.

 

[manumuskin]

Everyone needs a sign.

 

[46er]

My favorite of the bunch; 'Peace the Old Fashioned Way'

 

[smoke_jumper]

I've seen these posted on Facebook too.
In one of the pictures there's a sign under the canoe that reads "Pine Barrens Byway". Looks like they are just posting the scenic roads through the pines and have nothing to do with canoes.

http://www.nj.gov/pinelands/landuse/recent/byway/

 

[smoke_jumper]

And here's the map of it.
https://scenicbyways.info/byway/68570.html

 

[Teegate]

A colossal waste of money.

 

[Teegate]

Did you notice the signs that are up do not match the original and now does not fully explain what they are for?


http://www.nj.gov/pinelands/images/photo_library/byway/small_pinebarrens_SBW.jpg

 

[smoke_jumper]

Yes I did. If I didn't see the post on Facebook and do some research from there I'd still think it had something to do with canoes.

 

[46er]

In one of the pictures there's a sign under the canoe that reads "Pine Barrens Byway". Looks like they are just posting the scenic roads through the pines and have nothing to do with canoes.

You would think they would use an image of some pine tree's

 

[smoke_jumper]

You would think they would use an image of some pine tree's

Or at least posted the whole proposed sign. I can see people driving all over looking for the canoe launch

 

[46er]

A colossal waste of money.

It's what they do, and they do it exceptionally well.

 

[ecampbell]

I was down that way yesterday, Sweetwater River Deck, and don't believe they have anything to do with canoeing. They probably mark a tour trail, but without fore knowledge or some documentation on the signs they are useless.
The byway has been a project that has been in the works since 2005, and ripping right along we are getting signs now, Federal money to burn.
From
http://www.nj.gov/pinelands/landuse/recent/byway/
The New Jersey Department of Transportation provided significant support for this effort by developing signage that will help visitors identify the byway and navigate their way through it.

I wonder how many people will use it.

 

[pinelandpaddler]

I have questions.

How many of these useless signs are to be installed? How much does it cost? Who is responsible for making this happen?

 

[46er]

I have questions.

How many of these useless signs are to be installed? How much does it cost? Who is responsible for making this happen?

A lot. A lot. Beats me, but I have a feeling it is someone in the govt.

 

[smoke_jumper]

I have questions.

How many of these useless signs are to be installed? How much does it cost? Who is responsible for making this happen?

By reading what I posted earlier it seems to be the state DOT is footing most of the bill, but I'm sure their using Federal funds to off set it. With the signs not matching the the originals proto types they are to confusing. To me they look more like piney art and will likely be decorating local garages around here within a year

 

[rc911]

I think they were put up by the state to promote tourism. There are similar signs throughout my town with graphics in the same lame style stating: Upper Freehold Historic Farmland Byway. I have also seen them along the Delaware River north of Trenton and up Route 29 promoting the scenic river byway, again with graphics in the same style.

 

[rc911]

I have an answer and a website that explains the reason for the signs. Rather than me explaining it, it will be a whole lot easier to go to this website where you read all about it.

http://www.nj.gov/transportation/community/scenic/byways.shtm

 

[enormiss]

Silly not to have any text on the sign. I agree, people are going to be driving in circles looking for the canoe launch