MAKE YOUR FONT LARGE ENOUGH FOR CARS TO SEE (18 inches) 📍 Meet at: Cole Park,, the entrance to the bridge is at the north end of Cole Park. 📍 Address: 2000 E Carson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 🕙 Time: 6:00 AM - 7:30AM Stay as long as you want, even for just 30 minutes Temperatures are rising—so let’s beat the heat and make some noise. Bring back those HANDS OFF signs. MAKE SURE THE FONT IS LARGE ENOUGH FOR CARS TO SEE Bring your friends, fellow activists, and your energy. Let’s stand up, speak out, and keep the momentum going. This is NOT the Tempe Town Lake bridge; this bridge is between Price and McClintock, hence why we are meeting at Cole Park. Cole Park has an entrance to the bridge. The bridge goes over the 60 highway. Parking is in the neighborhood. Please abide by all parking laws. For example, do not block a neighbor's driveway, park 20 feet from an intersection or 15 feet from a fire hydrant, etc Parking is also first-come, first-served; get there early for a good spot. How to prepare: For bridge protests, where visibility from a distance is crucial, the larger the lettering, the better. Here are some key considerations and general guidelines: General Visibility Rules: Distance is Key: The primary factor is how far away your audience will be. For highway overpasses, traffic might be moving quickly and at a significant distance. "Rule of Thumb" for Legibility: A common guideline for outdoor signage is that each inch of letter height provides approximately 10 feet of legibility. So, for every 100 feet of viewing distance, you'd want at least 10-inch tall letters. Bridge Specifics: Bridges often mean viewing from a greater distance than a sidewalk. Consider vehicles on the road below, and potentially other onlookers further away. Practical Recommendations for Bridge Protests: Go Big: Aim for lettering that is at least 12-24 inches tall, and even larger if possible. Some sources suggest using 20x30 or 24x30 inch boards for individual letters to create large, impactful messages. Bold, Simple Fonts: Choose block, sans-serif fonts (like Arial or Helvetica) that are thick and easy to read. Avoid thin, ornate, or script fonts. High Contrast Colors: This is critical! Dark letters on a light background (e.g., black on white, dark blue on yellow) offer the best visibility. Avoid low-contrast combinations like yellow on white or light blue on a pale background. Limit your color palette to two or three colors for maximum impact and clarity. Concise Messaging: Shorter messages with fewer words are easier to read quickly from a distance. Each letter takes up space, so a long message will require smaller letters to fit, reducing visibility. Material and Construction: Sturdy materials: Foam core boards or corrugated plastic are more rigid and durable than regular poster board, especially in windy conditions. Weatherproof: Consider if rain or sun will affect your signs. Paint or vinyl letters are more resilient than marker. Double-sided signs: If possible, make your signs double-sided to maximize visibility from different angles, especially for media coverage. Test Your Signs: Before the protest, hold up your signs and have someone view them from a distance similar to what you expect on the bridge. This will help you determine if the lettering is large enough and if the message is clear. Spacing (Kerning): Ensure there is adequate space between letters and words so they don't blend together from a distance. By focusing on large, bold, high-contrast lettering and concise messages, you'll maximize the impact and readability of your bridge protest signs.