Nickel Plate Trail granted permission to mount directional signs on existing Peru city signposts

The Peru Board of Public Works on July 21 voted to allow the Nickel Plate Trail organization to mount directional trail signs on existing city signposts to better mark the route between the North and South trail segments.

Joe Vernon, representing Nickel Plate Trail, asked the board for permission to attach trail signs to existing city posts and signposts "such as snow route" posts that guide users from Walnut through the business route to the Lovers Lane trailhead. "As stated, I'm here requesting permission, for the Nickel Plate Trail to supply signs and attach to existing city signs," Vernon said. He told the board the trail group would supply and maintain the signs and that they would include a QR code linking to an interactive map and history on the trail's website.

Traffic Department staff and a board member discussed possible placement and routing, with staff noting prior pavement markings and cautioning that some locations might fall under county authority. Vernon said signs typically take about two weeks to obtain once ordered and that the group could be flexible about placement. The chair moved to approve the request with the condition that city staff (mister Wolf and Todd) confirm regulatory constraints and placement details before installation. The motion was seconded and the board voted in favor.

The board asked staff to confirm whether posts in some locations are under city or county jurisdiction and to work with Vernon to finalize sign size and placement. Vernon said the Nickel Plate Trail's website includes route history and a QR code that links to an interactive map for trail users.

Next steps: Traffic staff to confirm regulatory limits and placement and the trail group to order signs and coordinate installation; Vernon estimated a roughly two-week lead time for producing signs if ordered promptly.