Byways committee views sign models

The Palouse Scenic Byway Committee met Monday and looked at samples of the signs that will be placed in communities along the byway route.

Committee chair Tim Myers said he is investigating whether to cover the 36x30-inch signs with fiberglass or porcelain enamel.

He discussed the pros and cons of each, citing that porcelain enamel chips easily and is quite expensive. He also said fiberglass is less expensive, but he will investigate the costs before presenting a proposal to the council.

He also had samples of informational signs that will be placed throughout the county. The signs he had were for Round Barn Hill, Ice Age Floods and Cashup Flats. Each sign will have the byway web address below so visitors can access information.

Vicki Leeper from the Pullman Chamber of Commerce told committee members that 37 percent of visitors to Whitman County are photographers. She said she is researching ways to make the photographers stay longer in the county and give them information to allow them to shop locally.