Wayfinding Signs search criteriaWayfinding Kiosk Sign
Search Criteria
Search criteria
Reason
No cost to city
No demand on city budget
City can post calendar and notices
Compliance open meeting law and community engagement
Electronic ink (a/k/a E-paper)
Works in high glare and less distraction for sidewalk users
Display size minimum 42”
For each visibility
Wireless
No need to connect for telecommunications
Solar powered
No need to connect for power
Pedestrian activity sensor
Replaces need for $2,000+ pedestrian counter
Small footprint
Minimize use of valuable sidewalk real estate
Intelligent Outdoor Kiosks
Meet search criteria
Comments
Changing Environment’s Soofa Signs
Yes
Sole source for these services
Full service self-supporting kiosk services: Verizon; Ike Smart City; SmartLink; LinkNYC; Orange Barrel Media; CityBridge
NO
Most are not available in our relatively small market, have a larger footprint, and do not have the desired technology
Smart kiosk vendors: Displays to Go; Keewin LCD; I&E Company outdoor kiosks; MetroClick; Meridian Kiosks; Lamasa Tech kiosks; Lightbox kiosks; and other kiosk vendors
NO
Kiosk manufacturers sell kiosks but do not cover all the costs
City Service
Value calculation
Value for City
Use of 10 smart kiosks
$70,000 if purchased, 7 year life
$7,000 year=$21,000 w/3 year agreement
Management
Estimated value
$2,000 year=$ 8,000 w/3 year agreement
TOTAL
$29,000 over 3 year agreement