While we are on this topic, I saw the article this AM in the MiStakesMan re: illegal bus bench signs. Could this same objection be applied to all the dratted “Ten Commandments” signs that have sprung up all over the valley? There are ordinances governing illegal signage – why don’t they apply to these tacky, trashy reminders that our very dorkiest citizens are hoping all the smart people burn in hell???

How is a sign going to explain “Left here, but ya gotta go 2 blocks before you can turn left again and at that point, the street changes names, but stay in the left lane or you’ll miss your turn. After the turn, go to the far right lane and around the bank, then left at the alley with the public art?

If the alley is blocked by semi trucks unloading at the convention center, you’ll have to go another 3 blocks north, swing left and park there. ‘Oh, I’m sorry, you wanted directions to the TRAIN Depot instead of OFFICE Depot? It’s closed to the public but if you swing left on 9th and go up the hill, you can glimpse it on your way to the Airport.'”

The real solution is a highly visible, well stocked visitor’s center on the edge of the downtown corridor with city maps that can help tourists navigate our streets and take ’em to the sites they want to see.

Of course, we should have one with something like: Visit the Boise Depot … er, no, you can’t visit it, but you can look at the outside.

I do like the example sign you posted, though. Makes me want to head there right now to see Other Sites. Duh!