About TODS Guide Signs
The Tourist-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) program enhances travel experiences and supports local economies, especially in less familair areas. These distinctive blue signs with white text and symbols provide clear directions to tourist attractions like historical sites, recreational facilities, dining, and lodging. By guiding travelers to destinations not visible from main roads, TODS reduces navigation stress, improves road safety, and helps tourists make the most of their journeys. For local businesses, TODS increases visibility and attracts visitors, driving economic growth and promoting the discovery of local attractions.
Why TODS?
- Enhances Travel Experience: Clear and consistent signage for local attractions, service, and recreational facilities.
- Simplifies navigation: Helps travelers easily navigate rural areas, reducing the chance of getting lost.
- Boosts Local Businesses: Increases visibility for businesses by guiding tourists to less visible destinations.
- Supports Local Economies: Promotes tourism and economic growth more in local areas.
Colorado TODS
Directional guidance to historical, recreational, cultural, commerical, religious, scientific and natural phemonena sites, as well as service oriented establishments.
(pending approval) / Direction
Additional fees may apply for fabrication and installation.
Types of Services
To qualify, services shall be open to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin. A business establishment, meeting the following criteria, may be considered for placement on a specific service sign panel.
Services
- Gas
- Food
- Lodging
Historical
- Historic Areas
- Memorials
- Mansions
Religious Sites
- Historical cemeteries
- Historical churches
- Shrines
Commercial
- Antique shops
- Farm markets
- Gift shops
Natural Phenomena
- Rock formations
- Cliff dwellings
- Fossil beds
- Sand dunes
Scientific
- Observatories
- Botanical gardens
- Prehistoric sites
Cultural
- Drama
- Amphitheater
- Galleries
Recreational
- Natural scenic beauty
- Outdoor recreational
- Rafting
- Guest ranch
Distance to Services and Facilities
A permit applicant must derive the major portion of income of number of visitors during the normal business season from motorists not residing in the immediate area (90 days of data from sales is required as proof). Maximum distance of service: 15 miles
Application Form
FAQs
How much do TODS Signs cost?
TODS Signs cost $(pending approval) per direction per year.
How long will it take for my TODS to be installed?
For new structures, it will take about six months from the day we receive your application to the date of installation. For existing structures, it will take about five weeks from the day we receive your application to the date of installation.