About signage and wayfinding
Signage regulates traffic, provides information, warns of hazards and gives directions. Wayfinding is informed by the design of the built environment.
Walking, wheeling and cycling routes should have pedestrian and cyclist specific signage and road markings located at all decision points and junctions. They must be clear, easily visible and legible.
Signs on the highway must comply with Traffic Signs and Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) or be specially authorised by the Secretary of State. Routes that are not on the highway can use customised signage.
Signage should:
- be kept to the minimum to reduce street clutter and maintenance costs
- be of an appropriate size depending on the purpose and location
- not obstruct cycle tracks and footways wherever possible
Development design influences how easy it is for people to find their way around. This is through clearly defined street hierarchies and views, vistas, and landmarks.
Wayfinding can be supported by branding local cycle routes and networks, naming routes and providing on-street area maps to support orientation.
