Legible London pedestrian wayfinding system extended

Transport for London has introduced its Legible London pedestrian wayfinding system to the streets of Richmond-upon-Thames. This is the first application of the maps in outer London and is being delivered in a partnership between TfL and the borough. Legible London signs are also being installed in South Bank and Bankside and the Bloomsbury/Covent Garden/Holborn area of the West End. The first Legible London signs were installed in November 2007 around Bond Street station.

Based on extensive research, the system uses a range of information, including street signs and printed maps, to help people find their way. It's also integrated with other transport modes so when people are leaving the Underground, for example, they can quickly identify the route to their destination.

A wayfinding study, published in 2006, has provided the basis for Legible London. It found that walking can lead to major benefits for the transport system, economy and public health, and that predictable, consistent and authoritative public information is the key to building pedestrians' confidence.