Pedestrian signage

Legible London is a new pedestrian wayfinding system to help people move around London led by Transport for London with support from the Mayor. You may have seen the distinctive signs from the pilot scheme around Waterloo or Oxford St. In Southwark we are about to extend that pilot scheme up to Tower Bridge through Borough and Bankside and London Bridge.

The last signage upgrade in north Southwark was undertaken in 2005 and in this dynamic area with considerable growth, development and new attractions for visitors, much of the 2005 installation is outdated.  It is important to ensure that wayfinding information keeps abreast of physical developments in the area helping the visitor experience to be a positive one.

Through Legible London there is the opportunity to align with a London wide programme making quality wayfinding information consistent across the capital.

The Legible London programme and format is based on extensive research and development through a pilot scheme. The system uses a range of information, including signs and printed maps, to help people find their way. It is integrated with other transport modes including underground stations, bus stops and Barclay bike hire points, so visitors can quickly identify the route to their destination.  It provides signage along key routes at regular intervals where individuals are most likely to need information about their journey and also acts as a method to inform people about key buildings, attractions and sites in the area.

Alongside installing new Legible London signage the programme of works identifies many signs that could be removed as part of a subsequent de-cluttering initiative. Signs identified as surplus to requirements or deemed illegal will be removed once Legible London signage is erected.