http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: “the ambition is to create a comprehensive and consistent Wayfinding system” en Thu, 21 May 2026 13:51:27 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281134 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:13:23 +0000 wingpig 281134@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote><em>"...perhaps they can charge more money that way..."</em></blockquote></p> <p>It couldn't be, could it...?</p> <p>Filled it in, in the hope that it discourages "totems on the ground" from being "more sticks in the footway creating more pinch-points" and that clouds of tourists are not encouraged to stand and peer at things where they would be in the way of normal movement. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281129 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:22:29 +0000 chrisfl 281129@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We (OpenStreetMap) did send someone over to one of their sessions, they (the consultants) seemed fixed on creating a whole new set of brand new maps from scratch rather than using OSM which already has everything and more they could want, because it's not "up to date" (really!)... or perhaps they can charge more money that way... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281126 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:58:55 +0000 I were right about that saddle 281126@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>There's something to be said for not always knowing exactly where you are at all times...</em></p> <p>Absolut, ja. Citoyens, citoyennes...flânons! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281124 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:54:42 +0000 crowriver 281124@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Why do we <em>need</em> a "comprehensive and consistent Wayfinding system"? </p> <p>There are too many signs all over the UK explaining everything away. Most people have mobile devices which will inform them where key attractions are, and so on. </p> <p>Heaven forbid that a few tourists might lose their way and have to take in unexpected surroundings or ask a local resident for directions. There's something to be said for not always knowing exactly where you are at all times... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281117 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:18:07 +0000 Klaxon 281117@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>More consultations within a day of further projects being put on ice due to lack of funds for implementation?</p> <p>Fool me once... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281114 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:08:56 +0000 chdot 281114@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I’m more concerned about </p> <p>“</p> <p>There have been a number of workshops with stakeholders to develop<br /> the concept and create a new licence-free mapping resource.</p> <p>“</p> <p>Both that process (keeps consultations in well paid work, when ‘no money’ for doing stuff) and <em>apparent</em> need for more maps - Google and OSM (and OS) have most things covered. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281112 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:03:37 +0000 chdot 281112@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“One very simple system is”</p> <p>fine for places with not many choices/destinations. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281108 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:46:28 +0000 Tulyar 281108@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>One very simple system is used by Forestry Commission - first experience in QE Forest Park all routes to point x were a paint mark in the same colour, points y z etc in other colours - so basically wherever you picked up a core route you followed the appropriate colour...</p> <p>Leicester did this in 1980's with the Great Central Way &amp; River Soar route placing bands of coloured tape around lamp posts and sign posts. I did this in a very effective way also, with 2" wide 3M pink Dayglo tape just in 4-6" vertical strips on lamp posts - lasted for years until proper signs (NCN) went up and visible from 50 metres away in daylight. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281093 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:14:06 +0000 Arellcat 281093@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Reinventing various wheels?</em></p> <p>Let's not go there! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18775#post-281092 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:05:44 +0000 chdot 281092@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“<br /> Edinburgh Wayfinding -Phase 3</p> <p>For Edinburgh, the ambition is to create a comprehensive and consistent<br /> Wayfinding system across multiple channels which will promote active<br /> travel and encourage the wider exploration of the City as part of the<br /> managing growth agenda.</p> <p>There have been a number of workshops with stakeholders to develop<br /> the concept and create a new licence-free mapping resource.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ExploreEdinburgh" rel="nofollow">https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ExploreEdinburgh</a></p> <p>Reinventing various wheels? </p>