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HOME INTRODUCTION PART A A vision for London’s streets PART B From strategy to delivery PART C New measures for new challenges PART D Balancing priorities PART F Appendix PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction SECTION 7 High quality footways SECTION 8 Carriageways SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity SECTION 11 Footway amenities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment SECTION 14 Transport interchanges Streetscape Guidance [Part E – Physical design and materials] Safety and functionality 256 12.3. Street nameplates The effective design and installation of street nameplates is essential for assisting the general public in navigating the road network, while also ensuring more efficient functioning of postal and emergency services. This guidance is directed at local authorities to ensure a high standard of application for a feature that is present on almost every street in London. Figure 255: A street name plate Placement Street nameplates should be positioned as near to street corners as possible to be easily read by all street users. Recommended placements should consider the context of the street and the relationship of adjoining streets. Street nameplates should be mounted on to walls, buildings or other boundaries at the back edge of the footway where practical. Nameplates at major junctions should be positioned so as to receive illumination from adjacent street lights. Post-mounted nameplates should only be used in exceptional circumstances where the sign would otherwise be obscured. Acceptable mounting height Preferred height Preferred height where low level obstructions are likely Major crossroads Minor crossroads T-junctions 600-3,600mm 1,000mm 2,500mm Fixed at each street corner One plate on each side of the street adjacent to the emerging traffic Main street nameplate positioned directly opposite side road Change in street name on same street Sign both street names with arrows if desired Long stretches without an intersection Repeater signs at reasonable intervals and opposite entrances to places such as rail stations
HOME INTRODUCTION PART A A vision for London’s streets PART B From strategy to delivery PART C New measures for new challenges PART D Balancing priorities PART F Appendix PART E Physical design and materials SECTION 6 Introduction SECTION 7 High quality footways SECTION 8 Carriageways SECTION 9 Crossings SECTION 10 Kerbside activity SECTION 11 Footway amenities SECTION 12 Safety and functionality SECTION 13 Street environment SECTION 14 Transport interchanges Streetscape Guidance [Part E – Physical design and materials] Safety and functionality 257 Design Street nameplates are commonly viewed from an acute angle and so the size and choice of font and spacing should be as legible as possible. Lettering is recommended to be at a height of between 75mm and 90mm. The minimum spacing between words should be approximately 50 per cent of the height of the lettering. Top and bottom borders should be approximately 40 per cent of the lettering height. Street nameplates should provide strong visual contrast between the lettering and the sign background. The most effective colour contrast is black lettering on a white background. The preferred material for the plate is box-formed vitreous enamel. Figure 256: Street name plates should provide strong visual contrast between lettering and the background Most local authorities have a particular style of nameplate that they adopt for the majority of streets in their area. In many boroughs a coloured postcode and borough name has been introduced to provide additional information. The postal area and direction of house numbers may also be included to assist navigation. If district names are to be included on the street nameplate, reduced lettering heights should be used. Where historic signage contributes to local character these should be retained and refurbished wherever possible. Authorisation and maintenance Local authorities are responsible for the installation and maintenance of street nameplates. Any proposal to move or erect street nameplates, should involve the relevant local authority. It is recommended that the London boroughs regularly monitor the quality of street nameplates and building numbering in their area to ensure they are of a good standard, prioritising street nameplates at junctions. Renaming Any proposal to rename a street as part of a major streetscape improvement project requires authorisation by the local authority. Where approved, the old name should be crossed out and remain clearly legible below the new name. It should be retained for one to two years, before being considered for removal. Street nameplates with historic interest should be preserved wherever possible. Additional information Legislation The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1995. No. 759 (N.I. 5). Part 11: Street names and numbering of buildings Sections 64 and 65 of the Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 (TICA) Sections 17-19 of the Public Health Act 1925 (PHA) Local Government Act 2003 Joint Mobility Unit: Sign Design Guide, 2000 London Transport Users Committee: Where am I? Street name signs in London, 2003
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