New signs will point visitors to Sheffield city centre in the right direction
Design work will cost city council £60,000
New signs are being planned to help pedestrians and cyclists find their way around Sheffield city centre.
Members of the public have complained that they have trouble navigating the city centre, so Sheffield City Council is planning to spend £60,000 to come up with designs for new signage.
These will include ‘totems’ – large, free-standing signs that have a map on them. They will help visitors to Sheffield to find city centre landmarks and cultural venues.
Test walks will be created and members of the public could be asked for their ideas about what information should be included on the totems.
A similar scheme is being completed in Neepsend and Kelham Island.
The council’s finance and performance policy committee will be asked to approve the spending plan next Monday (October 19).
A report to the committee says: “The standard of pedestrian and cycle wayfinding in Sheffield city centre is inconsistent and improvements could help support active travel.
“Public feedback from the City Centre Access and Movement Plan highlights demand for improved wayfinding to boost confidence, safety, and reduce anxiety.”
The project is due to be completed by October 2028.