Following the development of a comprehensive wayfinding strategy, new signage was developed to support walking between the key visitor domains within Central Parramatta. Prototype sign designs were evaluated via on street surveys with residents and visitors. The evaluation assisted in the detailed design to ensure the content and design was easily understood by all potential users of the system. The map based signs feature heads-up maps, ie the maps oriented in the direction of walking. 20 map based signs and 30 directional signs superseded the 100 plus existing signs which were confusing and out of date. Following installation feedback has been very positive and the mapping system is being expanded to other media such as online maps, bus route mapping and city marketing publications

One of the 20 map based signs featuring heads-up mapping. This sign is located near the ferry terminal and shows the walking routes and destinations along the riverside walk.




Concise, clear and easy to understand maps make the city legible to all people.





Directional signs complement the map based signs.


The mapping system has been integrated onto the loop bus stops and the loop buses (free shuttle buses)