WalkNYC Wayfinding

The WalkNYC Wayfinding system encourages walking, transit use, and cycling by providing easy-to-understand maps and directional information. NYC DOT installs a family of wayfinding elements citywide.

WalkNYC Wayfinding Path (Type A) pedestrian sign: Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn
WalkNYC Wayfinding Area (Type B) pedestrian sign: Canal Street, Manhattan

Description

  • Maps are “heads-up”—they are oriented according to the direction the user is facing.
  • Three sign types serve pedestrians and transit users.

Pedestrian

  • Available in three sizes for maximum siting flexibility:
    • Small: 18 inches (L) × 5 inches (W) × 8 feet 8 inches (H)
    • Medium: 2 feet 10 inches (L) × 5 inches (W) × 8 feet 6 inches (H)
    • Large: 4 feet 2 inches (L) × 5 inches (W) × 8 feet 4 inches (H)
  • Installed on sidewalks and in large public spaces, including decision-making points, difficult-to-navigate areas, transit hubs, and major destinations.
  • Map content highlights walking distances, subway and bus information, street names, building numbers, cardinal directions, and landmarks to support orientation and route planning.

People using WalkNYC Wayfinding Neighborhood pedestrian sign

WalkNYC Wayfinding Neighborhood (Type C) pedestrian sign: Times Square, Broadway and W 46th Street, Manhattan

Fingerpost

  • 43-inch flag length; 11 feet 6 inches height
  • Provides directional information to local destinations

WalkNYC Wayfinding Fingerpost sign

WalkNYC Wayfinding Fingerpost: 1st Avenue and E 60th Street, Manhattan

Real-Time Bus Arrival Information

  • 2 feet (L) × 5 inches (W) × 10 feet 1 inch (H)
  • Installed at stations along SBS routes and other high-ridership bus stops
  • Provides real-time bus arrival information
  • Maps include bus routes and route destinations in addition to standard WalkNYC Wayfinding content.

People using WalkNYC Real-Time Bus Arrival sign

WalkNYC Real-Time Bus Arrival sign: E 125th Street and Madison Avenue, Manhattan

Siting

  • Minimum 18 inches from the curb
  • Minimum 8 feet clear path
  • Minimum 5 feet from other objects
  • Maps are installed at bike share stations, at NYC Ferry landings, in most subway station mezzanines, and at a selection of other existing kiosks or sign locations citywide

Installation

  • NYC DOT is responsible for installation and maintenance; signs may be installed as part of DDC capital projects

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