FOI request detail

Identification of bus stop flag components

Request ID: FOI-0085-2021
Date published: 16 June 2020

You asked

I would like to know the correct terminology for the various components attached to TfL bus stop flags such as E-tiles, Point Identifiers, vinyl stop name labels etc. for the purpose of correctly describing them in my photographic records. I believe the information may be contained in the document "LTB visual identity system Part 9 Bus Stop Sign Guidelines" or its current equivalent, which does not appear to be available online.

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-0085-2021

Thank you for your email received by Transport for London (TfL) on 18th April 2020.

You asked:

I would like to know the correct terminology for the various components attached to TfL bus stop flags such as E-tiles, Point Identifiers, vinyl stop name labels etc. for the purpose of correctly describing them in my photographic records.

I believe the information may be contained in the document "LTB visual identity system Part 9 Bus Stop Sign Guidelines" or its current equivalent, which does not appear to be available online. However, a drawing or summary would be acceptable if the document is commercially sensitive.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. 

I can confirm that we hold the information you require, which can be seen in the attached document.

If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.

On a more general matter, please note that the Government has announced a series of measures to tackle the Coronavirus. It is essential for London, and in particular for all critical workers, that we continue to provide a safe transport network that enables them to make the journeys they need to.

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Yours sincerely,

David Wells

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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