Request ID: FOI-1762-2324 Date published: 21 September 2023
You asked
I am writing to request a breakdown of all costs attributed with the Johnston 100 font. This includes design, replacement of signage and any contracts issued in relation to the font.
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1762-2324
Thank you for your request which we received on 25 August 2023, asking for information about Johnston 100 font.
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 some of the information you require. You asked:
I am writing to request a breakdown of all costs attributed with the Johnston 100 font. This includes design, replacement of signage and any contracts issued in relation to the font.
The Johnston 100 font was launched in November 2016 as part of the activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the original Johnston font.
The cost to create Johnston 100 was £52,800 and included the complete redraw of the entire font family for traditional print use and new digital versions. Design standards were updated by the in-house corporate design team at no additional cost.
No additional costs were incurred once the font was introduced as a ‘cost neutral’ approach was taken with the new font only being used for new items, with no existing signage or printed items being replaced/updated, including signage.
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Eva Hextall FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
