Čitelná Praha: For Improved Orientation in Prague – Expansion Continues in 2026

Better Everyday Orientation: With new displays, signposts and navigation aids, the city of Prague significantly expanded the Čitelná Praha project in 2025. This year, the city aims to further develop the unified information and wayfinding system and link it more closely with digital offerings.

The Čitelná Praha project, which aims to create a unified information and wayfinding system for the Czech capital, reached a further stage of development in 2025. New digital and static orientation elements were installed in several parts of the city – not only at heavily frequented interchange points and public transport stops, but also along important pedestrian routes throughout the city.

Over the past year, the network of digital information displays was expanded to an additional 40 major surface transport stops. Furthermore, by the end of the year, the city added long-distance directional signage to metro and train stations at 42 locations. So-called totems – large, illuminated cubes with metro or train symbols – were used for this purpose. A new pedestrian navigation system with overview maps was installed along the continuous route from Wenceslas Square – Old Town Square – Exhibition Grounds. In addition, the Pankrác metro station received a new graphic design for its information panels.

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In parallel, the content methodology for the metro information panels was further refined. The Prague Metro Manual, which will in future govern the gradual redesign of all stations, is nearing completion. Design guidelines have also been completed for the new appearance of digital screens in the metro and buses, as well as for the signage of surface transport stops.

According to Jaromír Beránek, Deputy Mayor of Prague for Transport, Čitelná Praha is a central initiative for daily orientation in the city. “The system helps passengers, pedestrians and visitors alike. In 2025, the focus was on expansion at transport hubs and heavily used routes, as well as on the standardisation of graphics and content. In 2026, we aim to continue this transformation more consistently, bring new elements to additional districts and link them more closely with digital tools,” said Beránek.

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Outlook for 2026

For 2026, the city plans to further roll out the new system in metro stations, at bus and tram stops, and on public transport vehicles. Dozens of additional stops are set to be equipped with digital information displays, and the expansion of pedestrian navigation is also planned.

Information on route closures as well as traffic and line maps will also be revised, to appear gradually in metro stations and new display cases at stops. Furthermore, testing of additional elements is planned, including new stop signs, illuminated direction panels in the metro, and holders for construction information.

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A new wayfinding system is also to be implemented in Prague’s largest park, Stromovka. Adjustments to the mobile app PID Lítačka are also planned, including design alignment with the elements of Čitelná Praha.

In parallel, user testing of new elements will continue, and the graphic design of individual informational materials will be further optimised. Through this, the city aims to create the conditions for a comprehensive replacement of information and wayfinding systems across Prague.