Association of Public Transport Co-ordination Officers – PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION 1982

Description

This 1982 ATCO report argues that improving public transport information is essential to increase use and revenue. It highlights wide variability in operator-provided publicity and the special role county councils can play as coordinators and publishers of comprehensive county timetables, maps and local leaflets. The paper reviews existing information types—timetable books, amendment leaflets, destination-specific guides, local leaflets, roadside displays, on-vehicle publicity and enquiry services—and stresses better presentation, distribution and staff training. Research cited shows comprehensive, integrated information raises patronage and interchange. The report notes costs, recommends counties budget £20,000–£30,000 annually (with operator and national support), and urges annual up-to-date timetable publication, coordinated timing of service changes, improved roadside/on-vehicle displays, broader local distribution, inclusion of public-transport access in tourist literature, exploration of teletext/computer systems and compilation of a national inter-urban bus guide.