Bronzaft, Dobrow and OHanlon – SPATIAL ORIENTATION IN A SUBWAY SYSTEM 1976

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This insightful 11-page academic article, “Spatial Orientation in a Subway System,” was published in *Environment and Behavior, Vol. 8 No. 4* in December 1976 by Sage Publications, Inc. Authored by Arline L. Bronzaft, Stephen B. Dobrow, and Timothy J. O’Hanlon, all affiliated with respected academic institutions, the document presents rigorous research on how new users navigate the complex New York City subway system. Richly illustrated with several replica maps and diagrams of the 1968 and 1972 subway guides, it critically evaluates the efficacy of these navigational aids. This study is significant for its early, user-centric examination of environmental psychology principles applied to urban transit, offering trustworthy findings and practical implications for design that remain relevant for understanding human-system interaction in complex public spaces.