Capes – PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION FOR THE PASSENGER IN COUNTY DURHAM 1983

Description

Authored by A.B.B. Capes of the Durham County Council’s Planning Department, this 6-page document originates from a 1983 Workshop on Information Systems in Public Transport held at the University of Leeds. Presented as a comprehensive discussion paper, it details practical approaches to public transport information for passengers in County Durham, UK. The document is significantly enhanced by three appendices featuring illustrative examples of real-world timetable information displays, including a clear 24-hour clock face graphic, providing concrete insight into the methodologies discussed. Offering a valuable snapshot of early 1980s local government initiatives, its practical focus and the author’s direct affiliation lend it considerable trustworthiness and historical relevance. It also serves as an excellent discussion starter, explicitly inviting peer experiences, making it ideal for researchers or practitioners interested in the evolution of transport information systems.