Cousins, Sutton and Sherrif – CITY NODE MAPS 2014

Description

This 8-page research paper, authored by Steve Cousins, Andrew Sutton, and David Sherriff of Quickmap Research, offers a compelling critique of traditional urban transport mapping, particularly London’s iconic Underground diagram. Published circa 2014, the document is richly illustrated with over ten figures, including historical photographs, comparative bus maps, and detailed node-and-arc diagrams, providing strong visual evidence for its arguments. It proposes a novel “Aboveground diagram” framework, developed by Quickmap since 1999 and recognized with the 2012 London Transport travel information award, which prioritizes the traveller’s multi-modal journey experience over the operator’s system. This significant contribution to urban planning and information design addresses city complexities and resilience, making it a valuable resource for transport professionals and researchers alike.