Department of Inland Transport (France) – INFORMATION ON INTERCITY NETWORKS (coaches) 1981

Description

This 6-page official report, dating from April 1980, originates from the French Ministry of Transport (DTT). It outlines new measures and comprehensive recommendations for standardizing and enhancing communication within intercity coach networks. The document delves into critical aspects such as the format and content of timetables (including a detailed Table 1), the identification and information provided at coach stops, and the crucial exterior and interior labelling of vehicles. Notably, it also proposes a common language/glossary for industry communication. Although presented in English, the text shows clear indications of being a translation, offering an interesting linguistic layer. As a strategic policy paper from a governmental study group, it holds high historical and authoritative value for researchers in transport planning, public policy, and communication studies. It references further tables and illustrations not fully present in these pages, hinting at a larger original document.