Ellson – PUBLIC TRANSPORT – THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF A COUNTY-WIDE BUS AND RAIL INTERCHANGE GUIDE 1982

Description

This 49-page technical report, authored by P.P. Ellson of the Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL) and published in 1982, offers a comprehensive investigation into the development and utility of a county-wide bus and rail interchange guide. Marked “NOT FOR PUBLICATION” and “IN CONFIDENCE,” it represents crucial internal research from a governmental body. The document details the methodologies, challenges, and cost analysis of compiling such a guide for West Yorkshire, including insights gleaned from a real-world trial and extensive survey feedback from 70 public transport information providers. While predominantly text and tables, it features one illustrative map. The report’s significance lies in its rigorous assessment of multi-modal travel information systems, providing a trustworthy and detailed account of a practical attempt to improve patronage and revenues through better information provision.