Foreman and Tucker – ASSESSMENT OF TRANSIT INFORMATION MATERIALS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CRITERIA FOR PROTOTYPE TRANSIT MATERIALS 2003

Description

This authoritative 40-page technical report, “Assessment of Transit Information Materials and Development of Criteria for Prototype Transit Materials,” was expertly co-authored by Chandra Foreman and Lisa Tucker from the National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) at the University of South Florida. Published in April 2003 with support from the Florida and U.S. Departments of Transportation, it represents a crucial intermediate step in developing user-friendly transit information. The document systematically analyzes diverse bus schedules and route maps collected from over 30 transit agencies, vividly illustrating design variations through numerous tables and figures. It rigorously classifies design elements, evaluates their feasibility and impact based on prior user feedback, and establishes a robust framework for creating and field-testing prototype materials. This foundational research offers valuable insights for transit agencies aiming to improve clarity and reduce barriers for new and casual riders, providing a trustworthy basis for future material design.