Garland, Haynes and Grubb – TRANSIT MAP COLOR CODING AND STREET DETAIL 1979

Description

This foundational 1979 research paper, authored by Howard C. Garland, John J. Haynes, and Grover C. Grubb from the University of Texas at Arlington, published in *Environment and Behavior* by Sage Publications, offers a rigorous academic examination of transit map design. Funded by an Urban Mass Transportation Administration Grant, this study investigates the crucial impact of map characteristics, specifically color coding and street detail, on user trip planning performance and satisfaction. Across 12 pages (pp. 162-184), the document details a controlled experiment using various Fort Worth transit map designs, supported by quantitative data in Table 1 and illustrative imagery (Figures 1-3) showcasing the different map types. It provides valuable insights into enhancing readability, accuracy, and user confidence in public transit maps, making it an essential historical reference for urban planners, transportation researchers, and graphic designers concerned with user-centric information systems.