John Briggs Consultants – REPORT ON RESULTS OF AN EALING BUS MAP TEST 1984

Description

This historical document, titled “REPORT ON RESULTS OF AN EALING BUS MAP TEST,” was compiled by John Briggs Consultants for London Transport in May 1984. Comprising 23 pages of detailed text and two full-color scanned images of the tested bus maps, it offers a fascinating glimpse into public transport user research from the early 1980s. The report meticulously details a quantitative placement study comparing two distinct map styles – the “Yellow Circle Map” and the “Blue Route Map” – under real-world usage conditions. Its professional, methodical approach, complete with tabulated results and detailed conclusions, underscores its trustworthiness and significance for those interested in transport history, graphic design, or early user experience (UX) studies. The inclusion of the actual test maps is particularly valuable, making this a crucial resource for understanding map design and passenger information strategies of the era.