Morrison – LINPOINT MAPS THE CHANGES 1986

Description

This fascinating historical document, published in August 1986 as part of ‘ATCO News,’ details ‘Linpoint,’ a pioneering bus map software package developed by A. Morrison at the University of Glasgow, with research funding from the Science and Engineering Research Council. Spanning six pages, this report features three pages of in-depth textual analysis and three full-page visual examples of bus routes, showcasing the software’s output. As a testament to early computer-aided transport planning, the document discusses Linpoint’s capabilities, its application by Strathclyde PTE, and its potential for wider adoption by other public transport authorities. It provides valuable insight into the technical landscape of the era, noting the software’s reliance on Fortran 77 and the Ghost graphical library. This trusted source offers an excellent glimpse into the state-of-the-art for digital mapping and transport route visualization from the mid-1980s.