Tebb – TRAVEL INFORMATION RESEARCH AT TRRL 1979

Description

This seven-page draft research paper, authored by R.G.P. Tebb of the Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL) and presented at a 1979 seminar, offers valuable insights into the impact of travel information on public transport usage. Clearly marked “DRAFT, SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION,” it provides an authentic look at evolving research. The paper details real-world experiments, like the ‘Bretton’ study, demonstrating how well-distributed information leaflets can cost-effectively increase patronage and revenue. It also explores the theoretical benefits of integrated information systems for local, regional, and national journeys, detailing potential savings in waiting and travel times. Complete with a practical example (Fig. 2) of a ‘Town-to-Town Guide,’ this typewritten document, issued under Crown Copyright 1979, represents credible, foundational research, making it highly relevant for transport planners, operators, and researchers interested in the historical and ongoing significance of effective public transport communication.