Vigny – LINFORMATION DU PUBLIC 1981

Description

This insightful 8-page article, “L’information du public,” published in *TRANSPORTS URBAINS N° 46* (January-March 1981), is authored by Bruno VIGNY, Vice-président of ADTC, an association for public transport development in the Grenoble agglomeration. Presented in a classic journal article format, this French-language document is richly illustrated with 19 high-quality black-and-white photographs showcasing real-world examples of public transport information systems from various European cities including Barcelona, Bonn, Munich, Lyon, and Saint-Étienne. While dating from the early 1980s, it offers a valuable historical perspective on the foundational principles and practical challenges of informing the public about urban transit services. It explores evolving attitudes, moving from a perceived luxury to an essential component of revitalized transport networks, providing a trustworthy and comprehensive look at early communication strategies that remain relevant.