Woyciechowicz and Shliselberg – WAYFINDING IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 2004

Description

This 22-page, 5,448-word research paper, “Wayfinding in Public Transportation,” authored by Anais Woyciechowicz and Rebecca Shliselberg from PGL, Israel, was submitted in November 2004 and featured in the TRB 2005 Annual Meeting CD-ROM. As a revised academic submittal, it offers a trustworthy, peer-reviewed examination of a critical urban planning issue. The document includes two illustrative maps and three detailed tables that support its proposed quantitative methodology for evaluating transit network legibility. By synthesizing principles from cognitive thinking, city planning (Kevin Lynch’s form qualities), and transportation planning, this paper provides a novel, practical framework. It’s an invaluable resource for transit agencies and planners seeking to design more user-friendly public transport systems and enhance overall rider experience, especially in complex, non-grid urban settings.