Bus spider map with Tube lines et al · 2003-10-06 22:02
To continue the early autumnal attempt to improve the information design of London public transport, here I present a badly drawn version of a possible improvement.
Simply, to start people thinking about integrated public transport, and multi-modal journeys, you need to start behaving as if the different modes are actually integrated.
The first step is integrated transport maps. There have been a few “Continuing your journey” handouts, but the majority of maps available all concentrate on a single mode.
An example:
include tube, rail, and river lines on bus spider maps
I’ve quickly drawn the Circle and District lines on part of the spider map for Blackfriars. I’ll admit I cheated slightly for speed; cutting off Thameslink and the north-east curve of the Circle line – I’m not being paid to do this ;)
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New:
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The TfL website, all the comms, posters and maps are manifestations of a company that seems to have strong divisions between the departments. To get people thinking integrated, you have to act integrated too: the journey planner and maps sections are a glimmer of hope.