DESIGNING FOR PASSENGER INFORMATION NEEDS IN SUBWAY SYSTEMS
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1986
Subject Area
infrastructure - station, planning - signage/information, technology - passenger information, mode - rail, mode - subway/metro, mode - pedestrian
Keywords
Signs, Signing, Rail transit stations, Pedestrian flow, Passenger information systems, Design criteria, Design, Architecture
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to define the qualities of the subway environment that are beneficial to the passenger's way-finding and orientation tasks. Emphasis has been placed on examining the potential of station architecture to inform and direct and on studying the effectiveness of conventional signs and other information devices.
Recommended Citation
BECK, R, (1986) DESIGNING FOR PASSENGER INFORMATION NEEDS IN SUBWAY SYSTEMS, ITE Journal, Volume 56, Issue 1, p. 17-24