Comments for The Buzzer blog http://buzzer.translink.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 20:43:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Jhenifer Pabillano - Buzzer Editor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/yJObqgBcDcU/ Jhenifer Pabillano - Buzzer Editor Wed, 16 May 2012 20:43:15 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128904 Hi all: I've forwarded your questions/suggestions on, so we'll expect answers fairly soon. I just wanted to add one thing: I was talking to the wayfinding team, and including a list of routes on every bus stop sign is something we are actually open to. Of course, it remains to be seen whether that will go ahead and how it might roll out, but as you have all pointed out, it makes sense and makes the system much easier to understand. Huzzah! Hi all: I’ve forwarded your questions/suggestions on, so we’ll expect answers fairly soon.

I just wanted to add one thing: I was talking to the wayfinding team, and including a list of routes on every bus stop sign is something we are actually open to. Of course, it remains to be seen whether that will go ahead and how it might roll out, but as you have all pointed out, it makes sense and makes the system much easier to understand. Huzzah!

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/05/new-wayfinding-signage-is-going-up-around-the-region/#comment-128904 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Kevin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/ag8PJ7BP3YA/ Kevin Wed, 16 May 2012 19:28:43 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128903 While I agree that the signs on the station walls across from platforms can be lowered in some cases to make them visible, they're only then visible *through* a train, if it's empty. Instead, perhaps large signs could be placed on the podiums where the DWAs are, above the benches. This would be in the middle of the platform in a space clearly visible from the train, and would allow confused people to identify a SkyTrain station from more than just the neighbourhood : ) While I agree that the signs on the station walls across from platforms can be lowered in some cases to make them visible, they’re only then visible *through* a train, if it’s empty.

Instead, perhaps large signs could be placed on the podiums where the DWAs are, above the benches. This would be in the middle of the platform in a space clearly visible from the train, and would allow confused people to identify a SkyTrain station from more than just the neighbourhood : )

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/05/new-wayfinding-signage-is-going-up-around-the-region/#comment-128903 Comment on North Shore Area Transit Plan by The Buzzer blog » North Shore Area Transit Plan – another chance to provide your feedback http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/iiTtFtBahCk/ The Buzzer blog » North Shore Area Transit Plan – another chance to provide your feedback Wed, 16 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=17508#comment-128901 [...] [...] [...] [...]

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/01/north-shore-area-transit-plan/#comment-128901 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Eugene Wong http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/gfeKJn11KHU/ Eugene Wong Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:39 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128900 I like the suggestion for the QR codes. I was going to suggest it earlier, but I second guessed myself, and thought, "Who would use it?". :^D Anyhow, I agree about the platform signage. I often look out the windows of the train, and can't see anything, because it is too high, and the windows do not allow for clear site lines. The walls aren't too helpful either. It's not an urgent task, but a long term goal should be to place signs that are visible from all places and angles on the platform. Frankly, I would just lower the signs already there. If they were at window height, and in between the ads, then almost everybody would be able to find a sign. I like the suggestion for the QR codes. I was going to suggest it earlier, but I second guessed myself, and thought, “Who would use it?”. :^D

Anyhow, I agree about the platform signage. I often look out the windows of the train, and can’t see anything, because it is too high, and the windows do not allow for clear site lines. The walls aren’t too helpful either. It’s not an urgent task, but a long term goal should be to place signs that are visible from all places and angles on the platform.

Frankly, I would just lower the signs already there. If they were at window height, and in between the ads, then almost everybody would be able to find a sign.

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/05/new-wayfinding-signage-is-going-up-around-the-region/#comment-128900 Comment on New ways to find your way: An interview about TransLink’s new transportation wayfinding strategy by Jhenifer Pabillano - Buzzer Editor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/9S-j_ZkCHNE/ Jhenifer Pabillano - Buzzer Editor Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:08 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=15575#comment-128897 David: I can forward on your comment to Jeff & Joanne and they will reach out to you. Is the e-mail you put in the comment form accurate? David: I can forward on your comment to Jeff & Joanne and they will reach out to you. Is the e-mail you put in the comment form accurate?

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2011/09/new-ways-to-find-your-way-an-interview-about-translinks-new-transportation-wayfinding-strategy/#comment-128897 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Kevin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/RdVtCdhhrOI/ Kevin Wed, 16 May 2012 15:26:49 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128896 In terms of wayfinding signage - Translink really needs to improve station signs at Skytrain stations, especially on the Expo Line. At present, station signage at many stations is on the opposite side of the tracks from the platform. So, for a series of stations, if you're standing on the platform looking at an empty track, you can see the station sign. But if a train pulls in on both tracks, station signage is impossible to see. Has Translink thought of hanging signs in the middle of the platform so that riders on trains can actually see what station they are at if the small station signs opposite them are obstructed by trains? In terms of wayfinding signage – Translink really needs to improve station signs at Skytrain stations, especially on the Expo Line.

At present, station signage at many stations is on the opposite side of the tracks from the platform. So, for a series of stations, if you’re standing on the platform looking at an empty track, you can see the station sign. But if a train pulls in on both tracks, station signage is impossible to see.

Has Translink thought of hanging signs in the middle of the platform so that riders on trains can actually see what station they are at if the small station signs opposite them are obstructed by trains?

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/05/new-wayfinding-signage-is-going-up-around-the-region/#comment-128896 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Reva http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/m1Ls7ZTfYPg/ Reva Wed, 16 May 2012 10:04:28 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128894 Will blue "T"s be applied somewhere to the exterior of transit vehicles as well? This would really solidify the new scheme. You see a big blue T drive by, then see a big blue T on a sign, you immediately know those things are connected. I think it would be better if the tiny bus symbol on the signs was a bit larger, and/or if the signs actually said "Bus Stop" on them somewhere. Otherwise I think the improved visibility of the new signs is great. One just went in near where I live, and you can see it for blocks! Will blue “T”s be applied somewhere to the exterior of transit vehicles as well? This would really solidify the new scheme. You see a big blue T drive by, then see a big blue T on a sign, you immediately know those things are connected.

I think it would be better if the tiny bus symbol on the signs was a bit larger, and/or if the signs actually said “Bus Stop” on them somewhere. Otherwise I think the improved visibility of the new signs is great. One just went in near where I live, and you can see it for blocks!

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/05/new-wayfinding-signage-is-going-up-around-the-region/#comment-128894 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Mani http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/_Mh-3MsN2uM/ Mani Wed, 16 May 2012 04:53:43 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128893 I had this idea that it is possible to include a QR code on each bus bay sign which would directly point to the [mobile] web page of the bus schedules on translink website. I had this idea that it is possible to include a QR code on each bus bay sign which would directly point to the [mobile] web page of the bus schedules on translink website.

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/05/new-wayfinding-signage-is-going-up-around-the-region/#comment-128893 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Allen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/VfZLgihDQTg/ Allen Wed, 16 May 2012 02:07:14 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128892 The major bus bay sign above does not show the bus logo - minor detail but not consistent with the other signs? Will people confuse it with a probable street level LRT service? (out of area visitors) In addition to bus stop number, QR code should be added as well so people can scan and link to the NextBus service on their smartphones. The major bus bay sign above does not show the bus logo – minor detail but not consistent with the other signs? Will people confuse it with a probable street level LRT service? (out of area visitors)

In addition to bus stop number, QR code should be added as well so people can scan and link to the NextBus service on their smartphones.

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]]> http://buzzer.translink.ca/index.php/2012/05/new-wayfinding-signage-is-going-up-around-the-region/#comment-128892 Comment on New wayfinding signage is going up around the region by Robert W. White http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TLBuzzerComments/~3/8Pd4JdTDm6k/ Robert W. White Wed, 16 May 2012 01:49:24 +0000 http://buzzer.translink.ca/?p=18564#comment-128891 I found another super simple error on the map - 264th out in Aldergrove is mislabeled as 164th. Great work otherwise! I found another super simple error on the map – 264th out in Aldergrove is mislabeled as 164th. Great work otherwise!

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