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Adding ba.t, because you have to agree it belongs there too.

In article <oxgy9vhln72.fsf@panix1.panix.com>,
Yeoh Yiu  <squid@panix.com> wrote:
>What's good or bad about system maps for public transit ?
>
>What can be bad:
>
>Does not show location of individual stations with respect to cross
>streets or likely destinations, or to geographical features.

Agreed, but neither do the London Tube Map or the NYC Subway Map.

>Does not clearly indicate which stations interchange with other lines.

Other bus lines.  Despite the wording on the page, it does show where
you can connect with CalTrain or ACE - there is no wondering about "is
it near to Mtn. View" - it _clearly_ shows Mtn. View.

>Does not show which stations have parking, taxi stands, bus transfer
>stops, or any other facility.

It does show parking, very clearly.  It does not show the number of parking
spots, however.

>The VTA light rail in Santa Clara, California commits all these errors.
>Pics, etc at
>
>http://omor.com/hci/shame/
>http://omor.com/hci/shame/vta_lightrail_map.html

It's not as bad as he makes it out to be, however he does bring up a few
points.

The old LRT schedule had transfer bus routes marked.  

Later,
Ray
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