Mapping and Internet Based Public Transportation Journey Planning and Information Systems

Mooney, Peter; Adam, Charles F

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“…Most GWCGMP maps therefore used simple stick symbols or pins to indicate locations and timings of up to five types of events in an area (Mooney and Winstanley 2003). Line graphs were simple time-series plots of two or three trends (Cleveland and McGill 1985).…”

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Comparisons of Residents' Perceptions of Patterns and Trends on Computer-Animated Maps and Graphs and on Google Maps of Events in Their Neighbourhoods

Phipps

2011

Cartographica

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The present study measures and compares the accuracy of residents' browsing of computer-animated maps and graphs and computer-programmed Google maps in two versions of the Glengarry and Wellington-Crawford Geographical Monitoring Project (GWCGMP). Respondents answered the project's entry questions before browsing displays of the locations and timings of crime and disorder offences, fires, and home sales and prices in their neighbourhoods. Before exiting the project, they answered questions about these events piped from their entry answers and browsed displays. One hundred and seven respondents perceived approximately one-quarter of the ''correct'' patterns on browsed maps and trends on browsed graphs. These correct patterns and trends were inferred from time-series and linear regression analyses of data on offences, fires, and housing sales for the neighbourhoods. In addition, respondents agreed with almost onehalf of comparisons between the patterns and timings of their own events and those displayed on maps and graphs. In conclusion, Web-savvy, younger, spatially active residents are inferred to have been more accurate in perceiving online map patterns and graph trends. They were more accurate than casual stay-at-home browsers, who were more likely not to remember patterns, trends, or displays than they were to perceive them incorrectly. RésuméDans la présente étude, on mesure et on compare la précision de l'exploration par les résidents de cartes et de graphiques animatiques et de cartes Google informatisées dans deux versions du Glengarry and Wellington-Crawford Geographical Monitoring Project (GWCGMP). Les participants ont dû répondre à des questions initiales avant d'explorer des présentations sur des scènes et la chronologie de crimes et d'infractions, d'incendies et de ventes de maisons avec leur prix dans leurs quartiers. Avant de terminer le projet, ils ont répondu à des questions sur ces événements basés sur leurs réponses initiales et les affichages explorés. Cent sept répondants ont perçu approximativement le quart des caractéristiques « correctes » sur les cartes et des tendances « correctes » sur les graphiques visualisés. Ces caractéristiques et ces tendances correctes ont été déduites à partir de l'analyse de séries chronologiques et de régressions linéaires sur les infractions, les incendies et les ventes de maison dans leurs quartiers. De plus, les répondants ont été d'accord avec près de la moitié des comparaisons entre les caractéristiques et la chronologie de leurs propres événements et ceux affichés sur les cartes et les graphiques. Enfin, les résidents plus jeunes, qui sont studieux et spatialement actifs, ont été plus précis dans leur perception des caractéristiques cartographiques et des tendances graphiques en ligne. Leur degré de précision était plus élevé que celui des explorateurs informels à leur domicile, qui étaient plus susceptibles de ne pas se remémorer les caractéristiques générales, les tendances ou les affichages que de les percevoir incorrectement.

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Comparisons of Residents' Perceptions of Patterns and Trends on Computer-Animated Maps and Graphs and on Google Maps of Events in Their Neighbourhoods

Phipps

2011

Cartographica

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“…Mooney and Winstanley (2001) looked at schematic representations in GPTI and the need for public transport maps to be rotatable if they are to fulfil their potential, while Lyons (2001 and2002) looks at how the presentation of travel information can influence users' choices. An overview of Internet-based public transport journey planning is provided by Mooney and Winstanley (2003) and a survey of the geospatial content of public transport websites worldwide was recently undertaken by Morrison (2007).…”

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Conveying Geospatial Public Transport Information on the World-Wide Web: a Review of the United Kingdom Sources

Scrimgeour¹,

Forrest²

2008

The Cartographic Journal

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The Geospatial Public Transport Information available for the United Kingdom on the World-Wide Web is evaluated. Searches for relevant websites were made at different geographical scales; the breadth of content covered and level of technology used was assessed for each site found. Public Transport Maps on each website were rated according to eleven aspects of cartographic design and Web functionality. It was found that interactivity (represented by the use of higher technology) was greater for websites giving Public Transport Information for larger areas; however, the majority of information was communicated through text or static maps. The use of colour and symbology was generally found to be good in Public Transport Web maps, but marginalia was often insufficient and hardcopy printing sometimes inadequate, limiting the usability of the maps. A number of guidelines for good practice in the production of Public Transport Web maps are suggested, stressing the importance of clarity and legibility, plus some comments on website functionality.Keywords: Geospatial Public Transport Information, World-Wide Web, Internet mapping, Content Technology Matrix, Web functionality INTRODUCTIONGeospatial Public Transport Information, or GPTI, takes a variety of forms: it can be expressed as a set of written (or spoken) instructions; it can take the form of tabular data (a timetable); it can be visualised in map form; or it can be a combination of these methods.Public and private bodies provide this information for members of the general public who may wish to make a journey on public transport or otherwise ascertain service information. Historically, GPTI has been produced in the printed format but advances in technology have seen the use of other media such as electronic display boards, touchscreen terminals, home computers linked to the WorldWide Web, and portable devices such as mobile telephones. Access to information is greater than ever and GPTI is becoming increasingly interactive in its nature.Public Transport Information (PTI) may include details of vehicles or associated infrastructure like roads or station facilities; this study is solely concerned with information on public transport journeys, i.e. information that has a geospatial component. For the purposes of the study, 'public transport' includes regular timetabled travel by bus; train; tram, trolley bus, or light rail; subway, metro or underground; boat or ferry; and aeroplane. On-request bus journeys or those by taxi or minicab are not included; neither are special tourist services.There are some good existing guidelines about the presentation of PTI on the Web (ILT, 1999; ITS, 2002;Kenyon et al., 2001) but little mention is made in these of cartographic design. Mooney and Winstanley (2001) looked at schematic representations in GPTI and the need for public transport maps to be rotatable if they are to fulfil their potential, while Lyons (2001 and2002) looks at how the presentation of travel information can influence users' choices. An overview of Internet-bas...

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The Internet and Multimedia Cartography

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Mapping and Internet Based Public Transportation Journey Planning and Information Systems

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Comparisons of Residents' Perceptions of Patterns and Trends on Computer-Animated Maps and Graphs and on Google Maps of Events in Their Neighbourhoods

Comparisons of Residents' Perceptions of Patterns and Trends on Computer-Animated Maps and Graphs and on Google Maps of Events in Their Neighbourhoods

Conveying Geospatial Public Transport Information on the World-Wide Web: a Review of the United Kingdom Sources

The Internet and Multimedia Cartography

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