This article was a further investigation into the various methods by which we may be able to move from an infrastructure to an “infostructure” – integration of responsive technologies into our transport environments. Presented at the Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia Conference (CAADRIA 2011), the article examined three potential solutions for developing an… Read more
Alternate modes of mass transit will help the cities of Australia improve congestion on roads. But how do we encourage people to move to urban public transport and improve the existing network – especially given the constraints that surround the expansion of public transport networks? Infostructure: A Transport Research Project, a book written by Encircle… Read more
Public transport is an area in which a number of key stakeholders overlap – including state and federal governments, particular government bodies, private entities, and the wider public. When there’s a range of interested parties, it can make it difficult to have a clear and decisive process in place for planning and executing a project…. Read more
This article, co-authored by Encircle members M. Hank Haeusler and Martin Tomitsch, describes two design studies that were completed in preparation of the ARC grant application. It is included in our project publications, since it outlines some of the ideas that form the foundation of the grant proposal. The article investigated the idea of using… Read more
Though large-scale changes to infrastructure may be difficult, smaller modifications to the transport environment can improve customer flow, speeds, and leave people with a more pleasant experience as they commute. Below are examples of services and components of the transport system that help achieve this, drawn from Hong Kong and Seoul train stations. Above is… Read more
T-money is a smart card which can be recharged and used to pay for transport in South Korea, in a similar style to Melbourne’s Myki or Sydney’s Opal card. But what’s different about T-money is that it’s not limited to paying for your train fare. It’s also a credit card that can be used in… Read more
Different countries use signage in transport systems in a variety of ways. By analysing examples, common design principles become apparent – clean and uncluttered information presented in a simple way, with a mixture of static and dynamic signs. In Frankfurt, small amounts of information are placed on highly visible signs. Both the size of the… Read more
Overseas, transport systems employ a range of different methodologies to assist people in navigating stations. These can include static signs, dynamic displays, and interactive information points. Hong Kong can be seen to use a mixture of these in helping customers wayfind around a typical station. As you enter the station and go down the escalator,… Read more