Development of Passenger/Pedestrian Oriented Symbols for Use in Transportation-Related Facilities

Abstract

The American Institute of Graphic Arts in cooperation with the United States Department of Transportation, Office of Facilitation, has created 34 passenger and pedestrian oriented symbols for use in transportation-related facilities. The intent of the project was to produce a consistent and interrelated group of symbols to bridge the language barrier and simplify basic messages at domestic and international travel facilities. The working process attempted to take full advantage of strong forms only where no satisfactory concepts existed. The report includes detailed descriptions of the process employed to create the symbols as well as guidelines for their use.