BACKBREAKING WORK
The BusConnects Dublin Network Redesign is a major initiative aimed at transforming public transportation in Dublin to provide a more efficient and user-friendly bus service. This project seeks to improve connectivity, reduce travel times, and enhance the overall passenger experience. However, upon its rollout, I noticed widespread confusion among the public regarding the proposals and the accompanying maps provided by the NTA.
In response to this, I took the initiative to create my own transport maps to clarify the network and facilitate better understanding among users. My designs quickly gained widespread media attention and were commended by transport planner Jarrett Walker, who recognized their clarity and effectiveness. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising my maps as being more intuitive and user-friendly. Users have remarked that my maps should have been the standard for BusConnects from the outset.
It's important to note that my maps and the BusConnects maps serve different purposes; while the BusConnects maps detail specific bus routes and streets, my designs offer a broader overview of the network, helping users understand connections and navigate the city more intuitively.
As time has progressed I have also dabbled with creating a full network map of the entire bus, rail and trams system in Dublin, something that has not been possible for many decades.
The scale of such a project however, coupled with the lack of feedback such a personal project comes with has meant I have not finished the project.
