Design in Transit, Joan M. Lukach, 1967. Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, USA. 8.5 x 11, 32 pages. Library of Congress Catalog No. 67-31091. Design by Harold Thurman.
This booklet was published for The Institute of Contemporary Art’s exhibition “Design in Transit” from September 30 — November 12, 1967. The exhibit acted as an up-to-date report on the progress made by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (reorganized as the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority or MBTA) to revitalize public transportation throughout the area. The Introductory text by Joan M. Lukach (ICA) outlines the history, milestones and progress of the program.
This catalog features descriptive texts, black and white photographs and colored graphics related to project improvements: the MBTA Symbol, Structure and Coding, Platform Orientation, Bus Routes, Station Signs, Vehicle Painting, Alphabet and Lettering, Station Equipment and Lighting, Platform and Walls, and the Manual of Guidelines and Standards (by Cambridge Seven Associates). Additionally there is detailed information about many stations and kiosks, etc. including: Arlington, Columbia, Copley, Government Center, Quincy Center, Park Street Information Office, Kenmore, Haymarket, Wollaston, Government Center Kiosk and others. With a page of Acknowledgments, Participating Architects and others at the end.
A good stapled booklet with light wear along the spine and covers. Page 5/6 has been neatly cut in half and page 7 has two cut-outs (see last image). Interior pages are bright and clean.