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[email protected] THE CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN AND USABILITY OF WHOLE-NETWORK BUS MAPS MOHD SHAHMY BIN MOHD SAID Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy School of Geographical and Earth Sciences College of Science and Engineering University of Glasgow February 2021 Good design looks right. It is simple (clear and uncomplicated). Good design is also elegant and does not look contrived. A map should be aesthetically pleasing, thought-provoking, and communicative. “ (Arthur H Robinson, 1995) II Abstract This study represents an investigation into understanding the variation in bus map design and the impact of map design preferences in public transportation information portrayal. In many cities, bus services represent a vital facet of easing traffic congestion and reducing pollution. However, with the entrenched car culture in many countries, including Malaysia, the country targeted here, persuading people to change their mode of transport is a significant challenge.