WORK PLAN
Map AND Signage Support to the
MBTA Bus Network Redesign
August 4, 2022
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Principal: Annette Demchur
Manager: Kenneth Dumas
Future MBTA contract
Schedule and budget details are shown in Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively.
For the past 30 years, the Graphics Department of the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) has been responsible for many of the MBTA’s maps. This includes the Official System Map, Rapid Transit Map, Commuter Rail Map, bus maps, and neighborhood maps. When needed, CTPS has been contracted to update and correct these maps.
Beginning in the spring of 2023 and until 2027, the MBTA will annually add or change 15-20 bus routes. These changes will have repercussions throughout the system and require many maps to be updated. Also, various forms of public outreach will be required to inform the riders of the pending changes.
The work required to accomplish the objectives will be carried out in five tasks as described below:
By June 2023 the MBTA Official System Map will be updated to include the 15-20 bus route changes.
An updated MBTA Official System Map
By June 2023 the MBTA Rapid Transit Map will be updated to include the 15-20 bus route changes.
An updated MBTA Rapid Transit Map
By June 2023 the MBTA bus maps will be updated to include the 15-20 bus route changes.
An updated series of MBTA bus maps
The CTPS Graphics Department will produce additional communication graphics as requested by the MBTA within the available budget. These graphics will be consistent with MBTA nomenclature and design guidelines.
Communications graphics, as requested
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Task |
Month | |||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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1.
Update the MBTA Official System Map
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From Month 1, Week 1 to Month 2, Week 2.
Deliverable
A
Delivered by Month 2, Week 2.
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2.
Update the MBTA Rapid Transit Map
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From Month 1, Week 1 to Month 2, Week 2.
Deliverable
B
Delivered by Month 2, Week 2.
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3.
Update the MBTA bus maps
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From Month 1, Week 1 to Month 2, Week 2.
Deliverable
C
Delivered by Month 2, Week 2.
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4.
Create additional communications
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From Month 1, Week 1 to Month 8, Week 4.
Deliverable
D |
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A:
System Map
B:
Rapid Transit Map
C:
Bus maps
D
Additional communications
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Task |
Person-Weeks |
Direct
Salary |
Overhead
(109.09%) |
Total
Cost |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-5 | Total | ||||
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1.
Update the MBTA Official System Map
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1 | 1 | $1,688 | $1,841 | $3,528 |
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2.
Update the MBTA Rapid Transit Map
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1 | 1 | $1,688 | $1,841 | $3,528 |
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3.
Update the MBTA bus maps
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2 | 2 | $3,375 | $3,682 | $7,057 |
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4.
Create additional communications
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5 | 5 | $8,438 | $9,204 | $17,642 |
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Total
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9 | 9 | $15,188 | $16,568 | $31,755 |
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