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The line bullets are too small, the text is too light, and the directionality info is *way* too small and in the wrong spots! If you're getting off the train, you need to see that info right away, but definitionally, these wall-mount signs will have at least one train in the way!

From what I understand, the signage on the vault walls will just be station names and exit information (see below). All travel/service information will be moved to the platforms themselves so trains won't be in the way.

bsquiklehausen

@bsquiklehausen.com

That'd be very nice and definitely helps with the small text, but I'd still like to see everything bumped up a size and a weight or two. It'll be crowded but much more readable than this ultra thin text.

@jacktatttran.bsky.social

I find it interesting that all the type seems to have been tracked in extra tight which gives it a 1970s modernist aesthetic, but also makes it that much harder to read.

JackTatt 🇨🇦

@starlinechicago.bsky.social

Can’t they spell out National Mall instead of Natl Mall

Star:Line Chicago

@jacktatttran.bsky.social

It'd be nice if VRE had some sort of logo that identified it as another mode of transportation rather than just another local landmark nearby

JackTatt 🇨🇦

@starlinechicago.bsky.social

Doesn’t VRE have a diamond-shaped logo?

Star:Line Chicago

Correct

"🚆VRE" and "🚆MARC" enclosed iconboxes would work too

I'd probably advocate something like this as it matches the treatment they give to the airports. The diamond VRE logo would just be too small in this format.

I have a feeling that they're doing that for consistency across all signage. The full name would fit on this sign, but not on others, as seen in this image. Worst case scenario wins, unfortunately.