With the construction of a new bus driver’s breakroom, associated
offices, and locker rooms attached to the Heywood bus garage, Metro
Transit decided to take a few historic objects and put them on display.
These scrolls used to be visible at the top front of a bus. The scroll
would be turned by the driver as they approached a new stop. The scroll
would display the name of the upcoming stop. These scrolls were
eventually replaced with electronic signs.
The vinyl graphic backdrop to the scrolls was created from some of Metro
Transit’s historic photos and maps by Metro Transit Graphic Designer
Missy Dodge. Printing and installation of vinyl graphic was done by Big
Ink. The display mounts for the scrolls were designed by JPFA, an art
moving and museum display company. Concept and coordination was by Metro
Transit’s Molly Ellis, construction project manager, and Mark Granlund,
public art administrator.
Three creatives developed this public art project: Missy Dodge, Molly
Ellis, and Mark Granlund.
Missy Dodge is a member of Metro Transit’s Creative Services team.
Creative Services is Metro Transit’s central source for professional
graphic design, signage, website design and development, social media
messaging, and writing/editorial services. Dodge's love of vintage is
evident in her home collection of treasures and her talents for
designing and curating vintage store experiences. This project using
retro transit photos was the perfect opportunity to blend that love of
vintage with her work at Metro Transit.
Molly Ellis, is a Construction Project Manager for Metro Transit and
enjoys adding beauty and warmth to facility upgrade projects she
manages.
Mark Granlund is an artist and Metro Transit’s Public Art Administrator.
As the Public Art Administrator, he oversees the maintenance and
development of Metro Transit’s public art collection. He is also a
landscape and still life painter.
Artist website:
markgranlundstudio.com