Create signs that encourage pleasant conversation on public transport. Label them as from ‘Department of Public Health & Well Being’. Field test and iterate.
[current] If you are in the Boston area, you can see my recent installation Lighthouse by the Aquarium T-Stop. It shows until mid March.
2/17/12: PC//MM performing at Future bass themed Pico Picante, The Good Life.
2/23/2012: opening reception for Urban Bloom, New Media Public Art piece, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 5:30-8pm
Spring 2012: When we felt the infinite at TBD, produced by Sprout
Brilliant! I’ve always wished people felt more comfortable chatting with strangers on the bus.
PS: I wish your IdeaBox entries had social media sharing buttons.
Great idea! I’m on it…
I wrote a little poem a while ago about this:
– Talk to strangers — 12/20/10
On the street or on the bus
We are you and you are us
We are the strangers of the world
talk to us, talk to us
–
This morning, I wrote the haiku version:
With you on the bus
We are you and you are us
Be brave, talk to us
I really like how simple this is- also empowering. The haiku is especially elegant. Thanks for sharing it!