case study
Bayway
travel the Bayway
Formerly known as Bay Town Trolley, the public transit system in Bay County, Florida, underwent a comprehensive rebranding effort in 2022. The process began with a new name, and an extensive public engagement campaign gave riders and the community a chance to submit their input during the rebranding. The new name aligns with the system's expanding services and regional reach.
The logo contains a historical element of the original: the simplified wavy line representing the physical bay on which the county lies. The color palette also represents the local geography: the sand, sea and sky elements are most prominently manifested on the route signage.
Although most fleet vehicles heavily feature advertising, the rebrand launch was marked by a complete bus wrap showing off the new mark and colors. BowStern also provides continuing marketing support, graphic design, public relations, social media management, and digital advertising for the system.
![Bayway bus wrap design](/_img/work-bayway-bus-back.jpg)
![Bayway social media marketing for Flag Stops](/_img/work-bayway-flagstop.jpg)
route signage exceeds legibility requirements and portrays the sand-sea-sky motif
![Bayway route sign design](/_img/work-bayway-sign-diagram.jpg)
Route signage combined functional requirements with visual interest to create an elegant wayfaring solution. Color-coding for routes was unified and language simplified. The wavy edges also ensure the sign is identifiable from behind.