Here’s what the newest NYC subway map looks like against the old map
When these companies were consolidated in the 1960s, a new map was created using a “Beckian grid.” Named after Harry Beck, who standardized the London Underground map using 45- and 90-degree angles, the creation was then redesigned in 1972 by Vignelli—but not without controversy.
A lot has changed on the subway in the last 45 years, including stations, train cars, platforms, and even how we pay. But one ...
The MTA on Wednesday unveiled a new “easily readable” New York City subway map for the first time in nearly 50 years – but ...
First, transit officials in New York City said goodbye to the Metrocard. Now the MTA is waving farewell to another transit ...
The background of the new map is white, which is another way to create more contrast. The previous version has a beige ...
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