First, transit officials in New York City said goodbye to the Metrocard. Now the MTA is waving farewell to another transit icon: the famed subway map. “This is a lynchpin moment,” said MTA ...

The New York City subway map from the MTA received its first major makeover in decades By Andrew Siff , Brad Luck and Nelson Hsu Published April 2, 2025 • Updated on April 2, 2025 at 4:53 pm ...

A lot has changed on the subway in the last 45 years, including stations, train cars, platforms, and even how we pay. But one thing that hadn't changed is the subway map. That is, until now.

Closer view. Here’s a closer look at how the new and old subway maps compare through Manhattan. The MTA graphic design team made changes up to the last minute, including making it clear at hubs ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The MTA unveiled the first new subway map for New York City in more than 45 years on Wednesday morning. This map has significant differences.

What was the original NYC subway map? When the subway opened in 1904, maps just depicted the routes of the individual companies that ran them—the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT), the ...

The redesigned map of the New York City system, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.

Become a paid member to listen to this article. How do you best represent the complex New York City subway system on an easy-to-read map? That's a challenge John Tauranac has been working on since ...