making sense of maps
Oct 16th, 2008, 06:45 AM
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If yuo mean the subway map - yes. It' perfectly simple.
You should download the interactive version - so you can zoom in and see the part you want in greater detail. (The only problem is so many trains/stops in so little space if you don't zoom in.)
You should download the interactive version - so you can zoom in and see the part you want in greater detail. (The only problem is so many trains/stops in so little space if you don't zoom in.)
Oct 16th, 2008, 07:39 AM
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What do you find so difficult about the map? How can we help you?
Have you studied a regular map of NYC? I think you'll find the subway map and a regular map very similar.
(By the way, the current map is a great improvement over the former one, which was graphically beautiful design by Massimo Vignelli, but had little to do with the actual geography of the city.)
Have you studied a regular map of NYC? I think you'll find the subway map and a regular map very similar.
(By the way, the current map is a great improvement over the former one, which was graphically beautiful design by Massimo Vignelli, but had little to do with the actual geography of the city.)
Oct 16th, 2008, 11:31 AM
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I can't say that the MTA maps are better or worse than those of any other public transport system.
There is nothing like having a little experience to help you figure out the best train or bus to take in a particular situation.
If you have a PDA or access to the internet, there is a very good program called Metro that will help, not only for NYC, but many other cities with public transport.
http://nanika.net/Metro/
There is nothing like having a little experience to help you figure out the best train or bus to take in a particular situation.
If you have a PDA or access to the internet, there is a very good program called Metro that will help, not only for NYC, but many other cities with public transport.
http://nanika.net/Metro/
Oct 16th, 2008, 11:59 AM
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From the OP's only other thread:
"Author: cabopino
Date: 10/16/2008, 10:45 am
I will be travelling to Europe and plan to visit some major cities. Where can I get some maps of public transport systems that are easy to use and accurate?!"
I see a theme here
"Author: cabopino
Date: 10/16/2008, 10:45 am
I will be travelling to Europe and plan to visit some major cities. Where can I get some maps of public transport systems that are easy to use and accurate?!"
I see a theme here
