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How to make a geographically accurate transit map
While there’s no shortage of guides for creating simplified, diagrammatic transit maps, finding resources and tutorials on how to make geographically accurate transit maps – like those used by many bus agencies – is a completely different story. Hopefully, this post will serve to change that. Before we dive into the specifics, a quick disclaimer: […]
History of the MBTA’s troubled new orange line trains
Read More –>: History of the MBTA’s troubled new orange line trainsThe bidding processIn late 2013, the MBTA was looking to replace its aging fleet of orange line trains – Cars that were 34 years old, and nearing the end of their useful lives.[1] They were going to have more seating, more standing space, wider doors, automated announcements, and digital displays for live information!Deval Patrick, who…
Redesigning the MBTA map – again
Read More –>: Redesigning the MBTA map – againThis is here for archival purposes. Read this at your own caution. Lets try this again Earlier this year, I set out on a mission to redesign the MBTA map. The result? A blocky mess that showed the system inaccurately and had no key bus routes. I must’ve been scared of angles or something. And…