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MTA Unveils New NYC Subway Map, First Since 1979

The MTA launched a complete redesign of the New York City subway map on Wednesday, after over 45 years.
Modern rider needs and inspiration from iconic past versions drove the redesign, which the MTA's team completed.
The updated map includes over 470 station updates with bold lines and single-line formatting for digital clarity.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber stated the updated map is easier to read, reflecting enhancements made over the years.
The MTA will install the new maps throughout the subway system in the coming weeks, costing a four-digit expense.

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Fast Company

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New York City’s simpler new subway map is designed to help you not get lost

One of the world’s most iconic and controversial maps just got a major redesign. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has unveiled the final version of an updated map of its subway system, marking the first time the map has had a full redesign since 1979. It’s a visually bold, user-centric design that, according to the MTA, will make it easier for people to understand where they’re going and how to use the system. The new …

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New York Post

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MTA unveils new NYC subway map for the first time in 46 years — but straphangers aren’t thrilled: ‘This map sucks’

The MTA on Wednesday unveiled a new "easily readable" New York City subway map for the first time in nearly 50 years – but straphangers aren't happy with the latest graphic.

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New map introduced for New York City subways

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has introduced a new version of its familiar New York City subway map. Visit the MTA website to see the full-size version. MTA NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has unveiled a redesigned version of its subway map, an instantly recognizable symbol of New York City and its transportation. The new design, the first since 1979, offers a more stylized, diagrammatic style than the more geogr…

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Jalopnik

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New York City's New Subway Map Is So Beautiful, So Clean

The new layout ditches the street map entirely, instead returning to the more abstracted view of the beloved 1972 map from Massimo Vignelli.

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MTA Unveils First New NYC Subway Map in 45 Years

NEW YORK – The MTA has introduced a redesigned New York City subway map, its first update since 1979. The new map moves away from a complex “spaghetti” design, using bold colors to emphasize subway lines over strict geographical accuracy. It includes modern additions like the Second Avenue Subway and 7-line extension while making transfer […]

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