Comments on: A complete look at the new subway map

By: Walter

Walter — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:26:08 +0000

It’s misleading the way one-way express (3-track) service is designated by a split or double line, as with the D, 5 and 6 in the Bronx and the 7 in Queens. It makes the one-way express lines look like they provide more service than the full-time two-way express lines.

I can think of two possible alternatives.

1. Draw the two-way express (4-track) stretches with a thicker pen than the 2-track lines; the 3-track lines could have an intermediate thickness.

2. Distinguish the services by the station symbols. They now use open white circles or ovals for express stations, and filled-in black circles for local stations. Why not just use, say, half-filled in circles for the part-time one-way express stations?

By: Map of the Day: Subway service at night :: Second Ave. Sagas

Map of the Day: Subway service at night :: Second Ave. Sagas — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:34:58 +0000

[...] shortcomings have long been recognized by the authority. In fact, the new map explicitly warns straphangers of its limitations, but although it urges users to check its website for information on off-peak [...]

By: The understatement improvement to the subway map :: Second Ave. Sagas

The understatement improvement to the subway map :: Second Ave. Sagas — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:57:43 +0000

[...] the MTA unveiled its redesigned subway map last month, I spent a lot of time focusing on the inside. In light of the new design of the [...]

By: Ben Samra

Ben Samra — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:40 +0000

E,M,R,V only Queens Plaza. It is in Queens.

By: A warning of services to change, but who’s listening? :: Second Ave. Sagas

A warning of services to change, but who’s listening? :: Second Ave. Sagas — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:40:17 +0000

[...] have appeared in stations throughout the system instructing straphangers of the changes. New maps have been available since early June. The bullet decals throughout the system have been changed. It’s impossible [...]

By: Jason B

Jason B — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:35:04 +0000

The shuttle line for Rockaway Park is blue. While yes it’s really a shuttle for the A, it’s been gray on previous maps.

By: An Internet meme derails Transit’s new signage :: Second Ave. Sagas

An Internet meme derails Transit’s new signage :: Second Ave. Sagas — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:30:31 +0000

[...] riders understand which platforms they want and where particular subway routes go. But when the MTA released the new map a few weeks ago, the six stations the M will soon share with the J and Z violated that convention. [...]

By: John

John — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:24:47 +0000

There is no subway at Fordham. The 3rd Avenue Line was the only line that served the station, and that was torn down in 1973.

By: Weekend service changes :: Second Ave. Sagas

Weekend service changes :: Second Ave. Sagas — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:53:19 +0000

[...] just two weeks away from the MTA’s service cuts. The new maps are out; the signs are being changed; and all that’s left is for the trains and buses to cease [...]

By: JPN

JPN — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:54:46 +0000

I picked up a copy of the new rail map from 3 Stone Street in Lower Manhattan today, and the printed copy is exactly like the online sample here, including the errors.