Transit Maps: April 2016

Updated Unofficial Map: Singapore MRT & LRT Map by Andrew Smithers, 2016

April 4, 2016

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4 stars, Andrew Smithers, Asia, light rail, LRT, MRT, rapid transit, Singapore, subway

I’ve covered a previous version of this map before (November 2013, 4 stars), but I think this recent update is worth showing, because it’s always fun to see how a concept can evolve over time. Like the most recent version of the official map and Bernie Ng (November 2013, 3.5 stars). Andrew has come to the conclusion that placing the alphanumeric station identifiers inside each station marker is the best way to go, and it […]

Erroneous Sydney Ferries Map from “Lonely Planet” Guidebook

April 1, 2016

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Australia, error, ferry, Lonely Planet, New South Wales, NSW, Sydney, Sydney Ferries, Taronga Zoo

My dad just sent me this Sydney Ferries map as featured in the latest “Lonely Planet” Guide to that city. It’s obviously licensed from the official version (February 2015, 2.5 stars) with some minor edits like the removal of the background grid lines. However, the map’s whole background has been accidentally shifted upwards, leaving all the routes seriously misplaced relative to the harbour. The Parramatta River line now appears to use Parramatta Road to reach its […]