Photo: Direction in a Blur of Confusion
Great motion blur photo from the Washington, DC Metro. Source: itsmaddness/Flickr
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Photo: The Tiniest Underground Map
Illustrating a problem with strip maps that only show stations in the direction of travel: the second-last stop on the line has a stupid-looking map. Source: jbbartram/Instagram
Photo: Santa Consulting Map in Subway
Santa: “Excuse me, but which stop should I use for Macy’s?” Her: “Why did I sit under the subway map?!” Photo credit: Erich Hartmann
Photo: Osaka Subway Map, Area Map and Wayfinding System
Nice big maps, and clear (but maybe a little dull) directional signage. A full review of that system map looks to be in order in the near future… Source: Ian YVR/Flickr
Photo: Paris Metro / French Knot
Nicely executed embroidery and framing — a fun idea for something to do with those metro maps you picked up while backpacking around Europe! Source: JessTodd/Flickr
TubeTable
If you’ve got a spare 1500 quid lying around, you could pick up this sweet London Tube coffee table by artist Alex Hammond for Christmas. Limited edition of 50. See also: MetroTable, a Moscow Metro-themed coffee table. Source: Alex’s website – link no longer active
Video: “Commute” by PlaySomething
(Warning: extremely expensive but incredibly desirable transit-related plaything!) It’s not often I get to post a video – but this looks simply amazing. Forget the kids, I want this! More info on PlaySomething’s site here (link unfortunately no longer active). Source: Via @bobbygenalo on Twitter
Transit Maps Turns One!
From this humble post about the Barcelona Metro map on the 20th of October last year, Transit Maps has continue to grow and thrive, with a staggering 1,800 followers here on Tumblr, more than 480 on Twitter, and 260 on my Facebook page. Thanks to each and every one of you for your interest and support – there’s still so much more to show and share with you! – Cameron
MetroTable: the Moscow Metro as an Awesome Coffee Table
Do want. Source: Vladimir Tomilov’s Behance Portfolio via @Piktograf
Photo: Buried Treasure!
An extra-special new subway line in Queens. Source: DYFL/Flickr