I really, really don’t know what to think about this map. On one hand, it looks amazing, with a solid and well applied design theme. On the other, it’s so rich with information (with around 200 Metro-run routes plus those of Municipal bus operators!) that’s it’s almost impossible to make anything out clearly.

Maybe this is a case of form over function, or maybe it needs to be viewed at it’s actual poster dimensions (which, according to the original PDF are 47 inches along each side).

So a question to my LA readers – have you ever actually used this map? Is it helpful, or does it make your head spin?

Have we been there? Yes, but haven’t caught a bus or a train there.

What we like: Lovely looking design, tying in well with Metro’s whole corporate look. Incredibly comprehensive.

What we don’t like: The limited colour palette (one colour for each type of service) makes it hard to follow routes in complex areas – you have to rely on finding the next instance of the route number you’re trying to follow, which isn’t always easy. Route termini need to be marked more clearly.

Our rating: ?????

Source: LA Metro website