All posts tagged: Minneapolis

Submission – Twin Cities Travel Time Cartogram by Avian Ciganko-Ford

February 17, 2021
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Submitted by Avian, who says: Hello Cameron! Last week my WiFi was out so I was disrupted from my usual cartographic routine and decided try something outside the box. What I ended up coming up with was this cartogram showing travel time between light rail stations in the Twin Cities. I always find it to be a creature comfort when transit maps tell me travel time between stations, and it can really highlight some advantages […]

Official Map: A Line Opening Poster, Minneapolis by Kevin Cannon

June 2, 2016
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Via: kevincannonart: Metro Transit asked me to create a map celebrating the new A Line. Posters will be available during the grand opening festivities on June 11. Here’s a great poster by artist Kevin Cannon for the opening of Minneapolis’ curious new “BRT-lite” A Line bus service. While it will have 10 minute headways, branded buses (with WiFi, because god forbid we live two seconds of our life without fast Internet), and stops with nice station-like […]

Official Maps: Jefferson Bus Lines “Minnesota Routes” Series

March 2, 2015
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Here’s some nice illustrative map work, originally sent my way by Jeffrey Bridgeman, that showcases the routes of the Jefferson Lines bus company through the state of Minnesota. I’ve featured the main map that shows all of their services, and one of the six individual route maps – the evocatively named “Paul Bunyan” route. For the record, I think these are great: fun, welcoming, informational and nice to look at. Anything that makes long-haul bus […]

Official Map: METRO Light Rail/BRT Network, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

December 15, 2014
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Submitted by Ethan Osten, who says: These have started appearing on METRO trains in Minneapolis-St. Paul. I’d love to hear your opinion of them. Previously, the only maps which appeared in stations/trains were the strip maps (March 2014, 3.5 stars) you reviewed earlier this year. Transit Maps says: Unfortunately, this map seems like a bit of a backwards step from those previously featured strip maps, which were quite excellent. While I appreciate that the map […]

Official/Future Map: Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Strip Map (now with added Green Line!)

March 20, 2014
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Submitted by Nathan Bakken, who says: Hi, I am an Urban Studies major at UMN, and while riding the Blue line today I noticed the new transit map for our light rail system. thought i would share. Transit Maps says: Looks like the Twin Cities’ Metro Transit is gearing up for the opening of the new Green Line light rail nice and early! The line – which will link the downtown areas of Minneapolis and […]

Unofficial Map – Future Minneapolis & St. Paul Transit Map by Kyril Negoda

May 1, 2013
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mappingtwincities: It’s here!Future Minneapolis & St. Paul Transit Map After several months in development, I’m proud to present to you the Future Twin Cities Transit Map. A comprehensive summary of current rapid transit proposals, this version shows all existing and future light rail & BRT lines as well as select major bus routes, commuter rail and HSR connections. Detailed summary of transit improvements available at MetroTransit’s homepage. In 2030, Twin Cities are expected to join […]