Transit Maps: Robert McConnell

Unofficial Map: Metro-North Railroad, New York by Robert O’Connell

January 3, 2013

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4.5 stars, cartography, commuter rail, Connecticut, Massimo Vignelli, Metro North, MTA, New Jersey, New York, rail map, Robert McConnell

Transit maps on Wikipedia can be a bit of a mixed bag. Anyone can contribute, so the quality can range from mediocre to awesome. However, Robert McConnell –also known as “the Port of Authority” – consistently produces some fantastic work. We’ve previously featured his Boston MBTA Commuter Rail map (October 2011, 5 stars), and here’s another fantastic piece. We’ve also featured unofficial maps that show all commuter and regional rail out of New York before […]

Unofficial Map: MBTA Commuter Rail System by Robert O’Connell

October 21, 2011

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5 stars, Boston, commuter rail, diagram, Massachusetts, MBTA, Robert McConnell, USA

This is possibly the best transit diagram I have seen submitted to Wikipedia. Lovely, minimalistic design with bright, eye-catching colours and good typography. No geography at all, which is actually appropriate for a heavy rail system like this – used most by commuters who travel the length of their line from their home station (on a spoke) to the city (hub). Have We Been There? I’ve been to Boston, but haven’t travelled on the commuter […]