Transit Maps: Wellington

Official Map: Suggested Bus Network of Wellington, New Zealand

October 23, 2012

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0.5 stars, bus, bus map, cartography, hall of shame, New Zealand, Wellington

When Brent Palmer submitted his own frequent service map of Wellington, he also sent along a link to a PDF of a diagram that the Greater Wellington Regional Council is using as a discussion piece to promote changes to the bus network. I think Brent describes it best: There are plans for a more comprehensive public transport network in Wellington. What a shame that the schematic depicting it is a monstrosity that looks like it […]

Unofficial Map: Frequent Transport of Wellington, New Zealand by Brent Palmer

October 23, 2012

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4.5 stars, Brent Palmer, bus, cable car, cartography, commuter rail, New Zealand, submission, Wellington

Submitted and created by Brent Palmer. This is one I conjured up this weekend, dealing with Wellington, NZ. Only four local bus routes (and the Airport Flyer) turned out to meet any half-reasonable “frequent service” criteria. Transit Maps says: A gorgeous looking map from long-time follower, Brent Palmer, that unfortunately serves to highlight the paucity of frequent transit services in New Zealand’s capital. Another striking dark background, and some unusual but highly effective colours for […]