Submitted by Tyler, who says:

I found out that back in 1959, there was a proposed Subway system for Winnipeg, but it got scrapped in favor of busses. Most maps that exist of the routes are low-res or not very detailed, so I made one (One such map here – Cameron). I used nonconventional colours, and utilized patterns to help people with colour vision deficiencies read it. Any feedback is welcome.

Transit Maps says:

Overall, I really like this a lot… and not just because I’m a sucker for isometric-style maps. The one thing I absolutely adore is the combined interchange symbol/label. It’s not a device I’ve seen before, and it would only really work in a relatively simple system where two lines cross, but here it’s pretty much perfect.

While a simple network like this doesn’t really need to have to patterned route lines to aid colour-blind users – three colours can easily be selected to provide enough contrast – I do appreciate the thought behind the concept. If nothing else, it’s good to see an alternative approach to this design problem.

I’m not quite so keen on the leader lines for the normal stations. They seem a little unnecessary and busy, and I think that labels could be made a little larger throughout if the lines were deleted. Larger labels and no lines would also be a bit more in keeping with the mid-century minimalism suggested by both the date of the proposed subway and the rather wonderful stripped-down version of Winnipeg’s coat of arms at the top left.