The famous Massimo Vignelli subway map lasted between 1972 and 1979. (Courtesy MTA) The subsequent 1979 and 1998 maps were designed by Michael Hertz Associates. (Courtesy MTA) The new subway map ...

instead returning to the more abstracted view of the beloved 1972 map from Massimo Vignelli. Subway lines are no longer mapped out with exact curvature, but with lines as straight as possible.

reminiscent of the iconic 1972 subway map designed by Massimo Vignelli. “It’s not every day that we get to unveil a new New York City icon,” MTA C hairman Janno Lieber told reporters ...

The new map takes inspiration from previous versions (primarily, the 1972 Massimo Vignelli creation and its later updates) while simplifying essential travel information in a “readable ...

New NYC Subway Map, Courtesy of the MTA The map echoes a short-lived 1972 map created by Massimo Vignelli. That version, designed as a service map, introduced straight lines and minimized ...

The new look takes cues from the equally divisive 1972 map designed by Massimo Vignelli which proved unpopular with commuters but was widely praised by designers, leading Vignelli to become one of ...

It is easier to read with its bold colors while honoring past maps. It plays off Massimo Vignelli's iconic 1972 geometric subway map and retains the brand colors of the maps from 1979 and 1998 ...