Massimo Vignelli ... decision to hire Vignelli to revamp the brochures in the mid-1970s. Gleason reasoned that a consistent approach would help him manage the office’s budget and increasing workload.

The MTA released Wednesday the first wholesale update of the New York City subway map in nearly 50 years, reminiscent of the iconic 1972 subway map designed by Massimo Vignelli. “It’s not ...

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 ...