NEW YORK CITY — The ... The new map is much easier to read and more suitable for digital users. The white background, bold colors, horizontal writing and use of black dots make the map more ...

A lot has changed on the subway in the last 45 years, including stations, train cars, platforms, and even how we pay. But one thing that hadn't changed is the subway map. That is, until now.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced a newly redesigned subway map for New York City.

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 ...