A Better Bus Map – 12/4/18

“In the world of public transit, though — where ridership is on the decline, not just for Cincinnati Metro but for systems all across the country — the craft of map design is becoming more important than ever. The “Better Bus Map” is just the latest in the coalition’s grassroots efforts to make Cincinnati Metro more user-friendly. The proposed map effectively does a lot of the planning and logistical work navigation technologies like Google Maps or transit apps do — just without requiring a mobile device to do it. “Not everyone can use these apps,” says map designer Mark Samaan of the Better Bus Coalition. He has made the map printable in sizes up to 40″ by 48″, and he hopes to see them start popping up at destinations around town. He also would like to see a map like his at Metro bus shelters. (Source: wcpo.com)