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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

has unveiled a new subway map—and it’s already in use. The new map takes inspiration from previous versions (primarily, the 1972 Massimo Vignelli creation and its later updates) while ...

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 ...

with less legible subway routes. The MTA and many commenters have noted the 2025 map's similarities to a 1972 design by Italian designer Massimo Vignelli and Joan Charysyn. Because of the massive ...

Taking inspiration from the beloved NYC subway map design of the late ... The new look takes cues from the equally divisive 1972 map designed by Massimo Vignelli which proved unpopular with ...