Posted March 13, 201114 yr Hi everybody, I'm looking for some advice on a diagram I'm making of Cincinnati's frequent transit lines. This is to be a printed map that will fold up to about 3.5" x 3.5". I plan on printing a lot of these when it's ready and distributing them around the city, so it's important that the map isn't misleading. Link to the front side: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cincinnati_Bus_Diagram_2011.png The front is pretty well developed now, but I know I don't know the area as well as some, so neighbourhoods may be missing or misshaped. Link to the back side: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cincinnati_Bus_Diagram_2011_Back.png This side is really still be developed from the ground up. What needs to be included back here? Is this a good start? Your help is appreciated!! Best, Nate
March 13, 201114 yr Overall it's a great idea. I think the layout is a little too abstract, at least from my point of view, but I understand the desire to simplify things a bit. It might help also if possible, and I realize this could really complicate things, but to at least show all the other non-frequent routes at least in a light color so people can see how it relates to the rest of the system, even if little of it is actually spelled out. The diagram of Government Square is great. The map of downtown is of course a complicated situation. It's probably not possible to show all the routes, but maybe there's a way to show the general routings? Marking the downtown stops would be helpful (Metro does it with a star at the appropriate spot on the map).
March 14, 201114 yr i love your grid on the back side. just make sure to include the proper landmarks, and you are set! (CAC, etc)
March 16, 201114 yr One thing that REALLY needs to be clarified for me (and I'm sure others) is how transfers work. Do you really have to pay the full price on the SBS or TANK busses after riding a Metro bus? I really can't figure this out. I've asked numerous bus drivers and they're all clueless on this topic. Your map is very helpful though. A few nitpicky things. First, I wouldn't sponsor Firefox unless you're getting paid for it. Maybe you should just put an @ symbol in its place. Second, If it's possible, could you put zone boundaries on the map? Maybe a hashmark on each line so you know that you have to pay more when you cross it. Third, maybe this is just me, but I find your Genius of Water icon kind of offensive. She's a beauty. Maybe you could just take a picture of her and color the actual outlive black. Outside of that, I love this project. Keep it up and thank you.
March 22, 201114 yr Good suggestions! I haven't touched the map in a week or so-I've been too busy getting the fundraising together, but I'm looking forward to making some changes. First to be added: A zone line. I started to talk about different fares on the back, but I don't think that quite cuts it. Major lines through Downtown/OTR, perhaps with stops of other lines where they coincide. I'm still totally undecided on icons both on the front and back. I'm no graphic designer, but I know consistency is important, which probably means I need to design them all myself-or find someone who is good at this. Need to keep working on this part. Keep the suggestions coming! And please consider donating to the printing costs and forwarding the link below to friends! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1057319855/a-frequent-transit-guide-for-cincinnati
March 24, 201114 yr Nathan wrote a guest post on this subject today for the OTR blog. Video and hi-res transit map at the link: http://overtherhine.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/guest-post-the-cincinnati-frequent-transit-map/ OH and please donate if you can and tell your friends! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1057319855/a-frequent-transit-guide-for-cincinnati
April 19, 201114 yr Update! So far I have raised $2,280 for printing costs from 118 individual donors! This is enough for over 30,000 maps. They will be 11"x8.5" and I haven't quite figured out the folding yet. I'm excited to say that this project is moving forward in a big way! The map has developed quite a lot since my last post here. Please take a look at the links below and let me know where I have gone awry :) Link to the front side: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cincinnati_Bus_Diagram_2011.png Link to the back side: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cincinnati_Bus_Diagram_2011_Back.png Please not that the map is not accurate as of this posting, but reflects service changes to SORTA's system.
August 14, 201212 yr the map is back http://www.blogotr.com/otr/cincinnati-frequent-transit-map-raising-money-for-a-second-printing/
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