Stępień and Klimczak – THE USE OF ANAMORPHIC IMAGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSIT MAPS 2016

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This 2016 academic paper, authored by Tomasz Stępień and Halina Klimczak from the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, offers valuable insights into enhancing urban transit maps using anamorphic imagery. Published in *GEODESY AND CARTOGRAPHY* (Vol. 65, No 1, pp. 81-94) by the Polish Academy of Sciences, this 14-page document addresses the common challenge of limited map capacity in large metropolitan areas. The authors systematically investigate variable-scale mapping techniques—comparing raster-based (fisheye transformation) and more complex vector-based approaches—to improve the visibility of critical elements like stops and routes while maintaining topological accuracy. Featuring illustrative figures of Wrocław’s transit network, this peer-reviewed study provides a trustworthy and practical exploration of advanced cartographic methods for improving user experience in urban navigation.