Wright – THE BEAUTY OF TRANSPORT – MAP ME GORGEOUS 2013

Description

This comprehensive 7-page blog post, “Map Me Gorgeous (Bus and Train Maps, Best Impressions, UK),” originates from `thebeautyoftransport.com`, first published in September 2013 and updated in August 2015. Authored by an individual with direct experience in UK public transport, it offers an independent and trustworthy review of Best Impressions’ significant impact on transport branding and mapping, explicitly stating it is not sponsored. The article is richly illustrated with numerous, clearly attributed examples of bus and train maps, including early London ‘spider’ maps, a Harrogate bus network, and comparative Surrey rail maps, alongside modern isometric designs. It critically examines traditional cartography versus Best Impressions’ innovative “streamlined geography,” highlighting its success in enhancing user comprehension and transforming UK public transport aesthetics. This makes it a valuable resource for those interested in transport design, cartography, or branding best practices.