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New York City’s New Subway Map

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4 weeks ago

April 4, 2025

NYC Subway map. Credit: Instagram @mta

For the first time in over 45 years, New York City’s iconic subway map has undergone a major redesign. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has officially replaced the version that’s been in use since 1979, unveiling a new and improved map.

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“This is a lynchpin moment,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber at the launch, as the first of 22,000 paper copies were installed at the Times Square station. These maps will soon appear in every train car and station across the city.

The new design pays homage to Massimo Vignelli’s 1972 layout, bringing back bold colours for each subway line and broader strokes to improve visibility. According to NBC New York, feedback from public focus groups influenced the updates – particularly clearer markings at transfer hubs. For example, it’s now more obvious that riders can switch from the R train to the 5 at Union Square without exiting the station.

“There’s a lot on this map that will make it easier for people to see,” said Andrew Albert, an MTA board member who worked directly with the graphics team to reflect rider concerns. One such fix included adjusting the L train’s path to better represent its direction towards Canarsie.

Lieber said the final product “includes all the enhancements we’ve made throughout the years” and is “much easier to read” than the old version (cited by CBS News New York).

Mixed reactions from long-time users of New York’s Subway

While many welcomed the update, not everyone was impressed. Manhattan resident Kathleen McCabe told NBC New York, “I hope they didn’t spend a lotta money on this.” However, MTA officials were quick to reassure that the redesign cost “next to nothing” and was completed using in-house staff – amounting to only a “four-digit expense.”

Commuter Wells Brown from Flatbush was more upbeat, “You could see it much better and more clear,” he told NBC New York.

Rider Mari Moss praised its readability, saying to CBS News New York, “This would have been a dream for me when I was starting out my career… This is bigger, brighter and more understandable.”

You can view the digital version of the map at www.mta.info/maps.

What do you think? Is the new NYC Subway map a long-overdue upgrade or perhaps a misstep

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May Day In Mijas: Free Sardines And Live Music

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April 29, 2025

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Freshly grilled sardines prepared by local espetero. Credit: Mijas Town Hall

Looking for a fun and traditional way to spend May 1? Head to La Cala de Mijas for the much-loved sardinada, where more than 600 kilos of sardines will be cooked and handed out for free.

The event, which begins at 12 p.m. in Plaza del Torreon, marks International Workers’ Day, a public holiday across Spain. Visitors can enjoy freshly grilled sardines prepared by 18 local espeteros, skilled workers who will cook the fish the traditional Malaga way over open wood fires.

As well as delicious food, the day includes live music and family-friendly entertainment. From 1:30pm, local bands Alborea and Radio 80 will take to the stage under a large marquee, creating a fun and lively atmosphere.

The La Cala Youth Association will also run a bar area, serving drinks and extra snacks at affordable prices, making it a great day out for all ages.

The Mijas Town Hall, which organises the event each year, encourages locals and expats to come along and enjoy this popular celebration of community, food and music.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or just visiting, the May Day sardinada in La Cala is the perfect way to enjoy the local traditions of the Costa del Sol.

Bring your appetite, grab a plate, and join in the fun!

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Injured Hiker Airlifted In Puig D’en Ric

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4 hours ago

April 29, 2025

Santiago Carneri

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Guardia Civil has reiterated its advice to mountain-goers: avoid overestimating your capabilities. Credit: Guardia Civil

A female hiker was airlifted to safety on Saturday April 26 after injuring her ankle while trekking near Puig d’en Ric, in the municipality of Andratx. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, as she was ascending the forest trail in the Cala Egos area and twisted her ankle, leaving her unable to continue.

Specialists from the Guardia Civil’s Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (GREIM), alongside their Air Service unit, successfully rescued the woman after she sustained an injury while trekking near Puig d’en Ric.

The rescue team quickly located the injured hiker, and GREIM officers descended from a helicopter using a winch system to reach her. After administering first aid on-site, they immobilised her ankle with a vacuum splint.

The woman was then airlifted by helicopter and transferred to Son Espases Hospital for further treatment.

According to data provided by the Guardia Civil, there were 156 mountain rescue operations in Mallorca in 2024, a figure that has already risen to 89 incidents in the first four months of 2025 alone. The majority of these rescues involve hikers who are unprepared, physically overexerted, or unaware of the risks posed by the island’s rugged terrain and sudden changes in weather conditions.

In light of the rescue, the Guardia Civil has reiterated its advice to mountain-goers: avoid overestimating your capabilities, plan your route carefully, check weather conditions beforehand, and match the technical difficulty of the route to your personal fitness and experience. According to the Guardia Civil, a lack of preparation and insufficient technical skill are the most common causes of accidents in the mountains.

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New Urban Rules In Rincon De La Victoria

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April 28, 2025

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Street in Rincon de la Victoria. Credit: Creative Commons

Rincon de la Victoria has officially approved its new Mobility Ordinance, which brings regulations in line with modern transportation needs and the current legal rules.

The new rules replace the previous ordinance from 2008. Local authorities want to make Rincon de la Victoria a “more pedestrian-friendly, sustainable city, with open spaces and better public transport.” The plan is to transform the town into a greener and more efficient urban environment.

The update also seeks to standardize the list of infractions and penalties, also aligning them with those already enforced in many other municipalities across Malaga province.

Mayor Francisco Salado welcomed the move, describing it as “a step forward for improving road safety and coexistence in the town.” Salado said that the ordinance was necessary not only to replace an outdated legal framework but also to regulate the growing use of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs), such as electric scooters, which are now widely used throughout the town.

The ordinance lays out clear regulations designed to meet the needs of a town that now exceeds 50,000 residents. In 2024, according to Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE), Rincon de la Victoria surpassed 52,000 citizens. It is the ninth most populated municipality in the Malaga province and the second in the Axarquia region, after Velez-Malaga.

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