In the previous two parts, we’ve figured out that the preferred distortion and layers depend on the map’s supposed use case

In Map and reality: distortion I talked about how distortion is inevitable on a map and the question is what to distort given a particular task

Often, transport diagrams do not accurately represent reality. But is this “lying” even acceptable? And if yes, to what degree?

Check out this new Ekaterinburg metro map

Check out the new official diagram for Chelyabinsk tram network

Cities have many means of transportation with fixed routes: underground, trains, buses, trams, jitneys