LEGO Atlanta Metro (MARTA) Map

Schematic showing four colored subway routes and I-285 beltway converging to illustrate Atlanta's transit network in LEGO form

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Over the past two years of designing LEGO-style maps, I know well how challenging it is to represent linear features, given LEGO’s inherently low spatial resolution and limited angular flexibility. But it doesn't mean such maps cannot be made. Urban metro maps with simplified and abstract geometry can actually fit this medium quite well.

In this mapping experiment, I recreated the four lines of the Atlanta Metro System (MARTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) and their spatial relationship with the I-285 highway using LEGO tiles. The result turned out quite nicely, confirming the potential of this mapping approach while aligning well with the themes of accessibility and urban mapping.

Click to view the official website of MARTA, and more of my LEGO-Style maps!