# Global Subway Maps The World Metro Map Combines 214 Subway Maps Across Five Continents By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-metro-map References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3055518/214-subway-systems-combined-into-one-worldwide-metro-map) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1960956629/the-world-metro-map) New York-based collective ArtCodeData designed a [global subway map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-election-map), which it appropriately calls the 'World Metro Map.' This massive map features 214 subway systems from cities all over the world. Linking worlds that are divided by land and sea, the World Metro Map is a creative design that links 214 subway systems and unifies them as one single map. The digital collage features 791 subway lines and 11,924 stations, which go from New York all the way to Tokyo. Its [map style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-station-maps) is based on the diagram of the Tokyo Metro System, but it features stations from countless others. Though there is an artistic flair to the colorful way these lines intersect, there is a specific layout to the subway madness. While the oldest subway systems connect in the middle, the newer ones are located on the outskirts of the map. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Global Subway Maps:** An innovative trend in creating comprehensive subway maps that connect cities worldwide, providing a unified view of public transportation systems. - **Digital Collage:** The use of digital collage techniques to combine subway maps from different cities and create visually stunning representations of global transportation networks. - **Artistic Flair:** The incorporation of artistic elements in subway map designs, utilizing creative colors and intersections to enhance readability and visual appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from the development of unified global subway maps, facilitating seamless navigation for commuters and tourists alike. - **Technology:** The digital collage techniques used in creating global subway maps present opportunities for technology companies to develop innovative mapping and visualization solutions. - **Design:** The incorporation of artistic elements in subway maps opens up opportunities for designers to create visually appealing and engaging public transportation maps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Accessible Subway QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-qr-codes.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Streamlined Airport Metro Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Subway-Inspired Colorful Highlighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonjun-jo.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-subs.md)