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I came across an interesting semi-geographic version of the LU map, which
comes in various flavours, this one highlighting the relatively few
stations with step-free access (by omitting the others):
http://london-tubemap.com/step-free_access.php

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I came across an interesting semi-geographic version of the LU map, which
comes in various flavours, this one highlighting the relatively few
stations with step-free access (by omitting the others):
http://london-tubemap.com/step-free_access.php


Interesting, a few thoughts:

Even on a semi-geographical map it's almost impossible to show the entire
system - Amersham and Chesham. How much distortion of scale would be
acceptable on such a map?

Possibly the most useful feature is the walking links, but they only seem to
be shown where there is no direct link by train, and do not include for
example Euston - King's Cross. It's usually quicker and easier to walk this
than to go by train. These links are really only useful if they're clearly
signed at both stations. Some years ago I used to do Northwick Park -
Kenton quite frequently and there were no signs at the time, though some
were provided later. Also no signs at Shadwell when the DLR first opened,
though again, they were fitted later. I think South Tottenham and Seven
Sisters have had signs for a very long time. Things do seem to be getting
better.

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, at 15:03:42 on Tue, 22 Jan 2013, Recliner

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I came across an interesting semi-geographic version of the LU map, which
comes in various flavours, this one highlighting the relatively few
stations with step-free access (by omitting the others):
http://london-tubemap.com/step-free_access.php


Looks like a very good map to me. Despite the slightly selective
geographic-ness. For example it has some wiggles in the Central east of
Chancery Lane, but not the Circle east of Farringdon.
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Roland Perry


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