Where can I buy a subway map in NYC?

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A free New York City Subway Map is available at the MTA website and you can map directions on CityMapper or Google Maps, using the public transportation options.

Is the NYC subway map copyrighted?

Question 2: Can the MTA claim copyright infringement over its subway maps? Yes – to a certain extent. Maps have been expressly subject to federal copyright protection since the very first Copyright Act of 1790,[9].

How much does a NYC subway token cost?

How Much is NYC Subway Fare? A single subway ride costs $2.75 for most people, a $1 fee applies when you buy a new MetroCard, and the minimum balance you can put on a new card is $5.50 (the cost of two swipes), according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority.

Does Staten Island have a subway?

The Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a rapid transit line in the New York City borough of Staten Island. It is owned by the Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority (SIRTOA), a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and operated by the New York City Transit Authority Department of Subways.

Is MTA a trademark?

It turns out the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or MTA, has a trademark on the phrase, “If you see something, say something.” The slogan’s intention is to report suspicions of terrorism. The MTA licenses the phrase to other law enforcement agencies with the same intention.

What font does MTA use?

There’s no requirement for a specific font, but we prefer the Helvetica family. You can: Use either the entire subway map or a portion of the map. Use replicas of tokens (rather than having to use authentic ones).

How much was a subway token in 1975?

Tokens replaced coins in 1953, when the fare rose to 15 cents, since turnstiles couldn’t handle two different coins. 1966 – 1970: 20 cents. 1970 – 1971: 30 cents. 1972 – 1975: 35 cents.

How much did it cost to build the NYC subway?

Cost of recent and current subways that run entirely or predominantly underground

Underground subway	Length	Estimated cost*
New York Second Avenue Subway (2017)	1.8 miles	$4.5 billion
Los Angeles Purple Line Extension	9 miles	$8.4 billion
San Francisco Central Subway	1.7 miles	$1.6 billion
Seattle U-Link (2012)	3 miles	$1.8 billion