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Maps by Philip Mallis

Tag / PTV

  • Why Skybus should not be on a rail map

    This is my second post about the new version of the Victorian Rail Network Map that PTV have started distributing in trains – as shown…

    31 December, 2020
    Map design
  • Why showing things under construction on a transport map is a bad idea

    I’d been considering writing a post on this topic for a while, inspired by the ongoing tradition of Sydney including things that don’t currently exist…

    29 December, 2020
    Map design
  • How the Suburban Rail Loop will transform Melbourne’s transport maps

    See the full project description and download link here. It is difficult to overstate how transformative the recently-announced Suburban Rail Loop will be for Melbourne’s…

    31 August, 2018
    Map design
  • Distances between Melbourne railway stations – a quick map

    I spent a few days putting together a map that shows the distances between railway stations on Melbourne’s metropolitan rail network. The spacing has been…

    23 April, 2018
    Quick maps
  • 1927 railway map showing lines throughout Victoria in blue on a faded white background.

    The evolution of rail maps in Victoria

    Victoria is not well-known for its transport maps in the same way as London or New York. Despite this lack of enduring iconic design, the…

    2 March, 2018
    Map history
  • What are schematic maps?

    After the publication of my schematic public transport map of Chernarus, there was some confusion about its design and purpose. Hopefully this post will clear…

    20 June, 2017
    Map design

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