The map that I got to do my exercise is a map of MTA New York City Subway. For me it was not very hard to understand. I think the footnotes, columns and color helped a lot. The way finder symbols were quite nice to convey the message quickly. Designer used the color very affectively, not to bright and not too light. The map has light blue color to show water (rivers, lakes) and green to show land. There is small map and notes to tell us what line represent what, which was understandable. This map is very useful for tourists; it has all the important information for example, plazas (malls) restaurants, museums, parks etc. All the important places have been describe by the columns. But I think there is way too much information at some point, on the other hand it’s very appreciated how the information had been put together. This maps tells the time of trains come as well as other transits of city and fares information is included. There is information, which represent universal design for example, info for non-English speakers, info for disability. The map also expresses the patriotic feeling of the MTA region by saying” If you see something, say something”. There are layering happening by showing different color lines also by giving space to each line. This map is based on universal design for example; it has info for non-English speakers, info for disability, symbols (airplane, person with wheelchair etc).