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Assessing bike maps: Noah Iliinsky breaks it down for us

The proprietor of Complex Diagrams, Noah Iliinsky, delivers an astute critique of two Seattle-area bicycle maps. The discussion illustrates (no pun intended) how even something as simple as a map legend can be rendered confusing or unhelpful through careless design.

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  1. Thanks for the link! Glad you enjoyed it.

    For the record, there's another i after the L in Iliinsky.

    Best, Noah

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  3. Thanks, Noah. Fixed it. Glad you stopped by.

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