The London Underground map is one of my all time favourite pieces of design. The simplistic coloured lines and accurate map of the city make it easy to navigate and a very nice thing to look at. I have been to London many times and have found it very easy to get around using the map of the tube.
As the most recent olympic games were hosted in London, the tube map was put to the test by millions of visitors who were all trying to get to the same target. The tube was extremely busy but there were very few incidents and the transition went very smoothly.
Record numbers carried on London transport during Olympics:
- More than 60million journeys were made on the Tube - up 30 per cent on normal levels, the DLR saw more than six million journeys - up by over 100 per cent on normal levels, and London Overground saw nearly six million journeys - up by 47 per cent on normal levels
- On Monday the A4, M4 and roads around Heathrow Airport and the Olympic Park will be busy today as athletes, officials and media leave London
- Drivers are advised to avoid driving into central London, on or around the Olympic Route Network wherever possible
- The Piccadilly line will be busier than usual throughout the day as people travel to Heathrow Airport
The London 2012 Olympic Games has seen inspirational sporting moments, the city turned into a massive sporting and cultural venue, and record numbers using the transport network as visitors and Londoners have made the most of the vast array of attractions on offer.
Tomorrow, Monday 13 August, will see one of Heathrow Airport's busiest days as athletes, coaching staff, representatives, international media and officials head home. This will mean that certain roads and Tube stations will be busy and passengers and road users are encouraged to avoid the affected areas.
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