A lot has changed on the subway in the last 45 years, including stations, train cars, platforms, and even how we pay. But one thing that hadn't changed is the subway map. That is, until now.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has unveiled a redesigned version of its subway map, an instantly recognizable symbol of New York City and its transportation. The new design, the first since 1979,

The MTA unveiled the first new subway map for New York City in more than 45 years on Wednesday morning. This map has significant differences. No longer a spaghetti diagram, this map emphasizes the lines over maintaining geographical accuracy.