Global Fridays: Transportation symbology around the world

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Jan 14, 2011

Transportation. Transporte. 交通. Vervoer. Mezzi di transporto. Kuljetus. Транспорт. Usafiri. Transportasyon.

However you say it it’s how people get around. In today’s Global Fridays post we’re linking to a really interesting set of images put together over at The City Fix that focus on transportation-related symbols throughout the world. From the Metro map in Barcelona to bicycle lights in Copenhagen to bike lanes in Guadalajara the post includes a wonderful set of colorful imagery from transportation wayfinding devices around the world. A definite must-view for anyone who’s a fan of this great collection.

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