NYC subway replacing station maps with touch screen kiosks
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New York City plans to replace the maps in its subway stations with touch screen displays that will provide simple directions and real-time service alerts
The new "On The Go!" touch screens will display all sorts of useful information for commuters, including train arrival countdowns, outage notices, neighborhood maps, and special alerts if needed
When not in use, the kiosks will also act as digital billboards to generate ad revenue
The one feature that's certain to be used by most riders though is the interactive subway map
The touch screen map will even factor in current service outages and give an estimated travel time along with the number of stops before they reach their destination
The new "On The Go!" touch screens will display all sorts of useful information for commuters, including train arrival countdowns, outage notices, neighborhood maps, and special alerts if needed
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If you've ever taken the New York City subway, you know what a mess it can be for an inexperienced rider. Transferring to the right line can be confusing, there's always at least one track closed for maintenance, and the maps at the station aren't much help if you don't know where you are to begin with. Luckily, the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) plans to replace all station maps and announcements with interactive HD displays that will provide simple directions and real-time service alerts.
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