It may be the most aesthetic way to let me know when my morning commute is screwed.
It includes the various lines and stations along the traditional subway maps in several major U.S. cities.
As the day winds to a close, youll see those lights switching off for the slower evenings.
The Metroboard uses real-time train data to display locations with LED lights along a tradition metro map.Photo: Design Rules Company
The smaller transit areas are in 1111 format, but New York and Chicago feature an 1116-inch landscape.
Its a walnut frame with an all-aluminum face and holes to mount the various LED lights.
Artists Kirill Safin and Emily Perkins head up the design team.
Photo: Design Rules Company
It incorporates onboard train equipment and infrastructure on tracks, though accuracy varies from agency to agency.
Barring any delays, Design Rules Company expects to launch Metroboard this September.
The team told Fast Company they hope to expand to non-U.S. train systems like Londons tube.
I personally would love to see a rendition of Tokyos complicated but incredibly efficient metro system.
Update 07/31/24 at 4:01 p.m.
ET: This post was updated with more information from Design Rules Company co-founders.
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