Maps & Signs

The regional map informs riders of public transit connections around the nine-county Bay Area and is designed for discovery, awareness and curiosity about Bay Area transit. The map shows the service areas of all Bay Area transit agencies and highlights bus, train and ferry routes that connect the region’s cities and counties. 

See the regional transit connections map (PDF).

The selection of routes shown on the regional map is guided by specific criteria to impartially balance legibility and utility for riders across the Bay Area - see the full criteria for inclusion.

Local transit connections maps inform riders of all nearby transit options around a specific stop and how frequently they operate.

See the sample local transit connections map (PDF). 

Neighborhood maps provide a view of the area around a transit stop, showing how to make connections to other nearby transit facilities and points of interest within walking distance.

See the sample neighborhood map (PDF).

Facility maps show riders where to board connecting transit routes and access station amenities.

See the sample facility map (PDF). 

Line diagrams guide riders to the correct train platform and display stations served down the line.

See the sample line diagram sign (PDF). 

Pedestrian guide signs help people as they walk or roll between transit facilities that are some distance apart.

See the sample pedestrian guide sign (PDF). 

Bus stop signs inform riders of their current location, route destination and key service characteristics using standardized colors and font sizes.

View a larger version of a sample basic bus stop sign (PDF).

A facility name and directional sign on a train or other transit platform shows the name of the facility, directions to the exits, and the services and destinations that use that platform.

See a sample facility name and directional sign (PDF).

One focus of the new maps and signs is service frequency, which is how often buses, trains and ferries run. Bus service frequencies are shown using different colors: red for more often, blue for less often. The same colors are used on maps and on bus stop signs, providing a consistent experience for transit riders.

The regional approach shows 1-10 minute frequency using a dark red color, 11-15 minute frequency using a light red color, 16-30 minute frequency using a light blue color, and 31+ minute frequency using a dark blue color.  They are included in the local transit, neighborhood, facility maps and bus stop signs.