They are testing out newer versions of the subway map including a return to the Vignelli style map from the 1970's. Also new style of neighborhood map.
They have placed copies of the test maps in Grand Central (the ones I saw are near the shuttle turnstiles), Times Square, and a couple of other stations.
Another article: https://gizmodo.com/new-subway-map-just ... 1847865349
This is the link to the MTA project:
https://new.mta.info/projects/subway-ma ... tion-pilot
Personally, I think it is a waste of money. I always thought the Vignelli version was too 'robotic' with everything being basically straight lines.. The current subway map is fine as far as I am concerned.
As it stands the paper map will soon (in X number of years) will go the way of the printed timetables (remember those?) - all digital. Even in the newer subway cars (possibly starting with the R211) the map will be electronic and on a screen in the car.