Talk:Washington Metro

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Latest comment: 11 months ago by Aitraintheeditorandgamer in topic Why is the map not the official metro map?
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Why is the map not the official metro map?

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Shouldn’t the picture in the article that is labeled system map be the official metro map that is used by WMATA? 2600:4040:B67A:CD00:E875:AC66:9150:A63C (talk) 22:30, 9 July 2023 (UTC)Reply

That might be ideal, but the official map is copyrighted, non-free content. Under the non-free content guideline, non-free content can only be used on Wikipedia when a stringent set of criteria are met. Specifically, use of the official map would not meet criterion 1 ("No free equivalent"), since a free equivalent for the map has been created. We use that free equivalent instead, since it serves the same purpose while also allowing free reuse under a Creative Commons license. PlanetJuice (talkcontribs) 23:02, 9 July 2023 (UTC)Reply
It is illegal to use official transit maps in transit articles on Wikipedia becuz they are copyrighted. For example: In the articles Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)#Network and infrastructure, you will see fan-made system maps and not the official ones. Aitraintheeditorandgamer (talk) 19:07, 3 December 2023 (UTC)Reply