A Cradley Heath artist has produced a new version of West Midlands Mayor Andy Street’s Tube-style transport plan for the region.
Ben Poultney has unveiled his take on the proposed transport map for the West Midlands which is full of local landmarks.
The creation includes Dudley Castle, the Man on the ‘Oss in Wolverhampton, the Red House Cone in Stourbridge and the Merry Hill centre in Brierly Hill and is available in black and white for people to colour in.
Ben, founder of Draw my Town, said: “I was scrolling through social media and I saw the original map pop up. I kind of recognised it - initially I thought it was an alternate version of the London tube map - then I realised it was the West Midlands.
“Anything to do with the West Midlands and I'm all ears, it's where I was born and raised and I have immense pride, particularly for the Black Country. So, I investigated a little further and found out that it was part of a proposal from the Mayor of the West Midlands.
“The fact that it's a mix of reopening old stations and building new ones is fascinating.”
Last year during the first COVID-19 lockdown Ben shared his artwork archive for free, so people could download the prints and colour them in.
Andy Street added: “I love Ben’s new version of my Tube-style map. By including so many landmarks it really illustrates how the plan would link up all our communities across the region.
“It’s a brilliant piece of work by someone who’s already shown his dedication to the community and I’m very grateful.”
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