This poster presents an innovative application of visual hierarchy design techniques to address long-standing gaps in transit and cycling cartography. By rethinking traditional mapping approaches, we introduce two case studies that demonstrate how visual hierarchy can provide a more intuitive representation of urban mobility networks. The first case study focuses on transit mapping, where enhanced visual cues are used to emphasize high-order services, such as rail lines and bus routes operating on a 10-minute maximum frequency, offering users a clearer understanding of service quality and connectivity. The second case study investigates cycling maps, using Toronto’s bikeshare network as an example. Here, we move beyond a simple depiction of bike lanes by employing a hierarchy that distinguishes protected from unprotected infrastructure and integrates the theory of levels of traffic stress. The comparative analysis reveals that these cartographic improvements not only facilitate more informed decision-making for transit and cycling users but also align with the conference theme “Confluence” by merging traditional mapping techniques with contemporary design strategies. The findings underscore the potential for visual hierarchy to serve as a powerful tool in advancing the effectiveness and usability of urban maps.