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The agency re-numbered and re-named five routes to work better with the Google Transit trip planner, effective with the May 29 summer service change.
Read More →Metro, in partnership with Google, announced that riders can visit http://maps.google.com/, select "Get Directions" and the "public transit" icon, and enter their start and end address. People with mobile devices can use the Google Maps for Mobile application.
Read More →As part of joining the program, its website now has the Google Transit Trip Planner widget. This widget makes it possible to input the departing and destination information and it will link over to the Google Maps page with the entire list of detailed trip planning information.
Read More →Google Transit on Google Maps is a public transportation planning tool that combines the latest BC Transit schedule and route information with the power of Google Maps.
Read More →Integrating Big Blue Bus information with the Google Transit database will be especially helpful for riders using more than one transit system to complete a trip.
Read More →The TTC also announced that real-time data for next streetcar arrival information is available, free, to anyone wishing to make use of the data for custom applications. Real-time data for all bus routes will be available in 2011.
Read More →The MVTA Board approved the Website update at its May meeting, with plans to launch by September 1. Work was completed ahead of schedule and the site launched Aug. 16.
Read More →Available in 45 languages, Transit in Google Maps also has accessibility features for persons who use screen readers or Braille displays.
Read More →Also announces that the leading format for sharing data, known as the Google Transit Feed Specification, will now be known as the General Transit Feed Specification, or GTFS.
Read More →All bus, rail and trolley schedules are available for anyone using Google Maps or agency Website to plan a trip in the Philadelphia region.
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