Post on 31-Jan-2016
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GIS for the Transit Rider GIS for the Transit Rider (101)(101)
How do I get there?
What time is my ride?
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AbstractAbstract
Palm Tran will be soon unveiling two on line trip planning customer service products:Google Transit InfoPoint (from Avail Technologies)
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Google TransitGoogle Transit
A Google trip planning product available in nearly 500 cities including Miami (MDT), Fort Lauderdale (BCT), SFRTA (Tri-Rail), Gainesville (RTA), Tampa (HART), Pinellas County (PSTA) and coming soon to Palm Beach County (Palm Tran).
Through the web or a smart phone, anyone with access to Google Maps can get step-by-step directions (auto, walking, bike, and now Transit) between any two points in the Metropolitan Area.
Anyone can find transit stops and view schedule information.
The service calculates route, transit time, cost, and can compare the transit trip to one using a car.
Routings are displayed on either a map or satellite image.
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http://maps.google.comhttp://maps.google.com
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Get DirectionsGet Directions
Select “By public transit” icon
In “A” enter from or origin
In “B” enter to or destination
Select Leave now, Depart At, or Arrive by
Select date and time Select “Get
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View & Select from View & Select from Transit Directions OptionsTransit Directions Options
Select best option for the Rider
Get step-by-step transit directions in text and on the map
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View Trip Planner InformationView Trip Planner Information
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Multi-Modal Trip PlannerMulti-Modal Trip Planner
Clicking on Modes opens additional information Walk (with details)1. 1. Head west on Miad Cir 0.3 mi2. 2. Slight left toward Miad Cir 95 ft3. 3. Sharp left toward Miad Cir 98 ft4. 4. Continue straight onto Miad Cir 453 ft
Bus (Miami Dade Transit) Train (with additional Tri-
Rail information link) Bus (Palm Tran)
Fare Information could also be available
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m.google.com/mapsm.google.com/maps
Available with various options for: Android BlackBerry iPhone Nokia Windows Other
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But what about Real-Time But what about Real-Time Information…Information…
So what if its late? What alternatives do
I have? When is my bus
arriving? If I get delayed,
when is the next bus after this one?
Will it be on time? What is the bus
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InfoPoint InfoPoint (from Avail Technologies)(from Avail Technologies)
A customer information service display designed for those who know their bus route and bus stop but want to have real-time information.
Accessed through the web or a smart phone, Riders can access the schedule and estimated departure time for the next three available trips.
Through an interactive display, Riders can view the location of the associated buses in either a Google Map, Satellite or Hybrid image.
Limited real-time schedule information display signs are available at major transit hubs.
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http://www.pbcgov.com/infopoint/
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Select RouteSelect Route
Route Name identifies Origin, Desitation, and Major Routing
Route Numbers and Colors are consistent with System Map
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View Bus Stops, Route and BusesView Bus Stops, Route and Buses
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Select Bus Stop from Stop MenuSelect Bus Stop from Stop Menu
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Selecting Bus Stop from ListSelecting Bus Stop from List
Selecting WPB ITC @ BAY G inserts Map Balloon Bus Stop, Route &
Destination Times (SDT & EDT) Transfer Options
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+Click for More!Schedule Departures – Other Routes
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Selecting Bus Icon on MapSelecting Bus Icon on Map
Selecting Bus Icon inserts Map Balloon Bus Number Route Name On-Time Status Last Bus Stop & Direction
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NEI-SWO
North/East InboundSouth/West Outbound
Map, Satellite, or HybridMap, Satellite, or Hybrid
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Smart Phone ApplicationsSmart Phone Applications
Fully Functional: Android iPhone
Estimated Departure Times Only: BlackBerry Nokia Windows Other
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Dynamic Message SigningDynamic Message Signing
Official Palm Tran Clock Time
Scrolling Route Number and Name
Associated Estimated Departure Time
Audio Messaging Various Time Point
locations along Route 1 including WPB ITC PBC Train Stations (except
Lake Worth) Other selected major time
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ContactContact
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More InformationMore Information
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Google Transitwww.google.com/intl/en/landing/transit/
Avail Technologies2026 Sandy DrState College, PA 16803
(814) 644-8684www.availtec.com
Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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West Palm Beach Intermodal West Palm Beach Intermodal CenterCenter
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