Public Transportation Integration Coming To iPhone Google Maps?

MacRumors · Jun 6, 2008, 08:48 PM

Google has announced the availability of Google Maps for mobile version 2.2. The software, a version of which runs on the iPhone and iPod Touch, includes integration with public transportation systems for retrieving directions using public transit. A video demonstration is available.

Version 2.2 is available for BlackBerry and other Java-enabled phones, however Google says they're "working to bring public transit directions to Google Maps on other devices, so stay tuned!" Giving the timing, it seems to be a reasonable possibility that such capability could be included with iPhone/iPod Touch software 2.0, expected on Monday.

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sportsfanMAW · Jun 6, 2008, 08:51 PM

that guy sounds like yoda

Yankees 4 Life · Jun 6, 2008, 08:53 PM

this would totally help me when i am in nyc

Telp · Jun 6, 2008, 08:54 PM

Oh man, his voice was pretty annoying, but still...this is a great idea. Great especially for people who live in big cities, or i guess, more for those visiting big cities. Can't wait to see what google brings next. This would work great with GPS...you know...google maps.

forsberg21 · Jun 6, 2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yankees 4 Life

this would totally help me when i am in nyc

Too bad Google Maps doesn't have the NYC transit system in yet.

http://www.google.com/transit

toxicbomber · Jun 6, 2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsfanMAW

that guy sounds like yoda

FIRST thing I thought. Great minds must think alike, eh?

sportsfanMAW · Jun 6, 2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicbomber

FIRST thing I thought. Great minds must think alike, eh?

i think so lol

benlee · Jun 6, 2008, 08:59 PM

I'd like a decent interface to view the LIRR schedule too. I'd do it myself but the only thing I can program is a universal remote control.

newyorksole · Jun 6, 2008, 09:15 PM

I would love to have an app dedicated to LIRR and NYC subway times/routes, it would be a dream. This new Google Maps feature is cool too, can't wait until it's released.

skemmuni · Jun 7, 2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportsfanMAW

that guy sounds like yoda

Hahaha... lol.... what a guy!!

Telp · Jun 7, 2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skemmuni

Hahaha... lol.... what a guy!!

I am pretty sure yoda's actual species is unknown...

iceman1234 · Jun 7, 2008, 12:08 PM

Hopefully the iPhone version will have a much better UI than on this version...

This UI is so damn ugly!!!!

Zathu · Jun 11, 2008, 01:52 AM

I can't wait to see this integrated on the iPhone. Let's hope it gets done.

Elsewhere · Jun 12, 2008, 01:17 PM

This thread just saved me about $1,200 a year!

The public transit system here in the Dallas, TX area is so complex and convoluted I could never figure it out. When I saw this thread and learned about the Public Transit option in Google Maps I did a quick check and found that there is an easy way to and from work. In the morning and evening I only have to walk about 10 minutes to and from the bus stop (makes for a nice daily walk).

When I did the math I found that I will save $100 a month in gas and parking by taking the bus.

matthutch · Jun 6, 2008, 09:40 PM

This would be awesome when traveling. I don't see them linking in with the transit systems here in Western Australia for a long, long time, but it sure would be cool if they did.

Mind you I would be happy if the current traffic information for Perth would show on Maps, like it does for place like San Francisco and New York.

Drumjim85 · Jun 6, 2008, 09:51 PM

I love using this one the full google maps, looking forward to getting it on the phone.

Elsewhere · Jun 7, 2008, 12:05 AM

This would be very useful for places like Dallas, TX where the public transportation is very poor. (Texas oil companies have actively blocked public transportation from being properly developed)

Few people know anything about how to get from point A to point B and the DART.com website has an extremely poor search tool for planning trips.

I can't wait to try it out!

winterspan · Jun 7, 2008, 02:34 AM

OMG, this guy's voice alternates between normal and just plain wonky. It's hard to even concentrate on the content of his presentation!

Yvan256 · Jun 7, 2008, 02:55 AM

There is no public transportation where I live. There's also very few open wi-fi spots.

What I really want is a downloadable Google Maps data set (i.e. Google Maps works without being connected to the net). Since space is limited, it could be only for the roads (no satellite images) and maybe one province/state at a time (or load a few of them depending on your planned route).

The Phazer · Jun 7, 2008, 06:28 AM

This would be an awesome feature for London...

Phazer

officerdick · Jun 7, 2008, 08:01 AM

We have something like this in denmark already, it just covers the whole country, and every public transportation method, it works great on cell-phones to! Google could make it better with Goggle Maps integration though

Jun 6, 2008, 08:48 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Public Transportation Integration Coming To iPhone Google Maps? Google has announced the availability of Google Maps for mobile version 2.2. The software, a version of which runs on the iPhone and iPod Touch, includes integration with public transportation systems for retrieving directions using public transit. A video demonstration is available. Version 2.2 is available for BlackBerry and other Java-enabled phones, however Google says they're "working to bring public transit directions to Google Maps on other devices, so stay tuned!" Giving the timing, it seems to be a reasonable possibility that such capability could be included with iPhone/iPod Touch software 2.0, expected on Monday. Article Link

Jun 6, 2008, 08:53 PM	#3
Yankees 4 Life macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, Tx	this would totally help me when i am in nyc __________________ That thing is the most expensive phone out there! $599 for a phone? It won’t even sell enough to break even!-Steve Balmer “An A-Bomb, From A-Rod”

Jun 6, 2008, 08:54 PM	#4
Telp macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2007	Oh man, his voice was pretty annoying, but still...this is a great idea. Great especially for people who live in big cities, or i guess, more for those visiting big cities. Can't wait to see what google brings next. This would work great with GPS...you know...google maps. __________________ Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. -Steve Jobs

Jun 6, 2008, 09:40 PM	#15
matthutch macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perth, Western Australia	very cool This would be awesome when traveling. I don't see them linking in with the transit systems here in Western Australia for a long, long time, but it sure would be cool if they did. Mind you I would be happy if the current traffic information for Perth would show on Maps, like it does for place like San Francisco and New York. __________________ G5: DP 2.0Ghz + 2x23" ACD (Alu.) MBPro:SR 2.4Ghz 4Gb Ram MBAir: 1.8Ghz 80Gb HDD 60Gb iPod (5G) 2Gb Nano (2G) Touch (16Gb) iPhone 8Gb TV

Jun 6, 2008, 09:51 PM	#16
Drumjim85 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DFW, TX	I love using this one the full google maps, looking forward to getting it on the phone. __________________ Creative Commons - because copyright is broken.

Jun 6, 2008, 08:51 PM	#2
sportsfanMAW macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2006	that guy sounds like yoda

Jun 6, 2008, 08:59 PM	#8
benlee macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2007	I'd like a decent interface to view the LIRR schedule too. I'd do it myself but the only thing I can program is a universal remote control.

Jun 6, 2008, 09:15 PM	#9
newyorksole macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LongIsland/NYC	I would love to have an app dedicated to LIRR and NYC subway times/routes, it would be a dream. This new Google Maps feature is cool too, can't wait until it's released.

Jun 7, 2008, 12:08 PM	#12
iceman1234 macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	Hopefully the iPhone version will have a much better UI than on this version... This UI is so damn ugly!!!!

Jun 11, 2008, 01:52 AM	#13
Zathu macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland	I can't wait to see this integrated on the iPhone. Let's hope it gets done.

Jun 12, 2008, 01:17 PM	#14
Elsewhere macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	This thread just saved me about $1,200 a year! The public transit system here in the Dallas, TX area is so complex and convoluted I could never figure it out. When I saw this thread and learned about the Public Transit option in Google Maps I did a quick check and found that there is an easy way to and from work. In the morning and evening I only have to walk about 10 minutes to and from the bus stop (makes for a nice daily walk). When I did the math I found that I will save $100 a month in gas and parking by taking the bus.

Jun 7, 2008, 12:05 AM	#17
Elsewhere macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	This would be very useful for places like Dallas, TX where the public transportation is very poor. (Texas oil companies have actively blocked public transportation from being properly developed) Few people know anything about how to get from point A to point B and the DART.com website has an extremely poor search tool for planning trips. I can't wait to try it out!

Jun 7, 2008, 02:34 AM	#18
winterspan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007	OMG, this guy's voice alternates between normal and just plain wonky. It's hard to even concentrate on the content of his presentation!

Jun 7, 2008, 02:55 AM	#19
Yvan256 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada	There is no public transportation where I live. There's also very few open wi-fi spots. What I really want is a downloadable Google Maps data set (i.e. Google Maps works without being connected to the net). Since space is limited, it could be only for the roads (no satellite images) and maybe one province/state at a time (or load a few of them depending on your planned route). __________________ Mac mini Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz/2.5 GiB, Mac mini G4 1.42 GHz/1 GiB, 12" PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz/512 MiB, iPod touch 16 GiB, silver iPod shuffle 1 GiB.

Jun 7, 2008, 06:28 AM	#20
The Phazer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK	This would be an awesome feature for London... Phazer

Jun 7, 2008, 08:01 AM	#21
officerdick macrumors regular Join Date: May 2006	We have something like this in denmark already, it just covers the whole country, and every public transportation method, it works great on cell-phones to! Google could make it better with Goggle Maps integration though

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