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Google Transit Now In Beta

Posted by Zonk on from the now-we-just-need-more-viable-public-transit dept.

KIondike writes "Google's introduced Google Transit, a new Lab product where users (or, "people") can map trips around their city using public transit. From the Google Blog: 'With it, commuters will be able to easily access public transit schedules, routes, and plan trips using their local public transportation options. This first release covers only the Portland, Oregon metro area, but we are working to expand our coverage very soon.' The amount of data they give seems very comprehensive, including time you'll spend walking to the bus or subway, and the amount of money it would cost compared to driving."

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  1. Re:Bye bye karma by No+Salvation · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I guess the difference is that the Slashdot version wasn't written by a 13 year old and didn't have the title, "L0LERSKATES!!1look At what I found on teh intarwEb, its GOOGLE transpertation. YA RLY." Digg makes my head hurt.

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  2. Least used Google tool evar! by Peldor · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The US and public transit? That's like oil and sensible foreign policy.

  3. Re:Well, so much for Newark NJ next. by op00to · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I walk around Newark, NJ every day. It's a fine city, safer than many.

    Are you a Java coder? We are looking for a java geek who can put up with severe punishment daily.