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

Directions” 5

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

Public Messages (hurricanes, closures, major service changes) 13

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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