[Nfbk] Fwd: TARC routing information now available through Google Maps

[Scott Spaulding]

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> From: "Transit Authority Of River City" <info at ridetarc.org>
> Date: November 16, 2011 11:52:58 AM EST
> To: <spaulding.scott at gmail.com>
> Subject: TARC routing information now available through Google Maps
> 
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> Transit Authority of River City (TARC) passengers can now use an online tool that
> makes planning a trip easier than ever.
> 
> TARC has joined the
> Google Transit partnership program, a network that provides bus routing and
> stop data in more than 400 cities across the globe.
> 
> Through the program,
> anyone searching the popular Google Maps (
> http://www.googlemaps.com/ 
> maps.google.com )
> site for directions in Greater Louisville can plan a trip on TARC.  By choosing the public transit option and entering
> desired travel times and locations, passengers are provided step-by-step
> directions on TARC for their specific trips.
> 
> Mobile users can use
> the free Google Maps for mobile application available from
> http://m.google.com/maps or by visiting http://maps.google.com in the phone's
> browser.
> 
> "TARC is always working
> to make public transportation a more convenient option and Google Maps provides
> a simple, quick way to get TARC trip information. Our customers are going to
> enjoy using this, and we encourage people to try it out," said J. Barry Barker,
> TARC Executive Director. 
> 
> With Google Maps, names
> of businesses and landmarks can be entered instead of specific addresses in
> order to obtain routing directions to your destination. Passengers are provided
> estimate travel times and walking directions to the nearest TARC stop.  Other features on Google Maps include Street View
> images of locations, satellite imagery, and support for 40 different languages
> and compatibility with screen readers for visually impaired users.
> 
> "The Google Transit
> program simplifies the use of public transportation forLouisville residents and visitors to our
> city," Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said. "It is a great innovation and one
> more piece of the puzzle in building a stronger public transportation system."
> 
> There is no cost to
> TARC for its participation in Google Transit.
> 
> "As part of Google's
> commitment to develop useful public-private partnerships, we are pleased to
> welcome TARC to Google Transit," said Ryan Poscharsky, Strategic Partner
> Manager at Google. "This partnership shows TARC's commitment to innovating,
> serving their riders and attracting new riders."
> 
> TARC will feature a
> link to the Google trip planner on its website,
> http://www.ridetarc.org/ 
> www.ridetarc.org .  TARC also will still offer its own Trip
> Planner on the TARC website. 
> 
> Additional information: 
> 
>    - Transit Authority of River City
> 
> http://www.ridetarc.org/ 
> http://www.ridetarc.org 
> 
>    - Google Transit
> 
> http://www.google.com/transit 
> http://www.google.com/transit 
> 
>    - How To Use Google Transit
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN0MljOP1Gg 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN0MljOP1Gg 
> 
> FOLLOW TARC ON FACEBOOK * 
> http://www.facebook.com/ridetarc 
> www.facebook.com/ridetarc 
> 
> 
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