Use Google Maps to plan your transit trip
April 23, 2008
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) has partnered with Google™ to offer transit trip planning. You can use Google Maps to:
- Get step-by-step transit directions
- Find transit stops in your area
- View station information & schedules
According to KCATA General Manager Mark Huffer, "Partnering with Google further demonstrates KCATA's commitment to technological innovation that benefits transit customers. For current Metro customers, the site complements The Metro’s trip planner by providing maps and stop location information,” Huffer said. “Visitors and new riders will appreciate how easy it is to search for the starting and ending locations, and the step-by-step instructions.”
To use Google™ to plan a transit trip, go to www.google.com/transit. Select "Kansas City, MO" from the coverage list. Enter "Start Address" and "End Address;" then click "Get Directions." The search results include text directions, a route map, and a list of alternative routes where applicable. Google Transit utilizes the same scheduling data used by The Metro’s Trip Planner. The service was created at no cost to the agency.
Google Transit has information on public transit options for nine countries in 11 languages and is accessible for visually impaired users. Google Maps mapping services also include driving directions, local search, and high-quality imagery.
Google, Google Transit, and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc.