tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177033842080201692011-11-27T16:15:52.071-08:00Google Transit Trip Planner - We made it easier for Portland commuters to find the fastest and most effective way to get around the city using public transportation.Preetam Purbianoreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17703384208020169.post-84168911991531215622008-06-08T02:41:00.000-07:002008-06-08T02:41:21.848-07:00What is Google Transit?<br /><a href="http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2006/09/happy-trails-with-google-transit.html">Official Google Blog: Happy trails with Google Transit</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/17703384208020169-8416891199153121562?l=google-transit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Preetam Purbianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17703384208020169.post-92191282255340169462008-04-15T23:00:00.000-07:002008-04-15T23:04:41.015-07:00To get started, just follow these steps:<br />Click "Get directions" underneath the search box.<br />Enter your desired start and end addresses.<br />Click the "Get Directions button." Google Maps will find driving directions between the two locations.<br />Click "Take Public Transit" at the top of the left panel to find public transportation routes. (This link will only appear when Google has public transit information for that area.) Google Maps will suggest up to four trips for you to take, which may contain different modes of transportation. For example, one trip may use the train while another uses the bus. Click each trip to see the route displayed on the map. To customize your search:<br />Click "Options."<br />Enter the date and departure or arrival time.<br />Click "Update."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/17703384208020169-9219128225534016946?l=google-transit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Preetam Purbianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17703384208020169.post-60285071702761110142008-04-15T22:55:00.000-07:002008-04-15T22:59:45.578-07:00To see a list of cities where public transit information is currently available, please visit <a href="http://www.google.com/transit">http://www.google.com/transit</a> We're working on expanding this service to other parts of the world.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/17703384208020169-6028507170276111014?l=google-transit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Preetam Purbianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17703384208020169.post-42249973737471886092008-04-15T22:40:00.000-07:002008-04-15T22:42:39.294-07:00Cost of driving is based on the average mileage for the shortest route between your start and end addresses, multiplied by the cost per mile that the IRS allows businesses to deduct.<br />According to the IRS, these rates "are based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile." Runzheimer International, an independent contractor, conducted the study for the IRS. However, this is only an estimate and doesn't consider tolls, parking fees, or variations in gas mileage for different types of cars.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/17703384208020169-4224997373747188609?l=google-transit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Preetam Purbianoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17703384208020169.post-29686107848725111892008-04-15T22:27:00.000-07:002008-04-15T22:39:07.642-07:00<div><strong>Plan a trip using public transportation</strong></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DsdbQFILUYM/SAWQ4HY2fWI/AAAAAAAAADg/UunMiZjfu18/s1600-h/dd-transit-graphic.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189713439344721250" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DsdbQFILUYM/SAWQ4HY2fWI/AAAAAAAAADg/UunMiZjfu18/s320/dd-transit-graphic.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div>Use Google Maps to:<br />Get step-by-step transit directions<br />Find transit stops in your area<br />View station information &amp; schedules</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>New! Learn about <a href="http://maps.google.com/help/maps/transit/index.html#utm_campaign=en&amp;utm_medium=et&amp;utm_source=en-et-na-us-gns-trs&amp;utm_term=TransitHomepage">transit on Google Maps</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/17703384208020169-2968610784872511189?l=google-transit.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Preetam Purbianoreply@blogger.com0