Comments on: Google Transit Graduates From Google Labs http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:54:46 -0800 hourly 1 By: Google Street View Launched in Davis | Davis Voice http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-3071133 Google Street View Launched in Davis | Davis Voice Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:36:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-3071133 [...] in the directions portion of the site, be sure to also check out the “Public Transit” option.  Google will tell you how to get from Point A to Point B in Davis via public [...] [...] in the directions portion of the site, be sure to also check out the “Public Transit” option.  Google will tell you how to get from Point A to Point B in Davis via public [...]

]]> By: Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams « Discover Future http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-2704150 Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams « Discover Future Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:49:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-2704150 [...] can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Google Maps Now Show Views From WebcamsUlduar [...] [...] can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Google Maps Now Show Views From WebcamsUlduar [...]

]]> By: Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams | TechBeta|Gather Tech News http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-2703208 Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams | TechBeta|Gather Tech News Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:50:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-2703208 [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...] [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...]

]]> By: Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-2703080 Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:47:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-2703080 [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...] [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...]

]]> By: Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams « Antonius’s Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-2702966 Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams « Antonius’s Blog Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:51:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-2702966 [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...] [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...]

]]> By: Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams | Blog YODspica Ltd http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-2702899 Google Maps Now Show Views From Webcams | Blog YODspica Ltd Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:38:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-2702899 [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...] [...] You don’t see an actual video, just the most recent still image captured by the Webcam. But this can come in handy when you want to actually see the traffic on a major highway yourself, or how the waves look like at the beach. While you are at it, you can also click on the other layers, such as Wikipedia entries,, photos Youtube videos, and public transit. [...]

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]]> By: cary http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1684965 cary Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:34:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1684965 My company has a tool which helps get cities onto Google Transit. We have a web based system that allows the agency/city to manage all their data, which we then export to GTFS format. If you want your city on Google Transit, have them contact us. My company has a tool which helps get cities onto Google Transit. We have a web based system that allows the agency/city to manage all their data, which we then export to GTFS format. If you want your city on Google Transit, have them contact us.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1659065 Daniel Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:31:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1659065 ooops.. found something interesting here... point google maps to show the directions... from LA (los angeles, CA) to BH (Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil)... check out the item num. 20... c'on guys... the biggest bug ever... ooops.. found something interesting here…
point google maps to show the directions…

from LA (los angeles, CA) to BH (Belo Horizonte, MG – Brazil)… check out the item num. 20… c’on guys…

the biggest bug ever…

]]> By: Velioncho http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658612 Velioncho Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:22:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658612 Blair, thanks for sharing that link. It was good analysis. Blair, thanks for sharing that link. It was good analysis.

]]> By: Blair http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658550 Blair Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:38:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658550 It is exactly this type of product that, in part, pushed Nokia to acquire NAVTEQ---personal navigation. In countries like India, China and across Europe the utility of mass transit routing in your pocket on your GPS-enabled phone is extremely valuable. See full analysis of the deal's broader implications here: http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/index.php?action=article&numero=408. It is exactly this type of product that, in part, pushed Nokia to acquire NAVTEQ—personal navigation. In countries like India, China and across Europe the utility of mass transit routing in your pocket on your GPS-enabled phone is extremely valuable. See full analysis of the deal’s broader implications here: http://www.gpsb...&numero=408.

]]> By: Google Transit graduates from Labs, still sucks http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658423 Google Transit graduates from Labs, still sucks Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:06:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658423 [...] Trying to get from Brooklyn to Times Square? You’re out of luck. The Embarcadero to the Golden Gate Bridge? Try again. Sure, there is support for BART, but to really get around San Francisco, you’re going to have to hop on MUNI eventually. [via] [...] [...] Trying to get from Brooklyn to Times Square? You’re out of luck. The Embarcadero to the Golden Gate Bridge? Try again. Sure, there is support for BART, but to really get around San Francisco, you’re going to have to hop on MUNI eventually. [via] [...]

]]> By: Andy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658368 Andy Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:09:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658368 Google Maps used to have Manchester Metrolink stations marked on it; they seem to have disappeared for no apparent reason. Could it be linked to this? Google Maps used to have Manchester Metrolink stations marked on it; they seem to have disappeared for no apparent reason. Could it be linked to this?

]]> By: Wayne Smallman http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658322 Wayne Smallman Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:31:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658322 Q: are Google working with any SatNav outfits out there? If not, they should be. Thing is, with an iPhone and Google Maps, you've got your very own personal SatNav, whether you're in a car, on foot or whatever... Q: are Google working with any SatNav outfits out there? If not, they should be.

Thing is, with an iPhone and Google Maps, you’ve got your very own personal SatNav, whether you’re in a car, on foot or whatever…

]]> By: rfre http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658295 rfre Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:05:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658295 It's nice to see some things coming out of their labs. It seems like they have been working less on creating new labs tools and working more on actually implementing them. It’s nice to see some things coming out of their labs. It seems like they have been working less on creating new labs tools and working more on actually implementing them.

]]> By: till http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658278 till Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:47:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658278 Now google (just) needs to setup public transport in all non-metro areas in the U.S. and this would gain usefullness. :) For all the places in Europe I tried, it redirects to Google Maps. Now google (just) needs to setup public transport in all non-metro areas in the U.S. and this would gain usefullness. :) For all the places in Europe I tried, it redirects to Google Maps.

]]> By: KEHT http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658152 KEHT Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:59:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658152 Suburbs of Washington, DC are "outside of our coverage". WTF?!?! Suburbs of Washington, DC are “outside of our coverage”. WTF?!?!

]]> By: John Longon http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1658039 John Longon Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:17:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1658039 Are you kidding? Google has been working on "Google Transit" since 2005. What have they been doing all this time? They have the amazingly complex city of Duluth. Come on guys!! Do NYC then we know your'e serious!! I personally love HopStop and Google's product in NYC would have to be seriously better for me to switch. If their NYC offering is anything like Seattle's, ill be a HopStop user for life! :) http://seattle.metblogs.com/archives/2006/09/google_wants_me.phtml Are you kidding? Google has been working on “Google Transit” since 2005. What have they been doing all this time? They have the amazingly complex city of Duluth. Come on guys!! Do NYC then we know your’e serious!!

I personally love HopStop and Google’s product in NYC would have to be seriously better for me to switch. If their NYC offering is anything like Seattle’s, ill be a HopStop user for life! :)
http://seattle...._wants_me.phtml

]]> By: CodersLife http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1657990 CodersLife Thu, 04 Oct 2007 06:16:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1657990 There goes hopstop. Poof. They were good while they lasted. Sucks to see more wealth goto the trio at Goog. I'm beginning to think there is no point in becoming a programmer or CS grad unless you start you're company and become rich. If you don't, you'll end up a overworked, underpaid corporate tool who'll be layed of at 40 and outsourced to India. Also, everyone will say 'I have a friend who does HTML, is that what you do?' You reply no, I create complex graphical algorithms or develop AI. But most people will think you design shitty websites. There goes hopstop. Poof.

They were good while they lasted. Sucks to see more wealth goto the trio at Goog.

I’m beginning to think there is no point in becoming a programmer or CS grad unless you start you’re company and become rich. If you don’t, you’ll end up a overworked, underpaid corporate tool who’ll be layed of at 40 and outsourced to India. Also, everyone will say ‘I have a friend who does HTML, is that what you do?’ You reply no, I create complex graphical algorithms or develop AI. But most people will think you design shitty websites.

]]> By: fernando http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1657949 fernando Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:41:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1657949 This service/tool goes out of BETA while it's only available in select market areas? About a dozen or so? It's got a long way to go before it's truly useful to a majority of users. This service/tool goes out of BETA while it’s only available in select market areas? About a dozen or so? It’s got a long way to go before it’s truly useful to a majority of users.

]]> By: Sam http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1657947 Sam Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:38:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1657947 hopstop doesn't seem to have good handling for misspelled addresses. I always get "Destination address not found". Google does a great job in finding a location that was misspelled. i.e. 1500 geaary, san francisco, a even with "a", as its state, it gets it right.....google rocks hopstop doesn’t seem to have good handling for misspelled addresses.

I always get “Destination address not found”.

Google does a great job in finding a location that was misspelled.

i.e. 1500 geaary, san francisco, a

even with “a”, as its state, it gets it right…..google rocks

]]> By: hatah http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1657918 hatah Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:06:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1657918 Good god... DULUTH? Good god… DULUTH?

]]> By: Tom Sly http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1657915 Tom Sly Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:05:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1657915 @Transportation Guy: In response to your point about content, let's set the record straight: what Google seeks to do is make it easier to discover public transportation options in the context of other useful information. With input from several transit agencies, Google created an open, easy to use format for representing transit data, formally known as the Google Transit Feed Specification (GTFS). Despite the name, GTFS doesn't just pertain to Google -- GTFS was released under the Attribution/Share Alike Creative Commons license so that others can come up with innovative things to do with data in this format (e.g., http://graphserver.sourceforge.net/). Two major agencies (Portland Tri-Met and BART) have already made their data available in GTFS format. To learn more, please visit: http://code.google.com/transit/spec/transit_feed_specification.htm Tom Sly @Transportation Guy: In response to your point about content, let’s set the record straight: what Google seeks to do is make it easier to discover public transportation options in the context of other useful information.

With input from several transit agencies, Google created an open, easy to use format for representing transit data, formally known as the Google Transit Feed Specification (GTFS). Despite the name, GTFS doesn’t just pertain to Google — GTFS was released under the Attribution/Share Alike Creative Commons license so that others can come up with innovative things to do with data in this format (e.g., http://graphser...ourceforge.net/).

Two major agencies (Portland Tri-Met and BART) have already made their data available in GTFS format.

To learn more, please visit:
http://code.goo...ecification.htm

Tom Sly

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1657894 Steve Ballmer Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:29:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1657894 You can find out this kinda' info anywhere. Gaggle: a huge waste of time! You can find out this kinda’ info anywhere.
Gaggle: a huge waste of time!

]]> By: Transportation Guy http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/comment-page-1/#comment-1657840 Transportation Guy Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:29:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/03/google-transit-graduates-from-google-labs/#comment-1657840 Been waiting for this one ... this is a good example of Google crushing innovation. We came up with this idea a long time ago and said "nah, Google will do this and give it away for free. No money here ... move along". This isn't a great money maker but at some point it becomes a "you gotta have" feature for personal navigation (a lot of cell phone nav stuff is for pedestrian nav, not car nav, especially outside US). Google gets all this content and are the content providers (stodgy transportation agencies) going to want to create the same content for other platforms? Probably not. Been waiting for this one … this is a good example of Google crushing innovation. We came up with this idea a long time ago and said “nah, Google will do this and give it away for free. No money here … move along”.

This isn’t a great money maker but at some point it becomes a “you gotta have” feature for personal navigation (a lot of cell phone nav stuff is for pedestrian nav, not car nav, especially outside US). Google gets all this content and are the content providers (stodgy transportation agencies) going to want to create the same content for other platforms? Probably not.

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