Google Maps for Transit Tutorial

[@beefstyle1]

One of the main things I find to be useful turning " location" on if your unfamiliar with the city your in and even if you aren't sure where you have to walk to catch the transit it will show you where you in real time on the map. It also orientate's your direction so to help you figure out what direction you want to walk down the street.

[@vonhobo]

Wow! I had been struggling the the public transportation stuff in Google Maps for what seems like forever. Watching your video made it so simple and straightforward. Thank you!

[@nasibakhan1071]

Here in Bangladesh, Google maps is a great tool for finding the least traffic-jammed routes. Your videos are educational- thanks !

[@WilliamHamilton29464]

This is a great video. I learned things I didn't know and I've been using Google Transit for years.

[@sheppytim]

I've used Google Maps for Transit hundreds of times. Usually pretty successful, but I have been stranded. It's always an area I'm not familiar with especially the transit system. What can happen is a bus gets delayed and that makes you miss a connection. Then you have to figure out when the next bus arrives or if there is a different bus that will get you "home". If your internet connection is spotty or your battery dies, you probably should have a printed copy of the bus timetables with you. It can get sketchy fast if it's late, cold (or hot) or a bad area. Technology is great, but I get sloppy and don't have backup. I had to rely on borrowing someone else's phone and calling a cab once. Luckily I had cash.

[@AMGJason]

Saving the trip onto the home screen on your smart phone is also a handy feature.

[@cvoskuil]

I always enjoy your videos. But, one like this are super! Makes using application like this much more enjoyable.

[@dottotech]

Thanks so much!

[@effeo9962]

Good explainer. And by the way, I am so happy for Canadian content. You pronounce route properly (rhyming with root), which is reflective of its French etymology. Well done!

[@SpectralightPhoto]

I did learn something new about Maps. Thanks, Steve!

[@WalterPatterson]

Google Maps for Transit also shows no of stops. Really handy in a strange city. And also alerts you when its time to transfer. Brilliant!

[@xancatLoL]

I just found this video and I just happen to live in Vancouver! Awesome

[@johnbouchard4991]

Very informative Steve! Thanks

[@WilliamHamilton29464]

Just shared this to facebook in Charleston, SC. Thanks for the video.

[@dannymcphee]

Thanks Steve, I admit, I forgot about google sending maps ti my smartphone lol .

[@cristiano68]

Great video as always Steve ! Pity google in Italy it's not the same and we don't have all the options you have... :(

[@PanAmPatti]

Another good one, thanks. Hey, I'd like to see you do a how-to video on Google MY MAPS. (different from google maps) I used to use & love Microsoft Streets & Trips to plan a trip in advance with many stops & sights , campgrounds , museums etc. but it's no longer supported. Streets & Trips was software that you'd buy & it was used offline. I'm watching some how-to videos on MY MAPS now but no one teaches a good as you do so I'll put in my request for this one.

[@dottotech]

Great suggestion, let me look into it, and thanks!

[@markp1950]

I have figured out one click picking of my favorite destinations on my smartphone. Works GREAT if you have GPS built in. On Android... Hit GO. have "YOUR LOCATION" in the "From" box. Enter your favorite location in the "Choose Destination" box. DO NOT HIT Start Make sure everything is set up right. Near the upper right corner is 3 vertical dots. Touch it. Click "Add Route To Home Screen" On your home screen will be an icon with destination place on it. Now every time you want to go to that place click on that Icon.... Make your home the first one. So wherever you are click that button to find your way home. I have many places set up.

[@jackrodgersjr]

There is an iPhone app that I use in Tallahassee: Rider. Shows when bus is due at a selected bus stop.

[@StephenSE9]

Hi Steve I was wondering if we could have a video on the Parking element of Google Maps. Because today I noticed a Time Left feature which is handy if you park in a car park or at a parking meter. I've only noticed two or three features so it may not be economical enough to make a video. However have a look, it may tickle your fancy. 😊

[@dottotech]

I like that, I will check it out

[@monikaizabella28]

I'm wondering, how does Google get information on public transport such as lines, schedule and such?? Do they have their own software for that? If so can that be for example bought/used by other travel companies?

[@simonirvine8954]

Steve, does the ‘Add to Calendar’ and ‘Add a Google Maps reminder’ function only work for public transport options and not driving? I’m trying to add events into Maps and have them come up in google Calendar as you show in the video but Inhave to enter the event in separately to both apps, which seems a bit pointless. Can you offer any words of wisdom? Keep up the good work. Really enjoy and benefit from your videos. Thanks.

[@dottotech]

Hey Simon, I am not sure, it seems that the tools work differently in different areas and OS. But here is where I would ask productforums.google.com/forum/#!home

[@billydeluca6776]

Great info!! I just bought a new smartphone and with the old phone, I was able to put individual transit info to work, to home, and to my mom's house on my home screen to use at anytime I needed. It was a great time saver. I can't remember how I came about the option to do this. I was hoping you could let me know. Please help!!! It's driving me crazy trying to find how to do it. Just subscribed too. Thanks!!

[@Monorail14]

The start button has disappeared from the Google Maps Public Transit Section. I have installed Google Maps and I have restarted my phone multiple times and the start button still has not come back to the Google Maps Public Transit section. This is first time the start button had dissappeared.

[@exxsteve]

Steve, thank you for all of your great videos. Do you have one on how you broadcast your mobile device to your desktop and the program you use to do that?

[@dottotech]

Yes I do, but it is out of date, Let me look into a new one!

[@dottotech]

Oh, I think I show how in this tutorial....not positivir though, it has been a while. dottotechu.thinkific.com/courses/publishing-online-video-in-less-time-than-a-blog

[@frankpowers7652]

You made it look easy, but it is not so easy for a senior. I was hoping your tutorial would show me how to use the Google transit function on my smart phone. But it didn't quite make it. Your delivery was rapid fire and did not show the buttons to push.

[@sheppytim]

very true. you have to be quick on your phone if you are trying to make a connection /change buses. Plus if you have a Mobile bus pass, you have to switch between the apps quickly.

[@prasannasameera5]

My iPhone not read transistor??

[@shadowslight368]

Does anyone know what it means on Google maps if you see two or more bus are merged together??....does that mean they're going the same route? Or that one bus changes to a different bus number??

[@whatiknownwhatilikevevo8485]

hello Steve. do you know how to setup ads for ride share app on google transit? we currently launched an app for mid long distance ride share. I want put the ads on google transit so every time people using google maps transit can see our app

[@markmaumill2548]

Thank Steve, How does Google get this transit information, how do they find out that a bus is running late?

[@dottotech]

They tie into local GIS systems and whatever tracking systems the local transit authorities make available.

[@Alfscan777]

What is mobile data???????

[@edprior2821]

I just found this video, and was hoping it would solve my problem with the Android app: It seems to be stuck in driving mode and doesn't let me select the another mode (transit or walking). If anyone sees this and has any ideas on turning the option on, I'd be pleased to know.

[@WilliamHamilton29464]

Once you have a route selected, use the icons for bus, bike and walking to switch to a different mode.

[@WoodyCollins]

Thanks, Steve. BUT does the reminder work on the Android? My android does not show the option to add to calendar.

[@WoodyCollins]

After wasting lots of time, the reminder feature only works on the iPhone/iPad. So I left my disgust with Google again. "I will NOT buy a Google Phone until the Google Developer Team start developing Google Apps for Android in a more timely manner. Here's another example, you can NOT set a reminder to leave for your trip on an Android Device."

[@dottotech]

I am surprised, usually the android version is bettter than iOS

[@WoodyCollins]

After I complained with my reply on the help for maps, they offer me a "be a beta tester". Lol

[@Bearhawk58]

Steve Dotto. I live in Thailand. My mother lives in the US. She is as deaf as a post. How can I telephone her and have her receive text and I can hear her voice?

[@dottotech]

I have no idea how you would do that. Sorry

[@Bearhawk58]

Why?