Dev Winners

 Link to Android Market

Provides NextBus arrival times to Android phones. Highlights include bookmarking of stops and the ability to get alerts when buses/trains are a desired amount of time away.

“A great app that’s easy to use…just pick it up and use the tool – all very intuitive.”

 Link to iTunes

Displays real-time updates for all buses arriving at the Cal State LA campus using NextBus prediction services. Also displays upcoming Metrolink train arrivals. Designed for iPhones.

“A simple yet user-friendly app with a design well suited for handhelds.”

 Link to Walkscore

Returns the Transit Score for a location and provides easy access to nearby public transit stops and routes. Programmers can use the Public Transit API on their sites as well. 

“An excellent tool for assessing the walkability of different neighborhoods and areas.”

Link to Multimodal Trip Helper

Highlights bus arrival predictions and bikeways to enable users to better plan their transit-bicycle trips. This application is best viewed in Internet Explorer. Microsoft Silverlight plug-in is also required.

“Very handy to have routing and realtime data in relationship with bike routes.”

 Link to iTunes

Allows the user to access nearby routes and stops, check real-time arrival predictions, track the progress along a route, and watch for transit alerts. A Favorites list can also be created for easy access to one’s favorite stops. For use on iPhones.

“Has a great look and feel, and provides a route and stop selection process that is easy to use.”