KickStarter project OpenTripPlanner Mobile wants to put mass transit directions back on iOS 6
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OpenTripPlanner Mobile’s value lies not in providing transit planning on iOS 6, but in showing the importance of open data and how it fuels sustainable and innovative transportation projects.
OpenTripPlanner Mobile wants to integrate walking, mass transit, bike sharing, and car sharing on an open source platform for iOS 6 that cities and individuals can help design. The app was created by a non-profit technology organization, OpenPlans, and will be raising contributions on Kickstarter until August 18.
Why iPhone users need for a new transportation planner
When the Apple iOS 6 comes out this fall, Google Maps will no longer be on it. Apple is replacing the app and the new Apple version will include walking and driving directions, but no mass transit planning. Apple will instead suggest third-party apps for further directions.
Biking directions were never available on the Google app and won’t be added on the new app -- although it’d be a smart addition given the changing landscape of cities.
This is where OpenPlans saw an opport
