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Monthly Archives: February 2012
new rome2rio feature: transport layer for bus, rail, and air
The excellent rome2rio now shows a “transport layer” in its map interface. This shows all rail and bus routes available on the site. Airports are also shown on the map. More at the rome2rio blog. Map of Oregon’s intercity services … Continue reading
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Report: “Comparison of Essential Air Service Program to Alternative Coach Bus Service”
In November, I mused about how intercity bus service would offer a cost-effective, lower emission alternative for subsidized short-hop air travel from small cities to large nearby airports. This air service is currently subsidized through the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. … Continue reading
Google Hotel Finder offers “hotels by travel time” feature
Mapping and travel search sites and applications increasingly seek to compete for users by offering walking and transit information. Earlier, I posted about Hipmunk, a travel search site that, among other cool things, shows heatmaps for Walk Scores and nightlife … Continue reading