Why are transit apps a growing trend with local governments? Surgning populations are straining roads
Did Denver, CO contract with a company to create its app? Yes, it contracted with Xerox
What does the Denver Transit App do?It allows a person to compare the time it will take to travel in various transportation modes.
What types of transit information does the Denver app contain?
- bike-share stations
- nearby Lyft drivers
- close Car2Go vehicles
- open parking spaces
- mass transit
Does it allow users to sort their transit options? Yes, by cheapest & by greenest routes.
Is there a data benefit for local governments? Yes:
- Denver will have better data on user behavior
- Better data on transportation system inefficiencies
- Could ultimately alert regular drivers that an alternate mode of transportation would be quicker on a day when a car crash causes traffic backups
Governing | Cities Create Their Own, Greener Transit Apps