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Phone Arena
13 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Update to Google Maps in selected markets adds interesting AI feature
Google Maps has pushed out an update that is meant for users of the app in Europe. When you type in your destination, Google Maps typically searches for multiple routes for the navigation option you've selected (car, walking, public transportation, etc.). However, with the addition of AI, Google Maps will check the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of other modes to your destination. If you can reach your destination faster using public transportation or by walking, you'll see those directions on the display instead of directions for driving. If a different mode of transportation is faster than driving, Google Maps will show you directions using that mode. | Image credit-PhoneArena For example, let's say that you have Google Maps set up for driving directions and the app determines that you'll reach your destination faster by taking public transportation. Google Maps will then show you those suggested routes. Not only will you arrive earlier, by taking the bus you are reducing pollution, conserving gas, and doing your part to protect and preserve natural resources. This new feature is available in 60 European cities including Stockholm, Warsaw. and Copenhagen. In Europe, cycling is huge and Google Maps is adding cycling navigation to 17 new cities with nine of them located in Europe. The app now shows 125,000 kilometers (equal to 77,671 miles) of bike lanes in cities such as Hamburg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Budapest, Vienna, and Brussels. Google is using data obtained from local governments and public authorities. Since Google Maps is looking to get travelers to be more judicious in their consumption of natural resources, it now offers fuel-efficient routes worldwide. Previously, this feature was available only in certain regions. When you type a destination on the app, the fuel-efficient route is listed as an alternative. Each route also shows its ETA so that you'll know how much later you'll arrive at your destination by taking the more fuel-efficient option. Fuel-efficient directions show you how much gas you'll save when using this route. | Image credit-PhoneArena Google Maps is also adding support for low-emission zones which will impact drivers in Italy, Sweden, Austria, and other locations. Google Maps will send alerts that will "check if your vehicle is allowed in these zones." You can ask the app to create an alternate route that bypasses the low-emission zones. Google Maps will support over 1,000 low-emission zones. Google Maps now supports low-emission zones and will let you know if your car can drive into this zone. | Image credit-PhoneArena Project Green Light uses AI and Google Maps driving trends to help recommend to cities how they can improve their existing traffic light cycles. Project Green Light is available in 20 cities across four continents. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
CBS News
19 hours ago
- CBS News
Colorado's RTD shares improvement plan designed to regain trust in riders
The Regional Transportation District, also known as RTD, is sharing its plans to improve services. CBS Colorado's First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter Brian Sherrod interviewed RTD's Board Chair Julien Bouquet one-on-one to learn more about these improvements. In the first six months of 2025, RTD said it has upgraded security, improved light rails and shuttles, and is always working to get passengers to their destinations on time. CBS Colorado's First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter Brian Sherrod interviewed RTD's Board Chair Julien Bouquet. CBS Bouquet says their job is not done yet. These are just small improvements to get the community to trust their services. This comes after months of slow zones causing delays with services, constant cancellations involving maintenance and riders feeling the services are not safe enough. To improve safety and security, RTD's new Police Chief Steve Martingano says it starts with making their officers more present. The agency currently has 88 sworn officers. Their budget will allow the hiring of 150 by the end of 2025. RTD police officers on patrol. CBS Broken and damaged rails have been replaced and are expected to last 30 years. All shuttles have live cameras so police can always see what's happening. Also, availabilities with services have improved. The agency announced in May that they received 27,000 more service hours to provide shuttles and light rails more frequently. For a lot of riders, public transportation is their only option to travel, so these services are essential. "Without public transit, you don't have the option for the single moms to go and pick up their child from school," said Bouquet. "Without public transit, you don't have the option for the senior to go to the market. Without public transit, you don't have the option for someone to support themselves and go to their work." CBS The agency's next plan is to add security cameras on all of their light rails. They are also finding new places to add transit services and listening to the community more to build that trust.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
The entire D.C. bus network is changing June 29. Here's what to know.
On June 29, every Metrobus line in the D.C. area will change. Some will disappear, others will go farther than they used to or down different streets. Hundreds of stops are disappearing, and all the routes have new names. The changes mark the system's first overhaul since Metro took over most of the local bus service half a century ago.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Metro experiences delays in South Los Angeles after a body was found on train tracks
The Metro K Line is experiencing delays on Monday morning after a person was found dead on the tracks in South Los Angeles, officials confirmed. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the body was found at about 7:02 a.m. on the tracks at the Leimert Park Station platform. As of 8 a.m., it wasn't yet clear if the person was hit by a train or if they died from other circumstances. The identity of the deceased wasn't immediately made clear. No additional details were immediately made available.
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Fares going up for Grand River Transit
Grand River Transit says a server issue has caused problems with its EasyGO fare cards. (Source: Riders will soon have to pay a little more to take Grand River Transit. The transportation operator is raising its fares starting July 1. Cash payments and single tickets from fare vending machines will increase from $3.75 to $4. Children under the age of six can still travel for free. Monthly passes are also going up from $96 to $104. The U-Pass, for college and university students, will also increase from $118.97 to $124.91. A College Pass, which covers a four-month term, will go from $312 to $325. Grand River Transit is also raising the cost of a summer pass from $163.20 to $176. It is valid for trips between July 1 to Aug. 31. The price of MobilityPLUS tickets, however, will not change. A few things will see a slight decrease, including fares and passes for the Affordable Transit Program. The cost of day passes and group passes will remain the same. The fare changes were approved by council in the 2025 Region of Waterloo Budget. Grand River Transit promised, in addition to the fare increases, they would be adding 15,000 service hours to improve their core network in response to growing ridership.
