Tag Archives: Google Maps

Realtime Arrival Info for Metro Now on Google Maps

December 13, 2015 · by · in Metro Adventures, News · Leave a comment

I had a friend ask me this week for help planning his route to work using Metro.  His motorcycle was in the shop, and he needed to get to Santa Monica from Downtown LA.  I gave him my route of choice (720 all the way!), but suggested he check with Google Maps to see if […]

Finding a Way Home After the Phone Battery Dies

December 15, 2014 · by · in Biking, Metro Adventures, Ride Sharing, The Far Corners of LA · 5 Comments

Smartphones are the Swiss Army knives of green commuting.  With a smartphone, a commuter can find out when the next bus comes using the Metro app.  Google Maps will generate the best route for bikers, walkers or metro riders.  Ride sharing apps like Lyft and Uber will bring a driver to your location to give […]