Can you link to what you have right now? I'm just curious to see how it's turning out.I'm working on the Zephyr route right now on Google maps. Eventually, I'll have all the routes done.
Missing a few stations in WV.
That is a really good map, did you do that Amtkstn?
I noticed that about half a year ago. While the typical AU member might not understand (due to their seniority ) how important it is to be part of Google Transit, it is good to see the higher ups at Amtrak do.Google transit is slowly adding all the Amtrak routes into its system. I know the Capitol Limited is in there. I can now click Washington to Chicago and click on transit, and it will tell you to take the 4:05 pm departure. It's pretty nifty.
People who are simply looking up driving or walking directions will never see any Amtrak options show up unless they specifically request them and there just happens to be a train leaving during the brief window Google is searching for, typically for the next hour or so. If and when Amtrak starts offering multiple daily trains in every direction like we see in Europe or Asia then giving Google access to their most recent scheduling information will be a major benefit, but for now it's not a strong selling point in my view. The one and only way for Amtrak to grow beyond their current meager offerings is through positive government involvement and that comes exclusively from direct political action.I noticed that about half a year ago. While the typical AU member might not understand (due to their seniority) how important it is to be part of Google Transit, it is good to see the higher ups at Amtrak do. It is basically very simple, free advertising that will target groups that know little to nothing about Amtrak.
Satellite internet isn't exactly rock-solid either. It's negatively impacted by weather and tunnels and other complications and it's also very expensive. Since Amtrak isn't very well funded I wouldn't expect much progress to be made on this front anytime soon. As for the TSA, I see the same do-nothing reactions among Amtrak passengers as I saw among airline passengers. If you don't support the ACLU you might as well write the TSA a check.Now all Amtrak needs is system wide Wifi (and not that BS that flickers out b/c you are out of range) likely via satellite. After that the TSA and The Resistance will bring all the passengers Amtrak needs.
I finished it tonight. I'll post the link tomorrow.Can you link to what you have right now? I'm just curious to see how it's turning out.I'm working on the Zephyr route right now on Google maps. Eventually, I'll have all the routes done.
It shows todays and tomorrow's trains for me for the cross country routes. It may not show the sunset or cardinal if you look on the wrong day (but then nor does the Amtrak planner).People who are simply looking up driving or walking directions will never see any Amtrak options show up unless they specifically request them and there just happens to be a train leaving during the brief window Google is searching for, typically for the next hour or so.
I believe you can do that in Google Earth if you have a pro version and a USB GPS hooked up to your laptop. Not sure though.nicely done, now how do I add realtime GPS to this Google-Map?
This particular link didn't seem to work for me.Go to the following link and download the .kml file. You can then open this file and you will see the map in Google Earth.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&vps=11&jsv=292a&oe=UTF8&msa=0&output=nl&msid=110226534902616745267.0004903adc836ed39a5e6
If you want the full link to always be visible then you can use code tags like so...Method 2 - Google MapsGoto http://maps.google.com then type the following into the google maps search box (not your browser's address bar) and click "Search Maps"
http:// maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&vps=11&jsv=292a&oe=UTF8&msa=0&output=nl&msid=110226534902616745267.0004903adc836ed39a5e6
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&vps=11&jsv=292a&oe=UTF8&msa=0&output=nl&msid=110226534902616745267.0004903adc836ed39a5e6
Or simply follow this link in your browser.Here is my Capitol Limited map:
Put this into the google maps search box:
Code:http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&vps=1&jsv=292a&msa=0&output=nl&msid=110226534902616745267.0004942de7ef2700fb3a3
Thanks for the simpler link. You should be able to load both of them in Google Earth, no? I will add the stations with times in both directions to both maps.Or simply follow this link in your browser.Here is my Capitol Limited map:
Put this into the google maps search box:
Code:http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&vps=1&jsv=292a&msa=0&output=nl&msid=110226534902616745267.0004942de7ef2700fb3a3
Nice maps, but don't you think we should combine them? Also we might want to include more information, such as arrival and departure in both directions at each station.
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