Tuesday, September 4, 2012

DDOT Google Maps Service Unavailable

I was just checking bus directions via Google Maps today and the only buses listed were those from SMART. It isn't the first time this year I've found DDOT missing from the system. I've found it usually coincides with pending changes or even recently past changes in scheduling. Around the time of the April changes access through Google Maps was down  for 3-4 days.

Insight Leads To Pending Schedule Changes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012  SCHEDULING CHANGES

As mentioned above system changes tend to be the instigator of Google Maps integration being unavailable. A quick check of the DDOT website and there are a few announcements that I've missed.

I am wondering if there were public hearings about the changes or if these are simply being made without consideration of that legal requirement. Public Service Announcements have been very poor out of Mayor Bing's administration. The good news is the information was *found* earlier than normal (being about 1-2 weeks prior). Click here to view the announcement at right to view larger and for print.

DDOT's Usual Monthly Meetings

The next DDOT Local Advisory Council Meeting is September 18 from 10am-12pm at DDOT Administration, 1301 E Warren, Room 107, Detroit - between I-75 and Russell St.

The next DDOT Customer Information Meeting is on September 20 from 5-7pm at DDOT Administration, 1301 E Warren, Room 107, Detroit - between I-75 and Russell St.

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