Over the course of the past year, UTA’s technology staff have been working hard to create an interface that would allow app developers access to the agency’s real-time trip information.
It’s anticipated that the release of real-time GPS-based data will greatly improve the transit experience for our daily commuters and casual riders alike. A quick glance at the cell phone would let riders know when the next bus or train is coming and if it is delayed.
The interface is in the beta testing phase and interested developers will be allowed access to the data for the creation of mobile applications for the transit community.
UTA is hosting an informational meeting for developers Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at the agency’s headquarters (669 West 200 South, Salt Lake City). At the meeting technology staff will discuss the specifics of what information is going to be released, data acquisition and the projected timeline for the move from beta to production.
Parties interested in attending the event MUST RSVP to cjohnson@rideuta.com
This will be great. Hopefully someone familiar with Windows Phone and Windows 8 can get involved.
We’re pretty excited about the development. If you know anyone with Windows experience hope you will send them our way.
Woohoo! This is great to see!
We’re pretty excited about it!
This will be fantastic. I can’t tell you how many times I wish I knew where the bus is, when it will arrive, or when is the next one.
I missed the meeting.
Where can we go for more info, register as developers?
Wayne, please contact Casey. His email is provided in the test of the post
Thanks!