![]() Map integration seems to extend only as far as a city’s transit system, so I was unable to navigate from Centreville to Clifton.īack to the jetpack: Besides all the useful options for determining your best way to travel, Citymapper has a few whimsical features. And Citymapper is not the best choice if you’re driving yourself. The app also remembers your recently queried locations.Īmong the only things I wish it had: audible turn-by-turn directions so I don’t have to keep looking at my phone to make sure I don’t stray off the planned route. Cyclists can choose between fast routes or quiet routes and see a map of nearby bike-share locations.Ĭitymapper also estimates how many calories you’ll burn depending on mode of transport, with comparisons to food portions (117 calories equals 7 percent of daily intake or 0.5 cupcakes or 0.6 bags of chips).īut what if you want to limit your data usage? For Washington, the app has an offline Metro map, and you can save any personalized set of directions for offline access - handy if you know where you want to go for the day. Both views provide the user’s location in relation to the closest stop. You have the option of a live map or a list view. The app also shows you exactly where a bus route or Metro line goes and where the bus or train is at the moment. Citymapper assured us the trains were on schedule. I was showing the app to a friend in the District when he said, “But I want to know if there are Orange Line delays.” A couple of taps, and voila. Probably most useful, though, is its smooth integration with live transit updates. In some cities, it provides a cost comparison between certified taxis and Uber-type services. The app - which I tested in London, New York and Washington - recognizes street addresses as well as the names of major landmarks, businesses and transit stops. It is constantly evolving with feedback from users - even letting them choose which locale to map next. For globe-trotters with a decent data plan, Citymapper points the way, whether you’re on foot, pedaling a bike, using public transit, hailing a cab or visiting with a jetpack from the future.Ĭitymapper, launched in London in 2011 as Busmapper, has spread to Washington, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Barcelona. ![]()
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