GOOGLE TRANSIT DATA IS UP!

I REPEAT: GOOGLE TRANSIT DATA IS UP!

Passengers in the Riverside Transit Agency service area may now use Google Maps to plan their trips on RTA, Metrolink, Omnitrans and OCTA. That's all of the transit agencies that serve the city of Riverside.

I have, however, found one troubling omission. CommuterLink routes, as of now (Saturday evening, June 6th, 23:31 Riverside time) are not included. Check out the crazy itineraries that you can get for the trip from UCR to Montclair. At the time of day they suggest, this is a one-bus, all-express trip.

RTA did say that this was considered "beta" until June 28th. Therefore, I urge riders to use this new tool with caution, and check everything with your printed/web site schedule before making the trip. Still... way cool.