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You may be an eco-friendly lady or gent who dutifully takes public transportation to and from work and/or play. However, waiting for the bus can be quite the dreadful chore, especially if it is raining or broiling out. These unpleasant weather conditions may deter potential public transportation riders who will most likely drive to their destination instead.
We all know that the more cars there are on the streets, the more traffic, the more congestion and the more idling. This is bad for the air quality in our cities and in our lungs. Luckily, science and technology have stepped up to the plate and provided us with bus tracking systems.
Bus tracking systems are not uniform from city to city. Atlanta, Georgia, has a solar-powered bus tracking system called WaitLess. This system displays the in-motion buses at bus stops, so citizens, who may be thinking about taking the bus, can choose whether to wait or to walk.
Seattle, Washington, has a bus tracking system called OneBusAway which allows riders to call a number ( 206-456-0609) and obtain instant information about the bus that they are waiting for.
Not every city has this wonderful bus-stop technology, but more and more cities are adopting these practices, including Duluth. It is likely that most serious cities will have a bus tracking system within the next decade or so. Check with your local public transit authorities and find if they offer any bus tracking systems.
Meanwhile, NextBus provides a state-by-state, city-by-city, route-by-route account of buses tracked by its system. Just find your personal state, city and route, and the site will give you a prediction on when your bus will arrive, kind of like a Nostradamus for buses.
More on Public Transportation:
Are You Green Car Savvy?
How to Go Green: Public Transportation
How to Go Green: Commuting
7 Reasons to Take Public Transportation Besides the Environment
Save $7255.00 a Year by Switching to Public Transportation
6 Essential Train Travel Tips
Are You a Savvy Cyclist?
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