GPSBUS

I lived just outside Philly for years.  I always liked the city and I always thought one of their biggest assets was SEPTA (the South East Pennsylvania Transit Authority).  Now I see SEPTA is taking the lead with a very comprehensive transit scheduling, viewing and travel planning system known a TransitView.

Even the Trolley get Tracked via GPS tracking equipment

Here’s another great example of cities making their transit system into a resources rather than a money sink.  You can find your way, you can help visitors find their way and you can help your business survive as well using the existing system of transportation to help you thrive in spite of current economic conditions.

Does your city have a system like this?  If not, why not?  Money is not the issue, these systems can pay for themselves … so what is the real excuse for not having one?