TriMet App Center
Transit tools for the web and mobile devices
Since TriMet made its schedule and arrival data available to the public several years ago, independent programmers have created a number of useful transit tools for riders. Below are some of the free and commercial applications that are available from third-party developers using TriMet's open data.
Questions? Comments? Let us know what you think. Email us at developerapps@trimet.org.
ArrivalTracker
Searches for nearest stops, provides arrival information, displays a map and vehicles on map.
For iPhone, iPod Touch
BrailleNote and VoiceNote
Transit information for wayfinding use by people who are visually impaired.
For BrailleNote and VoiceNote GPS system
Dadnab™
Provides public transit directions (trip planning) via text messaging.
For phones with text messaging
Google Earth™
TriMet stops and stations are included in the "Transportation" layer under "Places of Interest."
For PC/Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Google Maps™
Provides public transit directions (trip planning) and information and real-time arrival information.
For web browsers and various mobile devices
iTransitBuddy
Provides schedule information for trains and plans trips from station to station.
For iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
Junaio
Uses augmented reality to search for nearest stops, provide arrival information, display a map.
For iPhone 3GS/4, Android
MyTriMet.com
For commuters who ride the same route. Switches from morning to afternoon stops depending on the time of day.
For mobile web browsers, web browsers, iPad
PDX Bus
Provides public transit directions (trip planning), searches for nearest stops, provides arrival information and displays a map.
For iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
PDX Transit Finder
Searches for nearest stops, provides arrival information, displays a map.
For Android
Portland Bike to Transit Map
Displays map of bike routes, transit stops, and transit routes at the same time
For web browsers
Portland Transit
Searches for nearest stops, provides arrival information.
For iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Portland Transit
Searches for nearest stops, provides arrival information, displays a map and plans trips.
For Android
RouteShout
Searches for nearest stops, provides arrival information, and displays a map.
For Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
SeatMate
Allows transit riders to interact with other passengers on their bus or MAX through a real-time chat.
For mobile web browsers
StopFinder
Uses augmented reality to search for nearest stops, provide arrival information, display a map.
For iPhone 3GS/4
Transicast
Stops, routes and next bus times. Track your location through stop-by-stop announcements, and search stops by location or address.
For Android
Transit Appliance
Device and displays for arrival information.
For any monitor or TV with a VGA, DVI or HDMI input
Transit Board
Displays arrival information intended for use on full-size computer screens or kiosk displays.
For web browsers
Transit Board Hotel
Provides suggestions and transit directions to travel destinations in Portland intended for use on large-screen appliances.
For web browsers
Transit Time Map
Displays how far you can travel on public transit from a given location in a certain amount of time.
For web browsers
TransitGuru
Provides schedule information for trains and plans trips from station to station.
For iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
TriMet Tracker
Provides public transit directions (trip planning), searches for stops, provides arrival information.
For Palm webOS
Note: These aren't "official" TriMet products, so we don't endorse, warrant or support any of the applications listed here. We tested them initially to make sure they work, but use them at your own risk. TriMet, in its sole discretion, may remove/add application listings without notice.