A new tool called AllTransit offers a new way of scoring transit access and service available for any corner of the United States.
"The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and TransitCenter have unveiled a new interactive tool to map the quality of transit across the country and help cities identify their most pressing transit needs," according to a press release on the TransitCenter website.
"AllTransit aggregates and maps data from 805 transit agencies, 15,070 routes, and 543,787 bus and rail stops nationwide, providing a source of unprecedented quality for information about urban connectivity, access, and transit service."
The post includes a lot more information about how the new tool was built, as well as screengrabs and more information illustrate the range of functions available on the site.
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