Transit Route Planner

Transit Route Planner for Public Transit Agencies

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Elevate your WordPress site with the Transit Route Planner, a powerful plugin that lets users plan local transit routes with ease. Perfect for city blogs, transit agencies, or community sites, this plugin integrates with Google Maps and local address autocomplete to deliver real-time, optimized routes—including schedules, stops, and transfers—via a sleek, intuitive interface.

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Deployment Options

WordPress Plugin: Drop-in solution for WordPress sites. Install, configure via admin dashboard, add shortcode. Perfect for content sites and blogs.

Standalone Installation: Deploy on any website (Rails, Django, static HTML, custom CMS). Includes admin interface and API proxies. Ideal for transit agencies and government sites.

Coming soon: Pure JavaScript widget, NPM package for React/Vue, and hosted API option.

Why Choose Transit Route Planner?

• Seamless Integration: Works flawlessly with Google Maps for accurate, real-time transit data.
• User-Friendly: Address autocomplete and clear route displays make planning effortless.
• Customizable: Configure service area boundaries and map behavior via admin settings.
• Engagement Booster: Keeps users engaged with practical, location-specific tools.
• SEO Advantage: Dynamic content drives traffic and increases time on site.

How It Works

Transit Route Planner connects your WordPress site directly to the Google Maps Platform, giving your visitors access to the same routing engine that powers Google Maps. When a user enters a starting point and destination, the plugin calculates the optimal route using real-time transit schedules, traffic data, and walking directions to and from stops.

The plugin handles all API communication through secure server-side proxies, keeping your Google Maps API key hidden from the browser. This security-first architecture means your API credentials are never exposed to end users, protecting you from unauthorized usage and unexpected billing.

Route results display step-by-step directions including departure times, transfer points, walking segments, and estimated arrival times. Users can switch between transit, driving, walking, and cycling modes with a single click. The responsive interface adapts seamlessly from desktop monitors to mobile phones, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.

Built for Transit Agencies

Transit Route Planner was designed with public transit agencies in mind. Whether you serve a small rural community or a mid-size metropolitan area, the plugin helps riders find connections on your system without leaving your website.

Configurable service area boundaries let you restrict route suggestions to your coverage region. Set rectangular bounds around your service territory so autocomplete suggestions only show locations your riders can actually reach. This prevents confusion from out-of-area results and keeps the experience focused on your transit system.

For agencies applying for FTA Section 5311 grants, Transit Route Planner qualifies as an eligible technology expense. Rural transit agencies can use federal formula funds to cover the annual subscription cost, making professional route planning accessible regardless of budget constraints.

Technical Requirements

Transit Route Planner requires WordPress 6.0 or higher and PHP 8.0+. You will need a Google Maps API key with the Maps JavaScript API, Places API, and Directions API enabled. Google provides a $200 monthly free credit that covers most small to medium traffic sites at no cost.

The plugin is lightweight and performance-optimized. JavaScript and CSS assets are loaded only on pages that contain the [transit_route_planner] shortcode, so the rest of your site remains unaffected. The React-based frontend is compiled into a single minified bundle for fast load times, and all API requests are debounced to minimize unnecessary network calls.

Quick Setup Guide

1. Download and install the Transit Route Planner plugin.
2. Go to “Transit Route Planner” in your WordPress admin dashboard.
3. Input your Google Places API key (required).
4. Set your service area’s center (latitude/longitude) and radius (1,000 meters = 0.621 miles; 1,609.34 meters = 1 mile).
5. Launch a transit planning hub that users will love!

Need help setting up? Visit our complete documentation for step-by-step instructions on Google Maps API key setup, service area configuration, and troubleshooting.

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Download: Transit Route Planner
Prerequisite: A valid Google Maps API key with Places API enabled.

Make your site a local transit powerhouse—install Transit Route Planner today!