County Bus Route Info Added to Google Maps

Burlington County’s BurLink bus routes now are included in public transportation options for transit users when they access Google Maps on the Internet.  

“Just another step in saving us some steps,’’ Freeholder Director Bruce D. Garganio said after watching a presentation from Cross County Connection demonstrating the linkup.

Google Maps is a public transportation planning tool that makes the latest agency data accessible to travelers online and on the go. It integrates transit stop, route, schedule and fare information to make trip planning and getting transit directions quick and easy.

The county’s six BurLink deviated fixed routes are available to the general public and connect to the River LINE, as well as transfer points with seven NJ Transit bus routes.

Users can simply access Google Maps at maps.google.com and enter their trip information—date, time and location of their departure, and then their destination. Transit options, including the BurLink when applicable, will appear.

Google Maps is available in more than 40 languages and is compatible with screen readers for the visually impaired. The feature is also available on selected mobile devices through Google Maps for mobile.

Cross County Connection, South Jersey’s Transportation Management Association, partnered with Google to have information on the BurLink routes incorporated into transportation options offered through the Internet on googlemaps.com.

“We tend to take for granted each day just how the Internet has opened our eyes to the vast amount of knowledge and information that is out there,’’ Garganio said. “Seeing our BurLink routes in this capacity kind of brings it all home, how our little corner of the world fits into the big picture.’’

The process was completely coordinated by Google through Cross County Connection. There was no cost to the county in establishing the service and no maintenance fees.

“It has been a pleasure working together with Burlington County and Google to make this increased level of information and service available to the citizens of Burlington County,’’ Cross County Connection Executive Director William Ragozine said. “This process shows the nation how progressive and proactive the County has been with providing state-of-the-art transportation services for its residents and businesses.’’

- Information provided by the Office of the Burlington County Freeholders