NCDOT announces NC By Train app launch
Written by Kyra Senese, Managing Editor
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The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced Nov. 2 the launch of a three-month smartphone application pilot program that will allow North Carolina riders to plan their commutes and track trains in real time.
The smartphone app is being launched in partnership with TransLoc, a North Carolina-based transportation technology company that monitors transit options in real time. Officials say the TransLoc application will allow riders to use their smart phones to plan their commutes by way of the NC By Train station. Users can find nearby transit stations, including rail options, by providing their location.
“NCDOT is committed to finding additional ways of making riders aware of available transit options,” said Paul Worley, NCDOT’s rail division director. “The launch of this pilot program is part of our commitment to finding additional, quality ways of bridging the gap of ‘the last mile’ between the train station and your destination.”
Representatives say the app is available to use in the Charlotte area and surrounding communities.
