{"id":226520,"date":"2021-04-14T10:55:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T15:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=226520"},"modified":"2024-02-29T10:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:01:04","slug":"metro-launches-new-online-trip-planner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/metro-launches-new-online-trip-planner\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro Launches New Online Trip Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-226521 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MetroBus-2020-07-e1618257388186-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"A MetroBus pulls up to a bus stop in front of the Clayton Rd. Schnucks. A rider waits at the bus stop.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MetroBus-2020-07-e1618257388186-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MetroBus-2020-07-e1618257388186-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MetroBus-2020-07-e1618257388186-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/MetroBus-2020-07-e1618257388186.jpg 1596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Metro Transit is introducing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/planner\/\">new version of our online Trip Planner<\/a> to provide a more accessible resource for our riders and ensure everyone can easily plan their Metro trips. This new version will replace our current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/trip-planner\/\">Trip Planner<\/a>, which will be discontinued at the end of April.<\/p>\n<p>The new Trip Planner is powered by Google Transit, which has all of our train and bus schedules, rider alerts, and can track real-time MetroBus information. To plan your trip, enter your starting\u00a0point and destination, and when you want to travel. The itinerary will show you step-by-step instructions for your commute. Any rider alerts potentially impacting your trip will be displayed under your route, and the color of the trip times can help you see the status of your bus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Green:<\/strong><\/span> On schedule, updating in real-time<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Red:<\/strong><\/span> Delayed, updating in real-time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black:<\/strong> Not updating in real-time, schedule time is displayed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-226570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tripplanner1-update.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"442\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tripplanner1-update.png 634w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tripplanner1-update-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-226571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tripplanner2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tripplanner2.png 397w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tripplanner2-160x300.png 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Trip-Planning Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/transit-toolbox\/\">Transit app<\/a> is another convenient option to not only plan you trip, but also pay for your fare, view schedules and check out the real-time status of your bus \u2013 all from your mobile device. <a href=\"https:\/\/transitapp.com\/\">Download Transit today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you need any assistance, contact one of our Transit Information Experts and they can create your personalized trip plan \u2013 call 314.231.2345, text 314.207.9786, or click on the red chat icon at the bottom right of the page. Our team is available Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>For questions or comments about the new trip planner, please email <a href=\"mailto:customerservice@metrostlouis.org\">customerservice@metrostlouis.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metro Transit is introducing a new version of our online Trip Planner to provide a more accessible resource for our riders and ensure everyone can easily plan their Metro trips. This new version will replace our current Trip Planner, which will be discontinued at the end of April. 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