This component of the iMOVE 3-007 project “Managing transport system investment risk” is investigating Journey Planners that are available to consumers, their features and how they are used by the general public.

Journey Planners are software systems which allow people to see information that help them plan how they will get from point A to point B – it could be via walking, cycling, public transport, car or other methods. They are available on mobile phones, tablets, computers and other digital systems.

While traditionally thought of as only providing routing and navigational directions – such as “turn left in 200m” or “board the 999”, modern Journey Planners provide much more contextual information. With some state-of-the-art systems providing ‘live’ information on traffic conditions, bus crowding and arrival times, there is much more information available for people to be able to make the best choice for them as to how to get from point A to point B.

Some common examples of Journey Planners used throughout Perth are the Transperth App or the Transperth web-based Journey Planner, the TripGo or Transit Apps for public transport, Google Maps or Apple Maps, the Waze App for car travel and many more.