Caltrain Goes Mobile (Thanks to Proactive Riders)
I was randomly checking Caltrain's website and discovered a new page with links to train schedules designed specifically for mobile devices, including web-enabled phones and iPhones.
After stumbling upon the developer's blog for iCaltrain, I discovered (via a posted comment) an unofficial (and experimental) Caltrain rider alert service, which uses Twitter to notify riders about delays.
While I'm stoked to see ordinary folks have taken the initiative to create these apps and services, I'm disappointed Caltrain hasn't made a visible attempt to take the initiative themselves. I wonder if they have any intention of doing so in the future.
By the way, I found this sentence on the links page quite amusing...
Caltrain appreciates the efforts of these developers, who have created these applications of their own initiative, on their own time and expense, and who offer them to the public at no cost.
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Thanks for the Armagosa review. I did see her perform live a couple yrs ago when I went to DV. Sad for me that I did fall asleep during parts of her show. I'm horrible about that. I'll watch that DVD though.
It's cool that you were able to see her perform live. I must admit I've fallen asleep while watching movies at the theater. I have yet to fall asleep during a live performance, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time. :P