With 99 million trips last year, Portland’s TriMet is an award-winning transit system with a forward-thinking approach to technology.
When TriMet set out to overhaul their Interactive System Map and integrate it with their existing Trip Planner, they wanted to switch out proprietary components for open source alternatives.
They needed a nimble partner, one who would build reliable, extensible technology while providing world-class support. Our OpenGeo division was a perfect fit.
“GeoServer Enterprise offered us the flexible and comprehensive support we were looking for: expertise and knowledge transfer from core developers; feature development that’s incorporated into the source code; unlimited priority bug fixes; and fast and reliable technical support,” says Bibiana McHugh, TriMet’s IT Manager of GIS and Location-Based Services.
OpenGeo is also a core contributor to all the technologies TriMet needed – PostGIS, GeoServer, and OpenLayers – so we could ensure that enhancements made it back into the source code.
On The Move
Tim Schaub began by taking a trip to the TriMet office. Tim has more than a decade of experience building geospatial solutions for conservation and planning authorities in the Pacific Northwest.
“Tim came to our office and spent several days with my team,” says Bibiana. “Knowing he was taking the time to get a full understanding of where we were and what we needed set the tone for a very successful and transparent working relationship. “
Over the next few months, Tim worked with the TriMet developers to roll out new features. Enhancements included a measuring tool that helps TriMet staff plan accessible transit trips. OpenGeo developer Andrea Aime made interface improvements, such as street name labels that closely follow the roads.
“We knew exactly how the work was coming along, and we could see that hours weren’t inflated,” says Bibiana. “That trust goes a long way.”
Today
OpenGeo helped TriMet move in the right direction. Embracing open source, TriMet has the flexibility to meet the changing needs of their ridership, and the freedom to choose the best service and technology providers. TriMet also saves thousands in licensing and support costs.
With their best-of-breed Trip Planner, TriMet sets a high bar for other transit authorities. The site helps the area’s 2.3 million residents get around, with clear route connections and a seamless user experience.
And it’s great for visitors too. On your next trip to Portland, we suggest visiting the Oregon Historical Society and Washington Park, conveniently accessible via Line 63.
OpenGeo can help you get moving. Contact us to learn how.
Better Tools for Transit: Portland TriMet
When TriMet set out to overhaul their Interactive System Map and integrate it with their existing Trip Planner, they wanted to switch out proprietary components for open source alternatives.
They needed a nimble partner, one who would build reliable, extensible technology while providing world-class support. Our OpenGeo division was a perfect fit.
“GeoServer Enterprise offered us the flexible and comprehensive support we were looking for: expertise and knowledge transfer from core developers; feature development that’s incorporated into the source code; unlimited priority bug fixes; and fast and reliable technical support,” says Bibiana McHugh, TriMet’s IT Manager of GIS and Location-Based Services.
OpenGeo is also a core contributor to all the technologies TriMet needed – PostGIS, GeoServer, and OpenLayers – so we could ensure that enhancements made it back into the source code.
On The Move
“Tim came to our office and spent several days with my team,” says Bibiana. “Knowing he was taking the time to get a full understanding of where we were and what we needed set the tone for a very successful and transparent working relationship. “
Over the next few months, Tim worked with the TriMet developers to roll out new features. Enhancements included a measuring tool that helps TriMet staff plan accessible transit trips. OpenGeo developer Andrea Aime made interface improvements, such as street name labels that closely follow the roads.
“We knew exactly how the work was coming along, and we could see that hours weren’t inflated,” says Bibiana. “That trust goes a long way.”
Today
OpenGeo helped TriMet move in the right direction. Embracing open source, TriMet has the flexibility to meet the changing needs of their ridership, and the freedom to choose the best service and technology providers. TriMet also saves thousands in licensing and support costs.
With their best-of-breed Trip Planner, TriMet sets a high bar for other transit authorities. The site helps the area’s 2.3 million residents get around, with clear route connections and a seamless user experience.
And it’s great for visitors too. On your next trip to Portland, we suggest visiting the Oregon Historical Society and Washington Park, conveniently accessible via Line 63.
OpenGeo can help you get moving. Contact us to learn how.