Traffic and Travel Mobile Apps

Disclaimer: The Connecticut Department of Transportation provides links to the apps on this page as a public service. The apps are written by third parties and CTDOT shall not be held responsible for the content of third-party websites or any issue arising from the use of third-party applications. CTDOT neither endorses any third-party products listed here nor makes any guarantees or representations as to accuracy or reliability.

Since CTDOT cannot guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of the information, the user of the apps should plan his or her travel accordingly. Those relying on the information provided by the apps do so at their own risk, and neither the Connecticut Department of Transportation nor any of its employees or agents shall be liable for the accuracy of the information on the apps, the functioning of the apps, or any actions taken in reliance thereon.

NEVER USE ANY OF THESE APPS WHILE DRIVING. Stop at a Rest Area or hand your phone to your passenger and ask them to use the information provided by the app. CTDOT assumes no liability for damage and/or injury caused by the misuse of smartphones or smartphone apps while driving in a moving vehicle. The user assumes all liability for use or misuse of these apps on a smartphone.

Apple/IOS

CTrail eTix

Traveling on CTrail just got easier! No more waiting in line to purchase a paper ticket, swiping your credit card, or carrying around cash.

Connecticut DOT’s CTrail eTix app allows Hartford Line and Shore Line East customers to buy mobile rail tickets using their smartphone. Daily parking at Wallingford and Berlin stations is also available for purchase using CTrail eTix.

With CTrail eTix, One-Way, Weekly, Monthly, and Ten-Trip mobile tickets are available for purchase. For customers that also use CTtransit, a CTtransit Monthly (Local) Bus add-on is available for purchase with your monthly rail ticket.

Pay on the go, and use your mobile tickets immediately or save them for later. Keeping track of expenses is easy with CTrail eTix receipts provided via e-mail.

Get started right away by downloading CTrail eTix and creating your account.

iTunes Link - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ctrail-etix/id1467982541

Google Maps

Google Maps App Icon

Navigate your world with Google Maps, now available for iPhone. Get comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps with built-in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, Street View and more. Use Google Maps to discover great places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and reviews from people you trust. Sign in to save your favorite places and quickly access all your past searches and directions from your computer, right on your phone.

Search
* Find addresses, places and businesses around the world with Google local search.
* Discover places to eat, drink, shop and play, with ratings and local reviews.
* Sign in to sync your searches, directions, and favorite places between your computer and your phone.

Directions
* Get voice guided, turn-by-turn driving directions.
* Find your way by train, bus, subway or walking directions.
* Access live traffic information in cities across the world.

Street View and imagery
* View 360-degree panoramas of places around the globe with Street View.
* See inside more than 100,000 businesses worldwide.
* View high resolution satellite imagery of locations around the world.

Simple and easy to use
* An entirely new Google Maps experience on your iPhone.
* Newly designed and streamlined interface for even easier navigation of your world.
* Use gestures to explore the map and browse results.

iTunes Link - https://itunes.apple.com/app/id585027354

Waze

Waze is the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Join drivers in your area who share real-time traffic & road info to save time, gas money, and improve daily commuting for all.

Just by driving with Waze open, you're already contributing tons of real-time traffic information to your local community. You can also actively report accidents, police traps and other hazards you see on the road. Get road alerts along your route and find the cheapest gas prices around you shared by the community. Plus, you can add friends, send locations or keep others posted on your arrival time.

- Live routing based on community driven, real-time traffic & road info
- Community reported alerts including accidents, hazards, police traps, road closures, and more
- Turn-by-turn voice guided navigation
- Live maps, consistently edited and updated by Waze community map editors
- Automatic rerouting as conditions change on the road
- Send your ETA & real-time drive to update those you’re meeting
- Learns your frequent destinations, commuting hours, and preferred routes
- Find the cheapest gas station on your route
- Add information on local places and businesses
- Add Facebook friends and sync Contacts
- See friends’ ETA when driving to the same destination
- One tap navigation to Facebook & Calendar events
- Earn points as you contribute road info and climb the ranks in your community

Waze is all about contributing to and benefiting from the common good, so hop on board and get involved!

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Waze will automatically shut down if you run it in the background and haven't driven for a while.

Learn more about the Waze privacy policy, including what information is accessed and how it is used. With Waze, you have full control over your privacy settings. http://www.waze.com/legal/privacy/

iTunes Link - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-gps-navigation-maps-social/id323229106?mt=8

Transit App - Subway and Bus Times

Find out when your bus is coming NOW. Arrival times and directions for transit routes near you, using real-time data. All transport options: bus, subway, bike share, Uber, car2go, and more. North America's most popular transport app.

iTunes Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-transit-app/id498151501?ls=1&mt=8

Amtrak

Amtrak Logo

Experience a new way to take the train with Amtrak. Get simple and intuitive access to all the travel information you need, book your trip on the go, and stay up-to-date as trains arrive. Do it all without the hassle of your laptop, making calls or extra trips to the office.

• Plan and book travel
• Check the status of trains
• Display your eTicket right in the app and add it to Passbook
• Modify reservations
• Search stations for location, building amenities and hours of operation
• Connect to your Amtrak Guest Rewards account
• Enjoy Amtrak Passport: share your travel on Facebook & Twitter, check in to stations, collect stamps and reach milestones

eTickets are available nationwide. See Amtrak.com/eTicketing for more details.

iTunes Link

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amtrak/id405074003?mt=8

Android

CTrail eTix

Traveling on CTrail just got easier! No more waiting in line to purchase a paper ticket, swiping your credit card, or carrying around cash.

Connecticut DOT’s CTrail eTix app allows Hartford Line and Shore Line East customers to buy mobile rail tickets using their smartphone. Daily parking at Wallingford and Berlin stations is also available for purchase using CTrail eTix.

With CTrail eTix, One-Way, Weekly, Monthly, and Ten-Trip mobile tickets are available for purchase. For customers that also use CTtransit, a CTtransit Monthly (Local) Bus add-on is available for purchase with your monthly rail ticket.

Pay on the go, and use your mobile tickets immediately or save them for later. Keeping track of expenses is easy with CTrail eTix receipts provided via e-mail.

Get started right away by downloading CTrail eTix and creating your account.

Google Play Link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.CTrail.eTix

Google Maps

Download the latest release of Google Maps, and never carry a paper map again. Google Maps for Android with Navigation (Beta) has:
• Detailed maps with 3D buildings
• Voice guided turn-by-turn GPS navigation
• Driving, public transit, biking, and walking directions
• Live traffic information to avoid congestion
• Local search and business reviews
• Google Maps Street View
• Indoor maps for select airports, hotels, retail stores, and more

Whether you need directions to your destination, the closest good place for a bite to eat, or just a sense of where you are, Google Maps for Android can help.

Keywords: maps, navigation, places, latitude, directions, indoor maps, local search, Street View, traffic, transit

Google Play Link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&hl=en

Waze

Waze is the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Join drivers in your area who share real-time traffic & road info to save time, gas money, and improve daily commuting for all.

Just by driving with Waze open, you're already contributing tons of real-time traffic information to your local community. You can also actively report accidents, police traps and other hazards you see on the road. Get road alerts along your route and find the cheapest gas prices around you shared by the community. Plus, you can add friends, send locations or keep others posted on your arrival time.

• Live routing based on community driven, real-time traffic & road info
• Community reported alerts including accidents, hazards, police traps, road closures, and more
• Turn-by-turn voice guided navigation
• Live maps, consistently edited and updated by Waze community map editors
• Automatic rerouting as conditions change on the road
• Send your ETA & real-time drive to update those you’re meeting
• Learns your frequent destinations, commuting hours, and preferred routes
• Find the cheapest gas station on your route
• Add information on local places and businesses
• Add Facebook friends and sync Contacts
• See friends’ ETA when driving to the same destination
• One tap navigation to Facebook & Calendar events
• Earn points as you contribute road info and climb the ranks in your community

Waze is all about contributing to and benefiting from the common good, so hop on board and get involved!

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Waze will automatically shut down if you run it in the background and haven't driven for a while.

Learn more about the Waze privacy policy, including what information is accessed and how it is used. With Waze, you have full control over your privacy settings. http://www.waze.com/legal/privacy/

Google Play Link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waze&hl=en

Transit App - Metro, Bus, Bike

Right on launch, Transit displays all nearby transport options and departure times – instant access to the information you need most!

Quickly plan a new route, request an Uber, or grab the closest bike share. Live in 87 metro areas and counting, Transit makes your commute a breeze.

• Google Play Picks*
• NYC MTA App Quest Award Winner*
• Awarded Official App of Toronto Transit Commission — TTC/blogTO*
• Editor's Choice - PCMag*

Transit works in most large North American cities and select cities in Europe (see list below).

FEATURES
• Know at a glance when your next subway or bus is arriving (including real-time predictions!)*
• Plan A-to-B trips with ease (includes all transit modes – bus, subway, metro, uber, car2go, train, streetcar, light rail, and ferry).
• See exactly where your bus or train is on the map in real-time.*
• View schedules and route itineraries (even offline!)
• Favorite your most important routes.
• Save home/work locations for quicker trip planning.
• See bike share stations on the map.
• Find and reserve nearby car2go's
• Check ETAs for the closest Uber and request a ride.

*Wherever real-time info is available.

Google Play Link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thetransitapp.droid

Amtrak

Experience a new way to take the train with Amtrak. Get simple and intuitive access to all the travel information you need, book your trip on the go, and stay up-to-date as trains arrive. Do it all without the hassle of your laptop, making calls or extra trips to the office.

• Plan and book travel
• Check the status of trains
• Display your eTicket right in the app and add it to Passbook
• Modify reservations
• Search stations for location, building amenities and hours of operation
• Connect to your Amtrak Guest Rewards account
• Enjoy Amtrak Passport: share your travel on Facebook & Twitter, check in to stations, collect stamps and reach milestones

eTickets are available nationwide. See Amtrak.com/eTicketing for more details.

Google Play Link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amtrak.rider&feature=search_result#?t=W10.