Multimode transportation transitions

Abstract

A rich set of inter-transportation-mode transitions can be supported. For example, when generating a route from a starting location to a destination, transitions to or from walking can be included that are immediately discernable by the traveler without reference to compass directions. Further functionality, such as support for multiple doors of a transit vehicle can be supported. An overall improved user experience and fewer errors for travelers who combine different transportation modes into their trips can result.

1 . A method implemented at least in part by a computing device, the method comprising:
 receiving a request to generate a route from a starting location to an ending location; and   in response to the request, generating the route, the route comprising a plurality of transportation modes and an inter-transportation-mode transition instruction comprising a compass-free direction to proceed for a transition from a first mode of transportation to a second, different mode of transportation.