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Transit Access Added to the Living Atlas and Urban Observatory

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12-12-2014 10:17 AM
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‎12-12-2014 10:17 AM

The Urban Systems collection of the Living Atlas has recently expanded to include Transit Access. Defined as which areas in a city have easy access to public transportation? This access map reveals areas that are 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 km away from the nearest bus, metro or train stop.  These distances equate to around a 5, 10, and 12 minute walk, typically.

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This new map theme is also comparable to other select cities in the Urban Observatory.

TransitAccess_UO.JPG

Is there a transit map theme you would like to see become a reality? I am all ears. For example, how far are you from a ski resort? Personally, if I lived 15 minutes. from a ski resort, I would not be able to hold down a job.

Your input is welcome.

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I am a Cartographic Specialist for Esri's ArcGIS Content Team. I acquire, curate and recruit content for the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World through Community Maps. Prior to coming on board with Esri, I worked as a Production Cartographer and Product Manager for National Geographic Maps for 12 years. I have also worked for the Geohazards Division of the USGS at the National Earthquake Information Center and as a Geographer with local government.