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Finding transportation
Pt. 7 of 10 | 1:21 |
Tuesday May 25, 2010
Finding a home with online tools
Tuesday May 25, 2010
If you're planning on moving then you'll want to know how you can get around in your future area. Even if you have a car it's good to have alternatives available.
Google Maps
is just one way to see the availabletransportation methods
in an area. By simply typing in a zip code you can see whether an area has bus routes, train routes and so on. You can also see if there are places for sale nearby!Download this episode now
Quicktime Show Notes
When deciding on a neighborhood or city to live in, how to get around that area is important to know.
- If you don't have a car you'll want to make sure there is public transportation. One way to do this is to use a tool that many people use today: Google Maps.
- Simply enter in the zip code of where you're thinking of moving to and then click the More button and check the boxes next to transit and bikes.
- The map will load with all of the public transportation routes and bike lanes.
- You can click on the various icons on the map to view the train and bus routes to see if it will suit your needs and to see nearby freeways.
- If you don't have a car you'll want to make sure there is public transportation. One way to do this is to use a tool that many people use today: Google Maps.
- Simply enter in the zip code of where you're thinking of moving to and then click the More button and check the boxes next to transit and bikes.
- The map will load with all of the public transportation routes and bike lanes.
- You can click on the various icons on the map to view the train and bus routes to see if it will suit your needs and to see nearby freeways.
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