Mapping the most convenient ways to meet someone with public transit
Hello! I built a map that generates a heatmap of the most convenient meeting spots between several people, based on public transit travel times. Move the markers anywhere in the map; all cities with sufficient transit data are supported!
Mapping the most convenient ways to meet someone with public transit launched on March 24, 2026 with 16 votes, #953 of 23,380 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
In plain words
This tool helps groups find optimal meeting locations by analyzing public transit travel times between multiple starting points. Users place markers on a map for each person's location, and the application generates a heatmap showing the most convenient meeting spots. It supports cities with sufficient public transit data and allows markers to be adjusted anywhere on the map, making it useful for people coordinating meetups across urban areas.
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