TheTigerMaster
Superstar
How much money did we spend on this?
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How much money did we spend on this?
Megaton327
Senior Member
Given that Google Maps already exists, too much.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
I'd love to know how this waste of money got approved.
Steve X
Senior Member
Can't you tell the resemblance to google maps? They just integrated the google map API into the app. Looks like a cheap app to me.
dowlingm
Senior Member
If it got reused for future projects like Finch I guess it might be justifiable. My main beef with these apps is they tend to be "one-shot" rather than co-ordinated into a curated family of apps.
That said, it's all very well to say "use Google" but there seem to be persistent issues with coordinating data with third party providers, especially when changes are made at short notice. Look at how 509 nextbus is screwed up because the Ex loop closure was extended after the board period update was finalised.
That said, it's all very well to say "use Google" but there seem to be persistent issues with coordinating data with third party providers, especially when changes are made at short notice. Look at how 509 nextbus is screwed up because the Ex loop closure was extended after the board period update was finalised.
sixrings
Senior Member
even if google exists a company, as big as the TTC, should have its own app. That's just my opinion but as much as I use Google for lots of things I would prefer to use a dedicated app.
salsa
Senior Member
Speaking of waste of money,
Auditor General says Ontario not taking contractors to task over shoddy roadwork, transit construction
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news...shoddy-roadwork-construction/article33100238/
Steve X
Senior Member
TTC decided not to waste any money since they know everyone could do a better job.
I'm not here to defend the cost of this app but there are way worst things ML wasted their money on than this app. It doesn't cost millions to make an app but it does for construction mistakes and presto problems.
Johnny Au
Senior Member
The TTC or Metrolinx could have hired me as GIS technician. I would have done a better job.
rbt
Senior Member
Next time you see a relevant tender send in a bid. There's very little magic in how they pick who does the work.
TheTigerMaster
Superstar
I'll be sure to put in my application. I know a thing or two about Google Earth (even the secret built in flight simulator)
Zach6668
Active Member
The app was developed by Crosslinx... which is, you know, the private sector, where all of the financial problems are supposed to magically disappear...
Ross W
New Member
When are the TBM's going to be pulled out?
cplchanb
Senior Member
No surprised.... The stretch of road across from the agha khan has been ripped up and repaved THREE times this year alone
cplchanb
Senior Member
seriously, whats the point.... the website is already sufficient enough and people who regularly travel those routes should know after the 2nd time anyways. In the grand scheme paying 1 or 2 techies to develop this isnt much but it may serve as
an indicator on the management of the construction as a whole, which so far isnt looking that great.
On another note they started installing new light poles in the Don Mills area. Are those temp which permanent ones coming in later because theyre just wooden posts with a light attached......