How to Use Plymgo
Click on the map - a call out bubble will appear describing that location., Alternatively, you can start typing in one of the boxes on the right hand side of the page., Then, click on the large blue button "Plan my Journey"., Click the "directions"...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Click on the map - a call out bubble will appear describing that location.
Click on "to here" or "from here" to populate the boxes to the right of the page. -
Step 2: Alternatively
Within a few seconds a list will appear of locations containing the letters you have typed.
If you see where you want to go on the list simply click on the list and it will complete the location for you.
For example, if you type "station" a list of all bus and train stations will a appear so you can choose from the list even if you don't know the exact location. , this will generate a table which will allow you to compare the time, cost, carbon footprint and calories burned of walk, cycle, bus, taxi, drive.
There will be a tab associated with each mode of transport between the table and the map.
When you click on one of the tabs (e.g. "Cycle"), the route associated with the cycle journey will be plotted on the map, and at the top there will be further tabs: "Critical" allows you to plot information on the map which may affect your journey.
If you see a brown roadworks symbol, click on it to see the routes affected and on blue annotation icons to reveal any notes on the routes.
Keep an eye out for diversion routes as you may need to modify the journey based on the information given in the "Critical" tab. , If you have chosen the bus tab the directions will also tell you the bus operator and service number. , -
Step 3: you can start typing in one of the boxes on the right hand side of the page.
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Step 4: click on the large blue button "Plan my Journey".
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Step 5: Click the "directions" tab within a mode to get a text list of directions to follow according to the route plotted on the map.
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Step 6: For walking and cycling journeys you will be able to view a gradient profile of your journey - this may influence your journey decision as Plymouth is a hilly place!
Detailed Guide
Click on "to here" or "from here" to populate the boxes to the right of the page.
Within a few seconds a list will appear of locations containing the letters you have typed.
If you see where you want to go on the list simply click on the list and it will complete the location for you.
For example, if you type "station" a list of all bus and train stations will a appear so you can choose from the list even if you don't know the exact location. , this will generate a table which will allow you to compare the time, cost, carbon footprint and calories burned of walk, cycle, bus, taxi, drive.
There will be a tab associated with each mode of transport between the table and the map.
When you click on one of the tabs (e.g. "Cycle"), the route associated with the cycle journey will be plotted on the map, and at the top there will be further tabs: "Critical" allows you to plot information on the map which may affect your journey.
If you see a brown roadworks symbol, click on it to see the routes affected and on blue annotation icons to reveal any notes on the routes.
Keep an eye out for diversion routes as you may need to modify the journey based on the information given in the "Critical" tab. , If you have chosen the bus tab the directions will also tell you the bus operator and service number. ,
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