10.1) How do I find a place on a map?
10.2) How can I see a map of incidents in my area?
10.3) How do I find a map that shows traffic levels?
10.4) How do I find a public transport network map?
10. Maps
10.1) How do I find a place on a map?
Open "Find a place".
Click on ‘Find a map’ and enter the name of the place.
Once you are looking at a map you can choose to view many different places in the ‘Map symbols’ section. ‘Transport’ symbols show on the map by default, but if you would like to show some of the other options on the map, click the one you are interested in, untick any symbols you are not interested in and click ‘Show selected symbols’. (Note: These can only be shown at the 5 closest zoom levels).
Transport Direct can show the following categories of places (‘Attraction/facilities’) on maps.
- Railway stations
Underground/Metro stations
Bus/coach stops
Airports
Ferry terminals
Taxi ranks
- Accommodation, eating and drinking
- Eating and drinking
Hotels and guesthouses
Camping, caravanning and mobile homes
Youth hostels
- Sport, entertainment and retail
- Outdoor pursuits
Sports complexes
Venues: Stages and screens
Retail
- Botanical and zoological
Historical and cultural
Recreational and scenic
Tourist attractions
- Surgeries (doctor and dental)
Hospitals, clinics and health centres
Nursing and care homes
Chemists and opticians
- Primary and nursery
Secondary, middle and independent
Colleges and universities
Recreational
- Police and court services
Local services
Other government services
Public facilities
10.2) How can I see a map of incidents in my area?
From the ‘Live travel news’ page you can view incidents, road works and engineering works in Britain. You can view these incidents on a map. To do this, select a region from the drop-down list and click ‘Show on map’.
Once you are viewing the map, move your cursor over any existing symbol on the page and information about the incident will pop up.
10.3) How do I find a map that shows traffic levels?
Open "Find a place".
Click on "Traffic maps".
1. Enter the location for which you are interested in viewing traffic levels:
- Select the kind of location
- Type in the location
- Confirm the location (if prompted)
2. Select the date and time for which you want to see the traffic levels
10.4) How do I find a public transport network map?
Open "Find a Place"
Click on "Transport network maps".
Click one of the links relating to the various types of transport.