Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 56.61
Liaison Kelsey Beal
Submission Date Nov. 2, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Indiana University Bloomington
IN-1: Innovation 1

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Perry Maull
Operations Manager
Indiana University Campus Bus Service
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Campus Bus Tracker (Doublemap)

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :

Both IU Bloomington campus buses and the Bloomington Transit buses are linked through GPS to DoubleMap. DoubleMap is available as a free app on Android and Apple smartphones and devices, and online on the bus systems' web sites. This allows riders to track the exact locations of the buses, making public transportation a more convenient and viable option for commuters.

The application was developed by IU students, with assistance from a number of stakeholders across campus, and financial assistance from the IU Student Association.


A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):

The program aims to make the bus a more convenient option, with the goal of reducing commutes by personal vehicle and the increased use of public transportation.


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
Yes or No
Curriculum No
Research No
Campus Engagement ---
Public Engagement ---
Air & Climate Yes
Buildings No
Dining Services No
Energy No
Grounds No
Purchasing No
Transportation Yes
Waste No
Water No
Coordination, Planning & Governance No
Diversity & Affordability No
Health, Wellbeing & Work Yes
Investment No

Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Video about the IU Transportation App: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54pHZ2NSbAc

Actual App Location: https://one.iu.edu/task/iub/track-buses


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