HopStop

When in the city we often find ourselves on the streets sans car navigation system or without quick access to the laptop, the solution– HopStop. This city transit guide provides door-to-door maps, walking, driving, subway, and bus directions for NYC, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, and San Francisco. With countless online mapping services available HopStop features a few choice options that can make you trip a little easier than the rest. The service will plot your course not only from addresses, but also to nearby bus stops and subway stations and allows you to choose what type of transportation method you would like to use. Don't like mass transportation? HopStop will also calculate the cab fare for you and in addition tell you if it is the best method based on traffic during the time of day you will be traveling. We had no trouble getting info to our BlackBerry, but if you are without access to the web you can also call in or text message them for directions–and the best part is it's free! HopStop is truly a unique and useful resource for navigating the city streets.