New apps aim to help public access city information

Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle announced on Monday that eleven web and mobile applications developed by city employees and private citizens are available for immediate download from the City’s public transparency website.

The apps are available under the following titles:

· CrimeMapping

· Disaster Alert

· Festivals of Hawaii

· Honolulu Map and Walking Tours

· Honolulu Tsunami Evacuation Zones

· Kokua Traffic

· MapMyRide

· Oahu Landmarks

· TheBusHEA

· TripIt

· Waikiki Island Guide

The mayor says that the new apps will help the public access city information quickly and efficiently.

Department officials plan on adding additional apps in the future and ask the public to submit or recommend apps.