US Patent 9212924 Multimode transportation transitions

A rich set of inter-transportation-mode transitions can be supported. For example, when generating a route from a starting location to a destination, transitions to or from walking can be included that are immediately discernable by the traveler without reference to compass directions. Further functionality, such as support for multiple doors of a transit vehicle can be supported. An overall improved user experience and fewer errors for travelers who combine different transportation modes into their trips can result.