I know that is at first a geo database but has anyone build a better web ui where i can plan routes with public transport just like on google maps
Google maps uses gtfs, public transport companies publish that feeds. Osm does not store this data, only subsets were imported, mostly the physical stuff, stops, stations and sometimes lines.
For proper public transport routing you need a service where this feeds were imported or linked correctly, and they can combine it with osm data for alternatives.
I used this osm based app a long time ago, I don’t know if it’s still working: https://transportr.app/
There has actually been some progress on integrating GTFS data into OSM: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/GTFS
I haven’t yet seen much use of it in the wild though…
For public transportation, I’m not sure.
But for route planning bike trips, I use https://brouter.de/brouter-web/, which has been excellent.
I also like the fact that they have a sat map layer, which can be helpful.
That would also need a complete dataset for the public transport, e.g. routes, timetables etc. It’s not so much a UI issue, more a data issue.
There are quite a few frontends for OSM that let you plan routes, like OSMAnd~. There’s one that I can’t remember the name of which lets you choose profiles based on your mode of transport.
If you find that details are missing, you can use apps like Street Complete and MapComplete to fill in the blanks 👍
I can’t remember the name of which lets you choose profiles based on your mode of transport.
BRouter Web maybe?
