Google I/O Transport Tracker
A set of applications for tracking moving assets like vehicles and visualizing them on a live map using Android, Firebase, and Google Maps.
What is Google I/O Transport Tracker?
Google Transport Tracker is a set of applications designed to track moving assets like vehicles and visualize them on a live map. It consists of an Android app for location reporting, a Node.js backend for data processing, and web interfaces for administration and public display. The system solves the problem of real-time asset monitoring by providing a complete tracking solution with schedule integration.
Organizations and developers needing to implement vehicle or asset tracking systems, particularly in transportation, logistics, or fleet management contexts. Those looking to build real-time tracking solutions using Google's mapping and cloud technologies.
Developers choose this project because it provides a complete, open-source reference implementation for asset tracking using Google's ecosystem. It demonstrates best practices for integrating Android, Firebase, Google Maps, and GTFS data in a production-like tracking system.
Overview
Applications for tracking moving assets on a live map
Use Cases
Best For
- Building real-time vehicle tracking systems for transportation companies
Related Projects
Found a gem we're missing?
Open-Awesome is built by the community, for the community. Submit a project, suggest an awesome list, or help improve the catalog on GitHub.
