12 Great Apps

If you are interested in using your mobile device to learn how to track your physical activity, get around on public transit or calculate your carbon footprint, then we've got the apps for you!  Check out these 12 apps that promote healthy communities.

CycleTracks records your bicycle trips, display maps of your rides, and enables you to help transportation planners make Brisbane a better place to bike.

Zero Carbon is the personal carbon off-setting tool.

Free Pedometer has correct measurements and an easy-to-use interface.

GreenSpot is a place for news, views, and podcasts on Sustainability and Green Living.

Workout Pro has workouts, diets, and goal ideas that will help you find your way to becoming physically fit!

iSmog displays air quality information for the Bay Area using a color-coded map indicating healthy, unhealthy, and dangerous levels of smog or other pollutants.

Walk Score calculates the walkability of any location and shows you a map of nearby amenities.  It's also great for discovering a new neighborhood!

Planetizen provides high-quality urban planning and development news for you on the go.

iBart has the most up-to-date schedules and fares.

RunKeeper uses the GPS technology found in the iPhone to track your fitness activity, giving you comparable results to an expensive GPS watch. Now, you can also enter your activities manually, including your treadmill runs too!

WordPressRss dynamically reads, collects, and organizes syndicated Web content, and seamlessly delivers it directly to user phones.

Fast Food Calories Hunter is a real calorie guide among Fast Food restaurants.

All of the apps above are free and can be downloaded at www.appshopper.com, with the exception of Planetizen, which can be downloaded at www.planetizen.com/iphone - also free of charge.