[alsodumb]

This sounds like a fun project, but there are existing apps whose default page is "when is the next bus/train coming up on stops near me"

Transit App (https://transitapp.com/) is one of them and I freaking love their interface overall. This app's default view shows you the next bus (in either directions) at the 3-4 transit stops closest to your current location. And you can customize/add favs too. It's a beautiful app, also allows for multi/mixed-modal route planning (part walking, part bike, part bus).

[parl_match]

To be honest, I found having something physical and on the wall and always present _really_ helpful. When the train/bus comes every 15 minutes, being able to casually look and see if you should make a dash for it is way better than pulling out your phone, bringing up an app, and entering your destination.

[mattegan]

Plugging my own project here [1] for SF's Muni to say I 100% agree with you - the phone is a trap! There's something so charming about having a thing you know you can look at anytime and __no matter what__ it's doing exactly what you expect it to be doing.

[1]: https://github.com/mattegan/muniscreen

[parl_match]

thats a cool project!

i would kill for the transit app experience, with an eink display, and battery measured in weeks

[alsodumb]

Oh yeah of course, I personally have a physical screen that shows live feed from my local transit agency's GTFS real time feed. I was just pointing out the app for those who don't have the time/interest to build something physical.

[spuz]

Thanks - this is exactly what I need especially the widget which displays nearby upcoming trains and buses on the home screen.