Twitter Contribution

The biggest change is how Twitter users contribute to CorridorCommute.  In the past, users had to “mention” CorridorCommute by including “@CorridorCommute” in their tweets.  Now, users simply include “#ccu” in their tweets.  The following tweet will be reposted to CorridorCommute:

Traffic on 380 NB near Quaker Oats at a standstill #ccu

Mentioning @CorridorCommute no longer causes a CorridorCommute update. The following tweet will not be posted to the CorridorCommute account:

If you drive in the Cedar Rapids or Iowa City areas, you should check out @CorridorCommute

This change makes it possible to share @CorridorCommute without having your tweet rebroadcast to all of CorridorCommute (as demonstrated above).

Theses changes for Twitter users are now in effect.

Other Upcoming Changes

• iPhone Application – this app will allow you to submit updates, check the latest updates, and even receive push notifications when new updates are posted.
• GPS-enabled posts – when users post updates and include GPS coordinates, those will be included in all update distributions.

The iPhone and GPS-enabled posts are in the works. Updates will be posted here and on the Twitter feed when they’re available.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to get in contact with me: corridorcommute@gmail.com.