The EPA Mobile App with Google Maps

myRight-to-Know

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has released a new mobile application that displays nearby facilities that report to the Toxics Release Inventory. It also displays the location of large permit holders in the Air, Water or Hazardous Waste programs that are expected to produce, manage or release TRI-reportable chemicals.

Using the app you can search for any address to view the results from the TRI for that location. The blue markers displayed on the map show facilities that submitted Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports for 2008. The grey markers show facilities that did not report to TRI for 2008 but that have other EPA records indicating they may release or manage TRI-reportable chemicals.

The myRTK test version is currently compatible with Firefox and Chrome browsers, and is not currently compatible with Internet Explorer. To access the test version of the myRight-To-Know application, visit m.epa.gov/myrtk from your mobile or desktop device.

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Walk Score now with Commute Score

Walk Score

Walk Score the site that helps you find a walkable place to live has today introduced two new features: Commute Reports and Transit Score.

After you’ve looked up an address on Walk Score, you can now get a summary of commuting options. Your Commute Report can include the time it takes to get to work, school or any other location by car, bike and foot and to see nearby public transit stops and routes. Walk Score shows your commute route on a Google Map and a visual representation of the hills between your home and destination.

As well as your Walk Score you can now also get a Transit Score. Your Transit Score provides a 0-100 rating indicating how well your home is served by public transportation. Transit Score is currently available in over 40 US cities where public transit information is available. These cities include Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.

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