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ADOT Mobile\/Alerts App<\/h3>\n
AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n This free app works together with the Arizona Department of Transportation to provide real-time information on road conditions throughout the state. Users can input favorite routes and receive alerts concerning their most common routes, while the Alerts app sends signals whenever there is a major, unplanned occurrence on the roads. The app is a must-have for every driver and traveler.<\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Totalride is an app that connects passengers with drivers, offering ridesharing options such as Ride, Ride Van, and Ride Assist, to best fit the needs of the passengers. The service operates in the Phoenix metro area and Tucson.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Bike-sharing programs are an amenity many cities offer, and with apps like Social Bicycles, they become easier to access and more convenient. The app powers the GRID Bike Share program in Phoenix, and using it will allow you to find, reserve, and pay for bikes on your phone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a><\/p>\n Public transportation can be intimidating if you are new to a city, or if you don\u2019t use it regularly. A transit tracker app solves the issue of not knowing how to get to a station or finding an alternate route if your usual one is unavailable. Transit Tracker Phoenix makes it easy to find the best route, by bus or the Valley Metro Rail, providing maps and schedules, as well as a trip planner.<\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Migo is designed to help you compare prices and transit times across different travel options, such as public transportation, cabs and taxis, or car, bike, and scooter-sharing options. You enter a destination and find the available rides near you, and then decide which one is best suited for your situation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n The Phoenix airport shuttle serving PHX and AZA, SuperShuttle, offers the opportunity to book a shared ride, black car, or SUV, to help you in your travels. This is especially helpful for those visiting Phoenix, or for those coming back home who want a quick and troublefree ride out of the airport.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n If you have your own car, there are some apps out there to help you out as well. The city of Phoenix offers a pay-by-phone option for parking meters, and ParkMobile is the app to use. You can reserve a parking spot and pay from your phone, extend the parking time remotely, and find areas where parking spots are available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Pogo Pass is a 12-month membership that offers you access to different venues across Phoenix, for $49.98. Using the app, you can access your pass both online and offline, login, and scan the pass at the venue. The service includes visits to the Phoenix Zoo, Pangaea, the International Wildlife Museum, and much more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Although primarily a news website, Phoenix New Times also offers valuable info on restaurants, music concerts, and more, to help you stay on top of the events taking place in Phoenix. Browse through the film and concert reviews, follow the editors\u2019 picks for must-see events, or check the restaurant listings to find the best fit for your mood.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Libby gives you access to the Greater Phoenix Digital Library right on your phone. Download books and audiobooks, sample books, keep track of your records, loans, notes, and bookmarks, and explore a world of culture.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Grocery shopping can take up a lot of time, which you can spend doing something else. Shipt is a membership-based delivery service that brings groceries to your doorstep at a time of your choosing. It also partners with stores in your area so you can browse through their products and get what you need right from home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n This app is great for keeping up to date with what\u2019s going on in your area and beyond. It offers relevant content, including breaking news, alerts, and hourly and daily weather forecasts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n Be prepared for any kind of weather with this app, which offers both hourly and 7-day forecasts, as well as a radar overview of the area. With integrated GPS, this app promises accurate information based on location, as well as alerts in case of unruly conditions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AppStore<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Google Play<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Website<\/a><\/p>\n If you are a student at the University of Arizona, this app can act as a guide and all-around helper. It provides information on campus life, maps, navigation and transportation, class-related info such as schedules and email directories, as well as food, shopping, entertainment, and more. Stay on top of campus events by reading the news and log in to your CatMail directly on the app.<\/p>\n Do you know any other apps that would make a great resource? Let us know at media@rentcafe.com<\/a> and we’ll check them out!<\/p>\n If you plan on moving to Phoenix, AZ<\/a>, start browsing for rental apartments on RentCafe<\/a> and find the safest, best fit for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We live in the age of instant information, where the smartphone is an extension of the self. Each day, more and more apps are developed to simplify our lives and information about everything we need to get by lies just a few taps away. 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totalride<\/h3>\n
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GRID Bike (Social Bicycles)<\/h3>\n
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Transit Tracker \u2013 Phoenix<\/h3>\n
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Migo<\/h3>\n
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SuperShuttle<\/h3>\n
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ParkMobile<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nPogo Pass<\/h3>\n
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Phoenix New Times<\/h3>\n
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Libby<\/h3>\n
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Shipt<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nABC 15 Arizona in Phoenix<\/h3>\n
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KJZZ Phoenix<\/h3>\n
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Powered by the local radio station, this app offers news and stories, shows, and entertainment. You can listen to live streams or podcasts, connect with the community, and even get in touch with the station.<\/p>\n\n
FOX Weather \u2013 Radar & Alerts<\/h3>\n
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Arizona Mobile<\/h3>\n
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