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The MET on the Internet
Implementing and Integrating GIS and the World Wide Web Based on the Melbourne Public Transport System Database
The first map is just a prototype of the actual project which is still undergoing right now. Hopefully, the actual project will be on by the end of September 1998.

How to use this applet? Just choose any two train stations on the map. The JAVA applet will automatically determine the shortest route between the two. For the purpose of simplicity, the JAVA buttons will not work right now. The RESET button does. Have fun and please feel free to comment on my project.

The map file size is around 150kb.It takes around 5 seconds (based on 28.8kB modem connection) to download the whole project file. Please allow the whole map to be fully downloaded before using clicking on it.

Once the whole map has been fully downloaded, you may proceed by choosing the two stations of your choice. The first route calculation takes some time as the applet has yet to download the data file for the applet. The good news is the applet will give almost instantaneous result after the first route calculation. An internet connection is not even needed at this point as both the map file, the applet and the data now resides on your computer.

A bigger map is being produced at this very moment. It will include main train, tram and bus stops within Zone 1 in Melbourne. The applet database will include almost 70 possible routes and hopefully, it will not crash.

Latest Update
Below is the new map. I have tried to reduce the image size to a manageble size for moderate modem connection speed. I apologise if the quality is not up to scratch but the concept of the GIS is of importance here.

Experimenting with server speed, I have found that Fortunecity server provides considerable gain in downloading time. The same map below would probably take longer to download if it were to be downloaded from Melbourne University Engineering Computing Resources (ECR) server. You can have a go, just click here