Bing Maps adds public transportation directions

Bing Maps has added another nice feature, adding public transportation routes to 11 major U.S. cities. It's a good first step for Bing, though there's certainly a lot of work left to do to catch up to Google Maps -- which covers more than twice that many in California alone and a total of 446 cities around the globe.

In cities with coverage, Bing now includes routes for bus, rail, and subway. The official blog post states that the update wasn't just about transit routes, noting that more detailed information is now available for landmarks and businesses.

Even if you're a with-it Seattle resident you might not know that the #48 bus will take you from Cowen Park to the Peet's Coffee on 15th Ave., right, Jay?