I would say that Google Maps is unlikely to use color/image
information about stop icons from GTFS feeds in the near future.
However, if there are other feed clients that are interested in this
information, it could be worth developing this into a full proposal.
Thanks,
Joe
Aug 7 2008 by Tom Hixson
Can we ask to specify the color of the stop icons on Maps (or even the
icon itself)? All our regional agencies have some stops in close
proximity ('shared stops'). Some places downtown have a half dozen
signs. Anyone perusing Maps for stops serviced by their agency can't
tell them apart.
Related is how Maps displays the icons of several agencies that all