Westat DailyTravel

Westat DailyTravel

by Westat, Inc.

626 ratings
25 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2016
  • August 20, 2025
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This app collects detailed travel information for transportation studies, including visited locations and the context of each trip. The data gathered helps transportation planners forecast future travel and allocate public funds for improvements effectively. Participation is by invitation only for selected households.

Collects travel information
Records visited locations
Captures trip context (why, how, when)
Supports transportation studies
Requires Personal Identification Number (PIN)
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What users say

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What's New in Westat DailyTravel

5.1.2

August 20, 2025

Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

User reviews

Daily travel

Too complicated

Travels

Easy way to earn money while accounting for your moment

Redo it, again

Everything I’ve done in this app has been done at least 3x.

Simply Terrible

Is the intent to of this app to piss off the users? I volunteered to track my travel for one day and I've already put so much effort into unsuccessfully "confirming" my travel data that I wonder how many people actually complete these surveys.

For the survey, my designated travel day happened to coincide with a day I traveled by air to a different time zone. The app didn't make the adjustment.

I've "confirmed" several stops that the app subsequently unconfirmed. I've gone through the I confirm-app unconfirms-I confirm cycle multiple times -- I'm trapped in the Hades of this app's confirmation death loop. It seems there is no way for me to complete the record of my travel day and the app is sapping my will to complete this survey.

But, the app excels at power usage. This app drained both my devices (phone & watch) with unexpected speed and efficiency. Well done, Daily Travel app!
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Needs Work

Portions of this app are very repetitive. I answered the same questions multiple times and so did my spouse. Difficult to navigate site as well.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Confirmation death loop - confirmed entries become unconfirmed

Bug

Automatic screen switching when timing issues occur

Bug

Incorrect departure/arrival point detection

Bug

Location field auto-populates with previous entries incorrectly

Bug

Inability to close/complete daily records

Bug

Frequent app reboots during use

Bug

Buggy location input functionality

Bug

Data persistence issues with trip edits creating zero-minute trips

Bug

Requested Features

6 requests

Ability to delete stops that never occurred

Feature

Better support for non-traditional routes (loops, back-and-forth paths)

Feature

Improved location detection for places without addresses

Feature

Streamlined and simplified interface design

Feature

Better support for various travel modes (walking, running, cycling)

Feature

Time zone auto-adjustment for air travel

Feature

FAQ

What is the purpose of the DailyTravel app?

The DailyTravel app is designed to collect detailed travel information for transportation studies. This data helps transportation planners understand travel patterns, forecast future needs, and allocate public funds for infrastructure improvements.

Who can use the DailyTravel app?

Only households that have been randomly selected to participate in the transportation study and have been provided a Personal Identification Number (PIN) can use the DailyTravel app. Participation is by invitation only.

What kind of information does the app collect?

The app collects information about the location of places participants visit and details explaining the 'why,' 'how,' and 'when' of their travel to these places. This provides a comprehensive picture of travel behavior.

Is the DailyTravel app free to use?

Yes, the DailyTravel app is free to use for invited participants. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's description.

Will using the GPS affect my phone's battery?

The app includes a warning that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Users should be mindful of this potential impact on their device's battery.