Route 66 Navigation app adds several new features

The developers of the Route 66 Navigation app announced they have added some new features with the new year. Route 66 Navigation, offered by Touch Media since 2018, is available for both iPhones and Android operating systems. A news release detailed the improvements: A key update introduced early in 2024 is the enhancement of HERE's … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation app adds several new features

The fourth edition of the Mother Road Route 66 Passport now is available

Touch Media, the folks behind the Route 66 Navigation app, announced this week the release of the fourth edition of its popular Mother Road Route 66 Passport. This year's edition contains 44 stops along Route 66 where travelers can have their passports stamped. More from the company's news release: The passport, now 82 pages, was … Continue reading The fourth edition of the Mother Road Route 66 Passport now is available

Route 66 Navigation app’s creator is planning a Route 66 Centennial Passport

Touch Media, creator of the Route 66 Navigation app and publisher of the Mother Road Route 66 Passport, announced this week it is planning a Route 66 Centennial Passport in time for the highway's 100th birthday in 2026. According to a news release from the company: As planned it will be sold separately from the … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation app’s creator is planning a Route 66 Centennial Passport

Route 66 Navigation app now compatible with Apple CarPlay systems

Touch Media, developer of Route 66 Navigation, announced this week its app has been updated to be used with Apple CarPlay systems. CarPlay software, introduced in 2014, allows a user's iPhone to interface with their car's built-in entertainment and information system, minimizing the need to handle the iPhone while driving. More information from the news … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation app now compatible with Apple CarPlay systems

Third edition of Route 66 Passport now is available to travelers

Touch Media, best known for its Route 66 Navigation app, announced Thursday it has introduced the third edition of the Route 66 Passport for the 2022 and 2023 tourism season. The new edition, which comes with a dark blue cover and an embossed Route 66 shield on it, is available at many Route 66 distribution … Continue reading Third edition of Route 66 Passport now is available to travelers

The improved second edition of Route 66 Passport now is available

Touch Media, best known for its Route 66 Navigation app, has released an improved second edition of its Route 66 Passport after a one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The passport already is available to travelers at many Route 66 distribution points and at its e-commerce website. A full list of the 39 locations … Continue reading The improved second edition of Route 66 Passport now is available

Jim Hinckley adds more than 1,000 descriptions of sites to Route 66 Navigation app

Touch Media, which creates the Route 66 Navigation smartphone app, announced Thursday it's collaborated with Route 66 historian and author Jim Hinckley to provide more than 1,000 descriptions for points of interest along the route. The descriptions should go live on the app within the next two weeks. According to a news release from the … Continue reading Jim Hinckley adds more than 1,000 descriptions of sites to Route 66 Navigation app

Several Route 66 states tighten access inside bars, restaurants because of virus

The Route 66 states of Illinois, California and New Mexico imposed new rules over the weekend that would restrict interior access of restaurants and taverns. All are being done an in effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Sunday all restaurants and bars will close for inside dining for more … Continue reading Several Route 66 states tighten access inside bars, restaurants because of virus

Ireland, UK added to 30-day European travel ban to U.S.

President Trump's recent 30-day travel ban on people from Europe was expanded Saturday to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The UK-Ireland ban will take effect at midnight Eastern time Monday. The ban was in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which had sickened more than 156,000 people worldwide (and rising) and killed 5,800 as of Saturday … Continue reading Ireland, UK added to 30-day European travel ban to U.S.

Route 66 Navigation launches “Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)” campaign

Touch Media on Thursday announced the launch of a "Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)" campaign in the wake of President Trump's 30-day ban of travelers from Europe because of the coronavirus pandemic. Touch Media, which created the Route 66 Navigation app, started the campaign because of some grim data in the wake of … Continue reading Route 66 Navigation launches “Keep Calm and Travel Route 66 (Later)” campaign