Google Walking Directions
07-30-08, 07:39 PM
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Google Walking Directions
I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but I just got added to the Google Walking Directions Beta test.
It was not perfect, but the directions provided were a lot closer to a good bike route than the old standard directions google provided. I had to do a lot less route changing to get a good commute route.
I think this is currently only being rolled out to current google users. So if you want the chance to try it, sign up for some google service that requires a login, and you just might get lucky.
Just a heads up for anyone who hasn't heard of this yet.
It was not perfect, but the directions provided were a lot closer to a good bike route than the old standard directions google provided. I had to do a lot less route changing to get a good commute route.
I think this is currently only being rolled out to current google users. So if you want the chance to try it, sign up for some google service that requires a login, and you just might get lucky.
Just a heads up for anyone who hasn't heard of this yet.
07-30-08, 07:48 PM
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Wow! That's really cool. I just looked it up now.
In case anyone wants to walk from New York to San Francisco: Here's a map for you!
In case anyone wants to walk from New York to San Francisco: Here's a map for you!
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Wow! That's really cool. I just looked it up now.
In case anyone wants to walk from New York to San Francisco: Here's a map for you!
In case anyone wants to walk from New York to San Francisco: Here's a map for you!
I think i'll pass on that offer, but thanks.
07-30-08, 08:07 PM
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I haven't tried it, but I did hear one thing that you will want to keep in mind: Because it's for walking, Google doesn't pay attention to direction on one-way streets. It's probably not an issue a lot of the time, but it's something to keep in mind if you're using it an area that has one-way streets because it may send you against traffic.
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https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/445672-right-direction.html
I think mapquest have decided to do something similar too.
I think mapquest have decided to do something similar too.
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Yes, the inital route that it gives you won't be perfect, but it seems like it requires much less route changing than with driving directions. Just the simple fact that it automatically avoids interstates is a huge boon.
The only problem that I found in my area is that there are some parks that it will bypass because it doesn't have the walking paths in the system. Hopefully they will have some sort of submission program for this.
Also, if they can do this, it doesn't seem like it would be a lot of extra coding to get a biking algorithm in place.
The only problem that I found in my area is that there are some parks that it will bypass because it doesn't have the walking paths in the system. Hopefully they will have some sort of submission program for this.
Also, if they can do this, it doesn't seem like it would be a lot of extra coding to get a biking algorithm in place.
