So if the wifi in the building in DC didn't suck so bad (this is the first opportunity I've had to even try to PAY to log on), I would have sent an immediate update about the Google presentation this morning.
I'm going to blog a bit about other issues discussed and experienced during my trip in DC for the National Bike Summit. (I'm way behind, so there isn't much up yet.) Keep track here: http://frontporchcoffeetalk.blogspot.com/ BUT.... on to more on Google and their bike routing. They need local folks to tell them where there are problems or corrections needed. Madison was one of the cities that were used during the presentation this morning (Yeah!) and, I already noticed a few missing pieces. For instance, the Capitol City Trail between Seminole Hwy and the SW Path is missing. They allowed me to sign up as a "trusted tester," as this program is in beta. Not sure what this gives me, but I'll find out when I get a better internet connection. With all the smart, tech-savvy folks on this list, maybe there are others that can get in on this and do a better job than me. So, go in there and play with the program, and let Google know if you find better routes, missing info, or other things that can improve the program. More on more exciting news form the Bike Summit coming soon. Robbie Webber Bike Walk Madison Steering Committee www.bikewalkmadison.org Join our group on Facebook! On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Eric Sundquist <[email protected]> wrote: > This is very cool. And Madison, with Fitchburg, Middleton, etc., is one of > the 150 cities with the recommended bike routes given preference in the > mapping. > > http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/biking-directions-added-to-google-maps.html > > > > _______________________________________________ > Bikies mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org > > _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
