Dave,

 

Apparently, Google pays attention to problem reports.  I am confident that if we give them valid improvement recommendations, in a short time, Google maps by bicycle can provide optimal bike route recommendations.

 

Here’s what I received from them today, 2 days after I submitted a problem report.

 

From:    noreply-maps-issues@google.com

Sent:     Saturday, March 13, 2010 3:18 AM

To:          fgmeindl@gmail.com

Subject:               Google Maps Problem Report (ID: A701-F676-388E-1846)

 

Hi Frank, 

 

Your Google Maps problem report has been reviewed, and you were right! We'll update the map

soon and email you when you can see the change. 

 

Report history

Problem ID: A701-F676-388E-1846

 

Your report: Deckers Creek Ave. terminates under the S. Walnut St. Bridge.

Suggest 7. Turn left at Brockway Ave. instead.

--

Thanks for your help,

The Google Maps team

 

Frank

 

From: Frank Gmeindl [mailto:fgmeindl@verizon.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:53 PM
To: 'monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com'; 'crc-mail@crcyclists.org'
Subject: RE: [monbikeclub] Re: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit

 

Dave,

 

You can recommend better routes by clicking the Report A Problem link at the bottom of the list of directions.  That way, Google can improve the routes.

 

Frank

Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

 

 

 

From: monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of WVFossils@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:24 AM
To: frank.gmeindl@comcast.net; monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com; crc-mail@crcyclists.org
Subject: [monbikeclub] Re: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit

 

 


Out of curiosity I typed in Morgantown to Uniontown, Googles idea was to
take 857 all the way. Yea Google. I guess they couldn't find the back roads.
Fourth day of biking this week, getting tired, but feels good. Fayette County
roads are in very good shape. But the Lake Lynn road out of Pt Marion is
not in good shape.
dave

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>
To: 'Morgantown Bike Board' <bikeboard@cheat.org>; monbikeclub@yahoogroups.com; monbikeclub@googlegroups.com; crc-mail@crcyclists.org
Sent: Wed, Mar 10, 2010 9:00 am
Subject: FW: Google Announces Google Biking Directions at League 2010 National Bike Summit

Now, you can find bicycle routes on Google maps. Check out http://maps.google.com/biking .

I don’t know how they select the routes but they could recommend better ones. You can input though. Hopefully, we’ll give them input and the routes will improve over time.

Frank
Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles




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Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:01 AM
To: frank.gmeindl@comcast.net
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March 10, 2010

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Contact: Meghan Cahill
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Google Announces Google Biking Directions at the
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2010 National Bike Summit

Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2010 - The League of American Bicyclists is proud to be the forum for Google to announce what all bike riders have been waiting for - Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps. Google is announcing at the Opening Plenary Session at the National Bike Summit that they are adding biking directions in the U.S. to Google Maps."This new tool will open people's eyes to the possibility and practicality of hopping on a bike and riding," said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. "We know people want to ride more, and we know it's good for people and communities when they do ride more - this makes it possible. It is a game-changer, especially for those short trips that are the most polluting,"

Users can now choose biking when deciding how to get to their destination, starting today, March 10, 2010. If you're one of the 57 million Americans who ride a bike, mapping your daily commute, and planning recreational or trail rides just became easier. According to Google this has been the most requested addition to Google Maps, and the League is delighted that they have chosen the National Bike Summit to unveil this new feature. Google's announcement further proves the importance of the Summit and the bicycle movement in helping our nation become a more Bicycle Friendly America. The Google biking directions will make it that much easier for bicyclists to get to work, school or play.

This new feature includes: step-by-step bicycling directions; bike trails outlined directly on the map; and a new "Bicycling" layer that indicates bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly roads. The directions feature provides step-by-step, bike-specific routing suggestions - similar to the directions provided by our driving, walking, or public transit modes. Simply enter a start point and destination and select "Bicycling" from the drop-down menu. You will receive a route that is optimized for cycling, taking advantage of bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly streets and avoiding hilly terrain whenever possible.

Visit http://maps.google.com/biking to try out this new feature. Biking directions for Google Maps is currently in Beta. Follow the League's news feed on the new Google feature on the League's Blog, Facebook and Twitter. If you have any further questions, contact Meghan Cahill at 202.822.1333 or meghan@bikeleague.org.

The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of America's 57 million bicyclists, including its 300,000 members and affiliates. For more information or to support the League, visit www.bikeleague.org.

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