LAist: Google Offers Walking Directions

danielsatta

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:57:55 -0800

I think it's great news too. Despite of the fact that bike lanes and public transit should be mapped out anyways (as they are for some European cities), I would love to see hiking trails too; I always was missing them. Wouldn't it be great to plan a hike with Google maps ?

AlyC

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:34:44 -0800

I would love to see it expanded to include public transit. That way it could tell you where to pick up a bus/train that's going where you want to go, explain transfers as necessary, and then how to walk the rest of the way.

GarySe7en

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:25:22 -0800

I would love to see this expanded to include a bike system as well. So streets with bike infrastructure are always preferred, bike only pathways are available for routes, and left turns on multilane roads are avoided when possible. It wouldn't be perfect, and cyclists often disagree on the best streets to bike on when infrastructure is not present, but it would be a step in the right direction, especially for the uninitiated. This is great news, and I'm glad google is expanding options for transit alternatives. I'm waiting for the day when every bus and train is displayed on google maps.

samkim

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:43:02 -0800

does it teach you how to walk? i haven't done it in a while so i forgot...

Andy Sternberg

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:56:35 -0800

good catch, Zach. No respect for the many staircases of LA... where's the love, Google?

fredcamino

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:33:12 -0800

fuckin a this is great thnk g-d now if only metro would hurry up and get their shit together with google maps

blazingshark

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:03:01 -0800

finally!

tp4free

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:50:40 -0800

nobody walks in la