Google and Sustrans join forces, bring bike navigation to UK Maps

Stefan Mileschin · 12th July 2012, 09:21

Pedaling your way through the streets of London Town and eager to avoid giant hills or dangerous traffic? Well, Google Maps is about to become your new best friend. The (still kinda-sorta) search company partnered with Sustrans to bring cycling directions to UK users of its mapping app. Now, alongside your typical driving, walking and public transit options you'll see an adorable little biking icon. Really, there's not much more to say, it's a feature we in the US have been enjoying for quite some time and we're happy that our friend across the pond are finally joining the party. There's a celebratory video and some PR after the break, if that sort of thing intrigues you.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/11/g...ion-to-uk-map/

12th July 2012, 09:21	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 142,168	Google and Sustrans join forces, bring bike navigation to UK Maps Pedaling your way through the streets of London Town and eager to avoid giant hills or dangerous traffic? Well, Google Maps is about to become your new best friend. The (still kinda-sorta) search company partnered with Sustrans to bring cycling directions to UK users of its mapping app. Now, alongside your typical driving, walking and public transit options you'll see an adorable little biking icon. Really, there's not much more to say, it's a feature we in the US have been enjoying for quite some time and we're happy that our friend across the pond are finally joining the party. There's a celebratory video and some PR after the break, if that sort of thing intrigues you. http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/11/g...ion-to-uk-map/

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