It’s about time! Google Maps has finally included subway stops on their map. They’ve also included prominent buildings as well as common nicknames for various streets. A much needed update!
Next step: Include directions that take into account public transportation. HopStop may have already done it, but we still prefer Google Maps…the satelite function is just too cool.
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I believe they do if you live in one of the lucky cities:
http://www.google.com/transit
If not, talk to your transit system about upgrading for compatibility
February 21st, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Coupla thoughts: If the mini-map shown is accurate, the next step they MUST take is to ID the individual lines using the MTA’s colored symbols & numbers.
That said, if Google can build a *good* routing/mapping tool that treats transit as one component of multimodal travel … they will have taken another step in their quest to rule the world. Non-evilly, of course.
February 22nd, 2007 at 10:04 am