I would suggest though that just as google refines search results based on most popular selections from past results so too could they modify their algorythm for selecting bike routes based on an end user click and drag modification of a google generated route that is saved and sent back to a product development team.

Also, another piece of logic that might be added; Since car travel on weekdays is predictably heavy in the AM toward large metro centers and vice-versa in the PM, generate a google bike route with this in mind. A 5 lane cross section road (widely used in Central AR) would be too busy for all but the hardiest of cyclist during rush hours but OK for opposite direction travel at the same time.

All in all a good product. Very smart start. If I lived in an area for 5 or more years and always wondered where I might ride to get to work this product can give me some potential routes. This coupled with being familiar with the ebb and flow of traffic makes safe road riding safest.

Last question. Where do we submit information regarding local trails not marked on google maps? Problem report?

Good job

Missing is the Mary Avenue/280 Sunnyvale bike/ped overpass. Considering that we spent (wasted) $14M it should appear nonetheless.

There are only two paved roads accessible by bike in Rancho San Antonio Park. Map shows lots more. I guess the mtn bike trails will have to wait.

I would add Taylor Street through San Jose as a good route, all things considered.

Ray

Thank you Peter and other petitioners.

Marc, I couldn’t see the page either until after I cleared my browser’s cache and re-loaded the page.

Libby, I agree that local knowledge is critical in getting around by bike. The infrastructure in America has been built with scant attention to bicyclists for the past 50 years. To survive while getting around by bike, you have to be savvy.

I would recommend using the “Report a Problem” feature. I have submitted lots of these in Oakland, CA. I noticed that Google fixed incorrect one-way streets within a week. I also submitted information about some rather obscure pedestrian walkways and stairways. They added these, but it took about a month.

I think that Google will be inundated with additions, corrections, and suggestions from users. Cyclists can be fanatical. I just hope they are ready for the deluge!