MapQuest adds a bicycle option to the “Open” version of their online directions service.
Tag Archives: GIS
OSM bike path tutorial
January 13, 2011 – 3:03 pm
MapQuest’s bike routing API uses OpenStreetMap data to preferentially route cyclists on bike facilities. It works well when the data is complete and connected, but fails completely when the data isn’t there. This tutorial shows how you can help complete the data.
Google bike layer worldwide
January 4, 2011 – 1:17 pm
Google Maps bicycle layer is available world wide. Sometimes you can even route using it.
Bike parking heat map
December 17, 2010 – 12:26 pm
Cycling Parking Heat Map enables visual comparison of bike parking density around the world.
Doh!
December 16, 2010 – 2:03 pm
Yesterday I posted a tutorial that describes how to add bike racks to OpenStreetMap, complete with screenshots. It turns out my directions are needlessly complex.
Silicon Valley workplace bike facilities
April 22, 2010 – 3:27 pm
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition now has a crowd sourced workplace bike parking map online. The map shows bike parking and other commuter facilities available at submitted job locations in the South Bay and Peninsula.
