How steep is that hill? What are the bike lanes like on this route? Apps usually can’t tell you those things, but Google is adding new features to Maps that will.
tell you those things. The improved view for cyclists includes more data about bike routes that shows where the bike lanes are, how busy vehicle traffic is, and whether your chosen route includes a steep hill. It can also warn you about stairs along the route, or tell you that you have some gravel sections to look forward to. Maps will also provide turn-by-turn directions made just for bikes.
Cyclists will now have to find some other excuse to talk to one another. Maybe they can complain about the lack ofGoogle is also adding 3D photorealistic views of landmarks and more nuanced tools for sharing your location with others. Earlier this year, the company teased a Maps feature it calls, a souped up Street View setting that lets you zoom and pan around the world with unprecedented freedom.
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