Navigating New York’s elaborate braid of transit is not any easier without Google Maps. Above, Grand Central Station at rush hour. Photo by Matt Kroneberger.

By creating physical manifestations of digital geolocation markers, artist Aram Bartholl comments on the perceptions of a city. All photos by Aram Bartholl.

Mapnificent shows you areas you can reach with public transport or by bike from any point in your city at any given time. Photo via Mapnificent.net.

Want to know how far you can travel using public transit under 15 minutes?  There’s a map for that!

Google Maps now has directions for cyclists!
In 2005, Google started offering directions for car drivers, then two years later, it added transit routes. The map navigation expanded to pedestrians in 2008. We’ve already written about ...

Considering a company whose mission is to “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” I think it’s safe to say that Google’s map division has met and exceeded all expectations ...

SeeClickFix, founded in New Haven, Conn., allows users to report issues about problems in their community.
Giant potholes on your route to work? Obstructed views of oncoming traffic? Broken sewer grate?
Report these and other non-emergency issues to SeeClickFix.com, a free social networking and online mapping tool (powered by Google Maps) that “provides technology to empower citizens, [...]

SeeClickFix, founded in New Haven, Conn., allows users to report issues about problems in their community.

Giant potholes on your route to work? Obstructed views of oncoming traffic? Broken sewer grate?