As someone directionally challenged, this evening I was very excited to discover that Google Maps now has walking directions (BETA). For me, this means that the next time someone walks up to the information desk and asks how to get to a particular place downtown on foot, I don’t have to squirm! Here is the link:
Click, “Get Directions” link. Type in Boise Public Library (or library of choice) for point A, then any place to which a customer might request directions for point B. Change the drop-down menu from “By Car” to “Walking”. No worries about describing which roads are one way!
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Thanks for the tip. I’d not heard of this one. I’ll also have to check it out on my 3G iPhone (greatest tool and toy ever made) since it could be particularly great for walking. The regular google maps was great on a recent 2800 mile trip around the west. Definitely better than having an expensive in car GPS. (To have one in my new car it was only available as a part of a 4000 dollar (yes, really) upgrade package.)
dan