GPS Routing on Cart Paths

[memason]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

So far, I have editing many cart paths and roads to have BICYCLE lanes. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not have a designation for Golf Cart, so I've used bicycle for routing. I am using Google Maps to make the changes.

Currently, if you go to Google Maps and turn on the bicycle layer, you will see many cart paths in green. Much of the work, for routing, included putting in all the cart tunnels and many multi-modal paths. Now it's just a matter of them all getting connected together. I have also coded streets that have cart lanes, such as St. Charles, Bailey Trail, Odell Cir. Del Mar, San Marino, etc. I have cart paths defined all over the Villages, from 466a all the way to Lopez, over to Spanish Springs via El Camino, etc.

Google uses a "trusted" reviewer process, so each of my map edits are reviewed before going live. Over the next few days, I expect most of the current paths to be approved and published to Google Maps. Many of the edits have already been approved and they are "live" in Google Maps.

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. Be sure to use bicycle routing, if you try to get directions to someplace. Also, remember that the reviews are not completed, so you might get some bogus routing [combination of car paths and non-Cart-legal streets) for the moment.

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

[2BNTV]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

So far, I have editing many cart paths and roads to have BICYCLE lanes. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not have a designation for Golf Cart, so I've used bicycle for routing. I am using Google Maps to make the changes.

Currently, if you go to Google Maps and turn on the bicycle layer, you will see many cart paths in green. Much of the work, for routing, included putting in all the cart tunnels and many multi-modal paths. Now it's just a matter of them all getting connected together. I have also coded streets that have cart lanes, such as St. Charles, Bailey Trail, Odell Cir. Del Mar, San Marino, etc. I have cart paths defined all over the Villages, from 466a all the way to Lopez, over to Spanish Springs via El Camino, etc.

Google uses a "trusted" reviewer process, so each of my map edits are reviewed before going live. Over the next few days, I expect most of the current paths to be approved and published to Google Maps. Many of the edits have already been approved and they are "live" in Google Maps.

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. Be sure to use bicycle routing, if you try to get directions to someplace. Also, remember that the reviews are not completed, so you might get some bogus routing [combination of car paths and non-Cart-legal streets) for the moment.

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

Thanks for all your effort. Sounds like it will a smashing success when finished. :BigApplause:

[phillygirl]

I can't tell you how many times I've asked 'why someone can't develop a cart path gps'. I can't wait to try on my next visit TV. Thanks for all your work!!!:bigbow:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

You're a frickin' genius, my friend!! Thanks for your efforts.

(Note to self: Now I need to go get a smartphone.......) :1rotfl:

Bill :wave:

[Dennis Ga]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

So far, I have editing many cart paths and roads to have BICYCLE lanes. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not have a designation for Golf Cart, so I've used bicycle for routing. I am using Google Maps to make the changes.

Currently, if you go to Google Maps and turn on the bicycle layer, you will see many cart paths in green. Much of the work, for routing, included putting in all the cart tunnels and many multi-modal paths. Now it's just a matter of them all getting connected together. I have also coded streets that have cart lanes, such as St. Charles, Bailey Trail, Odell Cir. Del Mar, San Marino, etc. I have cart paths defined all over the Villages, from 466a all the way to Lopez, over to Spanish Springs via El Camino, etc.

Google uses a "trusted" reviewer process, so each of my map edits are reviewed before going live. Over the next few days, I expect most of the current paths to be approved and published to Google Maps. Many of the edits have already been approved and they are "live" in Google Maps.

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. Be sure to use bicycle routing, if you try to get directions to someplace. Also, remember that the reviews are not completed, so you might get some bogus routing [combination of car paths and non-Cart-legal streets) for the moment.

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

:bigbow:

[Sunshine Mary]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

So far, I have editing many cart paths and roads to have BICYCLE lanes. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not have a designation for Golf Cart, so I've used bicycle for routing. I am using Google Maps to make the changes.

Currently, if you go to Google Maps and turn on the bicycle layer, you will see many cart paths in green. Much of the work, for routing, included putting in all the cart tunnels and many multi-modal paths. Now it's just a matter of them all getting connected together. I have also coded streets that have cart lanes, such as St. Charles, Bailey Trail, Odell Cir. Del Mar, San Marino, etc. I have cart paths defined all over the Villages, from 466a all the way to Lopez, over to Spanish Springs via El Camino, etc.

Google uses a "trusted" reviewer process, so each of my map edits are reviewed before going live. Over the next few days, I expect most of the current paths to be approved and published to Google Maps. Many of the edits have already been approved and they are "live" in Google Maps.

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. Be sure to use bicycle routing, if you try to get directions to someplace. Also, remember that the reviews are not completed, so you might get some bogus routing [combination of car paths and non-Cart-legal streets) for the moment.

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

OH Thank you so much for the effort. I know it takes lot of work you are so smart
Thanks

[fraurauch]

Good job, memason!

[graciegirl]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

So far, I have editing many cart paths and roads to have BICYCLE lanes. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not have a designation for Golf Cart, so I've used bicycle for routing. I am using Google Maps to make the changes.

Currently, if you go to Google Maps and turn on the bicycle layer, you will see many cart paths in green. Much of the work, for routing, included putting in all the cart tunnels and many multi-modal paths. Now it's just a matter of them all getting connected together. I have also coded streets that have cart lanes, such as St. Charles, Bailey Trail, Odell Cir. Del Mar, San Marino, etc. I have cart paths defined all over the Villages, from 466a all the way to Lopez, over to Spanish Springs via El Camino, etc.

Google uses a "trusted" reviewer process, so each of my map edits are reviewed before going live. Over the next few days, I expect most of the current paths to be approved and published to Google Maps. Many of the edits have already been approved and they are "live" in Google Maps.

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. Be sure to use bicycle routing, if you try to get directions to someplace. Also, remember that the reviews are not completed, so you might get some bogus routing [combination of car paths and non-Cart-legal streets) for the moment.

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

Aren't you smart? I KNEW you were nice but at first I thought you just another pretty face!

[Bobbie416]

Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Just in time for me!!! I will be staying in The Villages for the month of February and traveling primarily by golf cart. I do not know my way around at all and figured I would meet lots of people while getting lost. This should help a whole lot.

[getdul981]

:coolsmiley::coolsmiley::bigbow::bigbow:

[skyguy79]

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GOOD JOB!

[Happinow]

Super-de-dooper!! Thanks a bunch!

[angiefox10]

I didn't read this thread because I thought it was just another thread about "why isn't there a GPS for golf cart paths".

I'm with Bill... You are a freaking genius! And... he does need to get into the 19th century. (baby steps) :icon_wink:

PS... Is this anything like your GPS for your vacuum cleaner?

[memason]

I didn't read this thread because I thought it was just another thread about "why isn't there a GPS for golf cart paths".

I'm with Bill... You are a freaking genius! And... he does need to get into the 19th century. (baby steps) :icon_wink:

PS... Is this anything like your GPS for your vacuum cleaner?

ha ha.... I'm vacuuming my way over to Sanibel.

Just noticed that your 1/2 bath [port-a-potty] has disappeared from in front of your new home....WOO HOO!!!!! Gettin' close!

[skyguy79]

1/2 bath [port-a-potty]

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Here's a quarter bath for ya!
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P e e - k a - p o o!

[villages07]

Mike... That is fantastic. Thanks for all your efforts. Pretty clever way to use tools that already exist. The cyclists can certainly use it too.

Innovation of the year (so far)

:bigbow::coolsmiley:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

You're a frickin' genius, my friend!! Thanks for your efforts.

(Note to self: Now I need to go get a smartphone.......) :1rotfl:

Bill :wave:

....... I'm with Bill... You are a freaking genius! And... he does need to get into the 19th century. (baby steps) :icon_wink: ........

Sorry to just be getting back here - I've been on the phone.

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Bill :wave:

[oatmealgirls]

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. ...

... I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

Just checked...WOW, this is GREAT!! Thanks for doing this!
Would be neat to have an app too!
Way to go!!!

[zcaveman]

Really cool! Thanks!

:bigbow:

[Indydealmaker]

Mike, Very, very nice!

[skyguy79]

Sorry to just be getting back here - I've been on the phone.

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Bill :wave:I've corrected your post! :duck:

[Jazzper]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

......

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

Hi memason,

This is a very intriguing concept and great approach. Are you planning on developing the app personally? If so, I'd love to catch up and chat with someone down here who is familiar with Objective-C, Cocoa and the IOS 5 SDK. Gladly buy you a beer or 3 to pick your brain!

Although I've got lots of Windows development experience, I'm VERY new to the Apple world. As a virtual novice, I've been trying to get up to speed on Objective-C as a first step (in my spare time between golf and billiards) by doing some of the tutorials that are out there on-line but would really like the insight of someone with more experience in the Mac world.

PS.
Re the mapping program, have you checked out the OpenStreetMaps (http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Apple_iOS) org? You're probably already aware of it but if not, you might want to look into that path -- pun intended...:laugh:

Good luck!!

[CarGuys]

You Da Man!

Herv

[memason]

Hi memason,

This is a very intriguing concept and great approach. Are you planning on developing the app personally? If so, I'd love to catch up and chat with someone down here who is familiar with Objective-C, Cocoa and the IOS 5 SDK. Gladly buy you a beer or 3 to pick your brain!

Although I've got lots of Windows development experience, I'm VERY new to the Apple world. As a virtual novice, I've been trying to get up to speed on Objective-C as a first step (in my spare time between golf and billiards) by doing some of the tutorials that are out there on-line but would really like the insight of someone with more experience in the Mac world.

PS.
Re the mapping program, have you checked out the OpenStreetMaps (http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Apple_iOS) org? You're probably already aware of it but if not, you might want to look into that path -- pun intended...:laugh:

Good luck!!

Hi Jazzper. Sorry, but I am not an Apple programmer. My plan was to mark all of the cart paths, throughout TV, as bike trails. Google is in "beta" for routing on bike trails. Right now, bike routing is not very good, but I might be able to assist them with that, for our area.

Once the paths are all marked, I will be searching through the thousands of iOS and Android apps to find one that will route via bicycle paths.

I did look at openstreets, but found google to be a little easier to mark the cart paths (multi-modal paths).

You might try the Villages Mac User Group for programming assistance.

Later...... Mike

[blueash]

I love this concept. I'm not clear on the format of the map. Sometimes there is a green line, sometimes an almost black line which can be thick or thin, sometimes a dotted line, and when I had the traffic option on (don't do it) it becomes really confusing with yellow circles in the roundabouts. Hopefully you will figure a way to make the golf cart bridge appear. I'll keep watching . This is a great project, thanx

[memason]

What's going well:

I have mapped all of the major multi-modal trails, throughout TV. By using Google Maps and turning on the bicycle layer, you can now see all of the trails. This should be especially helpful for folks that need to understand the trails and tunnels along Morse and Buena Vista Blvd., as well as El Camino Real. All of these are now mapped. If someone wants to know how to follow the multi-modal trail to the Villages Woodworking Club [a place that's hard to find via golf cart], that trail is also available now, as an example. There are still some neighborhood trails, around the Chula Vista area, which I am unfamiliar. Those trails might take a little longer to get mapped, since I need to find them and drive them.

What's not going so well:

1.) As you look at the map, you will see that Google has colored the trails different colors. Many of the multi-modal trails are bright green, but others they have marked in green dotted lines. Green dotted lines on Streets, is probably OK. But, for dedicated trails, I'm trying to get them to mark them all bright green. However, if the route is bright green or dotted green, it is OK for golf cart driving. Like Morse Blvd. north of 466....dotted green all the way up and is OK for cart driving on the street.

2). GPS routing leaves a bit to be desired. To get the cart trails into Google Maps and have them available for GPS mapping, I had to designate the trails as BICYCLE trails. GPS routing on Bike trails is still in beta on Google Maps. Therefore, when you try to using GPS routing to get to a specific location, you will get a combination of routing over cart trails and streets. Many of the streets will be illegal for a cart, like 466 or Rolling Acres, etc. I am still working with Google to get these routes more accurate, but it will take some time for that to happen. However, in most cases, the GPS route will allow you to see the multi-modal trail right next to the street.

In the meantime, I'd be interested in your feedback on whether this is a worthwhile project. Go take a look at the trails and if you know of some trails I have missed, you can reply here or send me a PM and I'll try to get those into the maps.

Cheers . . .

[ajbrown]

My initial reaction is :coolsmiley:

I personally have not used a map to get anywhere in my golf cart in TV for years.

However, this is a great tool to be shared with my Friends and family that visit. It looks like it is a painstaking process, so I simply wanted to state:

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[Bill-n-Brillo]

Mike, this is great stuff as far as I'm concerned, especially for newer folks who aren't real familiar with the multi-modal paths.

One thing I thought of in snooping through your work - - - It would be helpful/useful to add the "Road Through Beruit" (as Sandy and I call it) - the 'over the river and through the woods' route to get from the Historic Side on up to the 27/441 WalMart (and everything in between) via cart.

I can't imagine the time and effort you've invested in this. I, for one, really appreciate you doing it for everybody!

Bill :)

[memason]

Mike, this is great stuff as far as I'm concerned, especially for newer folks who aren't real familiar with the multi-modal paths.

One thing I thought of in snooping through your work - - - It would be helpful/useful to add the "Road Through Beruit" (as Sandy and I call it) - the 'over the river and through the woods' route to get from the Historic Side on up to the 27/441 WalMart (and everything in between) via cart.

I can't imagine the time and effort you've invested in this. I, for one, really appreciate you doing it for everybody!

Bill :)


Thanks Bill... I forgot that one, since it's a route I have never used. At any rate, I just added the dirt road that gets you over to Lowes & the other short stretch to get you to Walmart. It has been published, but might take a few hours to actually appear on Google Maps.

Later.... Mike

[Bill-n-Brillo]

You da man, Mike!

Bill :)

[mrfixit]

Mike, this is great stuff as far as I'm concerned, especially for newer folks who aren't real familiar with the multi-modal paths.
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I can't imagine the time and effort you've invested in this. I, for one, really appreciate you doing it for everybody!

Bill :)

........I will second that...........

THANKS Mike......much appreciated at our place....

[memason]

You da man, Mike!

Bill :)

Bill.... those 2 additional segments to Lowes and Walmart should be "live" on Google Maps. Check and make sure I got them all.

I've mapped the golf cart bridge, but Google is holding up the approval process for some reason ????


Later.... Mike

[TF Hutch]

I am at a loss here. I THINK the maps on iPad and iPhone are Google maps. They do not have an option for bicycle, so unable to see your good work. Am I missing something or do I need a special Google map App?

[skyguy79]

I am at a loss here. I THINK the maps on iPad and iPhone are Google maps. They do not have an option for bicycle, so unable to see your good work. Am I missing something or do I need a special Google map App?Try clicking "directions" and see if the bicycle appears!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Bill.... those 2 additional segments to Lowes and Walmart should be "live" on Google Maps. Check and make sure I got them all.

I've mapped the golf cart bridge, but Google is holding up the approval process for some reason ????


Later.... Mike

Yep, those two segments are there. The only other thing I'd suggest perhaps adding is real short piece of cart path that leads right off of Paradise Dr. into that first parking lot - so people can see where to start from.

Bill :)

[2newyorkers]

MEMASON, thank you for your time and energy in accomplishing an app that will be used by many TVers and TVers to be.

[TF Hutch]

Try clicking "directions" and see if the bicycle appears!

When I click on "directions" I have the choice of Auto, Bus or Pedestrian; no bike. :cus:

[skyguy79]

When I click on "directions" I have the choice of Auto, Bus or Pedestrian; no bike. :cus:You said you're using iPhone. Is you iPhone OS and Google application up to date? The app did not include biking some time back but has been updated to include it since. If this information doesn't resolve your problem, then I don't have a clue where you go from here except to say use a pc and not the iPhone then print the map once you've positioned it where you want it.

[Pturner]

Mike,
What you've done is awesome!

:bigbow:

You're the best!:ho:

[memason]

Mike,
What you've done is awesome!

:bigbow:

You're the best!:ho:
Thanks P....just hope folks get some benefit from the routings.

The best part was working with the Google Map folks....in India!

[lightworker888]

It occurred to me that if it is on google maps, could I access it on the computer and print it off for my husband? I don't have an iphone and my ipod touch need wifi so I am trying to see how I can get the marked trails.

LW888

[skyguy79]

It occurred to me that if it is on google maps, could I access it on the computer and print it off for my husband? I don't have an iphone and my ipod touch need wifi so I am trying to see how I can get the marked trails.

LW888Yes, you can print it from your pc. You might want to break it down to different select areas of TV and print a copy for each view. Might make it easier that way to view the trails zoomed in while on the paths!

[Sadie1313]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

So far, I have editing many cart paths and roads to have BICYCLE lanes. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not have a designation for Golf Cart, so I've used bicycle for routing. I am using Google Maps to make the changes.

Currently, if you go to Google Maps and turn on the bicycle layer, you will see many cart paths in green. Much of the work, for routing, included putting in all the cart tunnels and many multi-modal paths. Now it's just a matter of them all getting connected together. I have also coded streets that have cart lanes, such as St. Charles, Bailey Trail, Odell Cir. Del Mar, San Marino, etc. I have cart paths defined all over the Villages, from 466a all the way to Lopez, over to Spanish Springs via El Camino, etc.

Google uses a "trusted" reviewer process, so each of my map edits are reviewed before going live. Over the next few days, I expect most of the current paths to be approved and published to Google Maps. Many of the edits have already been approved and they are "live" in Google Maps.

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. Be sure to use bicycle routing, if you try to get directions to someplace. Also, remember that the reviews are not completed, so you might get some bogus routing [combination of car paths and non-Cart-legal streets) for the moment.

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! TRISH :bigbow:

[oatmealgirls]

Went to the Sales Office with a friend today. When I asked about maps they gave me one (on one sheet of paper) with the Golf Cart Paths marked in red. I was surprised. (I know someone on here had one they shared last summer and I checked, this one is a little more updated)

memason they do not have the GC Bridge routed, but they do have it labeled as Golf Cart Bridge. Wonder if Google would be open to something like that?
I think it's great you have done this work - once again, great job!

[memason]

. . . memason they do not have the GC Bridge routed, but they do have it labeled as Golf Cart Bridge. Wonder if Google would be open to something like that?
I think it's great you have done this work - once again, great job!

Yes, the golf cart bridge [over 441/27] has been put into the system, but Google is really taking their time approving that feature. Hopefully, it will be available soon...

Mike

[champion6]

Mike, thanks sooo much for your efforts!!!

Here are some additional cart lanes. These lanes are the same type as are on St. Charles.
1. Tamarind Grove Run from St. Charles west to the Tamarind Grove pool. You can see the pool by using the satellite view. Although Tamarind Grove Run continues past the pool, the cart lanes stop at the entrance of the pool.
2. Southern Star Way from St. Charles east to Odessa Circle. Although Southern Star continues into the villa neighborhood, the cart lanes end at Odessa.

[memason]

Yep, those two segments are there. The only other thing I'd suggest perhaps adding is real short piece of cart path that leads right off of Paradise Dr. into that first parking lot - so people can see where to start from.

Bill :)

Thanks Bill.... Got the short piece in there. I had to find it first....ha ha I've never driven that path myself.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Thanks Bill.... Got the short piece in there. I had to find it first....ha ha I've never driven that path myself.

I looked at it on the map - you've got it!!! Thanks!

You ought to take that trip sometime - it's a fun ride!

Bill :)

[skyguy79]

Refering to the tunnel under Morse near Havana, I noticed that there is a short trail that runs behind Havana to O'Dell from the tunnel. Is that trail section open to all carts or for golfers only?

[memason]

Refering to the tunnel under Morse near Havana, I noticed that there is a short trail that runs behind Havana to O'Dell from the tunnel. Is that trail section open to all carts or for golfers only?

Skyguy.... I just looked at the tunnel at Havana. It looks, to me, that every Multi-modal path is marked. There is a short piece, from Odell Cir. to the starter shack on Havana-Hemingway that is for golfers only, so I left that one unmarked. On the other side of the tunnel, the path around the back of Havana CC is already marked too. Let me know if I'm missing one somewhere else.

Thanks for the feedback!

[memason]

Mike, thanks sooo much for your efforts!!!

Here are some additional cart lanes. These lanes are the same type as are on St. Charles.
1. Tamarind Grove Run from St. Charles west to the Tamarind Grove pool. You can see the pool by using the satellite view. Although Tamarind Grove Run continues past the pool, the cart lanes stop at the entrance of the pool.
2. Southern Star Way from St. Charles east to Odessa Circle. Although Southern Star continues into the villa neighborhood, the cart lanes end at Odessa.

Got all of these edits into the system. I marked all streets that Southern Star Way intersects. That whole neighborhood is not marked.

These edits require approval, so it might be a day or two before they are active or appear in Google Maps.

Thanks for the update....

[lightworker888]

I have been on google maps on the computer and I can't seem to find the map of the cart paths. I have put in bike paths in the Villages in the search box but nothing close to the Villages comes up. What am I missing? I want to print up the paths before we head down. Thanks for any help.

LW888

[skyguy79]

I have been on google maps on the computer and I can't seem to find the map of the cart paths. I have put in bike paths in the Villages in the search box but nothing close to the Villages comes up. What am I missing? I want to print up the paths before we head down. Thanks for any help.

LW888Try clicking the following link. It should bring up the map with the trails. (Trails are the Green lines) If it doesn't work, try using a different browser, and if it still doesn't work, you may have a problem with your computer settings or some other problem with it.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=rt+466,+the+villages+fl&ll=28.916823,-81.963844&spn=0.151461,0.308647&hnear=County+Road+466,+The+Villages,+Sumter,+Flori da&gl=us&t=m&z=12&vpsrc=6&lci=bike

(Don't try copying the above link to paste in another browser. It's truncated and will not work properly if you try!)

I've tested this link and it works OK!

[Indydealmaker]

I have been on google maps on the computer and I can't seem to find the map of the cart paths. I have put in bike paths in the Villages in the search box but nothing close to the Villages comes up. What am I missing? I want to print up the paths before we head down. Thanks for any help.

LW888

Go to the google page. type The Villages, Fl into the search box. Then click on the maps option at the top menu of the google page.

Then go to right side of the map. You will see two boxes. The bottom box says "traffic" and has a little down arrow at the bottom. Click on the down arrow and another menu will drop down with the bicycling option. Click on that and "Voila" Memason Magic.

[lightworker888]

I got it. Will blow it up and print it in sections.

LW888

[skyguy79]

I got it. Will blow it up and print it in sections.

LW888
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[TF Hutch]

Works with the iPad if you open Safari, search for Google>Maps>The Villages, FL.
With the Google Map open, select bicycle from the second pull down menu on the top right of the screen.
Lots of customization available, ability to save maps too!


Now, how to create an App for that?

[Oren L Miller]

I was showing the guys at work this yesterday. They kept using the word GENIUS!!!! :bigbow::coolsmiley::bigbow: Nice work

[memason]

I was showing the guys at work this yesterday. They kept using the word GENIUS!!!! :bigbow::coolsmiley::bigbow: Nice work

Ha ha.... You must have been showing it to the MBB Paul L. :laugh:

See you in a couple days....

[TF Hutch]

Works with the iPad if you open Safari, search for Google>Maps>The Villages, FL.
With the Google Map open, select bicycle from the second pull down menu on the top right of the screen.
Lots of customization available, ability to save maps too!


Now, how to create an App for that?

Works with iPhone as well.

[memason]

As most of you have discovered, the mobile version of Google Maps is not updated on the same frequency as the web version. For the time being, it's best to use the web version via your browser.

Another hint.... the trails show up better, if you don't use the satellite imagery. Once you zero in on an area of interest, you can turn on the satellite imagery again to get the more realistic view of the area.

I'm still waiting for the golf cart bridge, over 441/27 to be approved & published...

[Eve2278]

As promised, I have been working on providing all cart paths, throughout the Villages for GPS availability and eventually an app.

So far, I have editing many cart paths and roads to have BICYCLE lanes. Unfortunately, Google Maps does not have a designation for Golf Cart, so I've used bicycle for routing. I am using Google Maps to make the changes.

Currently, if you go to Google Maps and turn on the bicycle layer, you will see many cart paths in green. Much of the work, for routing, included putting in all the cart tunnels and many multi-modal paths. Now it's just a matter of them all getting connected together. I have also coded streets that have cart lanes, such as St. Charles, Bailey Trail, Odell Cir. Del Mar, San Marino, etc. I have cart paths defined all over the Villages, from 466a all the way to Lopez, over to Spanish Springs via El Camino, etc.

Google uses a "trusted" reviewer process, so each of my map edits are reviewed before going live. Over the next few days, I expect most of the current paths to be approved and published to Google Maps. Many of the edits have already been approved and they are "live" in Google Maps.

Go try it out [via Google Maps on the Internet] and let me know what you think, so far. Be sure to use bicycle routing, if you try to get directions to someplace. Also, remember that the reviews are not completed, so you might get some bogus routing [combination of car paths and non-Cart-legal streets) for the moment.

I am still updating streets, but I'm also searching for an appropriate app (Android & iOS) to allow true GPS routing via cart paths, on your smartphone.

Stay tuned . . .

I don't see anything that says "bicycle layer. How exactly are you getting to this web site, thanks

[Eve2278]

I don't see anything that says "bicycle layer. How exactly are you getting to this web site, thanks

I actually went into maps and found it