Googlemap your routes...

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:31 am

Hey I'm thinking it may be fun to googlemap routes that we take often, to see if others take the same route... I'll start. Below is my work commute. I take the bus to work but once in a while I'll take the scooter.

http://tinyurl.com/58h2gy

And here's going grocery shopping...

http://tinyurl.com/4k7se8

ScooterDave · Post by **ScooterDave** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:17 am

It would be interesting to see if others go to the same gentlemen clubs I do.

BeetleGoose · Post by **BeetleGoose** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:20 am

Me googling my expected commute would be a series of 1 mile paths from my apartment - trips to the market, the Jack in the Box, RiteAid, my favorite hole-in-the-wall coffee shop (The Way Station - get the Kris Special, it's AWESOME!). The longest commute would be to where I work and that would be a little under 4 miles.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:45 am

Here's the bulk of my old commute to downtown LA.
http://snurl.com/3rqrv

The fun route to brunch in the 90210!
http://snurl.com/3rqsz

awfulshot · Post by **awfulshot** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:51 am

Yeah, It would be neat to see crosspaths and overlaps.. While I don't have any daily commutes I can be seen in this region. I have seen QUITE a bit of scooters on 101 going down to UCSD as well as just out and about in Encinitas. It would be cool to find out they are also on MB!

newslinky · Post by **newslinky** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:48 am

Here is my commute
My Commute

bunny · Post by **bunny** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:18 pm

http://tinyurl.com/4qonkg

My Way!

StL_Stadtroller · Post by **StL_Stadtroller** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:52 pm

My AM Commute

My PM Commute (different due to traffic patterns)

The little jogs are to avoid having to wait at several VERY long lights. If I don't avoid those lights, it can seriously add like 10-15 minutes (effectively double) the time of my commute.

Sometimes though, when it's really nice out and I have the time, or need the Zen, I go home THIS WAY.
90-100 Miles, 2 ferry crossings, and the Great River Road. one of my favorite rides in the whole area.

greencountry · Post by **greencountry** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:00 pm

A twist on the original idea: what about a single map that we can all edit (Google Maps allows that right?) that's like, "Roads Claimed in the Name of Modern Buddy!"

That way we could really all see where people overlap. (Where there's overlap, all members riding that area can share credit for the conquest.)

In other words, how about this:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&m ... 30963006bc

(note: it's unlisted so we don't have random yahoos editing it. but anyone can edit it, if they have the link to it.)

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:09 pm

greencountry wrote:A twist on the original idea: what about a single map that we can all edit (Google Maps allows that right?) that's like, "Roads Claimed in the Name of Modern Buddy!"

That way we could really all see where people overlap. (Where there's overlap, all members riding that area can share credit for the conquest.)

In other words, how about this:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&m ... 30963006bc

(note: it's unlisted so we don't have random yahoos editing it. but anyone can edit it, if they have the link to it.)

Thats a really neat idea. Added my commute to that map.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:50 pm

bunny wrote:http://tinyurl.com/4qonkg

My Way!

Ha, you drive right past my former workplace, Half Price Books in Bedford!

I worked there when it was cool.

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:56 am

hey newslinky and bunny you're practically neighbors! your routes go to the same place.

Howardr · Post by **Howardr** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:51 am

I mapped my route, but how do I save it?

Howard

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:00 am

Howardr wrote:I mapped my route, but how do I save it?

Howard

There's a "Link" button at the top right of the map that will generate a URL for the map with your route. These are always very long, so I use TinyURL.com or Snurl.com to shorten it.

newslinky · Post by **newslinky** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:13 am

greencountry wrote:A twist on the original idea: what about a single map that we can all edit (Google Maps allows that right?) that's like, "Roads Claimed in the Name of Modern Buddy!"

That way we could really all see where people overlap. (Where there's overlap, all members riding that area can share credit for the conquest.)

In other words, how about this:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&m ... 30963006bc

(note: it's unlisted so we don't have random yahoos editing it. but anyone can edit it, if they have the link to it.)

So how do you add your map to the list?

greencountry · Post by **greencountry** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:51 pm

newslinky wrote:
So how do you add your map to the list?

I think before you add in your route(s) you have to click the "Edit" button in the left pane next to the "Collaborate" link. (If you don't see these links, look for double-right arrows near the top and click on those to expand the left-side pane). Then add your routes, and click "Save" and then "Done."

At least, this is how I edit my own maps and I think it's the same for collaborative editing. Let me know if this doesn't work...

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:29 am

you also have to be logged into your google account in order to see the links greencountry described above. otherwise you won't be able to add your route to the map.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:52 am

This is the rather boring daily commute:
http://tinyurl.com/4blc7z

And this is the more scenic little scooter trip I took this past weekend:
http://tinyurl.com/4jvrae

Rob

broke · Post by **broke** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:53 am

Kaos wrote:Thats a really neat idea. Added my commute to that map.

Kaos! YOU ARE A STUD! That is a freaking unreal commute! How many miles have you racked up so far?

I work at Tektronix so we end up right next to each other! I'm afraid of messing up the google map so I haven't added mine yet, but I will figure it out... I'm coming from Hillsboro however, so we don't cross paths.

Do you head into that loop in Beaverton for coffee or to just rest your bum? MAN, that is a long commute!

Here is my commute:
http://snurl.com/3swfq

greencountry · Post by **greencountry** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:26 am

oh and btw to add your route u have to do it manually by using the line tool and drawing a line. Not ideal, I know.

donkin · Post by **donkin** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:07 am

Rob wrote: And this is the more scenic little scooter trip I took this past weekend:
http://tinyurl.com/4jvrae

Rob

US 12 is a great route, but I've only done it in a cage. Of course, it is the route between two casinos

Don

broke · Post by **broke** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:09 am

greencountry wrote:oh and btw to add your route u have to do it manually by using the line tool and drawing a line. Not ideal, I know.

AH! Thanks... That did it (and it explains Kaos' weird jaunt through the Beaverton Police HQ parking lot every day!)

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:10 pm

broke wrote:
Kaos wrote:Thats a really neat idea. Added my commute to that map.
Kaos! YOU ARE A STUD! That is a freaking unreal commute! How many miles have you racked up so far?

I work at Tektronix so we end up right next to each other! I'm afraid of messing up the google map so I haven't added mine yet, but I will figure it out... I'm coming from Hillsboro however, so we don't cross paths.

Do you head into that loop in Beaverton for coffee or to just rest your bum? MAN, that is a long commute!

Here is my commute:
http://snurl.com/3swfq

Heh, I've got 6500 miles on my Buddy since March

Its about 50 miles round trip a day. And no, the loop through the Beaverton police station is intentional, theres a coffee shop there

EDIT: Broke: Thats kinda funny, we end up within blocks of eachother, and never cross paths

broke · Post by **broke** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:20 pm

Kaos wrote:EDIT: Broke: Thats kinda funny, we end up within blocks of eachother, and never cross paths

Hopefully we run into each other at lunch sometime... Schmizza! Mmmmm... I'm getting hungry already!

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:26 pm

broke wrote:
Kaos wrote:EDIT: Broke: Thats kinda funny, we end up within blocks of eachother, and never cross paths
Hopefully we run into each other at lunch sometime... Schmizza! Mmmmm... I'm getting hungry already!

Ohh, man. You had to say that.... I know where I'm going for lunch!

UnionZac · Post by **UnionZac** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:47 pm

today was my first day riding to work, and it was great no problems to speak of can't wait till I get off work to enjoy the rest of the day!

http://snurl.com/3t3em [maps_google_com]

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:02 am

donkin wrote: US 12 is a great route, but I've only done it in a cage. Of course, it is the route between two casinos
Don

Yeah, we definitely don't lack for casinos in this area.
I actually detoured off of US 12 a bit, through the residential area of Beverly Shores and the drive right along the shores of Lake Michigan. A very nice little drive.

My only concern with route 12 is all the damn deer. It's bad enough to hit one while in your car ... I don't think I care to tangle with one while on a scooter.

Rob

Brodly · Post by **Brodly** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:00 pm

ericalm wrote:Here's the bulk of my old commute to downtown LA.
http://snurl.com/3rqrv

The fun route to brunch in the 90210!
http://snurl.com/3rqsz

Tell me more about that ride to Downtown via Zoo Dr. It sounds like the most awesome awful drive of all time. I imagine it takes double the time compared to the freeway.

Scooter Hoot · Post by **Scooter Hoot** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:51 pm

Added my daily commute to the shared map. Most of the rest of my driving would be just a scribble around most of the roads in a 3 mile radius of home. Suffice to say I'm the only St. Tropez I've seen in the SW part of Houston so far, but it doesn't look like my fellow Houstonians are joining in on this thread yet.

ScootingInTheRain · Post by **ScootingInTheRain** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:24 pm

broke wrote:
Kaos wrote:Thats a really neat idea. Added my commute to that map.
Kaos! YOU ARE A STUD! That is a freaking unreal commute! How many miles have you racked up so far?

I work at Tektronix so we end up right next to each other! I'm afraid of messing up the google map so I haven't added mine yet, but I will figure it out... I'm coming from Hillsboro however, so we don't cross paths.

Do you head into that loop in Beaverton for coffee or to just rest your bum? MAN, that is a long commute!

Here is my commute:
http://snurl.com/3swfq

Hey Broke -

DANAHER represent!!

I'm at Fluke Networks in Everett.

Let's Kaizen this Google Map process! Maybe we'll have a breakthrough.

broke · Post by **broke** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:29 pm

ScootingInTheRain wrote:Let's Kaizen this Google Map process! Maybe we'll have a breakthrough.

ROFLMAO!

P.S. They won't let me shadow-box my parking spot! I had the blue tape all ready to go too!

ScootingInTheRain · Post by **ScootingInTheRain** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:33 pm

broke wrote:
ScootingInTheRain wrote:Let's Kaizen this Google Map process! Maybe we'll have a breakthrough.
ROFLMAO!

P.S. They won't let me shadow-box my parking spot! I had the blue tape all ready to go too!

Sad, and you were just implementing Poke-A-Yoke.

...and please 5S that skull off your scoot.

newslinky · Post by **newslinky** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:49 pm

Ok I managed to figure out that I needed to add a line rather than click the get directions from here to here so I added my commute to the community map.

greencountry · Post by **greencountry** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:12 pm

Newslinky, is that your commute every day? I think you beat Kaos' commute! I *wish* I had such an excuse to ride the Buddy every day...

I posted directions in the description of the map, hopefully that reduces confusion.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:15 pm

greencountry wrote:Newslinky, is that your commute every day? I think you beat Kaos' commute! I *wish* I had such an excuse to ride the Buddy every day...

I posted directions in the description of the map, hopefully that reduces confusion.

Wow he might have by a mile or two. I love long scooter commutes