Here's good news: life is just about to get a lot easier. Google Singapore has just launched cycling directions on Google Maps — so you can easily look up the best route to get to your destination. This marks the first country in Southeast Asia to enjoy the feature, available on both desktop and mobile for both Android and IOS. This follows the global trend of cycling becoming a more popular activity, evident in the 98 per cent increase in the use of biking directions on Google Maps in cities around the world.
The new cycling navigation feature in Singapore spans 6,km of cycling trails and bike directions. New to cycling altogether? Check out the step-by-step cycling directions, routes via an island-wide network of green corridors and recommended bicycle-friendly roads. You can also combine a cycle journey alongside the existing waking, driving and public transport options on Google Maps. Other functions include exploring different cycling routes, tracking trip progresses with turn-by-turn navigation, receiving ETA updates in real-time, and finding out the elevation of the route to stay focused on the road.
So put your best cycling shorts on, get on the saddle, pull up Google Maps and explore Singapore on a bike. Read more Taman Jurong residents can hit the road on the new 5. You can view the route in both street or satellite view.
Some of the features include street and satellite views, where it will automatically switch to street view as you are nearing your targeted destination. Users do not need to know addresses and are able to easily search by just typing in a landmark name or the kind of businesses they are looking for.
You can also search along routes. For instance, if you are looking to grab a bite from a fast food joint, you will be able to search via Google Navigation to find one that is on your way. Where traffic data is available, Google Navigation will be able to guide you on the best route to your destination. You will be able to find out the real-time traffic conditions along your route, by a single touch on-screen indicator that shows a traffic view.
It will also tell you whether it is advisable to travel via various routes through the indicator, which will glow green, yellow, or red, depending on the current traffic conditions. In Singapore and using an Android smartphone?
Try downloading the newest release of Google Maps on Google Play. Let us know your experience with the navigation system too!
To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Living Google Maps launches new cycling navigation feature in Singapore — first in Southeast Asia You now have access to more than 6,km of cycling trails and biking directions in Singapore. Khoo Bee Khim. Bookmark Bookmark Share. Screen grab: Google Maps. An island-wide network of green corridors linking major parks and nature areas.
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