OpenStreetMapJul 16, 2024

> For a vibrant consumer navigational ecosystem to emerge, society needs to invest in OpenStreetMap as a public good. … City planners should dedicate staffers to updating their roads and bridges on OpenStreetMap. Communities should submit updates with roads and hazards in their local areas

We quite agree! 😍

From @Julia's recent Op. Ed. in the #NewYorkTimes, “Your Driving App Is Leading You Astray”

📰 read here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/opinion/google-maps-driving-apps-flaws.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6E0.yGok.7gErcSBb7E43&smid=url-share
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Opinion | Driving Apps Like Google Maps Drive Me Crazy

Programmed to find the fastest route without consideration of literally anything else, driving apps endanger and infuriate us on a remarkably regular basis.

The New York Times
Show threadOlivier Leroy

@openstreetmap @Julia

Good article!

But do not read the comments ... between "folks do not know how to read maps anymore" or "google is a superior product why would you like to use a freebie" I am loosing some sanity points.

Sep 30, 2025 at 2:00amWeb