I wish Google Maps had a "I'm walking home by myself at night" mode that would show you a way with well lit paths and open spaces. It always seems to take you on narrow, dark pathways in cities 
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Replying to @kanocarra @sarahmei
Same for accessible routes. It doesn’t mention if a route involves e.g. a footbridge over a railway line. You only find out when you’re pushing a buggy that you have to completely retrace your steps and find an alternate route.
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Up North it does not know about a lot of the alleyways, foot bridges and staircases, so it sends you along the main road (where the street view cars drove) instead. In Newcastle this can be particularly bonkers.
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Replying to @kevinmarks @kapowaz and
Here you can see Google maps refusing an alleyway, thinking a footbridge doesn't exist, and teleporting me onto the dual carriageway it crosses. This is my dog walk route, I've done it daily for 2 years. Google maps hasn't learned.pic.twitter.com/lGvBc41dvJ
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We use to have mapmaker, but someone spoiled the fun
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