International Bike Routing API on Open Data

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http://blog.programmableweb.com/2010/08/24/new-mapquest-directions-api-built-on-open-data/ Online driving directions pioneer MapQuest had the first free directions web service a year ago.

New MapQuest Directions API Built on Open Data

Cycling in the UK is not only a popular past time but and also a real commuting choice. The UK has numerous defined cycle routes and many towns and cities have designated cycling lanes and more recently London introduced a cycling scheme fondly referred to as Boris’ Bikes after the current Mayor of London. http://blog.programmableweb.com/2010/10/18/cyclestreets-brings-bicycle-journey-planning-to-the-uk/

CycleStreets Brings Bicycle Journey Planning to the UK

Looking to use this service in a JavaScript application? Check out the DirectionsService class of the Google Maps API v3. Introduction The Google Directions API is a service that calculates directions between locations using an HTTP request. https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/directions/?hl=fr-FR#TravelModes

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Dev Blog – It’s Here – Bicycle Routes Using OpenStreetMap Data!

http://devblog.mapquest.com/2010/11/08/its-here-bicycle-routes-using-openstreetmap-data/ We’re pleased to announce our latest service for the MapQuest Open Initiatives project : Bike Routes ! Temperatures are dropping but fair weather cyclists, take your bikes out and enjoy the beautiful cool crisp autumn air! It is never too late in the season to go biking.
http://blog.programmableweb.com/2010/11/15/mapquest-launches-international-bike-routing-api-on-open-data/ Online mapping and directions innovator MapQuest has been building new web services on top of data from the publicly-editable OpenStreetMap project since the company announced a new open platform initiative in August.

MapQuest Launches International Bike Routing API on Open Data