Google Street/Trail View

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Paul Toigo on 8/16/2010 9:49:53 AM:

A while ago, I encouraged MO Parks to get google to do a street view of the KATY trail and even volunteered to do the leg work. I haven't heard back from them. If you'd like this done, please e-mail them too (moparks@dnr.mo.gov).
http://maps.google.com/help/maps/streetview/behind-the-scenes.html
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/street-view-we-can-trike-wherever-you.html

Maggie from Kansas on 8/16/2010 2:56:03 PM:

This would be an awesome thing to do! There are so many times I would like to see the view!

Anonymous on 8/16/2010 10:47:36 PM:

From looking at the links you posted, it looks like you're about 9 months too late. As for suggestions that were made, Katy didn't crack the top 5 for biking trails. It would be good for the Katy to be done, and hopefully it will. If you can find a proper suggestion link or e-mail by all means post it here so we can mail Google to suggest they do the Katy.

Darrell from Jeff City, Mo. on 8/18/2010 8:30:26 AM:

Why would we want a street view of the Katy Trail?

Paul Toigo from Kansas City MO on 8/18/2010 11:03:42 AM:

I didn't post the curent request link here because we're not the authorized manager, but I guess all of us MO State residents are the collective property owners.
https://services.google.com/fb/forms/streetviewinterestedpartner/

Gary from Near Tebbetts on 8/19/2010 3:30:52 PM:

Hi Darrell

To answer your question - a google street view of the trail would give people an actual 360 degree view of the trail - especially helpful for those that have not been on the trail before to see what it looks like - stops along the way - business locations - etc.

I also think it would be a great resource as a link from this web site for planning trips, especially for those out of state visitors.

Brian L. from Wichita on 8/19/2010 10:17:29 PM:

> Why would we want a street view of the Katy Trail?
I think it would be an awesome way to increase the visibility (no pun intended) of the trail -- with the ultimate goal of increasing trail tourism, thus boosting business for the merchants and spurring improvements and additions in the business offerings along the trail. Viva la Capitalism! :-)

Darrell from Jeff City, Mo. on 8/20/2010 9:09:34 AM:

Hello Gary, thanks for the info. I agree it would be an excellent resource. Points well made. Unfortunately, in light of the recent news of Google and Verizon, it may be a resource we will have to pay additional fees for in the future. Sort of interesting. Google it, Google-Verizon

Net neutrality may be the “water” we didn’t miss until the well went dry.

Brian L. has cut to the chase. I find it impossible to keep the politics out of this one. But if I'm going to carry water for someone else, it will be for the merchants along the trail, not Google.

Gee, I wonder what the trail is like today? ;)

Trek on 8/20/2010 12:19:14 PM:

I can see it now.

Stay at home....put the bike on a trainer in front of the computer....and Google View the trail. Of course, turn the furnace on for some pseudo trail heat and run the lawn sprinkler on ya for a bit for a good pop up thunderhead. Stop at the bedroom and pretend it's Hermann Hill....get up early and hit the trail again. Of course, have an altercation with a local merchant or two who wasn't running their business right just to spice it up a bit.

Wonder what the trail looks like? Get a trainer and get out there!

Paul Toigo from Kansas City on 8/20/2010 3:22:32 PM:

Hey Trek, you may be onto something. I have a tough time fighting boredom with indoor trainers. Maybe a KATY Course Video is what I need.
http://www.computrainer.com/rm_inc/IRCVideos.htm

Gary from Near Tebbetts on 8/20/2010 3:37:51 PM:

Trek

I believe you misinterpreted my comment - I am not advocating it as a replacement for actually getting out there and riding the trail - only that it would be a great planning resource especially for those that have to travel great distances to get to the trail. They could see what the trail surface looks like, see if there is shade along their planned route, see what their B&B looks like and where it is located, see what the towns look like along the way, etc. all from the comfort of their home.

It's a great trail; why not show it off to the world in as many ways as possible.

Anonymous on 8/20/2010 3:51:37 PM:

Your comment (along with all the others) had nothing to do with my post. It was merely the title Google Street/Trail View on the BikeKatyTrail website. I've had the thought for days now...all on my own Gary.

John B. from Springfield, MO on 8/21/2010 10:13:12 PM:

I for one would be willing to ride the Google bike down the trail should they be interested. This very good idea with merit and all would benifit, those interested in the trail but haven't made the trek, the business along the Katy, and those of us who have made the ride and will again.

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