Bikers, pedestrians seeking better Web maps

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A bicyclists rides down a path along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Wednesday July 23 2008. As more commuters ditch their cars to save money on gas the push is on for online mapping services cities and community groups to lay out the best rout ...
A bicyclists rides down a path along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 23, 2008. As more commuters ditch their cars to save money on gas, the push is on for online mapping services, cities and community groups to lay out the best routes for biking and walking from one place to another.(AP Photo/Justin Maxon)

(AP) -- With the old gas-guzzler in the garage, you've got your bicycle ready and your sneakers laced up. Now all you need is a map of the quickest, safest routes for riding around town. Well, not so fast.


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