Mar. 17th, 2009

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Garmin map updates tonight to the map folder.  As usual, free routable UK and Ireland with topo in one hefty file.  There are two styles: Default, and my new one, Munky.  Munky has:
  • More attractive UK road styles (IMO) with road colours that fit UK mapping conventions.
  • Land styles that borrow from the OpenStreetMap look and feel (check out graveyards).
  • Cycle routes blazed blue, distinct from footpaths.  I'll be interested to see how this works on a route that is both a road and a cycle route, like the on-road NCN sections.
  • Gates and steps marked (because they matter on cycle and footpaths - try towing a trailer or riding a tandem or wheeling a wheelchair down a 'leisure path' only to disover a bunch of steps or a gate that sends you back the way you came, muttering darkly).
  • Various highway POI added (traffic lights, mini-roundabouts, zebra and level crossings)
  • Better POI naming so the search is more pleasant.
  • Some adjustment of zoom levels so letterboxes don't obscure the important stuff: pubs and cafes!
  • A bunch of useful shop-type POI added (in particular, bike shops).
  • UK style icons for some other stuff.
It's a work in progress and comment is welcome. 

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