Google has done it again!!! We Finally Get Walking Directions!!!

I recently recommended Hop Stop directions for NYC (and other select cities) public transportation riders. It is a good system, although you can also use the MTA Trip Planner for the exact same thing, (while in NYC). Also, driving directions (for anywhere in the US) are easily accessible on Yahoo! Maps, Microsoft Mapblast and Mapquest .

But what about walking directions? As someone who enjoys walking over taking public transportation/driving (especially in Manhattan), I've often wished I could get directions on how to walk from Point A to Point B and maybe even Point C, using my body as my only vehicle.

I mean, how difficult could it really be to attain this? With GPS satellites being able to offer bird's eye views of the landscape, why were only driving directions most easily available up until now? No matter. That's a thing of the past. Time for the wave of the future.

Google Maps now offers walking directions!!! Isn't that great? A way to get from place-to-place for free, all while getting some low-impact exercise? What a novel concept!!! :-P

FYI: For the time-being, take heed of Google's "Caution" message: Walking directions are in beta. Use caution – This route may be missing sidewalks or pedestrian paths.

This just means that they are still working on these directions. They're in a beginning/testing stage. Once they complete it, Google is going to rock it. Just like they rock everything else.

Google Maps: The place to get accurate driving, public transportation and walking directions, nation-wide.