Today the Associated Press ran a story about bikers and walkers needing maps tailored to their specific traits. Google, Mapquest and Yahoo maps cater to vehicle traffic but not the bike and pedestrian variety.

Patrick Walters wrote, “Pedestrians need sidewalks, but don’t have to abide by one-way streets. Walkers and bikers can cut through paths or trails not meant for cars, but they must avoid highways. Bikers, unlike walkers, need to think about whether a road is paved, and are prohibited from sidewalks in some cities.”

Google maps just launched walking directions and Mapquest has a feature that avoids highways.

Link to the full Associated Press article