LBHF have been conducting an Active Travel audit within the borough, and have developed a map on google maps to visualise this.
They are asking for enthusiastic residents to contribute further to this, adding our knowledge, data and ideas to the map.
You can view and contribute to the map via the link below. You will need to sign into your Google account to contribute.
With the map you can choose various ‘layers’ to find what you’re looking for, such as:
- Cycle Racks,
- Cycle markings on the road,
- Existing Cycle Hangars,
- Cycle Hangar requests,
- e-bike / e-scooter parking,
- etc.
Notes on how to use the Map:
Recording and Layering Active Travel Infrastructure Data on Google Maps
Step 1: Access the Google Map
• Open Google Maps on your computer or mobile device.
Step 2: Find the Infrastructure Map
• Use the search bar to find the specific Google Map created for recording infrastructure data.
Step 3: Sign In
• Sign in to your Google Account. If you don’t have one, you can create it for free.
Step 4: Add Data
• Click on the “Edit” or “Add” button. This allows you to add new information to the map.
Step 5: Select a Layer
• Locate and select the appropriate layer for the type of infrastructure you want to record. For example, if you’re adding bike racks, select the “Bike Racks” layer.
Step 6: Place a Marker
• Click on the location on the map where you want to record the infrastructure. A marker will appear at that spot. If you have made a mistake, just click the “undo” button (the arrow pointing left in the top left of the page), or press ctrl + z.
Step 7: Add Information
• Click on the marker you placed. A pop-up box will appear.
• In the pop-up box, provide the required information based on the criteria provided.
• Include details such as location type, number of spaces, condition, etc., as specified in the criteria.
Step 8: Save
• After adding all relevant information, click the “Save” or “Submit” button to save your entry.
Step 9: Add More Data (if needed)
• Repeat the process to add more data points to the map. Make sure you select the appropriate layer for each type of active travel infrastructure.
Step 10: Review Your Data
• Double-check your entries to ensure accuracy.
Step 11: Exit Editing Mode (if needed)
• If you’re finished adding data, click the “Exit” or “Done” button to exit editing mode.
Step 12: Share the Map!
• You can share the map with others who want to contribute.
If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please email TransportPolicy@lbhf.gov.uk.
N.B: For any marker chosen on any layer you wish to contribute to, please use the blue default marker that looks like this: so that they know how many public contributions there are for each of the layers. Please do not share any personal information, such as email addresses and mobile telephone numbers in the notes of the markers you plot.