Google Maps Releases Detailed Road Markings in 4 U.S. Cities
New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, & Seattle
August 2023
As of early August 2023, Google appears to be rolling out Apple Maps-style road markings in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle:
There are interesting differences between Google’s and Apple’s approaches. Google, for instance, denotes parking spots along roads, while Apple doesn’t. But Apple denotes areas marked as bus stops, while Google doesn’t:
They also have different approaches to displaying cycling lanes, with Apple’s being more clear and obvious:
The rollout comes after roughly six months of testing.