Google has finally put us on the map! Earlier this summer, the Google Street View car paid a visit to Governors Island (see below). Now, a small but stunning portion of the Island is visible in Google Street View. For those of you who have yet to experience the wonder that is Street View, it’s a function within the online Google Maps program that allows you see 360 degree horizontal and 290 degree vertical panoramic views of positions along streets around the world. Streets View answers the question “What’s it like there?” in a way that a static map never could. Help put MORE of Governors Island on the Map! We think people should be able to explore the whole Island in Street View, so we’re lobbying Google to expand its coverage. You can help! Google is now taking suggestions for places to explore with their new Street View TRICYCLE. There’s a special form on their website, and you have until October 28 to submit your suggestions to them. When the Google car was out here this summer, we tried to squeeze into Fort Jay and Castle Williams, but the vehicle was too big. It was too big for Nolan Park and other parts of our car-free Island. We’re thinking the Google tricycle would do the trick. And we all know that good things come on tricycles. [caption id=“attachment_2321” align=“aligncenter” width=“542” caption=“The Google Streets View van exploring Governors Island”][/caption]
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