May 16, 2005

Google Hacks (UPDATED)

By Ian

I suppose I'm drifting a bit afield from economics, even if the question of information is highly relevant to the topic, but I thought these things might be of enough interest to post. (Kevin may edit this to improve the signal:noise ratio I'm clearly harming. But since Google has long been of interest around these parts...)

Google-Traffic: Combining Google Maps with traffic data from Traffic.com, you can now take a look at the major road conditions and trouble points on your commute home. (If you live in the listed cities, anyway.)

Google Housing: Maps and Craig's List come together to show you the location of the next place you might call home.

NYC and Chi-Town Hacks: See where the stops on the subway or the El are situated on Google Maps.

UPDATE: Here's another one for the Chicago audience. Chicagocrime.org offers an interactive Google Map paired with crime data.

Posted at May 16, 2005 03:04 PM

Comments

I love the Google Housing idea; it could be a really solid competitor to the MLS, if the FSBO folks would join in....

Comment by Kevin Brancato [TypeKey Profile Page] at May 16, 2005 04:56 PM | Permalink

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