Madrid's Tech Companies on Google Maps

Madri+d Mapa del Conocimiento is an interesting Google Map of Madrid's research, technology and science companies.

The map is embedded in Flash, so I assume it uses Google's now deprecated Google Maps for Flash API. By using Flash the map is able to create some interesting visual effects such as elastic map markers (that expand when you mouse-over them) and lines between map markers (that presumably show connected companies).

I'm sure that many of the interesting visual effects used by Mapa del Conocimiento could be replicated with HTML5, which would make the site more compliant with web standards.

Cycling in Madrid with Google Maps

Mapa de la Bici de Madrid is a nice bike map for Madrid. As well as showing bike lanes, recommended roads and planned cycle routes in the city the map also includes a number of useful tools for cyclists.

The map includes a measuring tool, a search option and quick links to zoom to different districts in the city. It even includes coloured arrows on the cycle routes to show the rate and direction of incline at different positions on the route.

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