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The 9 best apps for exploring cities



How to get around?and see?the city with fresh eyes There might be an app for everything these days, but the sheer volume of choices means that it can be hard to decipher which apps are actually useful. To help you figure out the must-download apps for urbanites, we?ve researched a slew of options and curated this list of nine.
Some apps help cyclists get from point A to B efficiently, while others reveal hidden recommendations from in-the-know neighborhood experts. We?ve also included the best all-around transit apps, and even one that showcases urban running routes.
All of the apps listed here will get you out and exploring, whether as a long-time local or a visitor looking to go beyond the beaten path. And if you need even more tech intel, don?t miss our roundups of the best apartment rental apps and renovations apps you should know for your next project. Have an app you love" Let us know in the comments.
Bike Citizens

Courtesy of Bremen Tourism

Specifically designed for cyclists in urban areas, the Bike Citizens app lets you pick routes based on whether you want a leisurely, fast, or convenient route, and also takes into account what type of bicycle you?re riding. It?s also on a mission to make bicycling routes safer and has launched campaigns in some cities?like Brussels?that help identify dangerous spots and traffic bottlenecks. Although coverage is more comprehensive in Europe, Bike Citizens is available in most big cities in the U.S...
Source: curbed
URL: http://www.curbed.com/

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