Google has a function for this already. It's not something we'd have to cobble together on our own. I've seen maps others have done, including the one st the address I posted above; I've just never set one up through google maps, myself. Google maps would probably be the best because it's common on smart phones.
Yup. While a GPX file would be handy, getting the updates done, and then distributed, would be a PITA. To do it in Google Maps, it's pretty easy, really.
Go to
Google Maps
Make sure you are signed in to your Google account.
On the left side under the the Google Maps logo there are two choices, "Get Directions" and "My Maps"
Go to My Maps
You can then watch the video if you like, or click Learn More to read about it all. I'd do that, and pay close attention to the My Maps section.
When ready, go to My Maps and create a new map, giving it a title and description.
Then you can choose to make the map Unlisted or Public. I would think you'd want to make it public, and if so, I'd choose a Title name that can easily be found in searches, like "ExpediteParking", "EO-Parking" or something as equally catchy and searchable.
Again below the Google Maps logo, below the "Get Directions" and "My Maps" links, there is "Collaborate" and "Import".
Select "Collaborators" and that's where you can add (invite) others to collaborate by adding in their e-mail address. You can also choose to allow, or not, other collaborators to invite additional collaborators, as well as to allow others (all collaborators) to edit the map.
Someone will need to create the map and be in charge (that would be you). You might want to start a new Social Group here on EO for discussion, coordination and stuff. The Social Groups really aren't used the way they could be, and this one sounds tailor made for such a group. Or, a Sticky Thread could be made for general information on it.
You won't be able to create a "My Map" using the Google Maps app on the phone. You'll need to do that through the phone's Web browser at maps.google.com. It'll probably be easier to create and edit on a laptop, but maybe not if you're used to using your phone for everything. I dunno. But once created, you can use the map app, layers, more layers, My Maps, and then select the My Map you want (that's for the Droid. might be slightly different on an iPhone).
