One of the first stops on our cross-country town hall meeting tour was Google’s headquarters in California. Last week, several of Google’s developers shared the latest in transit-tracking technology and real-time traffic mapping with our staff, and we got a chance to dig deep into the federal policy changes that could make our nation a more livable place for drivers, riders, and walkers.

Google execs and public officials convene in Grand Central Station to herald the arrival of Google Transit for New York City.

What better way to test out your neighborhood’s Walk Score than to get a little help from Google’s new walking directions and take a long stroll. (Google)