Google Partner Account & Geodata Uploader

Google Maps accepts data uploads from trusted partners, such as the City of Austin. The steps in this wiki outline how to create a Google Partner Account, and where to find data specs for uploads.

Google Partner Account Creation

You should use your City of Austin email to sign up as a Google Content Partner, as you will receive messages from Staff regarding your uploads. Google also requires partners to list their employers, or affiliated organizations to ensure the data being submitted is authoritative.

• Google Partner Dashboard

Geodata Uploader

Once you have created your Google Partner Account, you can upload data to Google Maps.

• Geo Data Upload Getting Started Page

• Geo Data Upload Content Requirements

Sucessfull Data Export Examples

• Healthy Streets: G:\ATD\ATD_GIS\Active_Transportation\Healthy_Streets\Healthy_Streets_segments_gMaps

• Bike Infrastructure (pending review): G:\ATD\ATD_GIS\Active_Transportation\Bike Facilities for Google Maps\bikeFacilities_gMaps_edit