I have been trying out openstreetmap’s uMap tool to create a map of bike infrastructure in my city. To allow user-friendliness, I want viewers of this map to be able to see their current live location, so they can see where they are relative to bike lanes and racks if they are using the map on the fly. From what I’ve found so far, uMap has a button that, on desktop, will center the map on your location, and on mobile, will show a small arrow at your current location.
The issues I’m running into and the questions I have about them:
- For viewers, the locator button is hidden unless you expand the side menu. Is there any option to ensure that the locator button is always visible, so users don’t have to hunt for it?
- On desktop, clicking the locator button centers the map on your location, but it doesn’t show a visible indicator. Is there a way to turn one on for desktop view?
- On mobile, tapping the locator button centers the map on your location AND shows a small arrow where you are, which is great. However, the arrow is super tiny and easy to visually lose. Is there a way to change or resize the location indicator, ideally so it shows up as a larger dot for all viewers?