[openstreetmap-website] Routing (#716)

[apmon]

There are some nice ideas in jfirebaugh's concept and some aspects I like less.

E.g. I am not sure if I like that clicking on the map immediately sets a marker. That seems like a behaviour users wouldn't expect and is not consistent with how other maps like google's or bing appear to behave. Also, as others have mentioned, the non discoverability of the routing feature might be an issue with what is currently in jfirebaugh's branch.

On the other hand, I like the prominent directions buttons on the search result, as they are clear and intuitive. A bit problematic might be that you can only use them currently for either from or to and not both destinations. So there might be a need for some additional tweeking of the interface.

So my suggestion would be to use RichardF's branch and simply add the get directions buttons to the normal search result. 

However, as this seems like a mostly incremental addition, rather than a rewrite, I am not sure that should or needs to block the deployment of RichardF's current work? I would therefore probably vote for "we prefer the current UI and launch as is".

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