Proposal for an algorithm to guide around unexpected road closures

[Lluis Arasanz]

Hi all!

From my point of view, if app users didn't provide suggestions for improvements or changes, we wouldn't need the wide range of apps we have: we'd all just use Google Maps, period. Or paper maps... or rely on our memory.

It's true that not everything goes, but just as improvements are managed within the app itself, having a "quick" way to cancel a section of a route seems great to me. And here, everyone can use it or not, based on their personal preferences.

@Nick-Carthew , it's an option that will be (I suppose) in the menu. I don't think that part is so bothersome that you wouldn't want it implemented. If it's developed and you don't want to use it, that's perfectly fine.

I think it's a great idea!!!

[BMWBiker58]

@Nick-Carthew I don’t want to let that go unchallenged.

Complication:
First of all, I can’t see what would be so complicated about using a ‘block button’.

Apocalyptic Szenario:
The problems on German motorways and roads have become significantly worse in recent years (I’ve been riding a motorbike for exactly 50 years myself). In any case, these sudden road closures are no longer the absolute exception.

General benefit:
The app contains some features that aren’t relevant to ME, but I recognise that other users value them. If you don’t need help with diversions, be grateful for your sense of direction.
As I’m unfortunately not blessed with one, I use a Navdevice and would be grateful for any further technical support to get me back on track to my destination.

Or as we say say in Germany: "Haben ist besser als brauchen!" ("to have is better than to need")

[Nick Carthew]

Let me state now that I am not opposed to developing the app, I have every faith in the development team at MRA to come up with a good solution to this request if it is achievable. Maybe the reality of the real world is different to mine, I try to avoid motorway riding as much as possible, preferring roads with grass in the middle if possible. So perhaps the need for a magic button is greater than what I perceive. If I ever come across a situation where I need the magic button I would certainly not hesitate to tap it.

[Stanisław]

In my opinion, this function would be very useful also in such cases:

• The HERE map is not up to date and the selected road is not accessible for motorbikes in reality (often in cities, mountains, etc.), so I have to find a quick detour.
• The road is not blocked, but the surface condition is not acceptable to me (there is some sand or mud, for example), so I decide to turn back.

[Con Hennekens]

All very valid, but the common denominator is that you usually do not know in advance for how long you need to block the road. Maybe a more sensible idea is to be able to tap on the map where you want to try to rejoin the route, avoiding the route until that point is reached. Much like already exist while navigating tracks. You can already choose your own point to skip to by long-pressing any point on the track. You just cannot avoid the track being part of the detour.