Proposal for an algorithm to guide around unexpected road closures
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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!!!
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I do hope that we’re not going to over complicate the app by adding more buttons and settings. In my 50 years of using our road systems, I have encountered both blocked motorway exits caused by accidents and unexpected road closures (fallen tree) and I have always dealt with them without an additional magic button. Some of the posts in this thread paint an almost apocalyptic picture where these unexpected closures are happening on a daily basis. Just my thoughts.
@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")
