Comments on: Come on Google http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:29:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Vishal Sinha http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9298 Vishal Sinha Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:17:29 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9298 I live in the DC area and love using Google Maps but hate (I know Hate is a strong word) the fact that Google Map refuses to use I-66. So I just end up using Maps.Live.Com I wish someone at Google maps would take note of this :( I live in the DC area and love using Google Maps but hate (I know Hate is a strong word) the fact that Google Map refuses to use I-66. So I just end up using Maps.Live.Com

I wish someone at Google maps would take note of this :(

]]> By: ksu499 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9284 ksu499 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:21:41 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9284 I just received a Garmin C330 and going home from work last night it was doing everything possible to keep me off I-66 (Tysons to Arlington/Ballston). Once I got home, in the setup I found a checkbox that when unchecked allows carpool lanes. Unchecked it. This morning, it used I-66 to get me back to Tysons. I just received a Garmin C330 and going home from work last night it was doing everything possible to keep me off I-66 (Tysons to Arlington/Ballston). Once I got home, in the setup I found a checkbox that when unchecked allows carpool lanes. Unchecked it. This morning, it used I-66 to get me back to Tysons.

]]> By: Ben http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9262 Ben Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:09:18 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9262 I believe it may also have something to do with the fact that trucks are not allowed inside the beltway on 66. I believe it may also have something to do with the fact that trucks are not allowed inside the beltway on 66.

]]> By: melodious http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9000 melodious Fri, 16 May 2008 03:42:43 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-9000 This aspect of google maps totally sucks. I have a Tomtom and it does map routes on 66. Does Garmin? This aspect of google maps totally sucks. I have a Tomtom and it does map routes on 66. Does Garmin?

]]> By: JayW http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-8973 JayW Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:59:06 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-8973 Microsoft does it better: http://local.live.com It will map 66 and has great aerial photos. Microsoft does it better: http://local.live.com

It will map 66 and has great aerial photos.

]]> By: JayW http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-8972 JayW Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:46:36 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-8972 They should allow it to map 66 at all times. They're assuming that no drivers qualify for HOV. If it's during the restricted hours, it's my responsibility and I'll alter the route to avoid 66. Of course, an ignore HOV checkbox would be ideal. They should allow it to map 66 at all times. They’re assuming that no drivers qualify for HOV. If it’s during the restricted hours, it’s my responsibility and I’ll alter the route to avoid 66. Of course, an ignore HOV checkbox would be ideal.

]]> By: We all http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-5927 We all Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:40:24 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-5927 Exactly, have it post a warning, then allow the user to Override it. "Yes, I understand that entrance ramps to I-66 are HOV-only during rush-hour. Click." Exactly, have it post a warning, then allow the user to Override it. “Yes, I understand that entrance ramps to I-66 are HOV-only during rush-hour. Click.”

]]> By: Andrew http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-4435 Andrew Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:02:26 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-4435 I fully disagree with Jay. Yes, the HOV signs are confusing, but no one I have seen is asking for HOV routes to be added by default. Instead, we should be able to check an advanced option which enables the use of such roads. Simple and clean while still protecting the ignorant. I fully disagree with Jay.

Yes, the HOV signs are confusing, but no one I have seen is asking for HOV routes to be added by default. Instead, we should be able to check an advanced option which enables the use of such roads. Simple and clean while still protecting the ignorant.

]]> By: jay http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-4231 jay Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:59:18 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-4231 This makes total sense, and I applaud Google for NOT USING I-66. The HOV signs are very confusing, and an out of state drive would have zero chance of understanding the HOV instructions, while going at highway entry ramp speeds and then attempting to make a decision, and get off the highway (if they are driving on at rush hour / HOV times). The first ticket is $175, while the second is $250 and the third is $500. This would be a very rude awakening for someone who is simply trying to safely drive from A to B and relying on Google Maps to get there. I personally would like to see an "End HOV petition for I-66" to avoid these confusing HOV times & tickets being issued arbitrarily to otherwise good, sign-obeying drivers. This makes total sense, and I applaud Google for NOT USING I-66.

The HOV signs are very confusing, and an out of state drive would have zero chance of understanding the HOV instructions, while going at highway entry ramp speeds and then attempting to make a decision, and get off the highway (if they are driving on at rush hour / HOV times).

The first ticket is $175, while the second is $250 and the third is $500.

This would be a very rude awakening for someone who is simply trying to safely drive from A to B and relying on Google Maps to get there.

I personally would like to see an “End HOV petition for I-66″ to avoid these confusing HOV times & tickets being issued arbitrarily to otherwise good, sign-obeying drivers.

]]> By: Carlos http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-3514 Carlos Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:01:55 +0000 http://www.btjones.com/2007/07/17/come-on-google/#comment-3514 5 months later and still no dice. Interestingly, I think this is a "new" issue, as I've used google maps for years, and only in the lat 6 months I've noticed the problem. Alas, now If I need to give directions to someone and I know 66 is involved, I simply point them to MapQuest. 5 months later and still no dice. Interestingly, I think this is a “new” issue, as I’ve used google maps for years, and only in the lat 6 months I’ve noticed the problem. Alas, now If I need to give directions to someone and I know 66 is involved, I simply point them to MapQuest.

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