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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberpdrussell
    • CommentTimeApr 20th 2008
     
    pdrussell

    I am attempting to map bike routes in and around Lakeville, Indiana. Some of the street names are incorrect on the mapmyride map, although they are correct on Google maps. The street names have not changed in decades, so if you are using Google maps as your source, the names should be correct on your map. 

    In one case, an east-west street in town is labelled with the name of a north-south road that is at least 3 miles from town. 

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberTriMyBest
    • CommentTimeMay 25th 2008
     
    TriMyBest

    Besides calling streets by the wrong name, I have learned the hard way that you need to double check the turn by turn directions against the map if you intend to use them as a cue sheet for a ride.  The programming seems to get confused between left and right sometimes.

     I mapped out a 24 mi loop ride, and because the turn by turn told me to turn left where the map turned right, I ended up riding 36 miles.  I have since caught it doing this several times.

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberckthomas
    • CommentTimeMay 26th 2008
     
    ckthomas
    Google maps uses two street data providers, Navteq and Tele Atlas. Both have advantages and disadvantages as well as certain inaccuracies. The best way to get something corrected is by contacting the street data provider.
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    ima_runner
    At least your streets show up! In my map, streets that have been there for years (no exaggeration) are still not there. It's really frustrating, to say the least!
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberMk1Racer
    • CommentTimeJul 9th 2008
     
    Mk1Racer
    Or when 'follow roads' won't go down a certain road, either way!  But, if I turn off 'follow roads', then place a point on the road, it will now follow the road, once I turn that feature back on.  Very strange. 

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