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[rjag]

Umm walk?

Err no, I didn’t state where I started my journey or where I was continuing onto.... I merely showed the local area in question where my journey was impeded... maybe CoV could do better in the way of communicating road interruptions FFS

[Moderation]

Have you checked the daily city road transportation site?

Street Fax - Road Work & Closures

[sebberry]

Street Fax - Road Work & Closures

 

Fax?  

 

I don't know why in 2021 we can't have cities adding construction to Google Maps.

[Rex Waverly]

Fax?  

 

I don't know why in 2021 we can't have cities adding construction to Google Maps.

Heh... despite the 'Fax' name, it is available electronically on the City's website: https://www.victoria...k-closures.html;  Pretty dry reading, though.

 

But you're right, it would be nice to have it added to Maps. I wonder what the process for that is; would it be reasonably simple for a city to do or would it be an arduous process....  

[Mike K.]

Should be simple. Even Wayz can be used. When roads are closed for accidents by police the closures can reflect near instantly from what I’ve seen.

[rjag]

Umm walk?

My life isnt as simple as yours, my job entails frequent trips and no 2 days are the same....I know thats hard to imagine for a desk jockey....this is an example of my day yesterday. 

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[lanforod]

Should be simple. Even Wayz can be used. When roads are closed for accidents by police the closures can reflect near instantly from what I’ve seen.

 

I'm pretty sure that's not manually inputted, but 'AI' based on telemetry data from phones in the vicinity. e.g. Google Maps sees that no one is going through a particular section of road anymore (or pace has drastically slowed from normal) and correlates that with other data to mark it as an accident or construction.

I could be wrong though, perhaps it is inputted, but doesn't seem likely to me, as I see this everywhere I've used navigation.

[rjag]

I'm pretty sure that's not manually inputted, but 'AI' based on telemetry data from phones in the vicinity. e.g. Google Maps sees that no one is going through a particular section of road anymore (or pace has drastically slowed from normal) and correlates that with other data to mark it as an accident or construction.

I could be wrong though, perhaps it is inputted, but doesn't seem likely to me, as I see this everywhere I've used navigation.

 

Or, you know, put up a sign at the most common entry point to warn folks that the road is closed 3 blocks ahead so that you dont get a bottleneck of traffic forced down 1 road

[JohnsonStBridge]

A late motion has been added to today's City of the Whole meeting proposing that Fan Tan Alley be converted to bike lanes.

 

Happy April Fool's all.

[Jackerbie]

I'm pretty sure that's not manually inputted, but 'AI' based on telemetry data from phones in the vicinity. e.g. Google Maps sees that no one is going through a particular section of road anymore (or pace has drastically slowed from normal) and correlates that with other data to mark it as an accident or construction.
I could be wrong though, perhaps it is inputted, but doesn't seem likely to me, as I see this everywhere I've used navigation.

You can manually add temporary road closures in Google Maps, even the start and end date/time of the closure

[Ismo07]

Err no, I didn’t state where I started my journey or where I was continuing onto.... I merely showed the local area in question where my journey was impeded... maybe CoV could do better in the way of communicating road interruptions FFS

 

Ah you were serious about that route you took...?  Straight down Rockland, right on Vancouver, left on Meares, left on Quadra, Right on Rupert Tce.  Pretty simple, not as simple as my job (close to being offended).. LOL...   As for road interruptions, I think there is a daily report you can get for that.  It is out there, but the COV can't just send you a personal flyer.  I'll get the info for you ....

 

Edit: Street Fax - Road Work & Closures | Victoria updated each day at 3pm for the next day.

Edited by Ismo07, 01 April 2021 - 07:59 AM.

[rjag]

Ah you were serious about that route you took...?  Straight down Rockland, right on Vancouver, left on Meares, left on Quadra, Right on Rupert Tce.  Pretty simple, not as simple as my job (close to being offended).. LOL...   As for road interruptions, I think there is a daily report you can get for that.  It is out there, but the COV can't just send you a personal flyer.  I'll get the info for you ....

 

Edit: Street Fax - Road Work & Closures | Victoria updated each day at 3pm for the next day.

 

Hehe, yup, Rockland to Vancouver, left on Vancouver, right on Burdett, left on Quadra, right on Rupert. Its actually not very convoluted. Where the problem arose was all the traffic that was on Quadra coming from Fort being forced to turn right onto Burdett and then right again onto Blanshard. 

 

I know you dont ride a desk, just yanking your chain! ;-) 

[aastra]

 

....this is an example of my day yesterday.

 

Well, there's your problem. You were out doing stuff. The government is clamping down on that, in order to [insert today's reason here].

[lanforod]

You can manually add temporary road closures in Google Maps, even the start and end date/time of the closure

I"m aware. I just don't think most of them are done that way, especially for accidents.

[Victoria Watcher]

Victoria council votes to continue Richardson Street bikeway plan, despite opposition

 

Victoria council has opted to continue with an approved plan for a bikeway project on Richardson Street in a 6-3 vote that rejected a motion to delay for further consultation.

 

 

Under the plan, the physical road will remain mostly the same, with added on-street parking in some areas that will narrow the road, and five traffic diversions that will prevent through-traffic for motor vehicles. Cyclists, who are normally required to ride as close to the right as possible, will share the road with motorists, who can pass a cyclist by pulling around on the cyclist’s left, as they would on any local street.

 

https://www.timescol...tion-1.24310996

 

Speed and traffic volumes on the 2.8-kilometre route that links downtown to the Fairfield-Gonzales neighbourhood, Rockland and Oak Bay will be reduced, as motor vehicles will need to turn off the street at five locations.

 

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Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe put forward a motion Thursday to delay the bikeway to allow for further consultation. Councillors Stephen Andrew and Geoff Young supported the defeated motion.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 24 April 2021 - 04:30 AM.

[Nparker]

Victoria council votes to continue Richardson Street bikeway plan, despite opposition...

"I'm shocked" said no one.

[mbjj]

I know some folks living on Richardson and one on Harbinger. None said they knew of this until they saw the signs posted on Richardson saying it was coming. They all just roll their eyes and say, when's the next election? Guess we'll all just be spending more on gas.  

[rmpeers]

Victoria council votes to continue Richardson Street bikeway plan, despite opposition

Victoria council has opted to continue with an approved plan for a bikeway project on Richardson Street in a 6-3 vote that rejected a motion to delay for further consultation.


Under the plan, the physical road will remain mostly the same, with added on-street parking in some areas that will narrow the road, and five traffic diversions that will prevent through-traffic for motor vehicles. Cyclists, who are normally required to ride as close to the right as possible, will share the road with motorists, who can pass a cyclist by pulling around on the cyclist’s left, as they would on any local street.

https://www.timescol...tion-1.24310996

Speed and traffic volumes on the 2.8-kilometre route that links downtown to the Fairfield-Gonzales neighbourhood, Rockland and Oak Bay will be reduced, as motor vehicles will need to turn off the street at five locations.

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Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe put forward a motion Thursday to delay the bikeway to allow for further consultation. Councillors Stephen Andrew and Geoff Young supported the defeated motion.

Because of course its going ahead. They will do literally anything the spandex lobbyists demand, no matter how obviously badly designed. It is the Emperor's New Clothes.

[On the Level]

 

The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition and Greater Victoria Bike to Work Society merged to serve the region with cycling education, celebration, and advocacy.

 

“Crapital Bike is building off of 30 years worth of momentum and success. By bringing together cycling skills courses, fun rides, as well as our advocacy

 

https://www.vicnews....eater-victoria/

[Victoria Watcher]

Driver parks on steps outside Victoria hotel after trip down Wharf Street bike lane

https://www.vicnews....reet-bike-lane/

 

The driver wasn’t impaired and nobody was injured