View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
Graeme2812 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 297 Location: Dundee, Scotland UK
|
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject: Google Traffic UK |
|
|
Not entirely GPS related, but certainly related to TMC/Traffic information however.
Just wondered if anyone knew the source of Google Maps new traffic info, and if there was any reason why Scotland/Wales were not covered in the display?
I like how the also have there equivalent of Tom Tom's IQ routes where you can check for predicted conditions based on historical data for a selected time/day.
Could this information perhaps be sourced from Tom Tom HD in some way? Is this the type of detail we could expect from Tom Tom HD? Not reasuring if it is, as google's traffic doesn't cover Scotland and Wales.
Just wondered what peoples thoughts/comments were on it. _________________ Graeme Bennett
Go 540 LIVE
App. 9.510.1234792.1 (2039,04/04/2013)
United Kingdom & ROI v945.6174 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
|
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Nice, hadn't noticed that. I doubt it's TomTom HD Sourced though. I'd have expected some text stating the source of the data but can't find any nor any official information on the service. _________________ Darren Griffin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
|
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
Yes - Good spot.
Perhaps the info is derived from the Highways Agency site ? I seem to recall this only covere England (and Wales?). Can't check this at present - can't get onto their site! _________________ Phil |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
|
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:22 am Post subject: |
|
|
Of course, has to be HA data. _________________ Darren Griffin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Graeme2812 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 297 Location: Dundee, Scotland UK
|
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject: |
|
|
philpugh wrote: |
Perhaps the info is derived from the Highways Agency site ? |
This is what I thought. I've also noticed it's on google maps mobile too, which is handy.
I'm a bit disappointed that they don't include Scotland in there coverage, as trafficscotland.org provide the same congestion data thats displayed on google as the HA do. I guess it may be to do with the use of their data. _________________ Graeme Bennett
Go 540 LIVE
App. 9.510.1234792.1 (2039,04/04/2013)
United Kingdom & ROI v945.6174 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
|
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: |
|
|
As Scotland and Wales seem to want independence, perhaps they should sort their own traffic problems out!!!
PS. This is said in 100% jest. But bite if you want to |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
|
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:47 am Post subject: |
|
|
OK I'm Welsh so I'll bite We do, see here _________________ Darren Griffin |
|
Back to top |
|
|
M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
|
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:13 am Post subject: |
|
|
Darren wrote: | OK I'm Welsh so I'll bite We do, see here |
Thanks Darren. I'm half Welsh, so yaki dah to you too from the Valleys:grin: |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Graeme2812 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 297 Location: Dundee, Scotland UK
|
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Just an update, for anyone that's interested...
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=&q=Google+Maps+traffic+UK&btnG=Search+News
From a few stories I've read, it appears some agency's cough cough Scottish cough cough appear not to be sharing this info, unlike their southern partners, the HA.
Come on Transport Scotland, get the finger out! _________________ Graeme Bennett
Go 540 LIVE
App. 9.510.1234792.1 (2039,04/04/2013)
United Kingdom & ROI v945.6174 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
mawidiga Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 01, 2006 Posts: 10
|
Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Can't have motorists finding these things out you know |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|