London Roads

[Wharn]

So I got a response from Google regarding my report on the erroneous road naming around London. Here's what they had to say:

Thank you for reporting this problem. Unfortunately, for various reasons, the problem you reported isn't easy for us to fix at this time.

We did want to let you know that we've escalated your report to the appropriate engineering team. Even though we don't have an immediate fix to your problem, please be assured that we're working hard for a resolution.
Thanks for helping us to improve Google Maps!

To borrow the phrase of the ancient philosopher Clarksonius, HOW HARD CAN IT BE? All they need to do is shift around a few names and reclassify an arterial! Does this actually require an engineering degree? I think Google's success has just made them arrogant and complacent, much like Apple and Toyota. Anyways, moving on...

Originally Posted by manny_santos

Richmond, north of Oxford, can be expanded. If mass transit were implemented on Richmond south of Oxford, it would have to be converted to one-way southbound traffic with northbound traffic having to use another street. Wellington would seem like a natural fit, but there is the issue of the area around the CP tracks.

It can't really be expanded, at least not without removing all the trees along the street or having the road within 10 feet of everyone's doorstep. I agree with calls to remove parking along Richmond Street; furthermore, I'd like to see stiff fines for delivery vehicles that block the road during rush hour.