ADDING A BLACK SPOT TO A ROAD

[JonasKL]

Hello @TraciC, @GusMoreira, @Corrie 

In my area we have several road black spots. I was thinking out loud! can I include such section on the maps? and if so, What category will it fall into?Black spot in Kenya

Thank you,

JonasK

[swaroopv]

Great idea. A category for road safety must be introduced just like the traffic option so that users may consider the number of black spots while choosing amongst different routes.

[Keith A]

Hi @JonasKL,

Unfortunately this is not something that can be added to Google Maps. Perhaps it would be a good idea to contact the authority responsible for managing the road to let them know about the blackspot to see if any improvements could be made?

[LucioV]

Hi @JonasKL please, can you explain what is a "black spot"? Anyway, if you think that something has to be changed in the road details, you could send a feedback directly from maps, or try to make a change in Google Map Maker.

[swaroopv]

Accident black-spot or black-spot on a road is a location where frequent mishaps occurs due to bad geometrical design of road or lack of proper road signs.

[LucioV]

Ok, got it. It's something that is supposed to be solved, a workroad, a hole in the surface, something that can raise an issue.

Nice suggestion.

[JonasKL]

Hi @LucioV, 

Its not something to be fixed. 

I  can better explain a black spot as;

Black spots are road locations that have a record of large numbers of crashes. There are often common problems at these sites which can be treated with engineering methods.

Examples of problem solving for intersection-related crashes:

• conversion of unsignalised cross intersections to roundabouts
• new or revised traffic signals
• grade separation
• staggered cross intersections
• extension of median through intersections (turn prohibited)
• provision of protected right turn facilities.

[swaroopv]

@JonasKL Adding this feature will be beneficial in highlighting the issue. If the location is marked as a black-spot, there will be more public awareness and suitable alternatives may be sought by the respective authorities. This is a very good thought. 

[JonasKL]

Hi @swaroopv

I agree with you. It is soo beneficial.

I hope they will implement such a feature soon

[Pea]

I can't imagine this sort of thing would be implemented for Maps, Google already has another product Waze where this is more appropriate. Waze users can report accidents/incidents or road hazards as they see them and over time a picture will build up if a place is a regular blackspot. This data will be available to Google to use wherever it likes, such as Maps driving directions