Edmonton - Renaming Whyte (82) Ave
After discussing the topic a bit with another user, I'd like to see what everyone else thinks;
I suggested renaming Whyte (82) Ave on the map editor to eliminate any redundancy provided by having both on the visual map as well as vocal navigation. As it sits now, directions are read out as "Turn left on Whyte, Eighty-Two Ave Northwest" and if giving directions to or being given directions by someone, it has never been used in that way in my experience. The only place I recall seeing the name as it is now is on street signs. Which is why I'd suggest changing it to either one or the other:
1) 82 Ave with Whyte Ave as the alternate name: The official street designation given by Canada Post. The only street designation that shows on up Google Maps and Mapquest. Bing Maps has 82 Ave NW and Whyte Ave interspersed with each other.
2) Whyte Ave with 82 Ave as the alternate name: Since moving to the city, rarely is it that I have heard Whyte Ave being described as anything but Whyte Ave. While not the official name, it is the common name.
I suggested renaming Whyte (82) Ave on the map editor to eliminate any redundancy provided by having both on the visual map as well as vocal navigation. As it sits now, directions are read out as "Turn left on Whyte, Eighty-Two Ave Northwest" and if giving directions to or being given directions by someone, it has never been used in that way in my experience. The only place I recall seeing the name as it is now is on street signs. Which is why I'd suggest changing it to either one or the other:
1) 82 Ave with Whyte Ave as the alternate name: The official street designation given by Canada Post. The only street designation that shows on up Google Maps and Mapquest. Bing Maps has 82 Ave NW and Whyte Ave interspersed with each other.
2) Whyte Ave with 82 Ave as the alternate name: Since moving to the city, rarely is it that I have heard Whyte Ave being described as anything but Whyte Ave. While not the official name, it is the common name.
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