Mapping is hard. My city is close to a perfect grid so mapping apps generally do pretty well here. My biggest frustration with Google Maps recently is how deceptive it's estimated times are.

For walking, cycling, and transit Google calculates the entire trip. Unfortunately for driving directions it only tells you the optimal time not including parking, getting settled in your vehicle, or getting to your final destination from your parking spot. People see these ridiculous estimations and assume driving is always faster but at the end of the day its faster to take one of the alternatives most of the time in my city.

Update - https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/08/25/as-neighbors-fight-to-save-damen-silos-mckinley-park-alderwoman-calls-for-demolition-permit-delay/

For anybody who doesn't know, the company who bought this lot was able to build an asphalt plant next to a park, school, and people's houses without any notice or public input. Part of their site was rezoned by the previous alder after receiving large donations.

The Johnson transition team recommends 20mph for through roads and 10mph for residential. Traffic enforcement is low but these speed limit adjustments would raise the amount of drivers being considered criminal drivers with serious consequences. Right now you can be going 55 mph on a city street and still only be considered for a trivial fine despite creating violent and dangerous situations. The signs indicate the maximum speed you are supposed to go but most drivers treat it as a minimum. It's almost like people consider driving a right. It's a privilege and you should have to strictly follow the rules of the road of you want to keep a license.

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