Does a metric for road quality exist and are there maps showing it?

Does a metric for road quality exist and are there maps showing it?

6/9/2016 9:49:43 AM

Google’s official Map Maker lists the following information in their guideline for map contributors:

Average (avg.) speed

Speed limits show how fast someone can drive legally. When getting directions in Google Maps, speed limits help calculate travel time.

Default speeds: Roads in every country have a default speed limit depending on the road priority, surface type, and the country’s speed guidelines. If you’re not sure about the speed value, leave it as default. Some segments might have different speed limits and should be changed to ensure best routing. Verify the speed limit by looking at posted signs in Street View (where available).

Therefore Google doesn’t calculate the average road speed by looking at actual travel speeds, or at least it doesn’t do so directly. If you wish to verify their assumptions you could try viewing a given road on Street View. Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia all have partial Street View coverage, so it should be possible to view at least part of the route before going:

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Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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