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How do you get a road removed from Google Maps?
Desktop
- On your computer, open Google Maps.
- Click Menu .
- At the bottom, click Edit the map.
- Click Missing road.
- Click the map where the missing road should be.
- Add the name of the road and any additional information.
- Click Submit.
How do I get a Google Street View Link?
Share a map or location
- On your computer, open Google Maps.
- Go to the directions, map, or Street View image you want to share.
- On the top left, click Menu .
- Select Share or embed map. If you don’t see this option, click Link to this map.
- Copy and paste the link wherever you want to share the map.
How long does it take for a new road to show up on Google Maps?
The road needs to be added before any addresses can be added. If the road is not on the map and you attempt to add an address, it is almost certain that it will be rejected. It can take up to a month for reports to be reviewed.
Is there a way to get traffic data from Google Maps?
There is no way (or at least no reasonably easy and convenient way) to get the raw traffic data from Google Maps Javascript API v3. Even if you could do it, doing so is likely to violate some clause in the Terms Of Service for Google Maps.
Is the Google road network distributed in GIS format?
As per my knowledge It is not distributed by google. So anybody can suggest how can I create this road network for a custom use? No, Google’s road data is proprietary and is not distributed in a GIS capable format.
Where can I download the Google road network as Shapefile?
OpenStreetMap does offer downloads of their entire road dataset. The “Downloading data” Wiki page has some more information. The data download page is here. If you only need data for a single region or country, I recommend using the prepackaged downloads from geofabrik.de.
Where can I find raw traffic data from Google?
UPDATE (March 2016): A lot has happened since this answer was written in 2011, but the core points appear to hold up: You won’t find raw traffic data in free API services (at least not for the U.S., and probably not most other places).