[Talk-us] Fixing TIGER street name abbreviations

[Mike N]

On 5/10/2012 10:19 PM, Anthony wrote:
> What I'm questioning is why it doesn't apply.  If the people call it
> "Whatever Ave", shouldn't the data read "Whatever Ave"?

  Most of the US wouldn't call it 'Whatever Ave'; when spoken, it would 
be 'Avenue'.  Having it expanded makes programs with spoken directions 
much more accurate.

   The only question is what to do about those cases where it's only 
referred to locally as 'Ave', and the postal service would refuse 
letters addressed to 'Avenue'.