Hi Paul,

Welcome to OSM. We can't base our information on copyright sources, see: osm.wiki/Copyright#Proprietary_data so unfortunately you will need to delete anything you've added based upon in-copyright OS maps (except from their Open Data maps).
If you have any questions I'm happy to help.
Thanks,
Adam

Hi Pete,

Cycling is prohibited on motorways by default and this is implicit in the OSM tagging, so bicycle=no tags are superfluous on motorways. Similarly, in the UK, cycling is permitted on A-roads roads and, again, this is implicit in the OSM tags so bicycle=yes is usually superfluous..

Happy mapping,

Adam

Hi,
Welcome to OSM.
A cycleway tag implies both pedestrian and cycle access in the UK, so it is an appropriate tag for a path open to both pedestrians and cyclists and there is no need to go retagging these as paths.
The tagging of paths does cause some confusion, because there are two different schemes in use, the 'classic' one (highway=footway, cycleway, bridleway.,.) and the 'alternative' one (highway=path): osm.wiki/United_Kingdom_Tagging_Guidelines#Classic_vs_Alternative_tagging_schemes
Most mappers in the UK use the 'classic' method but you are of course free to use either. If you do use the path method, you do really need to use access tags as well eg. foot=yes, bicycle=yes, horse=no because a simple path tag doesn't provide much access information. In particular a lot of cycle routers won't route users down 'paths' without a bicycle=yes tag.
Hope this helps,
Adam

Hi,
Welcome to OSM. The Walton Summit motorway has been discussed before on the UK mailing list, see https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/talk-gb/2017-May/020281.html
Though 'Walton Summit Motorway' is a convenient description for road enthusiasts to use to refer to the road, it has never been its proper name and it shouldn't be tagged as such in OSM. We use the loc_name for unofficial colloquial names and this seems the best fit for this scenario. I've change the tags back accordingly.
I'm happy to help if you have any questions or need any help. If you'd like to revisit the discussion about the name of this road, please feel free to join the mailing list and start a new discussion.
KInd regards,
Adam

Hi Ross, welcome to OSM. You've changed a building into a park which seems strange: osm.org/way/238234419
Also, it really helps others if changeset comments are more specific. For example your added som missing houses" comment was good. It's absolutely fine to save your edits and start a new changeset when you want to edit something different.
I'm happy to help of you have any questions.
Happy mapping,
Adam

Sorry, should read "shared_space=yes" not "shared_use=yes"

7.5 years later and I've just noticed and removed the oneway tag on the section of Portway near the cinema! No idea how we'd all missed that for so long...

Hi,
Welcome to OSM. Adding abbreviated names tends to be controversial osm.wiki/Names#Abbreviation_.28don.27t_do_it.29 . In any case, if these are to be included I'd suggest that the short_name tag is more appropriate than alt_name (these aren't alternative names).
Kind regards,
Adam

Hi James,
Thanks for replying so swiftly. If you're happy with the edit that's absolutely fine. Your knowledge of the location is obviously much more recent than mine. Last time I was down Factory Lane there were signs telling you to keep off the pitches!
Rest assured that it's as much your map as it is mine. More importantly it is a collaborative community project and people do query edits others make, with only good intentions. People are currently quite sensitive to park edits by new contributors because people playing the Pokemon Go video game tend to like tagging land as parks because it has some effect in the game. Some have created fictitious parks, others have changed every recreation ground, nature reserve or public green space in an area into a park (at least until they were changed back)!
I'll just make a few points which may or may not be of use to you.
Firstly, The meaning of a tag within OSM doesn't always correcpond with the dictionary, we go by convention. The wiki attempts to document how tags are used in OSM osm.wiki/Main_Page . Whilst there is crossover we use tags such as recreation ground and nature reserve to differentiate such features.
Secondly, one of the fundamental principles of OSM is verifiability. This means that verifiable signed names (where they exist) take precedence over local/colloqial names. These may be additionally tagged using the loc_name tag. Finally, specificity is good. We can happily tag various different smaller features using the correct specific tag for each feature, we do not need to seek an over-arching generalised description for a large area.
If you'd like any help or would like to collaborate on any local mapping project (I'm Preston based too) feel free to get in touch.
All the best,
Adam

Hi,
Welcome to OSM. I take it Pokemon Go is your motivation for adding park areas? Whilst this is welcome, care does need to be taken that the park tag is only used where it is the best tag. For example, I wouldn't go round converting existing recreation ground tags to park tags just to produce an effect in Pokemon Go.
In this case I don't think I'd call this area a park. The playing fields are not a public facility. I think you're right that the old railway corridor and cycle path are part of a nature reserve, but this section should then be tagged as nature reserve not as a park.
The name we tag a feature should be the actual name of the feature as it is signed. I think the name of the nature reserve is Preston Junction Nature Reserve. Could you please tell me your source for the name you have tagged?
I you would like any further help feel free to ask.
Happy Mapping
Adam

Hi Bob,
Thanks for adding so much valuable local information to OSM. One small point... We only add a name tag if something has an actual name. Also, name should never be the only tag for a feature. 'Lock gate' shouldn't be tagged as a name and it needs a tag to sa what it is. It would be correct to tag it waterway=lock_gate and not add a name tag.
Whilst not perfect, the osm wiki osm.wiki is a good way of looking up tags not featured in iD.
Keep up the good work :)
Adam

Hi again Zachary,

Sorry for another message, but you did quite a few different edits in your first day which - though mostly valid and welcome - include a few different errors I've tried to clarify for you

We only add name tags to things which have an actual name so items like this shouldn't have a name tag in OSM. We use other tags to describe things. The two relevant tags for thjis kind of item are information=guidepost and highway=milestone. Knowing this sign, I think information=guidepost is the more appropriate. I've added this tag and deleted the name. The Wiki osm.wiki/Main_Page can help with tag selection, or feel free to ask if you need assistance.
All the best,
Adam

Hi again Zachary,

The houses on Bristow Ave are not part of the park but you were right that a bit was missing. Good spot!

Highway lines represent the centre of the highways. Whilst we always connect highways to each other for routing, we don't usually connect areas like parks to highways because they usually don;t start in the centre of a highway. In this case Haslam Park doesn't start in the middle of Blackpool Road! It starts at the boundary fence and that's where it should be mapped. I've tidied this up for you.

I appreciate there's tons of stuff to learn, if you need a hand I'm a Preston-based mapper who's happy to help.

All the best,

Adam

Hi Zachary,

Welcome to OSM. Just because something is tagged as a wood doesn't mean that it isn't part of a park. The whole Avenham park area is tagged as a park already, the 'wood' tagged sections are just sections of tree cover. By all means adjust these but please don't go retagging them as little mini parks within the main park area.

If you have any questions I'm happy to help.

Kind regards,

Adam

Hi,
tourism=apartment is for holiday apartments - there aren't many of those in Darwen! Normal apartment buldings are tagged as building=apartments.
Happy mapping,
Adam

Hi,

Has the house on the corner of Tabley Ln and Lightfoot lane really been turned into a Post Office? It seems odd with Cottam's post office on Hoyles Ln being so close (unless that has been closed?).

Anyway, if it is correct it needs an amenity=post_office tag adding. Also, the name tag should include the name of the post office.

As ever, if you're unsure of anything I'm happy to help.

Adam

Hi GMc89 and welcome to OSM. I'm writing to welcome you to OSM and because you requested a review of your first edits in the ID editor. So far everything seems fine. Please do continue to map the rest of the estate as it is completed. If you need any help, I'm a Preston-based mapper and more than happy to help/collaborate at any time.
Good luck,
Adam

Welcome to OSM.
Edits that are removed ('reverted') leave a trace. Looking at your history this edit today appears to be your only one covering Queens Park. Did you actually save your changes the first time round? Maybe there was some technical issue and your upload failed. Very unusual.
Kind regards,
Adam

Hi and welcome back to OSM.

Firstly, I see you've been adding Morrisions supermarkets from their website data. We cannot use this without permission. Can you please confirm that you have explicitly been given permission to add this data to OSM?

Secondly, please use building=retail and shop=supermarket for tagging supermarket buildings. The landuse=retail tag is for the whole premises (incl. car park etc.).

Regards,

Adam

Hi Bob
Welcome to OSM. Great to see somebody adding these linking footpaths. A highway=footway tag implies a path just for pedetsrians, so bicycle=no and horse=no tags are not necessary.
I'm another local (Preston) mapper. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.
Adam
Kind regards