OpenStreetMap
My wife and I moved to this area a few months ago. We usually walk our dog through the nice Orloff Park and I noticed that none of the footways are in OSM. Time to find the dusty GPS and update OSM! Quite a few features in the park (basketball courts, playgrounds and lots of picknick benches) are still missing in OSM. I’ll try to add these over the next weeks.
Discussion
Awennit n RoadLessTravelled di 16 March 2014 ɣef 01:26
Yes, I find that mapping for OSM is such a fabulous way to get to know a new neighborhood and a really good excuse to get out and meet more of your local neighbors.
Hope the new place works out well for you!
Awennit n Baloo Uriza di 16 March 2014 ɣef 23:22
Footways? Or paths? If it’s really narrow, like, two bikes can’t pass head on without someone pulling over, footway=yes is definitely appropriate (if bikes are allowed, bicycle=yes is appropriate). Are bicycles allowed? Is it wide enough for two bikes to pass head on without slowing? Then highway=path is a better fit. Are pedestrians banned or is there a painted centerline? Then highway=cycleway (and possibly foot=yes) is appropriate.