On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Charlotte Wolter <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello folks, > > I'm pretty new to OSM. I've been cleaming up streets in my home > town, Santa Monica, California, which is part of Los Angeles, and I have a > question about how to handle alleys > Some of the alleys in Santa Monica have been marked as "footpaths," > but clearly they are not for foot traffic (C'mon, this is LA. No one walks. > ;-)). In fact, in a rather unique situation, they actually have names. Most > are called "court," as in 18th Court, which is the alley behind my apartment > building on 18th street. However, in reality they are alleys, as most people > understand the term in the United States, i.e., ways that run behind houses > or apartments that face onto a residential street. > So, can anyone tell me how to tag them? Many thanks in advance for > your replies.
Welcome, Charlotte. Variations according to local custom are to be expected as it is a big planet. Your mileage may vary, but I would start with: highway=service service=alley and then perhaps add oneway=yes # if appropriate surface=gravel # or other value if not paved access=private # if appropriate Have fun! _______________________________________________ newbies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/newbies
