Re: [talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

Hi legal-questions, I'm forwarding this interesting question about the OSMF Terms of Use preventing anyone from obtaining OSM data for emergency services use. This is in direct conflict with the ODBL terms which contain no such restriction, and also include a limitation of liability clause.

Re: [talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

My local chapter of OSM is in the USA (OSM-US), but yes, I think you (all) are on the right approach here: the "Australia / Oceania Chapter" (I think it is, or is called) as a semi-formal sub-community within OSM, or even an "official" chapter, is the "first stop" along the way of this sort of

Re: [talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

Hi Rob, Interesting point you raise! While on the surface you'd think terms (from the OSMF Terms of Use https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use#III._Unlawful_and_other_unauthorized_uses) only ask you not to use OSMF services like the website, API for those purposes and not the data, it

Re: [talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

Hi Rob A warm welcome to you and the Department of Transport to OSM (just speaking for myself, one of over 8 million contributors.) Its an exciting time for me to be an OSM contributor as OSM is becoming the preferred map for so many. Sorry if I have missed something but this post

Re: [talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

Hi Rob Awesome news, thanks! :-) Those concerns will have to be bounced to OSM Legal, so I'll forward both your messages to me for comment. Thanks Graeme On Fri, 10 Feb 2023 at 10:41, rob potter wrote: > Hi, > > I am representing the state transport department Department of Transport > and

Re: [talk-au] Tagging Culverts on Roads

On Feb 9, 2023, at 3:00 PM, Graeme Fitzpatrick wrote: > On Thu, 9 Feb 2023 at 12:31, Andrew Hughes wrote: > And each culvert has a unique asset/ref identification (example Victorian > Dept of Transport, Structure Number == SN2252) > > Sorry to be awkward, but do we have permission to use that

[talk-au] Adoption of OSM geometry as state mapping base

Hi, I am representing the state transport department Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria, Australia) - OpenStreetMap Wiki and we are looking to consume the OSM road & rail networks for our

Re: [talk-au] Talk-au Digest, Vol 188, Issue 6

nd I can see it helping many scenarios. > > However, it doesn't help with road usage. > > > > > > > > We need to model/tag the culvert as part of the road infrastructure. > > > > > > > > Would a node that connects both road and water way be sufficient? > > &

Re: [talk-au] Tagging Culverts on Roads

On Thu, 9 Feb 2023 at 12:31, Andrew Hughes wrote: > And each culvert has a unique asset/ref identification (example Victorian > Dept of Transport, Structure Number == SN2252) > > Sorry to be awkward, but do we have permission to use that data? Thanks Graeme

Re: [talk-au] Tagging Trucks (hgv) "Use low gears"

On 8/2/23 16:07, Andrew Hughes wrote: Hi Guys, Thanks for the quick responses! Andrew Harvey: traffic_sign=AU:R6-22,G9-83 seems better than traffic_sign=AU:R6-22;AU:G9-83  but I can see why you say both would be valid. Q: Let's say there is also another sign "Zombies Ahead" that doesn't