[Talk-GB] Saltash/Plymouth
Are there any local mappers in Plymouth or Saltash? The Carkeel roundabout and surrounding area has undergone major changes in the last couple of years. I drive through there occasionally and have made a few updates mainly based on gps and video, but that only covers just one through route. The whole area really needs a thorough survey. I have just done some very rough and ready changes to the roundabout based on gps/video but mainly Esri which seems to be the only imagery which is reasonably up to date. But I have left it in a bit of a mess, although nearer reality than before. https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/50.41900/-4.23429 ael ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb
[Talk-GB] weeklyOSM #499 2020-02-04-2020-02-10
The weekly round-up of OSM news, issue # 499, is now available online in English, giving as always a summary of a lot of things happening in the openstreetmap world: https://www.weeklyosm.eu/en/archives/12858/ Enjoy! Did you know that you can also submit messages for the weeklyOSM? Just log in to https://osmbc.openstreetmap.de/login with your OSM account. Read more about how to write a post here: http://www.weeklyosm.eu/this-news-should-be-in-weeklyosm weeklyOSM? who: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/WeeklyOSM#Available_Languages where?: https://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/weeklyosm-is-currently-produced-in_56718#2/8.6/108.3 ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb
Re: [Talk-GB] Cheers Drive, Bristol
On 15/02/2020 12:08, Borbus wrote: I've long suspected that local councils and other government bodies are giving data directly to Google. They're given to everyone. Look at the planning applications. They often have street names in the documents. Many OSMers are sensible enough not to add 'proposed' data, as developments are often severely amended or cancelled. It's much better to wait until there's ground evidence. Much rather be accurate than first. DaveF ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb
Re: [Talk-GB] Cheers Drive, Bristol
On 15/02/2020 12:08, Borbus wrote: I've long suspected that local councils and other government bodies are giving data directly to Google. I've seen developments turn up on Google maps that couldn't possibly have been established with a survey. It's all really shady. There's no reason why they shouldn't. Street names are not a secret. The same information would be available to anyone who asks. In some cases, it isn't even necessary to ask, as it's published on the council website. But at least we can say, even in this case, that OSM is the more accurate reflection of reality. No, it isn't. The development has been built and the roads are actually there, as can be seen from the photos in the media reports. Someone needs to get down there and do a trace! Mark ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb
Re: [Talk-GB] Cheers Drive, Bristol
That’s usually the way I find out the name of a new road if the sales office is closed. Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Neil Matthews [mailto:ndmatth...@ndmatthews.plus.com] Sent: 16 February 2020 10:58 To: talk-gb@openstreetmap.org Subject: [Talk-GB] Cheers Drive, Bristol Local coverage: https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/there-is-a-new-road-in-speedwell-called-cheers-drive/ Looks like housenumbers have the road name, even if roadsigns aren't installed. Cheers, Neil ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb
[Talk-GB] Cheers Drive, Bristol
Local coverage: https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/there-is-a-new-road-in-speedwell-called-cheers-drive/ Looks like housenumbers have the road name, even if roadsigns aren't installed. Cheers, Neil ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb
