Re: [Talk-GB] Whether to tag/best tag for an unofficial name?

On Wed, 31 May 2017, Philip Barnes wrote: > these have been removed as there is no evidence of them existing. Lets remind ourselves how we map from scratch (before signs): 1. We measure + record what we see on the ground 2. We ask local humans to supply the names/numbers/dates

Re: [Talk-GB] Whether to tag/best tag for an unofficial name?

On Wed, 31 May 2017, Adam Snape wrote: > A new mapper has added a name tag, name=Walton Summit Motorway > Should we tag such unofficial names > The main name tag seems wrong, loc_name would seem closest but also > probably wrong. I tend to think of 'loc_name=' as meaning "col-LOQ-uial name",

Re: [Talk-GB] Named landuse polygons

On Tue, 17 Jan 2017, Dave F wrote: > On 17/01/2017 14:32, Derick Rethans wrote: > > http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/77260547 > I think this is inaccurate mapping. The buildings are called 'Queen's > Park Court' The residential area should not include the grassed area or > the nursery.

Re: [Talk-GB] crop=grass or sod

On Mon, 9 Jan 2017, SK53 wrote: > Turf has the distinct advantage of being less likely to generate sniggers. But a risk of turf wars...? -Paul. Ahem. ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org

Re: [Talk-GB] 3rd Midlands OSM New Year Meetup

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, 20 Dec 2016, Brian Prangle wrote: > On 20 December 2016 at 13:46, SK53 wrote: > > Just a quick note to say provisional details are: > > Date: Saturday 14th January > > Location: Red Lion, Scalford, Leicestershire [Based

Re: [Talk-GB] ref:hectares on admin boundary, and non-responsive mapper

On Mon, 15 Aug 2016, Will Phillips wrote: > On 15/08/2016 08:39, Colin Smale wrote: > > "This is an automated response: sorry, but I'm too busy mapping too be > > able to spare the time to respond to you. Thank you for your interest > > in my mapping. -Alex Kemp" > I have raised this issue with

Re: [Talk-GB] Open data (Was: Parliamentary debate mentions OSM)

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, 29 Mar 2016, Rob Nickerson wrote: > P.P.S. By which I'm asking: do you think that (unless we get loads of new > mappers) more availability of open data possess a threat to OSM in the UK A decade ago a person called Steve needed a map and

Re: [Talk-GB] OSM UK group - Sign up to mail lists

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Mon, 21 Dec 2015, Rob Nickerson wrote: > I welcome people's thoughts on this. As discussion is [already] happening here, on Talk-GB, it would make sense to keep the discussion here, on Talk-GB. -Paul -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version:

Re: [Talk-GB] Spamdalism caught

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, 20 Oct 2015, Philip Barnes wrote: > an [(020) 3xxx ] number, Since 1999 the London dialing code and numbers have been: (020) Following the exhaustion in the '7xxx ' and '8xxx ' ranges a decade ago in c.2005, the

Re: [Talk-GB] Spamdalism caught

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, 20 Oct 2015, Philip Barnes wrote: > my suspicion when seeing 0203 numbers, Apologies for being unclear. There is no such thing; quite simply: 020 Is the London dialing code, and has been for over 15 years. Local numbers in London have

Re: [Talk-GB] Rail maxspeeds being converted

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Sat, 5 Sep 2015, Paul Sladen wrote: > On Sat, 5 Sep 2015, Philip Barnes wrote: > > The line speed through Wem is signed as 90, I assume its mph > Black-numerals-on-white-circular is mph, White-on-black is kph. Can't find a pictures fro

Re: [Talk-GB] Rail maxspeeds being converted

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Sat, 5 Sep 2015, Philip Barnes wrote: > The line speed through Wem is signed as 90, I assume its mph Black-numerals-on-white-circular is mph, White-on-black is kph. Best place to see this is at the end of the platforms 6-11 at St Pancras, where

Re: [Talk-GB] Thrapston viaduct

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Tue, 14 Jul 2015, Andy Robinson wrote: I've now reverted. I fear that unless the render starts rendering bridge={viaduct,yes,etc} such re-tagging is likely to continue---or at least highway=track; access=private getting added to more things. Is

Re: [Talk-GB] Thrapston viaduct

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Mon, 13 Jul 2015, Matthijs Melissen wrote: On 13 July 2015 at 14:13, Philip Barnes p...@trigpoint.me.uk wrote: I think this, and blue motorways, I agree a UK-specific rendering would be very useful, I fear that there is a risk the original

Re: [Talk-GB] leisure=pitch

On Sat, 23 May 2015, Dave F. wrote: leisure=pitch to indicate just the pitches That's how it's used--IIRC there was a presentation at SOTM in Birmingham showing a rendering automatically drawing in all the line detail based on the size of the outline and the sport=... situations with two

Re: [Talk-GB] too many universities in Cambridge

On Fri, 22 May 2015, Dan S wrote: I'd be really grateful if you could comment on my suggestion about modifying the building tags. David has commented (twice), both with follow-up questions. -Paul ___ Talk-GB mailing list

Re: [Talk-GB] Issue with Changeset

On Fri, 15 May 2015, Jason Woollacott wrote: Looks like there has been an issue with changeset 30821940 Which seems to have added the A30 through the whole of Cornwall https://www.openstreetmap.org/changeset/30821940 Could you describe in slightly more detail /what/ is probably wrong/broken.

Re: [Talk-GB] Ref names on Residential roads

On Tue, 12 May 2015, Bryce Nesbitt wrote: It's three only because of retagging reluctance specific to the UK: ...In the UK, the various mappers who own boats quite rightly pointed out (whilst well-intended) the proposed mechanical transformations would lead to data-inaccuracies. My hope was

Re: [Talk-GB] elsan_points

On Tue, 21 Apr 2015, Bryce Nesbitt wrote: I've checked with Richard about this, to make sure the current tagging can cover the use case. Most canal-side/marina-side are accessed-protected using a 'BWB' key; but not all (Atherstone top lock comes to mind). Some points have not suitable for

Re: [Talk-GB] Fwd: Search but cannot find

On Thu, 19 Mar 2015, Pmailkeey . wrote: Still makes use of 2 fields but keeps the main field 'tidy'. You can use whatever field name you want for non-standard usage, as long as it doesn't interfere with prior art---but you will likely find chosing something unique is not very useful. (...As

Re: [Talk-GB] Search but cannot find

On Wed, 18 Mar 2015, Pmailkeey . wrote: Anyone know why the search facility can't find Waingatebridge Cottages ? Presumably this terrace in the Lake District which has no 'name='; http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/314851241 and which is on a street that also has no 'name=':