On 4/06/2014 10:48 AM, David Clark wrote:
This is what I'd suggest is added to the Australian Tagging Guidelines
wiki if there is no objection. (This is a simplification of what is at
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:surface ).
Add to both sections:
* Urban Footpaths and Cycleways
* Bush Walking and Cycling Tracks
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Paths for non-motorised use (highway=footway; highway=path) should
always be tagged with surface
<http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:surface> given that there is
no default for such paths.
surface <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:surface>=paved is
non-specific and covers the specific tags of sealed, tarmac, asphalt,
bitumen, concrete.
surface <http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:surface>=unpaved is
treated as the opposite of paved, specific tags are dirt, earth,
ground, grass, gravel, metal, sand, wood.
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What do you think?
All the best,
David
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The present 'guidelines' are good in relating tags to the legal things.
They are not good for the mapper. And they separate things on location
rather than what they are.
For a guide for mappers and in use I'd prefer
highway=footway A paved path intended for pedestrians. Defaults; surface
= paved; foot=yes, bicycle=state specific ... mostly permissive
(child/children under 12 + accompanying adult/s, width =1.2 meters
highway=path An unpaved path intended for pedestrians. Defaults;surface
= unpaved; foot=yes, bicycle=yes, width =2 meters
highway=cycleway A path intended for cyclists. Defaults; foot=no,
bicycle=yes, width =2 meters; surface = paved
Thus the difference between footpath and path becomes the surface rather
than the location.
The defaults should cover the majority thus easing the tagging load.
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The difference between 'paved' and 'unpaved' .. consider a rock surface
.. if it is natural then 'unpaved' .. if layed out/treated then
'paved'.... it has much to do with the finish i.e. smooth or rough.
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