Good to see more data consumers using the tags we have to improve the map representation. I agree we should try to tag operator and informal tags more.
I'd also like to see the highway tag value set based on: * highway=footway for constructed walking tracks (you may find things like surface levelling, drainage channels, timber sleepers for erosion control) or formally signposted tracks. * highway=path for natural walking tracks formed by use without being formally constructed and no signage moving away from the traditional practice of exclusively using highway=path for bush tracks and highway=footway for urban footpaths. This could also be used as an indicator for map display, in a similar way to highway classifications. On Mon, 21 Oct 2024 at 08:47, Tom Brennan <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all > > Back in April I did some tagging tests on foot tracks (highway=path) at > Kanangra that showed that Gaia GPS (possibly amongst other downstream > applications) renders formal tracks - tagged with "operator=*" - more > prominently than those tagged as "informal=yes". > > So I'd encourage anyone updating tracks on the map in future to fill in > those fields where appropriate. While it's only a small thing from a > rendering point of view, it will help deter users of those applications > from thinking that all paths are equal. > > It's not always easy to determine what is formal vs informal, > particularly in areas where the national park service or local council > does minimal maintenance. There are some guidelines on the Australian > Tagging Page: > > > https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Australian_Tagging_Guidelines/Cycling_and_Foot_Paths > > I tend to try and look at the following: > * maintenance - if a track is being maintained by council/NPWS then it > should be tagged > * signposting - if a track is signposted by council/NPWS then it's tacit > approval, and should also be tagged > * mapping - if a track appears on council/NPWS's own maps (not obviously > reproduced from OSM) then it's tacit approval, and should also be tagged > > Any other thoughts welcome. > > cheers > Tom > ---- > Canyoning? try http://ozultimate.com/canyoning > Bushwalking? try http://bushwalkingnsw.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Talk-au mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au >
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