On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > MapQuest is providing several address files that contain user-provided > latitude and longitude locations across the world. Our users provided > these exact locations to us so that they could be mapped correctly on > our MapQuest maps. > > There are currently three (3) main files - one for the United States, > one for Canada and one for Europe. More information can be found on > our wiki page: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/MapQuest/Critical_Addresses > > We didn't want to just import these addresses directly into OSM, but > wanted them to be available to anyone that wanted to have them. To be > clear: > > 1. these addresses are user provided > 2. there is a high degree of ground-truth from these users > 3. they WANTED to be in the data and be correctly mapped > 4. we've checked with our lawyers, and yes, you can have them - UNENCUMBERED!
Hey gang, This is pretty cool and an interesting extra point of data to consider for spot checks near you. There are a few hundred data points in the Canadian address file. Keep an eye on the similar discussion in talk-us as Ian Dees is talking about converting the csv file into an .osm format. As always, automated editing must follow the automated edits code of conduct, etc. But editing a point or two near home, and fixing up any other local issues is always welcome. Best regards, Richard _______________________________________________ Talk-ca mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-ca
