On 21/03/19 04:58, Peter Neale via Talk-GB wrote:
I am relatively new to OSM, but am trying to contribute in a useful
way, particularly in my local area (Milton Keynes).
Milton Keynes enjoys (among many benefits) an extensive network of
joint-use Cycle Paths / Foot Paths, known as “Redways”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Keynes_redway_system
Most (if not all) are already mapped in OSM, but the tagging is not
consistent, so I was considering making small amendments to increase
consistency. However, I don’t want to make them consistently wrong,
so I am seeking confirmation of how they should be tagged.
*Official Status of Redways *
MK Council publishes a map of the Redway Network,
https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/assets/attach/51668/MK_Redway_Poster_PRINT_NOcrops.pdf
with a “Redway Code”, which states,
“The Redways are an important part of Milton Keynes. They are
shared-use routes for people on foot or on cycles. The traffic free
network is popular for leisure, for commuting and for staying active.
Redways may be used by anyone cycling and walking including people
with pushchairs, or prams and those in wheelchairs (including powered
wheelchairs / mobility scooters).”
and,
“Redways and the Law:
Electric cycles which meet EAPC Regulations are permitted to use Redways.
As Public Highway, all legal requirements and the Highway Code are
applicable to the Redways: cycles should be roadworthy and able to
stop in an emergency; cycle lights are required at night.
All motor-powered vehicles including mopeds, mini-motos and
motorcycles are prohibited from using Redways, with the exception of
authorised vehicles e.g. emergency vehicles and maintenance vehicles.”
*An Old Relation*
I have found a previous Relation,
(https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/145144) which I assume linked
all the Redways, but which @andrewmk deleted some years ago, so I am
NOT proposing to re-create that Relation.
*Access Tagging*
So how should they be tagged for access?
I believe it should be:
highway=path (but I see several tagged as highway=cycleway and both
are shown in the Wiki at
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:highway=cycleway)
foot=designated
motor vehicle=permit (to allow the emergency vehicles and maintenance
vehicles)
moped=no
bicycle=designated
horses=not specified
segregated=no
Is that correct?
I would add
wheelchair=yes
surface=paved
Then you can add additional details, like width=*, etc.
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