Hi all, The email below is from TfL announcing the release of the cycle data. I'm copying in Martin to this email as he was working on this Talent Directory project so can hopefully provide a comment on the licence.
Taking a look myself it is an OGL v2 licence which is good. TfL muddy the water slightly in that they are applying the licence to data obtainable via an API. They therefore include statements about it being the users responsibility to check the page for updates to the licence and that by running a new API call you are accepting the new licence. For us I think we are fine in that we download the data once (rather than regularly via their API) and the licence when you download it grants perpetual use. OGL v2 can sometimes suffer from it's clause about not covering third party rights the data provider is not entitled to provide (e.g. Royal Mail Postcodes) but a previous (off list) chat with Martin suggested we are ok on that front. Clarification welcomed. *Rob* --- Dear all Having engaged with yourself previously about the Cycling Infrastructure Database (CID), we are delighted to let you know that the CID is now live. London’s Cycling Infrastructure Database is the world’s largest and most comprehensive database of cycling infrastructure, containing comprehensive details of cycling infrastructure in the Capital. The CID is intended to address barriers to cycling by providing Londoners with clear and accurate information about cycling infrastructure, helping them plan cycle journeys with confidence. The CID is a core part of our Cycling Action Plan <http://content.tfl.gov.uk/cycling-action-plan.pdf>which sets out how TfL, boroughs and others will work together to make London the world’s best big city for cycling. To create the database, TfL have surveyed every street in every London borough to collect information on over 240,000 pieces of infrastructure, covering an area of 1,595 square kilometres. The database also contains 480,000 photographs of cycling infrastructure, allowing users to see exactly what can be found on street. For example, cycle parking users will be able to see what type of parking is available. TfL collected data of 146,000 cycle parking spaces across London, as well as gathering information on 2,000km of cycle routes and 58,000 wayfinding signs. The following types of asset are included in the database: - Cycle lanes and tracks – including whether they are segregated or painted lanes - Cycle parking, including the type and capacity of parking - Signalised crossings for cycles - Restricted route - Modal filters and traffic gates which allow cycles to pass but restrict car traffic - Traffic calming, including the location of all speed humps in Greater London - Advanced stop lines – boxes at junctions for people cycling - Signals - early-release signals at junctions - Signage - Signed cycle routes and other wayfinding - Restricted Points – points where people cycling will have to dismount Paths through parks and other green spaces that can, and cannot, be cycled on. The CID is accessible in geojson format via the following platforms: *TfL Open Data Portal:* https://cycling.data.tfl.gov.uk/ (CycleInfrastructure/Data & CycleInfrastructure/Documentation) *London Datastore:* https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/cycling-infrastructure-database?q=CID The CID is continuously being maintained by TfL. Please do let us know if you have any asset updates or data related queries. https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/85603/worlds-largest-cycling-database/ Regards, *TfL CID Team*
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