Matt Maxon wrote: > Spencer Riddile wrote: >> I'm working on figuring out what tags to use for the fields/columns >> that are included in the USFS GIS trail data that I am going to import >> into OSM. Has anyone set a precedent for this already? Would it make >> sense for me to add a section to the wiki page for the USFS >> (http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/US_Forest_Service_Data) in an >> effort to standardize? This would be for trails specifically and >> would follow what has been established on the Hiking wiki page >> (http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Hiking). >> > I do think a US specific trails page (s) would is needed and would be useful > >> National Forest Trails >> tags proposed: >> >> * owner = national_forest, private_on_nf, private_noton_nf, >> county, state, city_town >> * closure_status = open, closed, restricted, decommissioned >> > I'd like to see some US specific (relevant) tags > > Generally here in California and my experience with the west is trails > have a series of designations > > Horse > Foot > Bicycle > OHV > Handicapped > 4WD > Cross Country (informal) aka - XC or CC > > There are NOT recommended designations, while not specifically > prohibiting an activity you'd be wise to heed it or at least exercise > caution
Is this not covered by the access key? horse=designated, ski:nordic=designated, etc.? Not sure what OHV is (off-highway vehicle?), but it seems that a new access type might be needed. > There seems be to a lack of discussion about other agencies BLM, > Park Service are two biggies that come to mind. > > The OHV tag would need to cover recommendations about vehicle type, > Motorcycle, ATV, Jeep(4wd) trail width etc....
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