On 17 Dec 2008, at 09:12, Hugh Barnes wrote: > >> >> Would it be useful to create a list for discussion of public >> transport applications within OSM. Could I suggest a title of >> 'talk-transit' or should this conversation be part of the >> 'talk-routing' list? Including PT routing in the talk-routing list >> might make some sense because there is always a walking element to >> the routing and people interested in routing may also be interested >> in PT routing. I certainly think this conversation needs a 'home' >> that is off the main talk list which is too busy already. >> > > +1, preferably for a separate list. I'm not sure how welcome transit > discussion would be on the routing list. (I'm curently subscribed to > it > only on the off-chance some transit material will surface.) > > I have been under the impression there isn't too much interest for > this > within OSM, judging by the paucity of activity on the lists and > content > on the wiki. I think it's another potential killer app for OSM. >
Lets try to get a new list set up and then we can have the detailed discussion there. Given that 80% of what we will be talking about will be bus maps, coding of public transport schedules and routes and how to describe the innards of large interchanges I suggest we start our own list and don't try to impose our interests on talk-routing. We know of transit related initiatives in a number of countries already that use OSM and I would hope that others will come out of the woodwork as we raise the profile. We should add a wiki page of transit related initiatives using OSM in different places to help people find them. Let's explicitly include shared taxi systems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Share_taxi ) within the scope (as well as fixed route fixed timetable systems). I believe the phrase 'transit' is understood in more places that 'public transport' and it is also shorter! I suggest we call it 'talk-transit' with a description 'OpenStreetMap and public transport/ transit / shared transport services'. Votes for would be appreciated. If you object then lets here now as well. I will 'apply' for a list (if that is what one does) in a few days. Regards, Peter > Cheers > > _______________________________________________ > talk mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk _______________________________________________ talk mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
