On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 3:09 AM, Maarten Deen <md...@xs4all.nl> wrote: > But are there a lot of these repair stations around? I know of none. We > usually have our bikes repaired in a bike shop.
I made list of manufacturers of this type of station at http://guides.obviously.com/Public-Bicycle-Work-and-Repair-Stands-2/1925 ). And then talked to the marketing department at each one. I estimate there are some 5000 units worldwide, which rose sharply in 2014. I figure that OSM has a small role to play here: if everyone's smartphone bike app can FIND these stations, that will increase awareness and thus encourage universities and cities to install them. I wrote a template letter for the manufacturers to include with the stations, with instructions on how to map. My goal is that OSM become the worldwide "go to" map for this type of feature, and I think we can get there with everyone pitching in! The winner here will be the one with the most momentum. On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 3:51 AM, Michał Brzozowski <www.ha...@gmail.com> wrote: > Great idea. I added three in the Tricity area, Poland. > Anyway, if newer tagging scheme will be agreed upon, you may freely re-tag them. Most important to me is *brand=Xxxxxx* , to help keep the vendors engaged. I also like *service:bicycle:chaintool=yes/no* as not all stations have this (sometimes) crucial tool. The iD preset has both now. > On a side note: To be even more useful, these stations could feature a > vending machine (presumably electricity-less - like these with small > toys in capsules or... more adult-oriented stuff :P) selling tire > repair kits. You mean like this? This this station offers repair, parts, tires, and tire recycling in one station: <http://www.bikefixtation.com/products/> On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 5:26 AM, Bernd Weigelt <weigelt.be...@web.de> wrote: > In Germany many repair stations called 'Radstation' are supported by the > Caritas organisation example http://www.radstationbonn.de/ The *amenity=bicycle_repair_station* is meant for standalone unattended, usually outdoor, usually 24/7 stations. There's separate tagging which would indicate a shop or bike storage facility also offers DIY bike repair and tools. ----------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------- So if you participate in an OSM forum with a lot of cyclists, would you ask them "have you seen an unattended bicycle repair station"? What brand was it? Could you map it?
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