On 14/10/2009, at 21.46, Mike N. wrote: >> I think it would be better to use a road classification scheme for >> speed limits; then the mph value only needs to be changed one place, >> namely the database entry that ties a certain classification to a >> speed limit. > > That wouldn't work in the US, where US numbered highways range from > 35 mph > to 65 mph depending on physical construction, traffic density, > etc. Even > 'motorway' class Interstate roads vary from 55 mph to 75 mph > depending on > location, line of sight distance, and traffic.
I see, obviously you are right in that case. However, here in Denmark, we have 3 general speed limits (that may be overruled locally by signs): - Inside city limits: 50 km/h - Outside city limits: 80 km/h - Motorways: 130 km/h. So here, the classification scheme would work quite nicely. Cheers, Morten _______________________________________________ newbies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/newbies
