[talk-au] List of route=road relations
I did a quick SQL query to find what named route=road relations exist, in the interest of saving people from duplicating things: named routes: http://maps.bigtincan.com/tagwatch/road-relations.php ref routes: http://maps.bigtincan.com/tagwatch/ref-relations.php If a route has a ref and a name it will appear on both pages. You can load the relation straight into potlatch/JOSM from the page. ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] I've been trying to fix the highway shields and came across this....
I finally figured out that when it's type=route, osm2pgsql changes the field name to route_name so I've updated the database and configs to show route_name. In the example below, the ways are tagged with local street names, but the highway has no name or ref, but instead the highway name and ref is pulled from the relation information. http://maps.bigtincan.com/?zoom=15lat=-29.78160122412lon=151.16912834144 Also I've set the config to render relation names after local street names so that way highways don't clobber local names. ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Question about route numbers
On Thu, 20 Aug 2009, Mark Pulley wrote: 1. When should I start using Alphanumeric numbers? For an example, the Mid Western Highway between Bathurst and Cowra is currently NH24, but some signs have shown A41 (now coverplated over by NH24). Should I use the new A41 or the current NH24? http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=-33.4299lon=149.5466zoom=13 For another example, when in Dubbo last weekend on the Mitchell Highway, I spotted A32 on one intersection only, all the others still showing NH32. I did mark those as ref= and old_ref= for example at christmas the signs at Cowra said A41 of course further west the signs are not coverplated but the Mid Western is then B64 so further west the system is coming in by stealth or sheer laziness on the part of the workers which seems appropriate somehow ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] OSMF
--- On Thu, 20/8/09, Liz ed...@billiau.net wrote: If you are a member, please vote, it will make life easier for us all if as many potential voters as possible vote or else we will hear for the next three years how the poll was 'fixed. This is one reason I've decided to take an active interest in the discussion on Local Chapters. I think they should be as independent as possible otherwise it could be very detrimental with inter and intra infighting spilling over to local chapters, and vice versa. If they're operationally independent of each other it's a lot more clear cut. ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
[talk-au] Mapping on a phone
Hi, My phone is on it's last legs and I'll need a new one soon. Does anybody have a phone that does a good job for mapping. It would be nice to add POIs as I notice them. I don't really need something for the full mapping experience as I have a full setup in the car for that cheers -- Franc ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Opening a discussion on OSM Mapping and Online Hazard reporting
Not sure if this is what others had in mind, but rather than just focus on cycling, I think a general council bugs reporting system would be useful to complain about other things like pot holes :) I've downloaded/used the OpenStreetBugs code to produce the Council Bug Report: http://bugs.bigtincan.com/ I was thinking today that this might be a foot in the door for talking to council/state roads depts about potential partnerships maps wise. In this instance we could be given an email address and a boundary and then when a bug is reported an email could be sent to the relevant council about it. ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
[talk-au] Would anyone buy one of these?
or wear one? http://www.sonicresolutions.com/osm_vest/IMG_6327.jpg http://www.sonicresolutions.com/osm_vest/IMG_6328.jpg ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Opening a discussion on OSM Mapping and Online Hazard reporting
On Thu, 2009-08-20 at 13:58 +, John Smith wrote: Not sure if this is what others had in mind, but rather than just focus on cycling, I think a general council bugs reporting system would be useful to complain about other things like pot holes :) I've downloaded/used the OpenStreetBugs code to produce the Council Bug Report: http://bugs.bigtincan.com/ I was thinking today that this might be a foot in the door for talking to council/state roads depts about potential partnerships maps wise. In this instance we could be given an email address and a boundary and then when a bug is reported an email could be sent to the relevant council about it. Now this is a brilliant idea John! I currently work for the North Sydney Council, and some of the engineers there are slowly starting to use OSM - as it's almost better than some of the maps we currently use in some aspects of our jobs. In my job at the Council I need to reference several maps - OSM being the main map that I use. rant I've done quite a few GPS surveys mapping in stuff around North Sydney (and Camden), adding in lots of detail (except for house numbers - I'll do that when my areas of interest are more detailed) - so seats / toilets / playgrounds in parks are starting to appear :) I'm also able to collaborate with the local walking group in North Sydney - which would be an ideal target to distribute walkingpapers to. /rant A council bug report like yours John would be excellent in this case, as some residence report potholes / graffiti / bugs in rather vague terms that makes it difficult for our engineers / rangers / contractors to locate. Having a council bug reporting system could also spur other councils / residence to contribute to OSM as well. Aside, I've also requested a few more rendering features I'd like to see in http://maps.bigtincan.com/ http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Aussie_Mapnik_Style_Changes They are amenity=drinking_water and amenity=waste_basket Thanks for rendering benches and bbqs! :) -- cam_...@fastmail.fm -- http://www.fastmail.fm - IMAP accessible web-mail ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Opening a discussion on OSM Mapping and Online Hazard reporting
--- On Fri, 21/8/09, cam_...@fastmail.fm cam_...@fastmail.fm wrote: Having a council bug reporting system could also spur other councils / residence to contribute to OSM as well. That's what I am hoping for :) Word of mouth is the best form of advertising, so if you know anyone else in any other councils you might point them to our site :) Aside, I've also requested a few more rendering features I'm working through the list, highway shields was sort of the top of the list, but once everything ends up in a relation that will work itself out. I'd like to see in http://maps.bigtincan.com/ http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Aussie_Mapnik_Style_Changes They are amenity=drinking_water and amenity=waste_basket Just need some icons and it's trivial to render them, I'll see if I can find anything suitable. ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
[talk-au] 4wd_only=yes now renders
http://maps.bigtincan.com/?zoom=18lat=-26.191806577279lon=152.62008508749 ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
[talk-au] http://www.opengeodata.org/?p=662
maps showing us trying to influence the world ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Would anyone buy one of these?
On Fri, 21 Aug 2009, John Smith wrote: or wear one? http://www.sonicresolutions.com/osm_vest/IMG_6327.jpg http://www.sonicresolutions.com/osm_vest/IMG_6328.jpg Definitely unfashionable. Lime green is more appealing I'm sure we would be better off organising our own and not getting theirs. Perhaps just getting the transfers sorted out and people getting their own vest and applying it? ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Would anyone buy one of these?
--- On Fri, 21/8/09, Stephen Hope slh...@gmail.com wrote: I do own one - I got one the first time round. I wear it when cycling at dusk/night - even when I'm not surveying. I've noticed that if I'm wearing that, I get ignored a lot more in some places, but attract more attention in others. All that comes to mind now is some kind of Chasers skit where they're impersonating surveyors on some kind of road construction job :) ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Opening a discussion on OSM Mapping and Online Hazard reporting
Hi Cam_Daw Thanks for the link to Open Street Bugs I'll add this into the mix of conversations I'm having elsewhere. Who hosts and develops this site? regards Paul Boundy Massbug Marrickville and South Sydney Bicycle User Group The other type of Bug -Original Message- From: talk-au-boun...@openstreetmap.org [mailto:talk-au-boun...@openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of cam_...@fastmail.fm Sent: Friday, 21 August 2009 0:54 To: talk-au@openstreetmap.org Subject: Re: [talk-au] Opening a discussion on OSM Mapping and Online Hazard reporting On Thu, 2009-08-20 at 13:58 +, John Smith wrote: Not sure if this is what others had in mind, but rather than just focus on cycling, I think a general council bugs reporting system would be useful to complain about other things like pot holes :) I've downloaded/used the OpenStreetBugs code to produce the Council Bug Report: http://bugs.bigtincan.com/ I was thinking today that this might be a foot in the door for talking to council/state roads depts about potential partnerships maps wise. In this instance we could be given an email address and a boundary and then when a bug is reported an email could be sent to the relevant council about it. Now this is a brilliant idea John! I currently work for the North Sydney Council, and some of the engineers there are slowly starting to use OSM - as it's almost better than some of the maps we currently use in some aspects of our jobs. In my job at the Council I need to reference several maps - OSM being the main map that I use. rant I've done quite a few GPS surveys mapping in stuff around North Sydney (and Camden), adding in lots of detail (except for house numbers - I'll do that when my areas of interest are more detailed) - so seats / toilets / playgrounds in parks are starting to appear :) I'm also able to collaborate with the local walking group in North Sydney - which would be an ideal target to distribute walkingpapers to. /rant A council bug report like yours John would be excellent in this case, as some residence report potholes / graffiti / bugs in rather vague terms that makes it difficult for our engineers / rangers / contractors to locate. Having a council bug reporting system could also spur other councils / residence to contribute to OSM as well. Aside, I've also requested a few more rendering features I'd like to see in http://maps.bigtincan.com/ http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Aussie_Mapnik_Style_Changes They are amenity=drinking_water and amenity=waste_basket Thanks for rendering benches and bbqs! :) -- cam_...@fastmail.fm -- http://www.fastmail.fm - IMAP accessible web-mail ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au Notice: The information contained in this email message and any attached files may be confidential information, and may also be the subject of legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient any use, disclosure or copying of this email is unauthorised. If you received this email in error, please notify the DEEWR Service Desk by calling (02) 6240 and delete all copies of this transmission together with any attachments. ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Would anyone buy one of these?
On Thu, 2009-08-20 at 14:36 +, John Smith wrote: or wear one? http://www.sonicresolutions.com/osm_vest/IMG_6327.jpg http://www.sonicresolutions.com/osm_vest/IMG_6328.jpg I probably would wear something like that vest - during the day while cycling / walking. It'd atleast make some people in the general public feel less suspicious of me cycling / walking up and down car parks / dead end roads / walking around schools (some schools' boundaries aren't easily seen in Yahoo) / taking photos of benches / bbqs / bins. On the odd time I go surveying on foot / bicycle at night, I wear this: http://www.exeliteworld.com/recreational.html?product=lumisash Cars from a kilometer away down the road can see me at night time! :D Another thing to note, it seems we can't order anything from http://www.sonicresolutions.com/ anyway, as sonic resolutions is no longer trading. -- cam_...@fastmail.fm -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
Re: [talk-au] Would anyone buy one of these?
--- On Fri, 21/8/09, cam_...@fastmail.fm cam_...@fastmail.fm wrote: On the odd time I go surveying on foot / bicycle at night, I wear this: http://www.exeliteworld.com/recreational.html?product=lumisash Cars from a kilometer away down the road can see me at night time! :D They make a vest as well, wonder if they do custom prints on them. ___ Talk-au mailing list Talk-au@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au