[Talk-GB] Publishing a linked dataset

2020-12-12 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
27;m aware obviously the data could become unmatched over time, as OSM changes, e.g. a way is split or paths added that add more detail. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** https://www.cyclestreets.net/

Re: [Talk-GB] Q3 2020 Quarterly project Cycle Infrastructure

2020-07-15 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
ion, the more I would lean to using a separate highway=cycleway, not least because it's easier then to put proper metadata on it. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** https://

Re: [Talk-GB] Q3 2020 Quarterly project Cycle Infrastructure

2020-07-15 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
t of stuff in the UK that isn't asphalt makes it worthwhile putting the surface in explicitly. This demonstrates to future mappers that the value is actually known (rather than assumed/unknown/ambiguous). Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, C

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL Cycle Infrastructure Database - matching against OSM

2020-06-20 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
nearby, making it very safe to ensure these would be safe to import.) Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** https://www.cyclestreets.net/ ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL Cycle Infrastructure Database - matching against OSM

2020-06-20 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
st of cycling data layer buttons on the right-hand side. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** https://www.cyclestreets.net/ ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published - proposed conflation process

2019-10-13 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
ensure this. Yes, good point. With such a large dataset, setting a timescale to ensure that momentum can be maintained would be sensible. Clearly it would depending on resources/time/willingness. I've included a new sentence to this effect. Martin, ** CycleStreets

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published - proposed conflation process

2019-10-13 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
then following with the other types when that is successful, is a good idea. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** https://www.cyclestreets.net/ ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@ope

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published - proposed conflation process

2019-10-13 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
each of the 24 data package areas. iii. Seek community input as this work proceeds. iv. Import the data and fix up issues arising from feedback. v. Report back to the OSM community. vi. Produce a final report for TfL confirming completion of the activity. M

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published - schema mapping

2019-10-13 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
Just to say that I've turned all the comments (here and on Twitter) into issues and replies at: https://github.com/cyclestreets/tflcid-conversion/issues I'll merge the changes into the conversion webpage shortly. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, B

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published - schema mapping

2019-09-29 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
On Fri, 20 Sep 2019, Martin - CycleStreets wrote: What are people's thoughts about these suggested new tags? Thanks so much everyone for all the great comments. I'll be replying on these as soon as I get a chance later this week and merging the changes in, after a busy week

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published - schema mapping

2019-09-20 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
in a road which has no physical markings/layout but permits contraflow cycling, so is not technically an asset and thus not represented in the CID) to transfer this meaning onto the road itself. https://bikedata.cyclestreets.net/tflcid/conversion/#ss_name Martin, ** CycleStr

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published - schema mapping

2019-09-14 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
play, which reads from the JSON file, is a bit of a work in progress - I'm aware the ID links aren't yet activated, and the Browse map link isn't yet picking up the field (only the type). I'll fix these shortly. Martin,

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published

2019-08-09 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
On Fri, 2 Aug 2019, Martin - CycleStreets wrote: I've sent a follow-up e-mail to the OSMF Licensing Working Group, which compiles all the various statements from Transport for London, and includes various e-mails where these statements were originally made, so that the LWG will hopeful

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published

2019-08-02 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
in our Bikedata site, which includes full filtering controls: https://bikedata.cyclestreets.net/tflcid/ Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** https://www.cyclestreets.net/ ___ Talk-GB

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published

2019-08-02 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
response I get from them, once they've looked at the various e-mails, and checked my interpretation of these, and then hopefully given a clear statement. (Naturally, until that happens, we should not be conflating any data.) Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclis

Re: [Talk-GB] TfL cycle data published

2019-08-01 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
Yep, again I'll update on that tomorrow. It is looking good to me, but I'm seeking a definitive view from the OSMF LWG now that I've obtained full details of the provenance of the data. This has taken a bit longer than hoped. Martin, ** CycleStreets -

[Talk-GB] Public charging points for electric bicycle users: tagging

2012-12-21 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
willing to add it on their behalf? (They're a non-profit community partnership run by volunteers so there's no money on the table but it would be a nice thing to add to the map.) Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, Cycle

Re: [Talk-GB] DfT Cycling data - cycle lanes (quality)

2012-10-11 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
te being one of the earliest to be surveyed 3-4 years ago. Which area(s) have you found to be inaccurate, out of interest? I've even seen data for NCN 4 that's illegal where it suggests a right hand turn but is explicitly denied by signs. There aren't any turn restrictions in the

Re: [Talk-GB] Google Maps using Sustrans Cycling data

2012-07-15 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
if people can spend a little time merging their city. Just follow this link and click on the first button to enter editing for Bristol: http://bristol.cyclestreets.net/edit/locate/ Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://

Re: [Talk-GB] Strange Routing Error

2012-07-15 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
;travel=car&styleId=1&opened_tab=1 Nor does Mapquest: http://mapq.st/LpyFSJ Nor CycleStreets, incidentally: http://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/2878501/ using an import dated Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:33:15. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Develop

Re: [Talk-GB] England Cycling Data project: DfT cycling data now available for merging

2012-06-18 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
On Mon, 18 Jun 2012, Andy Allan wrote: On 18 June 2012 14:10, Graham Stewart (GrahamS) wrote: > > Will the errors/discrepancies we identify be fed back to the DfT? Unless Martin knows more than I do, then in all honesty I doubt it. I'm hoping instead that whenever the DfT next want cycling d

Re: [Talk-GB] England Cycling Data project: DfT cycling data now available for merging

2012-06-18 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
d. Thanks for adding the area name hints to the wiki - been trying to get round to this myself. Andy I see has added that map feature request to the wiki - have been thinking the same myself. Clearly we want to make sure that the data locations are as obvious as poss

[Talk-GB] England Cycling Data project: DfT cycling data now available for merging

2012-06-17 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
2011-October/012256.html http://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/talk-gb/2012-January/012764.html http://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/talk-gb/2012-March/012900.html [2] http://www.cyclestreets.net/blog/2012/05/20/more-osm-tags-supported/ Martin, ** CycleStre

[Talk-GB] CycleStreets routing: now supports surface quality, barriers, traffic calming, lighting

2012-05-20 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
ded is at: http://www.cyclestreets.net/blog/2012/05/20/more-osm-tags-supported/ Based on the feedback we've seen recently these changes are already improving the quality of routes served to users, and so addition of more of this kind of data to OSM would be very welcome. Martin,

[Talk-GB] OpenStreetMap community mapping guide

2012-03-27 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
land, the principles and details in it apply elsewhere too.) We'd like to thank Cycling Scotland for their support! Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cyclestreets.net/ __

[Talk-GB] CycleStreets for Android released

2011-06-21 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
should be done any day now, and a mobile HTML web site (i.e. a small-screen version of the site) which should work on other phones is also nearing completion. Code (GPL) is here, in case anyone wants to get involved in development: :) https://github.com/cyclestreet

[Talk-GB] Essex appearing in various London address nominatim results

2011-05-30 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
uot; but this sounds a bit scary to me, especially as the Essex node seems to be quite well-established. I can't see how it is affecting Greenwich, and I can't see that "London" is being included for Greenwich. Would someone kindly be able to have a look at this? Martin,

[Talk-GB] Britain's historic waterways 'access' the digital age

2011-05-06 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
erage width and gradient of the towpath and GPS-linked photographs of the locations. Once the map is live on www.waterscape.com, members of the public will be able to add updates, providing an up-to-the-minute picture of the condition of the towpaths." Martin, ** Cy

[Talk-GB] Cycling Scotland to help motivate local community groups to map their area in OSM

2011-04-28 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
community elsewhere, too, even though it will of course be tailored for Scotland.) We'll be asking round the OSM community soon for suggestions for content and for someone/people who can be commissioned to work on this guide. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclist

[Talk-GB] OSM use for Local Authority cycle journey planners - please help add local contact details

2011-02-20 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
, at: http://www.cyclestreets.net/blog/2011/02/20/council-cycling-contacts-crowdsourcing/ Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cyclestreets.net/ ___ Talk-GB mailing li

[Talk-GB] OSM-based CycleStreets in another funding vote - please vote!

2010-11-11 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
g was *very* close, so every vote counts! Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cyclestreets.net/___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetma

[Talk-GB] CycleStreets iPhone app now out

2010-09-22 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
who make CycleStreets possible, and also to Shaun and Andy especially for their support and advice. We are building a team to work on the iPhone app on an ongoing basis. If you'd be interested to help with the coding for this, do drop us a line. Martin, ** CycleSt

[Talk-GB] OSM-based CycleStreets needs your vote for £10k bursary

2010-09-16 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
r on a mac there seems to be a layout glitch on their website, but just ignore that - it does cast the vote correctly when you carefully click the button). Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cycles

Re: [Talk-GB] UK Bike Shop dataset obtained: please merge in locations in your area

2010-09-14 Thread Martin CycleStreets
Dave F. wrote: How old is the database It was a snapshot from their database about 4-6 weeks ago, so should be pretty fresh, though it does contain errors (as would be expected given the way bikeshops come and go). & are all bike shops members of this association? Good point - I've no

[Talk-GB] Grant funding opportunity: TSB/BBSRC: Harnessing Large and Diverse Sources of Data (fwd)

2010-09-12 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
This research funding opportunity notification below strikes me as potentially very applicable to OpenStreetMap, if anyone has ideas for something that would fit the requirements. -- Forwarded message -- Subject: TSB/BBSRC: Harnessing Large and Diverse Sources of Data   HAR

Re: [Talk-GB] Separation of sources

2010-04-05 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
that were previously sceptical about open geographical data. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cyclestreets.net/ ___ Talk-GB mailing list Talk-GB@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb

Re: [Talk-GB] Mirror of OS data downloads

2010-04-01 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
On Thu, 1 Apr 2010, Martin - CycleStreets wrote: > Someone helpful at MySociety has published a mirror of the open data: > > http://parlvid.mysociety.org:81/os/ and it's now also at: http://data.gov.uk/data/publicbody/Ordnance%20Survey __

[Talk-GB] Mirror of OS data downloads

2010-04-01 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
Someone helpful at MySociety has published a mirror of the open data: http://parlvid.mysociety.org:81/os/ Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cyclestreets.net

[Talk-GB] The Guardian asks: "What will you do with Ordnance Survey's data?"

2010-03-26 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
ill happen to the traditional OS maps. We expect to have more on that next week. But for now - what would you do with those datasets? --- Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cyclestreets.net/

[Talk-GB] CycleStreets: Developer Day

2010-02-23 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
Just to flag up that we have a Developer Day coming up for CycleStreets, to be held in Cambridge on 6th March, for people who might be interested in helping out with coding for the project. Details at: http://www.cyclestreets.net/blog/2010/02/17/developer-day-6th-march/ Martin

Re: [Talk-GB] Estimating coverage

2009-07-20 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
yclestreets.net/area/#england do not correspond to local authority areas as such. But I thought I'd throw in this real-world example to help inform debate.. Martin, ** CycleStreets - For Cyclists, By Cyclists Developer, CycleStreets ** http://www.cyclestreets.net/

Re: [Talk-GB] The DfT Cycle journey planner / CycleStreets

2009-07-14 Thread Martin - CycleStreets
s no money going into the CycleStreets journey planner from the DfT / Cycling England. .. Funding from other sources is being investigated though! PS As this is my first posting to the list, thanks to all the mappers, who enable CycleStreets to exist! Martin, ** CycleStreets