Re: [Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

> as I understand it Sustrans near Derby changed their mapping to match what was in OSM So that is now in their GIS and so on OS and so OS needs to acknowledge OSM at osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ncn? On Mon, 4 Nov 2019 at 18:29, Andy Townsend wrote: > On 04/11/2019 18:19, Edward Bainton wrote:

Re: [Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

On 04/11/2019 18:19, Edward Bainton wrote: (much snippage) Sustrans appear to have moved the NCN routes off their own site altogether (perhaps not news to you), and link directly to osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ncn . The behaviour is pretty horrible - eg

Re: [Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

Hi Dave F >From my own hour-long chat with a local volunteer manager I inferred two reasons for steering clear of OSM: - Unreliable, as you inferred. - Exposes Sustrans to risk. I wonder if that may be their response to anything they don't closely control. I asked whether there was an agreement w

Re: [Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

Thanks Jez, that's all very encouraging. Local to me is Peterborough. Yes will definitely aim to progress this to a national-level conversation - I'll loop back here once it's clearer what they think their needs are. (or better on Loomio? Another OSM channel, who'd ha' thunk it ;) Ditto the NCN

Re: [Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

(Could you please ensure replies are sent to the forum. Thanks) Roughly upto around 3-4 years ago, which is why I'm uncertain if a sponsorship arrangement is in place. DaveF On 10/10/2019 07:41, Edward Bainton wrote: Thanks for that. I will ask re any formal sponsorship etc May I ask how l

Re: [Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

Hi Ed, Good to see you lobbying on behalf of OSM. If they get really interested and you want to hook the national level organisation then give us a shout at OSMUK. BTW, where is 'local' for you? Looking on the bright side. Arguments *for* using OSM: 1. They/volunteers/helpers can add/edit locati

Re: [Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

I've had the occasional limited discussions on social media. Arguments against using OSM fall into 1. Claim of no cost to use OS data as it's via local authority licensing. Unsure if it's all LAs 2. They "wanted to use mapping that had 100% reliable data for the users benefit." 3. Mild resentm

[Talk-GB] Sustrans & OSM

Hi all I'm meeting the local Sustrans office next week as they've asked me to compile a 'map' of the NCN mileposts in my area (I think they really mean an inventory with locator maps). Obviously I'll be using OSM, and trying to get them to see the benefits of doing the same. OSM seems to be large