That can be a problem. If I survey streets on ground it is problematic if it is tagged in such way. Then I struggle with a map app that show me the surface, but with no visible difference between a sett or similar surface or just surface=paved. Additionally I use StreetComple to find missing surfaces. Surfaces mapped in such way you use are not considered as a missing surface. When are are more than just a few mapper in the country, it is better to omit surfaces if you was not at the place to find the right value. Some other mapper will do it later. But it is more difficult to find places with need for a specific surface tag, if there are already „raw“ values. Mapping works as team work, everybody do a small part. You should just omit things if you can not be sure.
Regards Sebastian On 12.02.20 13:29, Shawn K. Quinn wrote: The most I usually do without a survey is surface=paved or surface=unpaved, with exceptions when I can see clearly what it is from the satellite imagery (like surface=grass).
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