I am not proposing having two ways in the same space anymore as I see the logic presented but a new type of (single) way that would have attributes for both.
Perhaps for the stretch where they join, could there be a combined 'road/stream' type of way that could provide continuity for both? The designation would actually switch seasonally. > From: "Hans van Wijk" Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 12:24 PM > > > We could benefit from some tag that identifies a river that dries out > during > dry season and I believe 'wadi' is a good candidate. I saw a 'wadibank' > already somewhere, which also makes for a good waterway value when it > concerns a closed way. See also wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi > > > John wrote: >> I do not see why we cannot have two traces in the same place (or with >> a small offset). Hopefully we will be able to identify the entrance >> and exit of the 'roadway'. I am sure that these 'roadways' would be > seasonal. >> >> Sometimes hiking trails (my expertise) will follow a streambed for >> a while and for the sake of continuity, this is how it is handled. > > > Sure this makes for a solution, but I can't shake the feeling that it's > wrong as long as they aren't two separate ways. _______________________________________________ Talk-ht mailing list Talk-ht@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-ht