On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:55 PM, Martin Koppenhoefer <dieterdre...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> .. I'm still unclear how one is supposed to >>> distinguish between a smooth, wide urban footpath and a hiking trail. > > > have a look at http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:sac_scale for > detailed classification.
So Roy suggests "smoothness" and you suggest "sac_scale". Neither is really definitive. Whereas all I want is a binary distinction between a footpath and a hiking trail. There's obviously overlap, but the key point isn't a physical feature, it's a purpose: a footpath is the easiest way to walk from A to B with the resources available. A hiking trail is the most interesting/scenic way. Very similar goes for the distinction between a cycleway and a mtb path. A cycleway is designed to get you somewhere. A mtb path is designed to let you go mountain biking. The smoothest mtb trails are no different from rough cycleways. Anyway, how did we get onto this. Steve _______________________________________________ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
