<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi all,</div><div><br></div><div>The email below is from TfL announcing the release of the cycle data. I'm copying in Martin to this email as he was working on this Talent Directory project so can hopefully provide a comment on the licence. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Taking a look myself it is an OGL v2 licence which is good. TfL muddy the water slightly in that they are applying the licence to data obtainable via an API. They therefore include statements about it being the users responsibility to check the page for updates to the licence and that by running a new API call you are accepting the new licence. For us I think we are fine in that we download the data once (rather than regularly via their API) and the licence when you download it grants perpetual use.</div><div><br></div><div>OGL v2 can sometimes suffer from it's clause about not covering third party rights the data provider is not entitled to provide (e.g. Royal Mail Postcodes) but a previous (off list) chat with Martin suggested we are ok on that front.</div><div><br></div><div>Clarification welcomed.<br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><b>Rob</b></span></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">---</div><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal">Dear all</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Having engaged with yourself previously about the
Cycling Infrastructure Database (CID), we are delighted to let you know
that the CID is now live. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">London’s Cycling Infrastructure
Database is the world’s largest and most comprehensive database of
cycling infrastructure, containing comprehensive details of cycling
infrastructure in the Capital. The CID is intended
to address barriers to cycling by providing Londoners with clear and
accurate information about cycling infrastructure, helping them plan
cycle journeys with confidence. The CID is a core part of our
</span><a href="http://content.tfl.gov.uk/cycling-action-plan.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none" lang="EN-US">Cycling Action Plan</span><span style="color:windowtext" lang="EN-US">
</span></a><span lang="EN-US">which sets out how TfL, boroughs and others will work together to make London the world’s best big city for cycling.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US">To
create the database, TfL have surveyed every street in every London
borough to collect information on over 240,000 pieces of infrastructure,
covering an area of 1,595 square
kilometres. The database also contains 480,000 photographs of cycling
infrastructure, allowing users to see exactly what can be found on
street. For example, cycle parking users will be able to see what type
of parking is available. TfL collected data of 146,000
cycle parking spaces across London, as well as gathering information on
2,000km of cycle routes and 58,000 wayfinding signs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US">The following types of asset are included in the database:</span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US">Cycle lanes and tracks – including whether they are segregated or painted lanes</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Cycle parking, including the type and capacity of parking</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Signalised crossings for cycles</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Restricted route - Modal filters and traffic gates which allow cycles to pass but restrict car traffic</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Traffic calming, including the location of all speed humps in Greater London</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Advanced stop lines – boxes at junctions for people cycling</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Signals - early-release signals at junctions</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Signage - Signed cycle routes and other wayfinding</span></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Restricted Points – points where people cycling will
have to dismount Paths through parks and other green spaces that can,
and cannot, be cycled on.</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">The CID is accessible in geojson format via the following platforms:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>TfL Open Data Portal:</b> <a href="https://cycling.data.tfl.gov.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">
https://cycling.data.tfl.gov.uk/</a> (CycleInfrastructure/Data & CycleInfrastructure/Documentation)</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>London Datastore:</b> <a href="https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/cycling-infrastructure-database?q=CID" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">
https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/cycling-infrastructure-database?q=CID</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:2pt"><span style="color:black">The CID is continuously being maintained by TfL. Please do let us know if you have any asset updates or data related queries. </span><span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:2pt"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><a href="https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/85603/worlds-largest-cycling-database/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/85603/worlds-largest-cycling-database/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:2pt"><span>Regards,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:rgb(31,73,125)">TfL CID Team</span></b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>