[OSM-dev] Downloading data via the Export tab

[Roland Olbricht]

> What would it take for Overpass API export to be listed in the export tab?
> Is it about service reliability?

No, Overpass API is reliable and stable since some years, and the service is funded until mid-2015 by FOSSGIS.

The EWG has recently discussed the matter.
http://www.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Working_Group_Minutes/EWG_2012-10-08
The common sense would more towards a all-in-one change of the design of the export tab, and it is not yet decided what to include in what way. The Geofabrik extracts are also a very good candidate to be somehow integrated, and maybe other services.

Best regards,

Roland