[OSM-newbies] contraflow bus lanes and unusual bridges

[Peter Childs]

2009/6/12 Norbert Hoffmann <nhoffmann at spamfence.net>:
> Paul Johnson wrote:
>
>>Oh!  I thought it was literally called "Transporter Bridge," I wasn't
>>aware any bridges of that design still existed, given their limited
>>popularity.  I'm wondering if aerialway=* would fit best
>>(aerialway=ferry perhaps?).
>
> I would do it the other way round:
> route=ferry ferry-type=transporter-bridge.
>
> Norbert
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I would say its not too different from a Chain Ferry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_ferry

The point is the route is fixed by the Chain/Over Head System. than a
ferry route is, Certainly with a Transporter Bridge its a landmark
even when the ferry is else where much more so than a standard Ferry,
Like the difference between a Train/Bus Route and a Train Track. So as
such it may need to be tagged differently, than a Ferry Route.

My feeling is that is a typed of Tracked Boat/Train and therefore the
Railway Tags might be the right place to go possible an extension or a
completely new tag.

One thing that its not is a road bridge. Its also not just a route.
Trains can carry cars eg The Channel Tunnel.

Peter.