[OSM-newbies] What to do about alleys?

[Charlotte Wolter]

Folks,

         Thanks so much for all your replies.  In a few weeks or so I 
hope to have marked all the alleys in Santa Monica (and areas around).
         And thanks to Richard for the nice historical context for "highways."

--C


At 09:36 AM 10/9/2009, you wrote:
>On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Charlotte Wolter 
><techlady at techlady.com> wrote:
> > Hello folks,
> >
> >         I'm pretty new to OSM. I've been cleaming up streets in my home
> > town, Santa Monica, California, which is part of Los Angeles, and I have a
> > question about how to handle alleys
> >         Some of the alleys in Santa Monica have been marked as "footpaths,"
> > but clearly they are not for foot traffic (C'mon, this is LA. No one walks.
> > ;-)). In fact, in a rather unique situation, they actually have names. Most
> > are called "court," as in 18th Court, which is the alley behind 
> my apartment
> > building on 18th street. However, in reality they are alleys, as 
> most people
> > understand the term in the United States, i.e., ways that run behind houses
> > or apartments that face onto a residential street.
> >         So, can anyone tell me how to tag them?  Many thanks in advance for
> > your replies.
>
>Welcome, Charlotte.
>
>Variations according to local custom are to be expected as it is a big
>planet.  Your mileage may vary, but I would start with:
>
>highway=service
>service=alley
>
>and then perhaps add
>
>oneway=yes # if appropriate
>surface=gravel # or other value if not paved
>access=private # if appropriate
>
>Have fun!
>
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Charlotte Wolter
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