[OSM-newbies] cycle map rendering

[Andre Engels]

On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 3:18 PM, Thomas Meller<thomas.meller at gmx.net> wrote:
> Is anyone content with the cycle map?
>
> I think it is the most informative map on OSM, but it lacks detail.
>
> Especially due to be made for cyclists, who are capable of using nearly every track, it's use for cycling is questionable.
>
> To know what I mean, look here:
> http://osm.org/go/0CcJiX0AK--?layers=00B0FTF
> There is a cycleway on the motorway, invisible on this map.
> There is a path over the motorway bridge, usable in any direction, not visible here. There are tunnels which you can cross, invisible.
> There are paths where you can take your bike with you - restriction to ride it does not mean you cannot use the way - invisible on this map.
>
> I ask myself, what is it's use?
>
> It's topographical
> it's detailed
> it's rendered with a fine structure
> it's the basis for opencyclemap.org
> but it's not really usable.
>
> Pity, really.
>
> Is there some engineering on that map still alive?

There's two problems:
1. What's not in the database is not shown on the map
2. The cycle map has not been rendered afresh for a few weeks now

The second I hope to hear will be resolved soon; the first is
something only you and I and all those other volunteers can improve.

-- 
André Engels, andreengels at gmail.com