[OSM-newbies] cycle map rendering

[Alex Mauer]

On 09/09/2009 05:30 AM, Dave F. wrote:
>> At least in the US, such map data is public information, yet trail maps
>> still rarely include motorways (or if they do, just as a generic,
>> classless road along with any other ribbons of pavement).  I hazard to
>> guess it's likely a feature that's downplayed or removed due to a lack
>> of relevancy relative to the data the map is trying to convey.
>>   
>>   
> I'm surprised at this 'lack of relevancy' argument.
> 
> All roads are relevant whether you want, or are able, to cycle down them 
> or not.
> 
> Imagine a map with just the cycleways (a VERY bare map) as some people 
> seem to want. Imagine trying to follow a cycle route through a big city 
> using just that information. Any cyclist would be lost within 5 minutes!

Here’s a local cycle trail map[1], which is pretty much as  Paul
described.  It does include the interstate highway (right hand side,
marked with an interstate shield and number 39), however it doesn’t
really differentiate that highway from any other road.

-Alex Mauer “hawke”

1. http://www.greencircletrail.org/trail_map.aspx

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