[OSM-newbies] cycle map rendering

[Dave F.]

Alex Mauer wrote:
> 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
>
>   
Alex

I'm not sure that _is_ what Paul desires. To quote - "I hope the 
cyclemap stops rendering motorways and footways that don't have the 
bicycle=yes tag."

I'm not even sure if the waterways would be acceptable to him!

This is my idea of a well documented cycle map:

http://www.bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk/library/Railway_Path_Leaflet_Part_2.pdf

It's very clear even if you've not been there & well labelled. OCM/OSM 
is very close to that.

That Plover River looks interesting.

Cheers
Dave F.