[OSM-newbies] cycle map rendering

[Paul Johnson]

On Sun, 2009-09-13 at 15:25 +0100, Dave F. wrote:
> Paul Johnson wrote: 
> > On Wed, 2009-09-09 at 11:30 +0100, Dave F. wrote:
> > 
> >   
> > > 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!
> > >     
> > 
> > That argument wrongfully assumes all cities suck at providing adequate
> > routes for all commuters, which is demonstratably incorrect for much of
> > the pacific northwest and europe.
> > 
> >   
> I'm a bit bemused by your reply which seems irrelevant:
> You weren't talking about all commuters, just cyclists. It's you who
> wants all roads other than those for cyclists removed.
> Therefore my previous comments.

No, I was including bicycles as a viable mode of transport while
suggesting cyclists need an equally specialized map to what motorists
have.  You think motor vehicle maps show ways not open to motorists
typically?

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