[OSM-newbies] cycle map rendering

[Dave F.]

Paul Johnson wrote:
> 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,
Weird, you seem to agree with me yet start with No.
Anyway...
>  I was including bicycles as a viable mode of transport while
> suggesting cyclists need an equally specialized map to what motorists
> have. 
We all agree on that which is the purpose of the OCM.
OCM should indicate roads because cyclist can use them & they're useful 
to navigate with.

>  You think motor vehicle maps show ways not open to motorists
> typically?
>   
Yes. My AA road atlas shows both railways & National Trails such as the 
Ridgeway Path.
And even so, as I've said before, just because detail is left of a poor 
map it doesn't mean we should for OCM.

Cheers
Dave F.
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