[OSM-newbies] Turning Circles at the end of cul-de-sacs ??

[Dave F.]

  On 23/08/2010 21:40, Iain Simpson wrote:
> Thanks for response I appear to be doing it right  in spite of my 
> qualms !
>
> Final points
>     - most culs-de-sac are very short 20m+

Hmm... Not sure I agree with you there. They could be any length, but 
not sure what why that would make a difference in OSM


>     - the 'Turning circle' very rarely is circular!

I would say they were....

>         - usually
>             - a slight 'Y' shape (arms 2m long)
>              - a small side branch (2-3m)

...because personally I map these as  'Y' & branches...

>             - a general widening with 2/3 parking spaces


...& these as parking areas if there's defining markings. A bit fiddly 
for some maybe, but makes it clear & accurate.

>
>     I think that this is the normal pattern for culs-de sac
>      (at least round Stafford)
>
> Ref (not sure of best way of giving this)
>     : S-W Stafford - Area to west of Westway
>     :  changeset # 5570031, iain1940 23.08.10)

Go to the map Main Page, click on show me the map,

Zoom & pan to the area you want. Bottom right of the map, right click on 
either Permalink or Shortlink, click Save Link As (or something similar) 
& paste it into an email.

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Also could you post you replies to the forum please, so the threads 
remains complete & that all can learn from the threads.

Cheers
Dave F.