[OSM-newbies] Fence in middle of street

[Dave F.]

Pieren wrote:
> Speaking for myself too:
> - if there is a fence and a gate across the road, I interpret this as 
> a boundary of a restricted access area.

In all cases? You should only 'interpret' (I think you mean guess) when 
there is clear evidence. Especially if using aerial photo's etc.


> Then yes, I put a node or a short line (if I can draw the fence as 
> well) tagged with barrier=gate. Then I split the highway at the node 
> with the barrier

Why?
If there's a gate the highway is continuous & traversable. Doing that 
would cause problems for the likes of routers.

> and add one of the access tags on the highway itself within the 
> restricted area (private/permissive/destination)

Only if there clear indication such as a sign.
Farm fields have barriers just to prevent the livestock escaping. Why 
would you put an access tag to the field entrance gate?
If there's a public footpath passing through that gate you wouldn't put 
an access tag, would you?

Cheers
Dave F.