[Tagging] RFC: new values for surface=*

[M∡rtin Koppenhoefer]

2010/9/6 Dmitry Granovsky <dima.granovsky at gmail.com>:
> Hello,
>
> Here is the proposal originating from Russia:
> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Proposed_features/Surface:all_weather.
>
> Basically, it involves splitting surface=unpaved into two more
> specific categories (more details on the proposal page). Your comments
> are welcome on the discussion page:
> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Talk:Proposed_features/Surface:all_weather.
>
> I am not sure whether I should cross-post this to talk at . Feel free to
> forward this message there if necessary.


IMHO surface=paved/unpaved are to be considered deprecated. Please use
more specific values (asphalt, dirt, cobblestone, etc.), see your page
for some of the suggested values (e.g. I don't agree in all
categorization you did, IMHO grass_paver is a paved value, but it
doesn't matter as long as you tag what is there):
(your own list):
*  paved
          o asphalt
          o cobblestone
          o concrete
          o metal
          o paving_stones
    * unpaved (not recommended)
          o all_weather
                + compacted
                + gravel
                + pebblestone
                + grass_paver
                + wood
          o ground
                + earth
                + mud
                + grass
                + sand
                + dirt
          o ice_road

cheers,
Martin