[Tagging] highway=path for *all* mixed foot/bicycle highways?

[Dave F]

On 27/01/2020 16:41, Mike Thompson wrote:
>
> I have never understood the use of tags like "cycleway", "bridleway", and
> "footway."  To me these mix two different concepts (physical form and legal
> access) in a single tag.

These values do not indicate a way's form. That is achieved with 
secondary, adjective tags such as segregated/width/surface/smoothness etc.

>    Also, in the parts of the US where I have lived
> there have generally only been "multipurpose" paths/trails (a few
> exceptions).

These should be tagged with horse/bicycle/foot = designated/yes/no.

DaveF