[OSM-talk-be] Zones 30 in Belgium

Ben Laenen benlaenen at gmail.com
Tue Nov 20 11:16:52 UTC 2012


On Tuesday 20 November 2012 11:23:11 Benoit Coumont wrote:
> Thanks, I haven't really tried to open this file by an alternative way.
> But I see now that it isn't enough to be include in OSM. It's just a
> collection of POIs and we need exact localisation on street or partial
> street. It's a departure to go further but it doesn't replace a real
> view on the street.
> 
> I'm surprised that our administrations seems to not collect theses data.
> Because it's not just to improve a GPS software and say to the driver to
> go slower. It's essential in the development of ISA program (Intelligent
> Speed Adaptation, a system to limit technically the speed of vehicles ;
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_speed_adaptation ).

Well, in Flanders our government has been collecting all this data, and made a 
database with all traffic signs (they've been driving around making pictures 
like google did): 
http://www.mobielvlaanderen.be/verkeersbordendatabank/index.php

But no access for you or me. Perhaps we should check whether we can apply the 
freedom of information laws here :-)

Ben




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