[Talk-ca] imaginary mapping (401 and Hurontario)

[Richard Weait]

Hello all,

There was a new mapper who changed the traffic pattern of highway 401
near Hurontario recently.  With help from Steve's gps trace I've
repaired it to the best of my ability.

There was also an update to be made because of the legitimately new
traffic pattern in the area after the recent construction.

The new mapper was contacted and gently pointed toward some more
conventional mapping practices but has not yet replied.  If you are
here, say "hi!"  :-)

To review for new mailing list readers, the OpenStreetMap data base is
for current existing geographic data.  You can play with OSM data to
build hypothetical or historic workls, but don't do that in the real
data base.  You can use either the developers data base, or a private
data base that you host yourself for those activities.   Ask, if you
wish to do these things and need more instruction.

If you are interested in mapping historical objects (which have no
current geographic presence) there is a mailing list for that!  The
challenges to that type of mapping are many, so get involved in the
discussion and benefit from the experienced voice on that list.

So, the 401 construction should be reflected in good order at the
moment.  Check and improve my work please, if you are local and have
new GPS traces.  Watch out for aerial imagery in that area!  The
construction is newer than the aerial imagery!

Best regards and Happy Mapping,

Richard