[Talk-GB] Wiki - United_Kingdom_Tagging_Guidelines

[Ed Avis]

Nick Whitelegg <Nick.Whitelegg at ...> writes:

>>The main problem with the wiki page is that it didn't distinguish between
>>an official public footpath and a way which is there on the ground, but has no
>>known designation or right of way status.

>my usual approach to the above is to tag with foot=permissive if that is
>explicitly or implicitly (evidence of frequent usage, stiles and gates, signs
>that imply walkers are OK such as "No cycling" or "Dogs must be kept on leads")
>indicated.

That is good for rural areas but I was thinking of cities.  There are all sorts
of paths between buildings, pedestrian shortcuts, even walkways inside shopping
centres and so on.

I believe these should be tagged as highway=footway and should not have any
designation=x or foot=designated or other cruft added, unless there is definite
knowledge of the right of way status.

-- 
Ed Avis <eda at waniasset.com>