[Talk-us] Marking closed bridges

[Paul Johnson]

Zeke Farwell wrote:

>>
>> In this case, I'd say the renderer is right.  Both access=private and
>> access=no mean essentially the same thing - you aren't allowed there without
>> explicit approval.  In the case of access=no, that approval happens to come
>> from a government agency, but I see no reason that needs to be drawn
>> differently.
>
>
> I disagree, perhaps access=private and access=no do mean the same thing, but
> in that case access=no is not a good option for a closed bridge.  There are
> two distinct situations:
>
>    1. A road/bridge is private and access is only allowed for specified
>    users.  Condition of the road is fine, so even if you are not allowed, you
>    could choose to break the rules and use the road/bridge as long as there is
>    no gate.
>    2. A road/bridge is closed because it is unsafe, under construction, or
>    impassible.  Even if you are granted access, it would not be desirable to
>    use said road/bridge.

Are we trying to create a usable map, or replace common sense?  I
propose we focus on the former.  If we focus on the latter, we'll never
acheive the former.