[Talk-us] Relations, cycle routes, shapefiles

[Paul Johnson]

On 02/04/2011 10:53 PM, Craig Hinners wrote:

> There is no technical reason why direct application of tags to ways
> can't work.

Unless you're considering routes with multiple references involving
different modes.  What works for cyclists doesn't work for transit users
or motorists, and any vice-versa combination thereof.

> However, this requires the use of highly-specific tag
> /keys/, such as a unique key for interstate highways, a unique key for
> U.S. highways, a unique key for [insert your state here] highways, a
> unique key for [insert your state here] bikeways, etc.

That's what the "network" and "ref" tags applied to a relation are for.

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