[Talk-us] Name tag on unnamed, but numbered routes

[Martijn van Exel]

I'd prefer to stick to the convention of mapping what's on the ground, 
i.e., if there's no name signposted, then don't include a name tag, 
where there are signposts, mappers should feel free to add that as a name.

I have a feeling that there are very few truly nameless state / US 
highways; there are usually abutting homes, businesses -- they have 
addresses. Counties or cities will signpost them.

I think noname=yes is a bit contrived, but I don't have anything against 
using that tag if people love it.

Martijn

On 11/16/2021 7:44, Brian M. Sperlongano wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> There was a discussion on Slack this morning that could use a wider 
> perspective.  The question is what, if anything, should go in the 
> "name" tag for numbered routes in the US that don't have any other name.
>
> One convention is to make a "constructed" name from the route number, 
> for example, "VT Route 17" or "Highway 12" or something along those 
> lines to put in the name tag.  Arguments for this usage include 
> signage that contains these constructed names, for example at 
> intersections with other roads.
>
> Another convention is to have the name tag be omitted, perhaps also 
> with noname=yes for unnamed numbered routes.  The argument for this 
> usage is that name is only used for names, and ref is only used for 
> route numbers, and that constructed names are "mistagging for the 
> renderer".  For transparency, this approach (no name tag) is my 
> preference, however, in my area, unnamed numbered routes are rare with 
> the exception of Interstate highways.
>
> How do folks feel about the use of the name tag in these situations?
>
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